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• Happy New Year! Watch fireworks fill Newcastle sky in unique NYE celebration

  31-12-2020 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2020 has been a year we're unlikely to forget, mostly for the wrong reasons - but Newcastle saw it out in style
  
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• PM warns UK faces 'hard struggle' over coming months in new year message

  31-12-2020 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Johnson also praised scientists who produced the world's first effective treatment for coronavirus
  
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• Parents said their son would be ‘looking down with pride’ as they're made MBEs

  31-12-2020 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom and Carla Cuthbertson who set up a charity in memory of their son have been made MBEs
  
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• Things that have made us smile this year from hilarious videos to kind acts

  31-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2020 has been a tough year but there are scores of North East people who have tried to lift our spirits during the pandemic - here are just a few of them
  
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• Inspirational children who showed incredible kindness in 2020

  31-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During a difficult year some children have gone above and beyond to help out in their community. ChronicleLive looks back at some of the incredible acts of kindness from children in the North East
  
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• Stay at home on New Year's Eve to prevent spread of Covid, warn health bosses

  31-12-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They warned that the virus "thrives in crowds" and therefore mixing puts even more people at risk
  
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• Thief drove away in bus stolen from Wallsend special educational needs school

  31-12-2020 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The thief went onto the school premises and drove through a secure fence in the stolen Transit bus
  
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• Northumberland hotel among firms named for not paying Minimum Wage

  31-12-2020 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco, Pizza Hut and football club St Johnstone were also named by the Government for not meeting the National Minimum Wage
  
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• Gateshead girl, 3, praised for saving drowning dad - BBC News

  31-12-2020 17:34 via bbc.com
  
  Gateshead girl, 3, praised for saving drowning dad  BBC News
  
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• Medical practice forced to delay Covid-19 jab after delivery date 'pushed back'

  31-12-2020 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Easington and Peterlee Medical Group bosses said they contacting patients who are booked in and rescheduling all appointments
  
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• Silent streets in Newcastle City Centre on New Year's Eve

  31-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Restrictions brought in by new Tier 4 rules bring a quiet end to 2020 in the city centre
  
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• A look back at some of ChronicleLive's most read stories of 2020

  31-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Raoul Moat's daughter breaking her silence to a dance routine going viral - these were the most read stories this year
  
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• 'The only option' or 'a clear mistake'?: Northumberland divided over Tier 4 move

  31-12-2020 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are divided on whether Northumberland should have been plunged into Tier 4
  
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• How much you could be fined if you break Tier 4 rules to party tonight

  31-12-2020 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the North East in Tier 4, the message is to 'stay home' and anyone caught attending or holding a party can be slapped with a hefty fine
  
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• 31 places with low coronavirus rates in the North East - that are now in Tier 4

  31-12-2020 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Under Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential shops, hairdressers, and leisure and entertainment venues must close
  
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• Coronavirus test waiting times surge over Christmas after rise in cases

  31-12-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On average, people are waiting 74 hours for home test kit results
  
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• The North East areas with the highest infections rates as region enters Tier 4

  31-12-2020 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All non-essential shops, hairdressers, and leisure and entertainment venues were told to close from December 31
  
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• New Year in Newcastle in 2006-07 - any familiar faces in our 10 photos?

  31-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These lads and lasses were out on the town in Newcastle over the festive season 14 years ago - and photographed for our regular Bigg Night Out feature
  
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• New council boss promises 'cultural shift' after bullying scandal

  31-12-2020 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tracey Dixon has taken over as council leader, following the shock resignation of Iain Malcolm
  
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• Festive thank you messages put up for Sunderland's NHS staff

  31-12-2020 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The banners appeared outside the Sunderland Royal Hospital
  
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• England will 'probably enter third national lockdown by the end of January'

  31-12-2020 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The expert said the "concerning" rise of cases could result in a third lockdown
  
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• Ways you can legally celebrate New Year's Eve now the North East is in Tier 4

  31-12-2020 10:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While it won’t be the same this year, there’s no reason you can’t still celebrate the end of 2020 from the comfort of you own home
  
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• New Wear bridge could feature 'augmented reality displays'

  31-12-2020 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  £31m has been earmarked for the pedestrian and cycle bridge, linking Keel Square and the Stadium of Light
  
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• Final day of 2020 will bring 'bitterly cold wintry showers' for many

  31-12-2020 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the North East, we'll see lows of -2°C and possible hill snow on New Year's Eve
  
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• Government urges everyone to stay home this New Year's Eve

  31-12-2020 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Health Secretary says we must 'all take personal responsibility this New Year’s Eve' as the NHS is under pressure
  
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• Police warning after increase in young people flouting Covid-19 rules after dark

  31-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are now actively patrolling areas where youngsters are known to meet
  
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• Evacuated families could be homeless over New Year after fire at 'cannabis farm'

  31-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are investigating the incident after families were evacuated from their homes
  
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• Brexit: What will change for the average Briton from January 1?

  31-12-2020 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Key questions answered on how aspects of life will change for the average British citizen from January 1
  
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• Newcastle Racecourse transformed into Covid-19 vaccine hub

  31-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gosforth Park venue has become Newcastle’s second Primary Care Network community site after opening on Tuesday
  
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• How giving up booze could be 2021's most popular New Year's resolution

  31-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research reveals that around 475,000 in the North East alone will be taking part in Dry January
  
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