Gateshead news

• Haydon Bridge fire station closure - people demand answers at public meeting in Northumberland

  12-01-2016 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents fear lives will be put at risk if the station closes as part of a £500,000 savings proposal that is currently under public consultation
  
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• David Rathband was a 'sitting duck' because of failure to warn of Moat's killer threats, court hears

  12-01-2016 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Rathband's sister Debbie Essery and brother Darren are bringing a High Court claim against Northumbria Police
  
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• Serial child killer Robert Black goes to his grave carrying untold secrets

  12-01-2016 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of his victims feel that Robert Black, one of the UK's most notorious killers, never really faced full justice
  
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• Serial child killer Robert Black whose victims included schoolgirl Susan Maxwell dies in prison

  12-01-2016 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Scottish-born killer Robert Black was serving 12 life sentences for the murders of four schoolgirls in the 1980s
  
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• Benefit cuts hit North East hardest and end of emergency welfare fund could make poorest ill

  12-01-2016 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Official spending watchdog delivers damning verdict on government's cuts to help for people in desperate need
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro delays continue after Network Rail power supply problem

  12-01-2016 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disruption continues as staff try to determine source of the problem which has stopped service between Pelaw and Brockley Whins
  
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• Vulnerable Lee Irving drugged and murdered during campaign of violence, it is claimed

  12-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Wheatley and Barry Imray are alleged to have murdered Lee, who suffered 27 separate rib fractures in attacks in Kenton Bar, prosecutors say
  
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• Titanic will be cut down to size in Newcastle University event for local school pupils

  12-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils from schools in Newcastle to hear why legendary liner the Titanic has stayed in the public consciousness
  
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• Newcastle public invited to 'Meet the Doctors' as medics explain reasons for strike

  12-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Junior doctors have gathered in Northumberland St, Newcastle, to gather support from the public for their strike over working conditions and pay
  
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• Newcastle peer: This Government does not value trade unions as a partner in the economy

  12-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Labour councillor says the Trade Union Bill represents an attack on workers' rights and his party's funding
  
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• Is this the North East's most luxurious care home? Take a tour of Royal Hampton

  12-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With its own spa, two restaurants and a library, this new care home in Ponteland could easily be mistaken for a luxury hotel
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey: 11 things you may not have known about the Newcastle United new boy

  12-01-2016 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Advertising for a personal chef, bust-ups with Sir Alex Ferguson and having an eye for a bargain, all part of the life of Newcastle target Shelvey
  
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• Spotlight on Newcastle's St Nicholas Cathedral saints in event to highlight city's heritage

  12-01-2016 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts will tell the stories of figures portrayed in stained glass windows at the Saints in Glass event at St Nicholas Cathedral
  
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• Your inspiring weight loss stories: Gran gets a new lease of life

  12-01-2016 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Slimming changes life for Chester le Street gran and Gateshead mum of three - share your story too!
  
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• Former Durham University Society secretary Louis Richardson cleared of rape

  12-01-2016 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former secretary of Durham University's prestigious Union Society Louis Richardson found not guilty after six day trial
  
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• Car review: 2016 Mercedes C220d AMG Line Coupé

  12-01-2016 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Merc’s sleek new C-Class Coupe delivers the goods in its first outing on UK roads – though we’re not convinced we’ve got the best engine in the range here
  
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• Newcastle United's 1995-96 'Entertainers' team enjoy a night out on the Toon

  12-01-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This time 20 years ago, Newcastle United sat top of the Premier League, while the players enjoyed a well-earned night out
  
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• Warning PC David Rathband of Raoul Moat's threats was a no-brainer, court told

  12-01-2016 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Comment comes on the first day of a High Court civil claim against Northumbria police by PC David Rathband's sister Debbie Essery and brother Darren
  
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• Your charity news in the North East: A fashion show, rock reunion, yarn bombing and more

  12-01-2016 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by you for week beginning January 11 includes Gateshead, Whitley Bay, Newcastle and County Durham
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Charlotte Crosby thinks Scotty T needs to come out of his shell

  12-01-2016 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former CBB champion Charlotte says there are many sides to Geordie Shore co-star's Scotty T's character and he needs to start showing them
  
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• Fire service cuts in Northumberland: What are the proposals and how will they affect you?

  12-01-2016 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a public meeting on the closure of Haydon Bridge fire station in Northumberland this evening
  
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• Sister of Ashington pirate hunter Nick Dunn to fly out to India to visit him in jail

  12-01-2016 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former soldier Nick was handed a five-year sentence in India for weapons offences but his family say it was a miscarriage of justice
  
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• The Flying Scotsman is back on track: We uncover 12 facts about the famous steam train

  12-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Flying Scotsman used to thunder through Newcastle Central Station each day. We recall the steam engine in 12 facts
  
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• Punch-Drunk comedy hopes a knock-out performance will help get Kian Musgrove life saving treatment

  12-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Punch-Drunk comedy will use their upcoming Comic's Boxing event to raise funds for Kian Musgrove, who is battling neuroblastoma
  
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• Morpeth's Longhirst Hall to be converted into 28 luxury homes

  12-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Architect John Dobson's Northumberland classical masterpiece finds new role and future
  
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• Alton Towers set to open ride with virtual reality headsets

  12-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New space-themed ride, called Galactica, will be the first major opening at the Staffordshire theme park since 16 people were injured in a rollercoaster crash in 2015
  
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• Missing Newcastle woman Laura Harden sparks Northumbria Police concern

  12-01-2016 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Harden, 18, from Keith Close in Newcastle, left her home address at around 6:30pm on Monday and has not been seen since
  
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• White Widow sighting at Darlington hotel was a false alarm, police say

  12-01-2016 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The notorious terrorist Samantha Lewthwaite was reported to have checked into Bannatyne's Hotel but police said it was a false alarm
  
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• Moazzam Begg in Newcastle: Who is he and why is he controversial?

  12-01-2016 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council member Dipu Ahad is due to speak alongside Mr Begg at an event on Wednesday
  
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• Elswick councillor defends appearance alongside former Guantanamo inmate Moazzam Begg

  12-01-2016 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dipu Ahad accuses Liberal Democrats of backtracking over free speech after they criticised his appearance at an anti-Islamophobia event
  
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• PC David Rathband's family in Newcastle Crown Court battle over Raoul Moat shooting

  12-01-2016 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumbria Police officer David Rathband was shot in the face and blinded by Raoul Moat
  
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• First drive: Volkswagen Beetle Dune

  12-01-2016 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beetle Dune brings something new to the soft-roader genre. We take the final pre-production model for a spin
  
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• Newcastle Eagles swoop into Sport Central as part of Hoops 4 Health campaign

  12-01-2016 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 500 Newcastle youngsters took part in competition as part of drive to encourage healthy lifestyles
  
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• New £110million Wear bridge will be twice the size of Gateshead's Millennium bridge

  12-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roadworks are set to begin on Wessington Way, Sunderland, in preparation for the new Wear bridge
  
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• Junior doctors walk out of North East hospitals in 24-hour strike against proposed contracts

  12-01-2016 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Junior doctors manned pickets lines outside North East hospitals, after government negotiations over pay and conditions broke down
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2016: As this series heats up, take a look back at the show's most shocking moments

  12-01-2016 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From explosive arguments to whirlwind romances and awkward encounters, take a look at our pick of CBB's most memorable moments. WARNING: Some videos contain strong language and swearing throughout
  
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• Popular Heaton wildlife haven to under go £80,000 regeneration scheme

  12-01-2016 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iris Brickfield Park, in Heaton, has received almost £80,000 in funding for a series of improvements two years on from a major fire
  
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• Charlotte Crosby thinks she and Gaz Beadle are 'too far in the friend zone' to be a couple

  12-01-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They gave things a go over the festive period but Geordie Shore's Charlotte thinks she and co-star Gaz are better as best friends
  
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• Pavel Srnicek's brother will be special guest at St James' Park to see Manchester United match

  12-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loved ones of former goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek will watch Newcastle United take on Manchester United from an executive box
  
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• North Shields set to get £1.5m 'ultimate trampoline playground' in summer

  12-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oxygen Freejumping has announced plans to open a new trampoline park at The Royal Quays
  
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• Passenger fury as Metro is suspended during rush hour due to power supply problem

  12-01-2016 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disruption continues as staff try to determine source of the problem which has stopped service between Pelaw and Brockley Whins
  
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• February launch for new Renault Alpine cars

  12-01-2016 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  February date for iconic brand relaunch
  
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• Police release e-fit of man after blank firing gun used on the Town Moor

  12-01-2016 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cops were called to the scene after witnesses reported a man carrying a small gun and found blank cartridges in the area
  
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• PC David Rathband: Timeline of events in the life of the late Northumbria Police constable

  12-01-2016 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A legal dispute between the family of PC Rathband and Northumbria Police is underway at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• PC David Rathband's family pledge to 'carry on' what Northumbria Police officer started

  12-01-2016 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debbie Essery has said should the family's legal action be successful PC Rathband's children will be the sole beneficiaries
  
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• Work is ongoing to repair the train track between Newcastle and Carlisle after landslide

  12-01-2016 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Torrential rain and flooding caused the damage, leaving passengers facing weeks of disruption
  
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• 10 dead, 15 injured in Istanbul 'suicide' blast

  12-01-2016 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State-run television said blast in Sultanahmet area was probably caused by a suicide bomber
  
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• PC David Rathband's family sue Northumbria Police: Live updates from the first day at trial

  12-01-2016 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of the late constable PC David Rathband accuse Northumbria Police of negligence in not warning officers about gunman Raoul Moat
  
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• Durham MP Roberta Blackman-Woods criticises plan to demolish housing estates

  12-01-2016 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister David Cameron says getting rid of 'sink estates' will cut crime and poverty but his plan was criticised by MPs
  
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• Sunderland dad of two dies while working on ferry in Cornwall

  12-01-2016 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Summerside, a 45-year-old engineer, was reportedly crushed while servicing a lift on the MV Ulysses at Falmouth docks on Monday
  
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