Newcastle news

• Exhausted surfer rescued after drifting about half a mile out to sea

  26-08-2020 22:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was rescued by a lifeboat crew after he was spotted struggling in the water off Embleton Bay and had to be treated for hypothermia at a nearby pub
  
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• Live sport returns to the North East as Newcastle Eagles chosen for pilot event

  26-08-2020 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced it will allow crowds at select sporting events in September and Newcastle is on the list
  
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• Kimberley Walsh's 'heart is broken' as Sarah Harding is diagnosed with cancer

  26-08-2020 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Harding told her fans that she is 'fighting as hard as I possibly can'
  
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• Train rides return to North Shields in time for Bank Holiday visitors

  26-08-2020 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephenson Steam Railway will reopen from lockdown this Friday - with changes including a slightly different name
  
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• Colin the Caterpillar celebrates its own big birthday with a £25 gift set

  26-08-2020 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  M&S has launched series of spin-offs to mark the big anniversary of 'nation's favourite' Colin the Caterpillar cake
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday August 26

  26-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday August 26, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Two thirds of Covid-19 patients 'may spread virus without knowing it'

  26-08-2020 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead's Director of Public Health has shared a stark warning for anyone starting to forget the lifesaving coronavirus rules
  
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• Gateshead pub closes after two staff test positive for Covid-19

  26-08-2020 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Managers at The Lakeside Inn, just off Leam Lane, in Gateshead, have announced a temporary closure after two positive coronavirus tests
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital following crash near Newcastle park

  26-08-2020 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and the ambulance service were called to Walker Park at just before 5pm on Wednesday following a collision involving a bicycle and a vehicle
  
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• The greatest Newcastle United goal you've probably never seen

  26-08-2020 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malcolm Macdonald's strike against Leicester City is one of the finest to be scored at St James' Park
  
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• Newcastle's nightlife in danger of "imminent collapse", club bosses warn

  26-08-2020 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NE1 has warned that the city's £340m nighttime economy is in danger of collapse with nightclubs not able to re-open
  
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• New Look to reopen Durham city shop as restructuring plan launched to save jobs

  26-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company's Prince Bishops Shopping Centre outlet will open on Friday, August 28
  
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• Hero police volunteer saves livestock trapped in an overturned lorry

  26-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kind-hearted special constable Michael Scott was on duty in the county when police received a report of the overturned vehicle at just after 10pm on Monday
  
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• Ex-cop avoids jail after lying about sex assault conviction to get vape shop job

  26-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Rackham, who was jailed in 2009 and 2014 for sexually assaulting vulnerable woman while he worked as a police officer, breached a court order by working unsupervised with a lone female
  
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• Gateshead Orthodox Jewish housing estate plan approved

  26-08-2020 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Jewish Community Council of Gateshead will build 26 homes on a former bus depot.
  
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• Latest travel advice for France, Spain, Italy, Turkey and more

  26-08-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is the latest advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  
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• Halthwhistle livestock lorry crash police officer praised

  26-08-2020 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The special constable, who is a farmer by day, helped save animals trapped in a toppled lorry.
  
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• Matt Le Tisser confirms Soccer Saturday exit, & two other popular pundits follow

  26-08-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Le Tisser, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson are set to leave their roles with Soccer Saturday
  
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• 'There's no stopping us'- Bradley Lowery Foundation celebrates third anniversary

  26-08-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley Lowery passed away from neuroblastoma cancer in 2017
  
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• KFC drops its famous slogan due to coronavirus pandemic

  26-08-2020 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food chain has made a big change due to the ongoing pandemic
  
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• U-turn over face coverings in schools causing 'utter confusion'

  26-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP responds after Education Secretary says face coverings can be worn in schools after all
  
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• County Durham mental health charity to close due to 'difficult climate'

  26-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derwentside Mind, which is based in Consett, will stop delivering services on September 30
  
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• 'Attacked 999 workers are feeling force of cutbacks'

  26-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trade union has backed our campaign and says the attack figures are just a fraction of the reality facing our emergency workers
  
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• Community unites to help grieving family pay for funeral of 'beautiful' boy

  26-08-2020 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The schoolboy died in hospital after being involved in a collision with a white van on Willow Avenue in Fenham
  
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• Pyscho Path teases its 2020 'Corn-ered' horror maze

  26-08-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The interactive Halloween horror attraction is set to return, with socially distanced safety measures
  
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• Bongo's Bingo boss says Newcastle show will be biggest yet

  26-08-2020 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonny Bongo can't wait for the weekend when he'll be hosting his bonkers party show - the first of two - at Virgin Money Unity Arena in Gosforth
  
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• Mick Martin tells us something we didn't know about new boy Jeff Hendrick

  26-08-2020 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's former captain welcomes Jeff Hendrick on board but
  
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• Burglar snared by police after being caught red-handed by victim

  26-08-2020 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The occupant pulled up to his home while intruder Adam Cain was inside helping himself to items such as a mobile phone and keys
  
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• Housing development starts at former Hexham council offices

  26-08-2020 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prospect House will be turned into flats and houses in a development by a North East company
  
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• Pensioner taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Gosforth

  26-08-2020 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, believed to be in her 70s, suffered leg injuries in the collision on Wednesday morning
  
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• Social distancing no laughing matter for Newcastle comedy club

  26-08-2020 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle venue will reopen with a much reduced capacity as social distancing affects business.
  
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• Couple build secret speakeasy bar in their garden for just £500

  26-08-2020 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Suzi and Tom Strover’s pintsized pub – The Blind Pig – is hidden behind a clever false wall
  
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• 13 ways to get rid of spiders in your home

  26-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As spider season gets into full swing, here are 13 hints and tips on how to deal with unwanted leggy house guests
  
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• Face masks may make people less likely to follow social distancing, study finds

  26-08-2020 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research by Warwick Business School suggests people would keep a smaller distance from others wearing masks
  
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• Ingredient in insect repellent could kill strain of coronavirus, new study shows

  26-08-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British armed forces have carried out research and found that Citriodiol can kill the strain that causes Covid-19
  
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• 'Unresolvable' problems with huge Shieldfield flats plan

  26-08-2020 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council documents blame “unresolvable issues with the proposed layout, scale and massing of the blocks” for the collapse of the plans
  
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• Cheryl breaks Twitter silence after Sarah Harding announces she has cancer

  26-08-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Harding announced sad news she has breast cancer
  
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• Federico Fernandez braced for challenge of congested pre-season programme at Newcastle United

  26-08-2020 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The towering centre-back grabbed a goal against Crewe at the club's York training base
  
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• Sunderland fans will be able to stream home and away league games as EFL and Sky strike a deal

  26-08-2020 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The EFL have reached a deal with Sky Sports to allow fans to stream league games while supporters are shut out of stadiums due to Covid
  
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• Watch Uber Eats and Deliveroo drivers fight in Newcastle city centre

  26-08-2020 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fight broke out on Gallowgate following a motorcycle collision involving the two delivery drivers on Monday evening
  
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• Watch Deliveroo driver fight with another delivery man in Newcastle

  26-08-2020 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fight broke out on Gallowgate following a motorcycle collision involving the two delivery drivers on Monday evening
  
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• Spanish City Funfair returns to Whitley Bay with new Covid-safe measures

  26-08-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fair always proves popular with families but this year visitors will find a number of changes - here is more information about what to expect
  
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• Touching moment boy, 8, receives his new electric wheelchair for the first time

  26-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Mckie who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy was over the moon to try out his new wheels
  
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• Dan Neil has forced his way into Sunderland's first team reckoning

  26-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenager Dan Neil has impressed in pre-season and Phil Parkinson says he will in the first-team mix this term
  
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• Priti Patel agrees to meet PC Andrew Harper’s widow over new law

  26-08-2020 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lissie Harper wants more political support for Harper’s Law, calling for anyone who kills an emergency services worker to be jailed for life
  
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• Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies linked with Arsenal's Rob Holding, and Greek left-back

  26-08-2020 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's search for new additions is under-way after the attempted takeover fell through
  
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• Virgin Media launches £15-per-month broadband for people on Universal Credit

  26-08-2020 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media will offer the no-fixed term deal to customers who receive Universal Credit
  
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• Sunderland confirm dates for their three EFL Trophy group games

  26-08-2020 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will play two games at home and one away in the group stage of the EFL Trophy
  
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• Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding is battling cancer

  26-08-2020 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The singer announced the sad news on her Twitter
  
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• Parent parking rules at supermarkets - and what happens if you abuse them

  26-08-2020 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers are risking fines by misusing parent and child parking bays - here is what would happen if you break the rules at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi
  
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