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• North East NHS Trusts handed £17m for upgrades as winter approaches

  10-08-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson said the additional cash would enable hospitals to maintain essential services and reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection during the coming months
  
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• Boris Johnson told publish Plan B to keep schools open in second lockdown fears

  10-08-2020 23:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unions have demanded that Boris Johnson confirm details of how he intends to keep schools open in the event of a second spike
  
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• Police investigating after man is attacked in Seaham

  10-08-2020 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are now trying to trace a blue vehicle and its occupants following the assault last month
  
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• Man due in court after allegedly kicking Durham police officer in the head

  10-08-2020 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Youll was also charged with drink driving, driving without a licence or insurance and failing to provide a breath sample
  
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• Police contacted amid Northumberland County Council chief row

  10-08-2020 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council's chief executive has expressed "concerns" over how it is being run.
  
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• People could get a knock on their door after being in contact with Covid cases

  10-08-2020 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health officials have announced plans to strengthen regional test and trace powers in England
  
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• NUFC takeover headlines: New Mike Ashley revelations

  10-08-2020 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's takeover saga has taken a fresh twist with claims that Mike Ashley is working to try and resolve the issues
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday August 10

  10-08-2020 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday August 10- live breaking updates and results below
  
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• 'Monster' masseur jailed for sex assaults on customers in disgraceful betrayal

  10-08-2020 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Goss, from Stanley, who used to be in the Royal Navy, was convicted of sexually assaulting four women who paid him for massages
  
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• Big Toon Survey: The verdict on Steve Bruce and next season

  10-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's season is under the microscope in part two of our Big Toon Survey, which focuses on Steve Bruce and expectations for next year
  
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• Three new locations added to coronavirus 'watchlist'

  10-08-2020 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greater Manchester town recorded 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the last seven days to August 9
  
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• Arson investigation launched after three cars torched near caravan park

  10-08-2020 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and the fire service are investigating after the vehicles were reportedly set alight at the Haggerston Castle caravan park during the early hours of Saturday
  
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• Hand sanitisers damaged in attack on Covid-19 measures in Sunderland

  10-08-2020 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four hand sanitising stations and reserved seating signs were targeted over the weekend
  
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• Seaton Delaval man sentenced after attacking paramedic

  10-08-2020 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A paramedic with North East Ambulance Service was taken to hospital with facial injuries.
  
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• Ambulance boss speaks after thug who attacked staff was spared jail

  10-08-2020 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service crew had been called to a suspected drugs overdose at an address in Blyth when they were met with violence by Luke Gallagher
  
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• Calls for investigation as Northumberland Council chief exec is put on leave

  10-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Opposition figures say urgent action is needed with the local authority in the grips of a scandal
  
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• Beauty salons to find out within days whether they can restart facials and brows

  10-08-2020 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson delayed relaxing the lockdown measures, which had been due on August 1, following a spike in Covid-19 cases
  
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• Convoy of cabbies turn out to say final goodbye to much-loved taxi driver

  10-08-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Bell, 51, was a Blueline Taxi driver and worked at the firm with his partner, Lindsey Robertson
  
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• New Covid-19 test centre planned for Newcastle's West End

  10-08-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council's director of public health is planning to replicate an experimental walk-in centre that opened in Byker in May and is now “working really well”
  
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• Bob Willis Trophy: Liam Hurt takes 4-27 as Lancashire finish off Durham in three days

  10-08-2020 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire bowl out Durham for 110 to win by an innings and 18 runs on day three of their Bob Willis Trophy game.
  
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• Loose Women cuts to break as Coleen Nolan breaks down over sisters

  10-08-2020 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coleen Nolan returned to Loose Women on Monday, a week after two of her sisters went public with their cancer battle
  
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• How to watch Jumanji: The Next Level online in the UK

  10-08-2020 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hit sequel starring The Rock and Kevin Hart will be streaming this Friday (August 14)
  
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• Thug who attacked paramedic and ambulance walks free for 'appalling' violence

  10-08-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Gallagher, of Seaton Delaval, subjected ambulance staff to disgraceful violence when they turned up to help someone in Blyth
  
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• Child allegedly assaulted by woman on train travelling to Northumberland

  10-08-2020 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 34-year-old woman was arrested in connection to the incident on the train between Newcastle and Alnmouth
  
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• Sunderland man whose teachers said he 'wouldn't achieve much' wins Emmy Award

  10-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV cameraman Darren Reichard, originally from Seaburn, won the award for his coverage of Tennis' US Open with his ESPN colleagues
  
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• Options available to Matty Longstaff amid contract stand-off

  10-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngster is still mulling over a contract offer from Newcastle but has other options as well
  
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• Claims the far-right 'working through police' to ban anti-racist events

  10-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police says it does work to facilitate "lawful" protest, but that it had concerns about "serious public disorder"
  
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• Luke Garbutt vs Demetri Mitchell - analysing Sunderland's pursuit for a left-back

  10-08-2020 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are believed to have offered Luke Garbutt a contract, but have Demetri Mitchell on trial
  
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• How well do you know the Tyne and Wear Metro?

  10-08-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new online game challenges passengers on their Metro knowledge, to celebrate the network's 40th anniversary
  
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• Motorcyclist fighting for life after colliding with central reservation

  10-08-2020 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are now searching for anyone who may have dash cam footage to come forward and help with their investigation
  
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• Kate Middleton dressed up as Cheryl for hen do and sang her song

  10-08-2020 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton took her love of Cheryl to the next level for the hen do tribute to the Geordie star
  
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• Bridges installed so squirrels can cross the road safely in Northumberland

  10-08-2020 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Special rope bridges have been installed above the B1326 road between Seghill woods and East Cramlington Nature Reserve so endangered red squirrels no longer need to take the treacherous trip over the busy road
  
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• How to watch Equator on new channel Sky Nature in the UK

  10-08-2020 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show is exploring life in six of the equator zones
  
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• Exactly when Met Office says thunderstorms will hit North East

  10-08-2020 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for the whole of the UK with torrential rain and thunder expected following several days of high temperatures
  
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• Bookies' Premier League relegation odds underline Newcastle's transfer urgency

  10-08-2020 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new season may be another month away, but the bookmakers already have favourites to be relegated from the top flight
  
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• Police appeal for missing Gosforth man, 59, last seen on Saturday

  10-08-2020 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say he was last seen leaving his home in a pair of joggers on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Police appeal for missing Gosforth man, 59, last seen on Friday

  10-08-2020 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say he was last seen leaving his home in a pair of joggers on Friday afternoon
  
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• Denise Welch says she and Tim Healy 'hung on too long' to marriage

  10-08-2020 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Denise discussed her marriage to Tim Healy during a chat about cheating on the ITV show
  
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• How Northumberland County Council became embroiled in another staggering scandal

  10-08-2020 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority is in turmoil once again - but the roots of this row go back several years
  
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• Vick Hope devastated by death of Capital producer & 'magical friend'

  10-08-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vick Hope shared her grief at the death of Capital producer Joe Lyons prior to her appearance on This Morning on Monday
  
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• Lidl and Aldi launch school uniform sale with clothes from 50p

  10-08-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers can kit their kids out for the new term for around £10 - including shoes
  
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• Better A-level results than expected? Here's how you could 'trade up'

  10-08-2020 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If results day 2020 went better than expected, students can get places at universities which make higher offers, without losing their original place
  
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• A-level results 2020: Clearing, Adjustment and UCAS help

  10-08-2020 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With students nervously awaiting their A-level results, we look at what you have to do if you need to apply to Clearing and Adjustment
  
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• Vicar uses chopsticks in Holy Communion safety measure

  10-08-2020 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rev Eileen Harrop has been also using chunkier bread rather than wafers as it is easier to hold.
  
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• Investigation continues in Stanley after man in his 30s injured during incident

  10-08-2020 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are continuing to make enquiries into the incident at Annfield Plain in County Durham after the victim ended up in hospital with non-life threatening injuries
  
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• Gus Poyet admits Sunderland were his 'most difficult years in football' as he weighs up next move

  10-08-2020 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gus Poyet has been speaking about his time at Sunderland and his next moves as he looks to return to football management
  
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• Nine-month-old rescue puppy 'kicked five foot into the air' by stranger

  10-08-2020 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dog's owner said a man kicked her tiny rescue dog near Tynemouth Priory on Saturday
  
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• Nine-month-old rescue puppy 'kicked five foot into the air by bodybuilder'

  10-08-2020 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dog's owner said a large man kicked her tiny rescue dog near Tynemouth Priory on Saturday
  
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• Roman Kemp breaks down on Capital radio over death of producer

  10-08-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers listening at home's hearts went out to Roman and the Capital Breakfast team after the death of their producer
  
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• Ombudsman has now advised Premier League to make Newcastle takeover statement

  10-08-2020 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United supporters got in touch with the Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO) following the collapse of the club's takeover and Professor Derek Fraser has now contacted the Premier League
  
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