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ITV.The TV chef has spoken out in a new interview about many "blaming" Covid for their failures, as his businesses go from success to success.Gino has insisted for many to "stop blaming Covid for everything" as he looks to a bright future in his business ventures.Speaking to The Mirror at his restaurant in Newcastle, he said: "It's becoming such a lousy and annoying excuse to say because of Covid I couldn’t do my job properly, or because of Covid we couldn’t do this and couldn't do that."He sympathises, however, admitting that he knows the restaurant industry has had to go through many changes but he has remained positive and adapted to the situation.He continued: "Throughout the pandemic at some points we had the chance to have guests sitting outside and the councils around us were extremely generous to give us the space to put tables."And we then realised, 'Wow, we should have done this from day one'."So, [let's stay] positive and let’s keep smiling, keep positive."Gino, listening to what his Covid customers need, now has a new terrace overlooking the river Tyne at his Newcastle restaurant.As well as this, the TV chef plans to open more restaurants across the country this year.These include restaurants in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.This comes after Gino had to speak out last month following reports his My Pasta Bar chain had gone into liquidation.Sharing a video from his kitchen at home, the Italian chef began: "When I got back I saw a lot of c**p about my restaurant."Apparently, my restaurant had gone into liquidation."Now, I don’t usually do stuff like this, but I thought, let me set the record straight here."About 10 years ago, I opened a business called Pasta Bar, which serves Italian food very fast

Over £6000 has been raised for charity in memory of a much-loved Hamilton girl who died suddenly last year.

A creative couple have shared their incredible kitchen makeover - which is unrecognisable from its former self.

A five-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after ingesting a 'hazardous substance' in school and suffering burns to his tongue.

'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' will return to screens from 19th February. The variety programme has been fronted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, since 2002 and will feature a live studio audience as well an array of celebrity guests.

A Dumfriesshire football fan who was struck by a lorry in a horror accident at work has been sent a heart-warming message from Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka rejected a deadline day loan move to Manchester United.

The Premier League is back with no fewer than three fixtures live on TV tonight.

Newcastle or enjoying the calm of Northumberland villages like Allendale or Bamburgh, celebrities seem to love our corner of the country. Go here for more what's on updates, news and reviews from around the North East From Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford to the iconic Spice Girls, we've had plenty of visits from famous faces. Below, we've compiled a list of places around the North East that have become celebrity magnets.

Ant and Dec fans are all in a tizz as their hit show has its return confirmed.

The Libertines have announced a special show in Newcastle this summer for the city’s Rock N Roll Circus festival.The band will headline the festival on Saturday June 11 as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of their debut album ‘Up The Bracket’. The album was released on October 14 2002, and is known for tracks like ‘Time For Heroes’, ‘The Boys In The Band’ and its title track.Rock N Roll Circus, set to take place in the Town Moor, mixes live music with elements of circus like aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers, acrobats and more.

A robber who celebrated his release from jail by breaking into another house within 17 hours of his release, has gone straight back to prison.

Jesse Lingard has responded to Ralf Rangnick's comments and given his own version of why he will not face Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington reportedly can't "keep their hands off" one another, according to reports. The pair enjoyed a tender and intimate moment as they sat down for a meal together last week. The pair were seen close at a Newcastle hotel restaurant as the BBC Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour continues.

Anton Ferdinand has told Manchester United their decision to block Jesse Lingard’s move to Newcastle could damage morale among the squad.

A rapist who went on the run after attacking a woman was tracked down by detectives - when he ordered a £19 kebab from JustEat.

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin has taken to Instagram to share his concerns about his "ugly" new family home.The property expert, 48, showed fans his new home, revealing that he plans to get stuck in on the "massive project" over the next two months before he starts filming the hit Channel 4 property show again in April.In view of his 29,200 followers, Jonnie shared his renovation plans for his family home project.Appearing in a coat and hat, the Channel 4 host said: "Hello from a rather chilly but gorgeous day up here in Newcastle."You might remember that a short while ago I'd just posted that we'd bought a new family home.""This is the first family home we've owned since we've been a family of five, so it's very exciting," he added.Jonnie went on: "I want to document all that I do with this house and it will be warts and all, good news and bad news, including all my mistakes, of which there will be many, I'm sure.""But let's start at the front," he said before showing off his new detached home to fans.He continued: "Principally, I was always taught to buy the worst house on the best street."Well, it's a pretty lovely street, it's full of families and I've managed to find certainly the ugliest house!""Here she is! Oh yes," Jonnie said, while panning the camera around his new home"What a beauty!" the dad-of-three exclaimed, before adding: "Yeah, she's not the best, 1960's, but I intend to obviously make some changes but to embrace the 1960's of it."So, I want to make it modernist, I want to keep these straight lines.

Don Broco and Jamie Webster are battling for this week’s UK Number One album.The Bedford rock band are currently ahead of the solo artist from Liverpool in the midweek chart after their fourth album ‘Amazing Things’ was released on vinyl, CD and cassette. It originally came out in October last year.Webster meanwhile, is not far behind with his second album ‘Moments’.

Manchester United fans are not happy at the club’s decision to block yet another move for a player – this time Dean Henderson.

Manchester United claim their original plan was for Jesse Lingard to stay for the remainder of the season despite intense interest in the forward during the January transfer window.

Newcastle have dropped their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson to resurrect a loan move for Jesse Lingard, with Watford now interested in Henderson.