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• Strictly judge to miss show as 'urgent trip' forces them to isolate

  12-11-2020 23:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing judge will be missing from Saturday's show after going into self-isolation following a trip abroad
  
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• Tributes paid to 'exceptional' Sunderland photographer after Covid-19 death

  12-11-2020 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Matthews was a regular at the Stadium of Light and has been praised by Sunderland AFC for capturing 'our stadium and our city at its very best'
  
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• Gateshead sorting office worker stole money and scratchcards from Christmas cards, court hears - Chronicle Live

  12-11-2020 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead sorting office worker stole money and scratchcards from Christmas cards, court hears  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead sorting office worker stole cash and scratchcards from Christmas cards

  12-11-2020 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Miller helped himself to postal packets over the Royal Mail's 'Christmas pressure period' in December 2019
  
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• Sunderland arts hit back after Jake Berry says city prefers football to culture

  12-11-2020 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Merrin, chief executive of Sunderland Culture, said it does not have to be one or the other
  
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• Two men seriously injured and man arrested in alleged Wallsend hit-and-run

  12-11-2020 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The men were taken to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday afternoon after a crash on North View
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning numbers for Thursday November 12

  12-11-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday November 12 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Set For Life results: Updates on lottery numbers for Thursday November 12

  12-11-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday November 12 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Man jailed after using fake ID and possessing £5,000 worth of illicit tobacco

  12-11-2020 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 12 months
  
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• Learner driver died in horror crash just minutes into his first motorbike lesson

  12-11-2020 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Jobling, from Stakeford, was killed following a motorbike crash on Front Street on July 29 last year
  
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• Clumsy burglar trips up while being chased by the police

  12-11-2020 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called after a resident heard banging in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• Man threatened shop staff with crowbar before stealing jewellery from Ramsdens

  12-11-2020 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspect is described as being white, around 5ft 8in, of slim build, around 40 years old
  
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• Exactly what happens at a walk-through Covid-19 test centre

  12-11-2020 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We visited the testing centre at the People's Park site in Ashington, Northumberland, to show what you need to do if you need a coronavirus test
  
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• What happens to Utilita Arena once Quayside venue is built?

  12-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Operators ASM Global are yet to announce what the future will hold for the Newcastle site after its 12,500-capacity replacement opens in 2023
  
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• The old Tyne Bridge - the medieval crossing that linked Newcastle and Gateshead

  12-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How a two-thirds replica of the medieval Tyne Bridge was one of the main attractions at an 1887 exhibition in Newcastle, celebrating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
  
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• Over 50% of North East teachers don't trust school Covid controls

  12-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A survey by teaching union NASUWT of more than 7,000 teachers found most were suffering high levels of stress, worried about school protection measures and unhappy with levels of government help
  
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• Nearly 30 pupils at high school sent home after Covid case confirmed

  12-11-2020 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Longbenton High, in North Tyneside, informed parents about the positive case on Monday and said all close contacts would have to self-isolate at home
  
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• Gateshead and Teesside have unveiled multi-million pound plans to regenerate parts of their river quaysides - ITV News

  12-11-2020 18:39 via itv.com
  
  Gateshead and Teesside have unveiled multi-million pound plans to regenerate parts of their river quaysides  ITV News
  
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• Newcastle student Covid numbers rise for first time in weeks

  12-11-2020 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost 130 students from Northumbria and Newcastle universities tested positive in the past seven days, a slight increase from the previous week
  
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• Fears that North East could end lockdown 'in worse position'

  12-11-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils across the region have urged people to "take the virus seriously" or risk being stuck with tough restrictions after December 2, amid rising infection rates
  
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• Additional local COVID testing sites opened in Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  12-11-2020 17:58 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Additional local COVID testing sites opened in Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Lowlife burglars snatch Longbenton pensioner's cash 'while he watches TV'

  12-11-2020 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is investigating the break-in, with forensic officers visiting the property
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing couple forced to withdraw due to coronavirus

  12-11-2020 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing couple have withdrawn from the BBC show after one of them testing positive for COVID-19
  
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• County Durham glamping site to feature on Channel 4's Four in a Bed

  12-11-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gables Pod Camping, which was set up by Sue Brierley, will feature on the show on Thursday night
  
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• New walk-in Covid-19 testing centre opens in Gateshead

  12-11-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new testing site opened on Thursday and will have appointments available each day
  
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• Crime rates fall after police use lockdown to target criminals

  12-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures reveal a 13% fall in offences over 12 months, with knife crime and violence also decreasing
  
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• Thank you - now let's not squander your hard work - Gateshead Council

  12-11-2020 16:56 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Thank you - now let's not squander your hard work  Gateshead Council
  
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• Updates as two men in injured in alleged hit-and-run in Wallsend

  12-11-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men have been injured after being allegedly knocked down on North View in Wallsend, North Tyneside
  
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• Food poverty charity in urgent need of volunteers in Gateshead - In Your Area

  12-11-2020 15:55 via inyourarea.co.uk
  
  Food poverty charity in urgent need of volunteers in Gateshead  In Your Area
  
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• Locals beg Ant and Dec to do open top bus tour of Welsh town

  12-11-2020 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity fever has hit Abergele in a big way as the how switches to Wales for the first time in his history
  
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• West End police seize prescription pills worth £250,000 in US-bound package

  12-11-2020 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three man have been arrested in connection the suspected drugs conspiracy
  
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• Labour must 'say sorry' for backing second Brexit referendum

  12-11-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Labour chair Ian Lavery says Brexit-supporting voters in the North felt betrayed by Labour
  
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• 'It should have started sooner' - your verdict on second lockdown in our survey

  12-11-2020 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a ChronicleLive survey, 65% of people said they were in favour of the second lockdown - health experts are now warning people not to be complacent and help avoid further restrictions
  
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• Holly Willoughby makes mortifying Loose Women presenter error

  12-11-2020 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Holly was left red-faced as she crossed to the Loose Women studio to speak to Christine Lampard
  
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• When you can visit patients in County Durham hospitals

  12-11-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most friends and family members are barred from visiting wards, but there are cases where exceptions can be made
  
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• Investigation under way after body is found in the River Tyne in Newcastle

  12-11-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are now carrying out enquiries to identify the person found on Thursday morning
  
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• How to watch Happiest Season starring Kristen Stewart in the UK

  12-11-2020 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festive film is being released in late November
  
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• I'm A Celebrity bosses considering huge location shake up for show

  12-11-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity bosses are said to be mulling over a location shake up for the show's future series
  
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• Women in court accused of a disability hate crime while onboard bus in Newcastle

  12-11-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leah Reay and Hayley Enright were alleged to have ridiculed a hearing-impaired passenger, who they didn't know, and called her derogatory names
  
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• New micropub set to open in Consett town centre

  12-11-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Blast Furnace Micropub will sell bottles, cans and growlers to drink in, or take away
  
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• Lunch & Laughs Live! show heading to Hilton Newcastle Gateshead in 2021 - Chronicle Live

  12-11-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lunch & Laughs Live! show heading to Hilton Newcastle Gateshead in 2021  Chronicle Live
  
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• Plans for new rail service from Ashington to Newcastle to be unveiled

  12-11-2020 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public consultation on the Northumberland line, which will run through Ashington, Bedlington and Blyth, begins on Monday
  
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• 'Dismay' at name change for Gateshead Quays arena complex

  12-11-2020 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers behind the £260m scheme were urged to rethink its naming on Wednesday, with one councillor saying it should remain an 'iconic Gateshead development'
  
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• Bosses explain Gateshead Quays arena complex's rebrand amid anger at ‘Newcastle’ being added to name - Chronicle Live

  12-11-2020 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses explain Gateshead Quays arena complex's rebrand amid anger at ‘Newcastle’ being added to name  Chronicle Live
  
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• Historic farm buildings to be converted into holiday homes

  12-11-2020 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The homes in Satley, near Bishop Auckland, will feature roof windows and 'stargazing' facilities
  
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• Phillip and Holly accused of 'hitting the sherry' on This Morning

  12-11-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were accused of 'hitting the sherry' on Thursday's show
  
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• Gateshead council shines light on plans to "more than double" area's solar energy - Bdaily

  12-11-2020 12:04 via bdaily.co.uk
  
  Gateshead council shines light on plans to "more than double" area's solar energy  Bdaily
  
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• Wetherspoon pub objects to plan to convert court building into student flats

  12-11-2020 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The nearby William Jameson pub was the only party to object to the scheme as Sunderland City Council planners approved plans
  
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• Vicky Pattison 'in isolation' ahead of shock I'm A Celebrity return

  12-11-2020 11:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former I'm A Celebrity winner Vicky Pattison is being hotly tipped to take part in the new series in Wales
  
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• ITV announces major shake up to Christmas Day schedule

  12-11-2020 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV has revealed that two of its most famous morning shows will be on TV on Christmas Day for the first time
  
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