Online voices

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Areas in the north of England are facing the prospect of tough new coronavirus restrictions including the possible closure of pubs and restaurants.

Paul Hurt: Leave the pubs alone, they're following covid safe guidelines as a workplace, as safe as any other. They are supporting jobs in a much larger supply chain too.

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Sunderland's high painkiller use.

Hayley Forrest: Something to be mindful of is that during lockdown a lot of surgeries were delayed. Some patients are having their pain symptoms managed by painkillers until their surgeries.

Pamela Laws: I agree. Been waiting to see a surgeon since January. Just keep taking the tablets is all you can do.

Gayle Dent: A lot of surgeries have been delayed.

Colin Cook: I have arthritis and all my Dr gives me for my pain is paracetamol and codeine as anything else counteract with other pills I take.

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The mother of murdered Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan has thanked the people who have supported her on the anniversary of her daughter’s death.

Helen Scott: My heart aches for this poor woman, hope she gets the answers soon, so she can try and heal.

Deborah Brook: Poor woman losing her child like that must be heartbroken thinking off you xx

Felicity Yarrow: I just can't imagine the pain she has gone through. Gillian Mariner: Hope you find comfort soon x

Liz Hall: Such a shame. That poor woman has been through the mill over the years. Wish she could get some closure x Una Newburn: Thinking of you Sharon. Xx Bell Cook: Rest in peace nikki