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• Greggs forced to close distribution depot in Leeds after coronavirus outbreak

  27-08-2020 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bakery business shut the site in Bramley after a number of its staff members tested positive for Covid-19
  
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• See inside Shiremoor's new swimming pool as PaddlePod prepares to make a splash

  27-08-2020 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sneak peek inside North Tyneside's latest attraction shows state-of-the-art facilities, play area and cafe
  
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• Flooding of homes and businesses 'likely' as Met Office issues rain warning

  27-08-2020 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have put a yellow weather warning in place for Thursday night and early Friday morning following days of miserable conditions in the region
  
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• Jennings hits T20 ton as Lancs beat Durham

  27-08-2020 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Keaton Jennings hits 108 as Lancashire beat Durham in the T20 Blast, with Max Holden's 102 not out for Middlesex in vain as rain means no results in all other games.
  
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• Dubravka's injury and Muto's future: NUFC evening update

  27-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United headlines for August 27 including updates on Martin Dubravka, Yoshinori Muto and more
  
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• Scrapping Public Health England is "real risk" to North East

  27-08-2020 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public health bosses from across the region have united in condemning the government’s decision to disband the organisation in favour of the new National Institute for Health Protection
  
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• Newcastle schools should ‘seriously consider’ face masks

  27-08-2020 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And while the North East is not currently in lockdown measures, Newcastle City Council education boss Mark Patton has encouraged the use of face coverings
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday August 27

  27-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday August 27 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Fire Chief calls for mandatory jail terms after being 'appalled' at attacks

  27-08-2020 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther has backed our Justice for Heroes campaign after seeing his crews repeatedly attacked
  
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• Rhian Brewster and the 'million dollar question' facing NUFC

  27-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are one of a host of Premier League clubs linked with a move for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster
  
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• No takeover 'red flags' but Newcastle have plenty ahead of new season

  27-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were 'no red flags' raised over the collapsed takeover deal but now we can raise plenty about the situation that lies ahead for Newcastle
  
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• Call for action over growing results gap between richer and poorer school pupils

  27-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery has written to Government Ministers after study showed children from less wealthy families are almost two years behind
  
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• Operation launched after rise in reports of anti-social behaviour on the Metro

  27-08-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency operation has been launched in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour across the Tyne and Wear Metro network following an increase in reports
  
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• Trio of drug dealers sentenced for cocaine conspiracy after undercover police op

  27-08-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided the homes of Darren McBride, Ryan Crake and Kriss Bunker in Hetton le Hole and Houghton le Spring
  
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• CCTV released after thief steals elderly woman's car in Newcastle

  27-08-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a man who stole a blue Mazda 2 from a parking space near the Mile Castle Pub, which was later found and returned to the victim
  
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• Eagles Community Arena to host one of UK's first sport events with fans

  27-08-2020 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle Eagles will hold a pre-season friendly in front of spectators as part of a Government trial
  
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• Sunderland's Tom Flanagan withdraws from the Northern Ireland squad

  27-08-2020 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Defender Tom Flanagan has pulled out of the Northern Ireland squad citing 'personal reasons'
  
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• Sunderland's Jack Diamond ready for rapid reunion with Harrogate Town

  27-08-2020 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Diamond helped Harrogate Town to promotion earlier this month, and now he could find himself lining up against the EFL newcomers
  
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• NHS staff slam Matt Hancock's 'alarming' plans in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic

  27-08-2020 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government plans on ditching Public Health England, but doctors have warned that this could have serious repercussions
  
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• Ex-Labour official claims he was ordered cut election funding for 'moderate' MPs

  27-08-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn's office wanted to cut election support for MPs critical of the leader, it's been claimed
  
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• Vicky Pattison felt 'pressured' into having sex on Geordie Shore

  27-08-2020 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore original Vicky Pattison has revealed how she felt pressured into having sex on camera for Geordie Shore
  
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• The numbers that prove that Martin Dubravka will leave big shoes to fill

  27-08-2020 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Martin Dubravka has been one of the top performers in the Premier League and stats prove it
  
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• Coronation Street stars delight viewers with PJ & Duncan dance

  27-08-2020 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two Coronation Street characters 'wrecked the mic' by doing a dance to Let's Get Ready to Rhumble to the delight of viewers
  
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• The Newcastle and North East restaurants extending Eat Out to Help Out

  27-08-2020 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a pick of restaurants and pubs around Newcastle which plan to continue the popular discount scheme into September
  
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• What Troy Deeney's said in the past could make NUFC move appealing

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deeney has been offered to Newcastle this summer as the Magpies' search for a new forward intensifies
  
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• Uber Eats launches in Blyth - and you can get McDonald's and KFC delivered

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Uber Eats has launched in Blyth, with more partners set to sign up soon
  
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• TikTok challenge backfires as Tyneside teens get stuck in baby swings

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning has now been issued by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue after a string of incidents since June
  
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• Man grew his own cannabis because he was 'sick and tired of being ripped off'

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Thompson, who was already on two suspended sentences, said he cultivated the drug for his own use as he was 'sick and tired' of dealers
  
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• Jet skiers banned from Sunderland's beachfront after spate of incidents

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They have been branded 'irresponsible' and warned they could face prosecution if they do not comply with the ban
  
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• Elderly couple left terrified after confronting burglar who was raiding kitchen

  27-08-2020 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tools from the shed were also stolen during the incident at a property on Avondale Terrace
  
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• Bristol Road stabbing: Further arrest in Thomas Rogers murder probe

  27-08-2020 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men, including his brother, have already been charged after Thomas Rogers died in Birmingham.
  
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• Drunk arsonist put neighbours at risk after sparking inferno at her own home

  27-08-2020 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abigail Turnbull, 28, ignited three separate fires at her address on Wallridge Drive in the early hours of April 17 while she was under the influence of drink and drugs
  
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• Yoshinori Muto looking for a new club as Newcastle forced to wheel and deal

  27-08-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Japanese international striker is waiting for news from his representatives on interested clubs
  
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• Ombudsman monitoring after Newcastle takeover saga but says fans' request 'met'

  27-08-2020 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United supporters got in touch with the Independent Football Ombudsman following the collapse of the club's takeover last month
  
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• Should Eat Out To Help Out be extended? We asked restaurants

  27-08-2020 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme launched by Rishi Sunak has been heralded as a success - but while it can't continue forever, there are calls to extend the 50% off deal
  
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• Theatre Royal boss 'devastated' as panto is postponed until NEXT Christmas

  27-08-2020 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grey Street venue has pledged to contact families with tickets in the coming weeks
  
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• Former Sunderland defender Tommy Smith joins League Two club

  27-08-2020 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tommy Smith's Sunderland career was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic and he left Wearside this summer
  
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• Inside Scarlett Moffatt's luxury Durham home as she transforms rooms

  27-08-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt has given her Instagram followers a tour of some of the rooms of her County Durham house
  
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• Inside Scarlett Moffatt's luxury Durham home as she revamps rooms

  27-08-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt has given her Instagram followers a tour of some of the rooms of her County Durham house
  
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• Thousands of British Gas customers could receive refunds after payment changes

  27-08-2020 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 270,000 people could receive refunds from British Gas after some customers were not informed of changes to prepayment meters
  
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• Newcastle United's goalkeeping union on red alert after Dubravka injury

  27-08-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United must flex the muscle of their goalkeeping department after Martin Dubravka blow
  
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• Period poverty: Schools 'not aware' they can order free tampons

  27-08-2020 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charities say the scheme should be promoted after less than 40% of schools order free products.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2020 line-up rumours so far as location is confirmed

  27-08-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tommy Fury, Nigel Farage, Nick Grimshaw, Maya Jama, Conor McGregor, Dan Osborne, Jeremy Clarkson, Michelle Visage, Joe Sugg, Lacey Turner and Jessie J are among those linked
  
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• 'Haunted' location of I'm A Celebrity 2020 officially CONFIRMED

  27-08-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Welsh filming location for the new series of I'm A Celebrity Get M e Out of Here has now been confirmed by ITV
  
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• What is the most popular baby name where you live? Find out here

  27-08-2020 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Office for National Statistics has revealed the most popular names given to newborns in 2019 - now you can find out which names were top of the list where you live
  
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• Sunderland health boss issues urgent Covid-19 warning ahead of Bank Holiday

  27-08-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city has seen an increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid-19, with 40 cases in the Iast two weeks
  
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• Tories turn on Northumberland County Council leader as no confidence vote looms

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative councillors have called on leader Peter Jackson to step aside, making a defeat in a vote of no confidence next week highly likely
  
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• The coronavirus pandemic has made the UK a 'kinder and more united place'

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been a terrible year so far but many people believe some good might come out of it
  
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• Newcastle University professor investigated over alleged racist Facebook post

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A probe has been launched into a social media post by Dr Paolo Missier, a professor with the school of computing, in April
  
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• Newcastle-supporting MP asks Richard Masters to reconsider broadcast decision

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead MP Ian Mearns has written to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters to ask the governing body to reconsider their broadcasting arrangements for the new campaign
  
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