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• NUFC recall staff from furlough as Steve Bruce looks to June restart

  15-05-2020 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were the first Premier League team to furlough staff but some employees have now returned to work
  
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• Coronavirus infection rate in the UK rises to almost one

  15-05-2020 21:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'R' number is now between 0.7-1.0 - the number which it needs to stay below to keep the virus under control
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Friday May 15

  15-05-2020 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday May 15 - live breaking updates below
  
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• A love letter to Grey Street - how the popular street has changed

  15-05-2020 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The renovation planned to help social distancing measures is just the latest change to the famous street
  
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• MP calls for takeover bid to be blocked: NUFC evening update

  15-05-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines including updates on Coutinho, Ruel Fox, MP Giles Watling and more
  
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• Coronavirus: Newcastle city centre to allow for social distancing

  15-05-2020 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Space for cyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers is being extended while car use is squeezed out.
  
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• North East coronavirus death toll rises by six

  15-05-2020 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK death toll was confirmed to have risen to 33,998 on Friday
  
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• Cocaine kingpin had luxury cars and speedboat containing cash counting machine

  15-05-2020 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Hunter, of Houghton-le-Spring, was a central figure in a plot to distribute large amounts of cocaine in the North East
  
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• Plea to stay home to avoid new Covid-19 spike in North East

  15-05-2020 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Regional leaders say that while lockdown measures have become "difficult and confusing", people still have a responsibility to stop the spread of Covid-19
  
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• Fears end of free parking could lead to spread of coronavirus

  15-05-2020 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears that the reintroduction of car park fees could leave workers no choice but to use public transport, at a time when they are being urged to stay away from buses and trains
  
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• 'I still can't believe he shot me': Dad's trauma as ex pal jailed for 21 years

  15-05-2020 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Dees, of Washington, had fallen out with former friend Darren March over women and money and tried to murder him with a sawn-off shotgun
  
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• How Saudis back their sport, and why they would be great for Newcastle - Glenn McCrory

  15-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former boxing champ was impressed when he spent time in Saudi Arabia to commentate on Amir Khan's fight
  
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• Girl in hospital with kidney problem after catching Covid-19 from key worker dad

  15-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland teen Alyssa Mulvey, who suffers from a condition so rare it was only discovered in 2016, beat coronavirus in April, but is now facing a long road to recovery from kidney problems 'ignited' by the virus
  
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• Cancelled Seaham Food Festival back on - but it's virtual

  15-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council have come up with another way for you to enjoy your favourite treats from the Seaham Food Festival without break lockdown guidelines
  
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• A happy ending as Geordies rally around NHS nurse who had her bike stolen

  15-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lily Richardson, 21, had to walk home after the hooded thief cut her chain and stole her £600 Cube bike
  
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• Coronavirus infection 'R' rate in UK creeps up

  15-05-2020 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The figure is now much closer to one - the point at which the virus starts spreading rapidly.
  
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• Matt Hancock launches plan to cut death rate in care homes after 12,500 deaths

  15-05-2020 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after the Government has been accused of neglecting care homes, where thousands have died
  
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• South Tyneside Council reveals list of coastal carparks set to reopen

  15-05-2020 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council closed several coastal car parks to help discourage visitors during the height of the lockdown
  
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• Government should not consider reopening schools, says BMA

  15-05-2020 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chaand Nagpaul CBE, who is chairman of the BMA, said the National Education Union was right to urge caution
  
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• Washington shooting: Man jailed for attempted murder

  15-05-2020 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Dees fired at his victim at point-blank range outside a shop during the day last October.
  
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• How NUST plan to sit down with new owners in week one of a new deal

  15-05-2020 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's Supporters Trust believe that a new era would give the potential for better communication
  
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• League One clubs exploring 'innovative and creative solutions', says EFL

  15-05-2020 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are still no closer to knowing whether they will be able to complete their fixtures after today's League One meeting
  
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• 15,000 people in North East could lose vital social care

  15-05-2020 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party claims that councils across the UK will have to make devastating budget cuts to frontline services if the government does not cover the cost of fighting coronavirus
  
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• Work begins on cocktail bar, restaurant and indoor-bowling alley in Seaham

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project will see an office, restaurant, café, bar, indoor-bowling lanes and residential apartments built on the North Terrace
  
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• Tribute mural appears on pub wall in memory of crash victim Joshua Molloy

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A portrait shows Joshua Molloy, who died in a crash in Newbiggin Hall on May 3, on a motorbike
  
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• Drunk burglar abuses judge and calls her 'a s**t' as he is jailed

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Collinson had been kicked off a train at Newcastle after visiting his girlfriend in Edinburgh when he broke into Neville Hall in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Dramatic changes to Grey Street so people can maintain social distancing

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The temporary plans include one-way walking routes, markings on the ground to indicate a safe two metre distance, the removal of benches, and new cycle lanes
  
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• Anti-Corbyn party officials may have 'prevented a Labour Government'

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery, the former Labour chair and election co-ordinator, says there was 'an anti-Corbyn environment' at Labour HQ
  
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• A decade on from Newcastle United's Coca-Cola Championship winning team - where are they now?

  15-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies lifted the title to deliver promotion at the first time of asking under Chris Hughton
  
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• Coronavirus: Frock it, it's Friday group lifting spirits in lockdown

  15-05-2020 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of friends are encouraging people to ditch their joggers and "glam up" every Friday online.
  
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• More than 300 hit fined for breaching lockdown rules in North East

  15-05-2020 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fines were all handed out by the police before the lockdown restrictions were eased slightly on Wednesday
  
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• Government urged to block NUFC takeover as MP hits out over piracy concerns

  15-05-2020 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Karl McCartney has accused culture secretary of 'dodging' the issue of piracy and called on the government to intervene
  
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• Geordies in Australia pay NHS tribute with inspired Strava art idea

  15-05-2020 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Siblings from Gateshead created a virtual tribute during the course of a 35-mile walk
  
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• Plans revealed to end the League Two 2019/20 season 

  15-05-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clubs in the lower leagues have suffered financially due to the ongoing season suspension
  
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• League Two clubs agree on how to end the season

  15-05-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clubs in the lower leagues have suffered financially due to the ongoing season suspension
  
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• Chris and Rosie Ramsey's podcast proves lockdown hit as downloads reach 25m

  15-05-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Couple's Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed. podcast is helping to keep people laughing during lockdown
  
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• Save the date - National Fish and Chip Day 2020 has been moved

  15-05-2020 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fish and chip shops have already missed out on bumper bank holiday trade, but more may be able to reopen for National Fish and Chip Day 2020
  
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• The motivation behind MP's request in light of Newcastle's prospective takeover

  15-05-2020 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's proposed takeover was referenced in an email sent by Clacton MP Giles Watling to the digital, culture, media and sport committee
  
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• Salary cap proposals to be sent to League One and Two clubs by Monday

  15-05-2020 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many cubs in the EFL are facing financial issues due to the suspension of football
  
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• Durham University warns of further action to reduce impact of coronavirus

  15-05-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vice-Chancellor Stuart Corbridge they would be working with staff, students, Trade Unions and other stakeholders as they progress
  
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• League One clubs set to meet next week, with no decision over the season today

  15-05-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are still waiting to find out whether the League One season will be played to a finish
  
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• LNER to introduce strict rules for rail passengers during coronavirus pandemic

  15-05-2020 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LNER operates rail journeys on the East Coast Main Line, including services from Berwick, Newcastle, Durham and Darlington to Edinburgh and London
  
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• Coronavirus: LNER introduces mandatory ticket reservations

  15-05-2020 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rail operators ramp up social distancing measures with move to pre-booked tickets and face masks.
  
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• William Hill reveals plan to reopen betting shops

  15-05-2020 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gambling giant said it would start a staged reopening after betting shops were closed at the start of the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Police called to Durham children's home multiple times, report reveals

  15-05-2020 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The report by ofsted revealed youngsters had barricaded themselves in room, threatened to jump from a window and highlighted 'conduct issues' of staff
  
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• Joey Barton backs Sunderland's call to complete the League One season

  15-05-2020 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton is among those who want to play on and complete the League One campaign
  
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• Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel revamp hit by Covid-19 lockdown delay

  15-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glass lifts still waiting to be installed at the tunnel may not arrive until more than a year after it reopened, with a contractor located in one of the areas worst hit by coronavirus
  
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• Read young nurse’s poem about fighting coronavirus on the frontline

  15-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Woodhall, from Sandyford, has documented her experiences of working on the NHS frontline to beat coronavirus by composing a poem
  
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• Former Newcastle United star Ruel Fox opens up on how his Entertainers dream was cut short by Kevin Keegan

  15-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Keegan could not resist a fee of £4.3million for the winger that had hit double figures the year before Newcastle finished second
  
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• Farewell to 650,000 potholes as £105m injection announced for North East roads

  15-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government claim the money will help makes the region's roads 'smoother, quicker and safer'
  
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