Four people explain how their working lives have been transformed since lockdowns began a year ago.
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'All front-line staff just clung together'
Front-line health workers talk about the strain of the last year and their hopes for the future.
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'All front-line staff just clung together'
Front-line health workers talk about the strain of the last year and their hopes for the future.
'I've gone from boarding planes to milking cows'
Four people explain how their working lives have been transformed since lockdowns began a year ago.
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One year of life in lockdown
A year since lockdown was announced, we look at how life in the North East and Cumbria was affected.
Murder accused claims boy, 15, attacked him
Paul Robson denies murdering his ex and attempting to murder a youth she was in a relationship with.
Three arrested in city centre demonstration
Police say the protests in Newcastle 'passed without incident' as hundreds turned out to demonstrate.
Metro gets fourth bailout due to Covid pandemic
The £8m funding will cover running costs over the next three months as passenger levels remain low.
Stone anchors in river could reveal Roman port
The find, in North Hylton, Sunderland, could suggest the area was used to help supply nearby forts.
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'All front-line staff just clung together'
Front-line health workers talk about the strain of the last year and their hopes for the future.
'I've gone from boarding planes to milking cows'
Four people explain how their working lives have been transformed since lockdowns began a year ago.
Video 2 minutes 3 seconds
One year of life in lockdown
A year since lockdown was announced, we look at how life in the North East and Cumbria was affected.
Murder accused claims boy, 15, attacked him
Paul Robson denies murdering his ex and attempting to murder a youth she was in a relationship with.
Three arrested in city centre demonstration
Police say the protests in Newcastle 'passed without incident' as hundreds turned out to demonstrate.
Metro gets fourth bailout due to Covid pandemic
The £8m funding will cover running costs over the next three months as passenger levels remain low.
Stone anchors in river could reveal Roman port
The find, in North Hylton, Sunderland, could suggest the area was used to help supply nearby forts.
'I've gone from boarding planes to milking cows'
Four people explain how their working lives have been transformed since lockdowns began a year ago.
Video 2 minutes 3 seconds
One year of life in lockdown
A year since lockdown was announced, we look at how life in the North East and Cumbria was affected.
Murder accused claims boy, 15, attacked him
Paul Robson denies murdering his ex and attempting to murder a youth she was in a relationship with.
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Video caption: Covid: One year of lockdown in the North East and Cumbria A year since lockdown was announced, we look at how life in the North East and Cumbria was affected.
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'Don't throw batteries in the bin'
People are being warned not to throw batteries away with household waste following fire at a recycling.
The Wrekenton recycling centre in Gateshead was closed after a serious fire which it is thought might have been caused by a battery.
Last week a fire in South Shields was started by sparks from a phone battery which had been thrown into the waste.
Marc Morley, from Gateshead Council, said: “Two fires in as many weeks show the very real dangers of throwing old phone or laptop batteries into the bin.
“These types of batteries can hold a surprisingly powerful charge and when they are thrown into a bin there is a serious risk that they could be damaged and touch something metal, like the inside of the bin lorry or even an empty tin can. This is known to generate sparks which can ignite everything around it."
Copyright: TWFRSThree arrested in city centre demonstration
Three people were arrested in Newcastle as hundreds took part in a demonstration on Sunday, despite lockdown restrictions
The action was to highlight the issue of violence against women, and opposing a bill being debated in Parliament which would give police more powers to curb public protests.
Demonstrators carried signs criticising the government and the police.
Copyright: BBCThe march began in the city centre, before moving to the civic centre and Exhibition Park.
It was largely peaceful but two men were issued with a summons under coronavirus legislation while a woman was arrested and issued with a warning for possession of cannabis.
Copyright: BBCA Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Ensuring the safety of the public is our utmost priority and [the] protests in Newcastle passed without incident.
"Under the current Covid legislation, protests are not exempt from the restrictions due the risk that large gatherings pose to public safety.
"There was an increased police presence in the city to deliver a proportionate policing response to any activity taking place."
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Queen praises 'wonderful' North East volunteers
The Queen has personally thanked four volunteers from the North East for their efforts in helping others throughout the pandemic.
In a video call with the Duchess of Cornwall and Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) chief executive, Catherine Johnstone, the Queen spoke with the volunteers from RVS and NHS Volunteer Responders who have helped vulnerable people in their communities.
Copyright: Buckingham PalaceSue Cadwallader has been helping with the Northumberland Good Neighbours Service and Tracy Clarke has been delivering books to people unable to visit Gateshead libraries.
Simon Holmes, from Stockton-on-Tees, and Anderson Akponeware, from Middlesbrough, were also on the call. They are both giving their time as NHS volunteers making ‘Check in and Chat’ calls with people in need of conversation.
Copyright: Buckingham PalacePraising their work, the Queen said: "I think it’s wonderful work. Thank you to everybody - and all the others too who have been volunteering. It has been a great help."
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