Gateshead news

• The Voice: Durham's Chloe Castro and Hartlepool's Rick Snowdon through to Knockouts

  27-02-2016 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe was put through by her mentor Ricky Wilson while Rick did enough to convince Paloma to put her faith in him
  
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• Pictures take concert-goers back to days when Jerry Lee Lewis and Morrissey wowed Newcastle

  27-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stars' North East gigs brought cheer to Februaries of years gone by when they entertained crowds with their classic hits
  
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• North East UFO sightings proof of extraterrestrial life an expert has claimed

  27-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UFOs have been sighted above Newcastle, Washington, County Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland in the past year
  
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• Friend brave ice-cold North sea to honour cancer victim David Hepburn

  27-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Hepburn died in February 2015 but his memory lives on with an annual fundraiser in his honour
  
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• English Defence League clashes with refugee rights campaigners in Newcastle

  27-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strong police presence keep the peace as at times tense stand off takes place at Grey's Monument
  
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• Gateshead homes evacuated after clumsy fence diggers cause gas leak

  27-02-2016 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and fire services were called to a Gateshead street after a DIY blip caused a gas leak that saw 12 homes evacuated
  
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• The Voice: Chloe Castro performs in Durham ahead of Battle Rounds

  27-02-2016 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Busker Chloe is one of the favourites going into The Voice UK's Battle Rounds. A member of Team Ricky, Chloe will take on Alaric Green
  
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• Newcastle Falcons legend Paul Van-Zandvliet on the mend after cancer surgery

  27-02-2016 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old, from North Shields, is fighting his way back to fitness as he begins his cancer battle
  
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• Northumberland pensioner told to pay for lifeline medication she had been receiving for free

  27-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carol Place, 69, claims she is now having to hand over cash each month for the drugs after GPs stopped her vital free medication
  
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• Coronation Street star reveals how Denise Robertson helped him in his hour of need

  27-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Soap star Bruce Jones talks of his shock at learning North East agony aunt Denise had cancer
  
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• Metro passengers evacuated as carriage seal comes loose

  27-02-2016 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus said a train was forced to terminate at Chillingham Road on Friday due to suspected vandalism
  
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• Rat bit Gateshead pensioner Dario Dicarlo on his head in the middle of night - International Business Times UK

  27-02-2016 15:20
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  Rat bit Gateshead pensioner Dario Dicarlo on his head in the middle of night
  International Business Times UK
  It's probably the worst thing that come happen to you when you are asleep at night – a rat gnawing at your head. But that's exactly what happened to poor pensioner Dario Dicarlo as he slept in his bed at his Gateshead home in Tyne and Wear. The pain on ...and more »
  

• Whitley Bay woman launches legal action after suffering knee injury during skiing trip in Bulgaria

  27-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Adshead-Downs had booked the holiday for her husband's 40th birthday but spent his big day in hospital
  
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• Newcastle United 1-2 Manchester City: It's 40 years since the Wembley League Cup final

  27-02-2016 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  30,000 Geordies headed to Wembley in February 1976 to see Newcastle United narrowly lose to Manchester City in the League Cup final
  
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• Gateshead homes evacuated after clumsy fence diggers cause gas leak - ChronicleLive

  27-02-2016 13:08
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  Gateshead homes evacuated after clumsy fence diggers cause gas leak
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  Residents were given a rude awakening on Saturday after a DIY blunder ended with homes being evacuated. Fleming Court, off Rose Street, in Gateshead, was evacuated after a gas leak reported at around 10.15am on Saturday. It is believed workmen ...
  

• Gateshead residents evacuated following reports of a gas leak - ChronicleLive

  27-02-2016 13:03
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  Gateshead residents evacuated following reports of a gas leak
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  Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue are at Rose Street, near the River Tyne, where 12 homes have been evacuated following the leak. Police said they were called at The incident was reproted to police at 10.15am on Saturday.
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• Gateshead residents evacuated following reports of a gas leak

  27-02-2016 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said 12 homes in Rose Street, Gateshead, have been evacuated following a gas leak on Saturday morning
  
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• Legendary North East comic Bobby Pattinson has the final laugh with DVD

  27-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby captured his last performance at the Customs House - but says the release is tinged with sadness after the death of pal Brendan Healy
  
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• David Bowie's death is bitter sweet for one County Durham fan Ed Blaney

  27-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham singer Ed Blaney frontman of Ultimate Bowie talks of increase in demand since legend's death
  
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• County Durham school inspired to raise thousands after former pupil's tumour battle

  27-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fundraiser inspired by plight of former pupil Kineta Kelsall who underwent brain surgery while still awake
  
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• Teenager allegedly assaulted near a Washington school

  27-02-2016 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said a 13-year-old girl was assaulted near Holley Park Academy, in Washington, on Thursday
  
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• Cheryl Fernandez-Versini reportedly dating One Direction star Liam Payne

  27-02-2016 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-born star has reportedly been dating One Direction's Liam Payne 'in secret' for three months
  
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• First look as Maserati reveals new car - and it isn't a super car

  27-02-2016 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Maserati Levante has been revealed early after leaked images appeared online
  
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• Gateshead FC head to FC Halifax Town with Wembley on their minds - ChronicleLive

  27-02-2016 09:39
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  Gateshead FC head to FC Halifax Town with Wembley on their minds
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  Gateshead managerial pair Neil Aspin and Lee Nogan get the chance for redemption at The Shay this afternoon. The pair were sacked by FC Halifax Town in September, Aspin after six successful years, that included three promotions. Aspin also guided the ...
  FC Halifax Town: Gateshead previewHalifax Evening Courier
  FC Halifax v Gateshead: Returning Neil Aspin stands in Shaymen's way on road to WembleyY
  

• When is the best time to buy or sell a house? North East estate agents offer their expert tips

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fewer homes are sold in January than any other month, but 2016 has started well for those looking to make a move in the market
  
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• North East Hotel Excellence Awards recognise outstanding employees in glitzy ceremony

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotel industry’s brightest stars were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Hilton in Gateshead
  
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• MH17 tragedy: How the story of John Alder and Liam Sweeney helped inspire a new book

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Farrell said the story of a Sunderland fan raising £30,000 in tribute to two Newcastle fans is among most moving he's heard
  
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• Government announces it will apply for EU funding to repair flood-hit North

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham hit by severe flooding in December and the Government has lodged an 11th hour funding bid
  
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• Family of Ryton teen paralysed in crash speak out for first time as they demand harsher punishment

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brain Taylor was this week jailed for injuring Bethany Oliver in the horror crash, but her family say his sentence isn't long enough
  
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• Chapel Park brain tumour dad Mark Jones holds his 'wake' while he is still alive

  27-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Jones from Chapel Park is throwing a party to celebrate his life after his brain tumour returned for the fourth time
  
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• Stunning Northumberland home is the perfect escape in the countryside

  27-02-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With five large bedrooms, spacious living areas and amazing sea views, this stunning Northumberland home would be perfect for a family
  
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• Eldon Square is 40: Old photos of the Newcastle shopping centre celebrate big birthday

  27-02-2016 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We mark 40 years since the Newcastle shopping centre opened with these archive pictures from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
  
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• Unions call for assurances over jobs after two Tyneside colleges reveal plans to merge resources

  27-02-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside College and Tyne Metropolitan College have announced proposals to form a partnership due to 'challenging' times
  
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