Welcome to the ChronicleLive and Teesside Live breaking news blog for Sunday June 21, 2019.

It’s Kathryn Riddell here and I’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East including the latest on the roads.

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Have a good night

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

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Newcastle United player ratings after storming victory

Newcastle United were superb in the second half as Allan Saint-Maximin help the Magpies to win 3-0 at St James' Park.

Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United at St. James Park on June 21, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

After an insipid first half, Newcastle roared out of the blocks in the second period.

Joelinton - who had missed a clear chance in the first half as pundits piled on again - forced John Egan into a mistake which led to a red card and then Newcastle made hay.

See if you agree with our player ratings.

Warmer weather this week

It's been a bit of a wet few weeks but the summer sunshine is on its way again.

Temperatures will build throughout the week with Wednesday looking like a scorcher.

Clock ticks for councils to produce coronavirus master plans

The clock is ticking for councils to produce their own master plans to deal with flare ups of coronavirus.

This was my experience with the virus that's still sweeping the UK (Image: Getty Images)

But Teesside leaders are still seeking more information on cases from the Government to draw up their own “local area outbreak plans” before the end of June.

Middlesbrough still has a relatively high rate of covid per head of population - ranking fourth in the country by local authority area.

More on the localised plans.

Metro delays

Delays have been reported between Gateshead and South Gosforth on the Metro.

Missing teenager found safe

A teenage boy who left his home in the early hours of the morning has now been found.

An appeal was launched by Durham Constabulary to find Felix Johnson who had gone missing from the Leadgate area.

The 14-year-old had last been seen at his home in Leadgate at approximately 5am on Sunday.

Missing teenager Felix Johnson from Leadgate (Image: Durham Constabulary)

He was described as potentially wearing a dark green t-shirt with holes in and carrying a black handbag.

Officers believed he met a 15-year-old girl called Michaela Owen.

Both children were found fit and well on Sunday afternoon.

Prime Minister 'sickened' after three killed in Reading

The Prime Minister has said he was “appalled and sickened” after police declared the murder of three people in a Reading park to be a terrorist attack.

The incident, which took place at 7pm on Saturday in Forbury Gardens in the town centre, also left another three people injured.

Police guard an entrance to Forbury Gardens on June 21, 2020 in Reading, England (Image: Getty Images)

A 25-year-old man from Reading was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.

The suspect is a Libyan refugee understood to have been granted asylum in the UK.

Labour leader Keir Starmer vows to get out of London

Labour leader Keir Starmer says he intends to make frequent visits to the North East and other regions outside of London as he attempts to win back support for his party following December's election defeat.

Keir Starmer has vowed to sweat blood to regain voters in the region (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

Speaking to ChronicleLive, he said: "I am intending to be out of London much more than other party leaders.

"I'm intending to spend real time out of London, so not just drop-in visits."

This is what he told us.

Temperatures climbing this week

Following a week of thunderstorms and heavy rain, this weekend will be unsettled with further showers and spells of rain in places, before warm and dry weather arrives next week.

Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: “It’ll be another bright day for most on Sunday with sunny spells and scattered showers, these turning heavy across Northern Ireland and Scotland."

Sunny weather in Tynemouth (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

Early next week it’ll stay unsettled across north-western parts of the UK, elsewhere however it’ll be warm and dry with temperatures continuing to rise through the week.

Deputy chief meteorologist Martin Young said: “By the middle of next week we’ll see temperatures across much of England and Wales widely climbing into the mid to high twenties Celsius and it will probably be hot in parts of southern and eastern England, as temperatures peak close to 30 Celsius."

Some occasional rain

There will be a bright start, but becoming mainly cloudy with occasional rain, persistent over western hills with low cloud.

Brighter and warmer at times in the south and east of the region with some freshening winds.

Maximum temperature will be 20C.

Trains back on track

Normal service has resumed on London North Eastern Railway between Darlington and Durham.

There had been some delays following earlier speed restrictions.

Crash in Stanley cleared

A crash on Shieldrow Lane in Stanley has now been cleared.

This happened near Gerard Close in the town.

Tributes pour in for Mike Ashley - the Gosforth pub landlord

He was called Mike Ashley but sold Broon while his namesake was trying to sell the Toon.

But our fun-loving Mike Ashley - the one who was the landlord at the Blacksmiths Arms in Gosforth - has sadly died after a battle with cancer.

Landlord Mike Ashley who shares his name with the Toon chairman.

Mike had ran the Newcastle pub for around nine years and had made hundreds of customers his friends.

He was also an integral member of Whickham Cricket Club where he was adored and respected.

Tributes have been paid to the landlord.

North East news round-up

Another look now at some of the top news of the day around the North East.

(Image: PA)
  1. Government to announce further easing of coronavirus lockdown next week

  2. Adorable Nate is coming on leaps and bounds thanks to the Sunshine Fund

  3. Tributes pour in for Mike Ashley - the Gosforth pub landlord - who died after battling cancer

  4. The 'brutal impact' Covid-19 has had on Teesside's NHS services

  5. Mum, 32, battling inoperable mouth cancer forced to cancel Benidorm hen do and wedding day

Inside spectacular home boasting garden pod, hot tub and river views

A stunning riverside home in an exclusive area of Teesside is on the market for almost £1m.

Riverdale House is set in approximately two acres of land and is an ultra-contemporary country retreat.

The property is part of a recent development of executive homes on Bridgewater, Yarm, and overlooks the River Leven.

The sought-after location offers a countryside setting complete with a wooded area and lagoon and has the benefit of easy access to the prestigious hight street and main road links.

The house has over 3,500sq ft of accommodation over three floors with six bedrooms including a single storey, self-contained annex - perfect for a multi-generational family.

27 further deaths in UK hospitals

The UK's coronavirus death toll in hospitals has increased by 27 - the lowest rise on a Sunday since the lockdown began.

England reported 26 new deaths, Wales recorded one while Scotland and Northern Ireland both recorded no deaths.

Mum, 32, battling inoperable mouth cancer forced to cancel wedding day

A brave mum battling stage four cancer has been forced to cancel her wedding day and honeymoon.

After a whirlwind five-weeks, Leanne Foster is about to begin radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment as continues her battle with mouth cancer.

Leanne with her son Ollie (Image: eyJpdiI6Im5BZ1RKMjNoMUJlVHdFNmdPRzQ2K2c9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiUVZ0ZWlxWnc3ZXNNa0hSSmxJRmVNNUpZY1V2V2FmK1BTSHc4K0IxaHNNeUk3Nk1VQ2dDNmYyMkxUdWExTWN3ZiIsIm1hYyI6IjNlODBjZDQ2ODE0NGFhOWY1Mzg4ZTZlNjZkZDQ3OThjMzQ4)

The 32-year-old was due to tie the knot with her partner, Jamie Knight, on Friday at Middlesbrough Register Office.

But instead the couple are preparing for life-saving treatment instead of the happily ever after they'd been dreaming of.

More on Leanne's story.

Crash in Stanley

Shieldrow Lane in Stanley is partially blocked both ways due to crash at Gerard Close.

Traffic is coping well.

Crossing times

It is no longer safe to make the crossing over to Holy Island.

It will be safe to use the causeway road again after 7.10pm.

Newcastle United return to Premier League

All of the NUFC news as the team prepare to kick off for the first time in months this afternoon.

Newcastle warm-up prior to Sheffield United visit
  1. Newcastle vs Sheffield United LIVE: Teams announced, Joelinton leads the line

  2. Steve Bruce has been 'disrespected' and deserves a chance to spend takeover budget

  3. Newcastle United team news: Martin Dubravka returns for the Magpies

  4. The two moves by Saudi Arabia that are viewed as major positives for the Newcastle takeover

  5. Newcastle takeover news LIVE - Saudi government take steps to address Premier League piracy

Raoul Moat's daughter reveals he threatened to kill her before she was born

The daughter of Raoul Moat has revealed that the notorious gunman threatened to kill her before she was even born.

Raoul Moat

Katelaine Fitzpatrick discovered her biological dad made the threat when her mum Caroline told him she was pregnant, the Mirror has reported.

Katelaine was 11 when she first heard her dad's voice - it was on TV because her dad was Raoul Moat.

More on her story.

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Further easing of lockdown to be announced this week

The Government will be announcing a further easing of the lockdown restrictions, the Health Secretary has confirmed.

Matt Hancock said that ministers will reveal next week which of the Covid-19 rules will be changed in July – potentially as early as July 4 – and whether the two-metre rule will also be altered.

(Image: PA)

He told The Andrew Marr Show on the BBC: “I think we are about to see another step in the plan and this week we will announce further details of the measures that we can take to relieve some of the national lockdown measures at the start of July, including on July 4.

“That review (on the two-metre rule) will come to bear this week and we will be setting out further details this week on the measures in that space.

“We’re going to set out those details absolutely this week.”

Staff shortages on the Metro

A number of Metro trains will not be able to run today due to staff shortages.

There are also engineering works ongoing between Shiremoor and Regent Centre, where replacement buses are running.

Council reopen talks over seaside site in Scarborough

Discussions are set to continue with theme park operator Flamingo Land over what will replace the former Futurist theatre on Scarborough's South Bay seafront.

Scarborough Borough Council's cabinet last week backed a new strategic vision for the site in order to create an "iconic development" for the town.

The proposed Flamingo Land Coast plans (Image: Flamingo Land)

In February the council set up a new cross-party task group to examine all options for the area following an independent review of the council's 2014 decision to demolish the former theatre at a cost of more than £4m and enter into an agreement with Flamingo Land to build an attraction in its place.

More on the plans.

Delays near Pelaw station

Due to a fault a Metro train has been withdrawn from service at Pelaw.

Because of this there is a gap in the service of up to 30 minutes to trains running between Pelaw and South Hylton.

Passengers are asked to leave extra time for their journey if travelling in the area.

Some delays on LNER trains

There are delays of up to 15 minutes on London North Eastern Railway trains between Darlington and Durham.

This is due to over running engineering works.

Dry and chilly night tonight

Showers will fade through the evening, with skies clearing.

A dry and chilly night then follows, with winds easing and perhaps the odd patch of rural mist by dawn.

Minimum temperature will be 5C.

Steve Bruce on his Newcastle tactics

Steve Bruce says that Newcastle United were just starting to find some momentum when the season was halted in March due to the virus pandemic.

Steve Bruce looks on prior to Newcastle United's game against Southampton on March 7

The Magpies had just picked up 1-0 win at Southampton and were safely into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating West Bromwich Albion.

The Toon head coach had just switched his formation from a back five to a back four as he looked to try to move United's players on from their park the bus reputation.

Bruce has spoken about his tactics.

Ambulance service IAS Medical secures £1.16m

A private North East ambulance service which has been providing emergency transport services to the NHS during the Covid-19 crisis has secured a £1.16m finance package to safeguard its future.

IAS Medical provides air and ground ambulance services across Europe (Image: IAS Medical)

IAS Medical, based in Darlington, provides air ambulance services to fly sick and injured citizens back to the UK from across the world. It has secured the funding from HSBC UK, which forms part of the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

With global travel restrictions still in place and much of the UK’s airspace closed, IAS has seen a sharp decline in demand for its air ambulance services, resulting in revenue losses of around £450,000 a month since the start of April 2020.

More on the service.
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