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New Covid-19 restrictions expected for north east of England

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The north east of England looks set to become the latest area in the country to come under local restrictions as coronavirus cases rise.

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes said "additional, temporary" measures are being planned to prevent another full lockdown.

He said he expected Health Secretary Matt Hancock to make an announcement tomorrow morning. The Chronicle Live website reported that measures would include a 10pm curfew on pubs, restaurants and other licensed premises.

It also said people will be banned from socialising with anyone outside their household. Other restrictions it said were due to be announced but had not yet been confirmed include people being told not to go on holiday with different households and spectators

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