Gateshead news

• Hot attractions at Tynemouth Food Festival as Sunday enjoys an early taste of summer

  08-05-2016 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds flock to North East coast to take advantage of the warmest day of the year
  
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• Princess Anne set to visit Sunderland as Tall Ships plans develop

  08-05-2016 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HRH The Princess Royal will launch a sailing programme for young people in Sunderland when she visits the city on Monday
  
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• Raising a glass - and funds - in memory of North East heroes of the Somme

  08-05-2016 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WW1 Centenary Ales Campaign sees launch of four new beers in memory of regiments' role in Battle of the Somme
  
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• Watch Tyneside comedy duo stun Britain's Got Talent judges with A to Z of celebrity impressions

  08-05-2016 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mimic Men's range of impressions included EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, President Barack Obama and Star Wars' Yoda
  
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• Homes evacuated over gas alert in Gateshead - ITV News

  08-05-2016 19:31 via itv.com
  
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  Homes evacuated over gas alert in Gateshead
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  Police and fire crews are at the scene at Woodbine Terrace and Woodbine Place in the Bensham area of Gateshead after a fire triggered a gas alert, forcing residents to leave their homes. No one was hurt in the fire. Gas engineers are at the scene and ...
  
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• Teenager left fighting for his life after one-punch attack at Newcastle taxi rank

  08-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keen footballer Billy Close's dreams of joining the RAF are in ruins after he was left with life-changing injuries by Blyth thug Jordan Cooper
  
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• Newcastle University academics could strike over performance management plan

  08-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University and College Union is urging Newcastle professors and lecturers to vote to strike over targets they claim are unfair
  
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• What is a Police and Crime Commissioner and what do they do? Vera Baird explains

  08-05-2016 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch the re-elected Northumbria PCC give us an insight into her role - there's more to it than just managing budgets and hiring chief constables
  
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• Northumberland road sign left riddled with mysterious 'bullet holes'

  08-05-2016 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former marine Matt Seiber found 16 bullet holes in a road sign near Riding Mill, which he claims were caused by an AK47 assault rifle
  
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• Durham cops show off their dance moves as they take on the running man challenge

  08-05-2016 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police posted the light hearted video which includes a guest appearance from a police dog and a cuddly bear
  
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• David Miliband warns 'North East jobs and wages are at stake' in EU referendum

  08-05-2016 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former South Shields MP told voters in Sunderland that North East 'faces a stark choice'
  
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• Pyjama-wearing teen accused of chasing man down Byker street with 'gun' to stand trial

  08-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old who allegedly had a 'firearm' in city centre pyjama pursuit will appear before a judge in June
  
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• Pyjama-wearing teen accused of chasing man down Byker street with 'gun'

  08-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old who allegedly had a 'firearm' in city centre pyjama pursuit will appear at Newcastle Crown Court in June
  
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• Durham suspect arrested by Police Interceptors star as they watched the show

  08-05-2016 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham PC Paul Jackson arrested a fan while they were sat watching the programme unaware the man on the screen was waiting with handcuffs
  
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• Jack Colback reportedly under investigation for alleged breach of betting rules

  08-05-2016 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle and former Sunderland midfielder allegedly breached FA betting rules which ban players from gambling on football
  
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• Work on multimillion Wallsend town centre revamp well under way

  08-05-2016 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As work begins on the new Aldi supermarket, we look at the changes to the town centre, including the refurbishment to the indoor market
  
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• No end in sight for Newcastle 'bin chaos' as dispute rumbles into third week

  08-05-2016 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Westerhope pensioner has not had her bins collected for 30 days and counting and has called for action
  
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• Gateshead in 19 archive images: The streets, the shops, the pubs and the people - ChronicleLive

  08-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  The town of Gateshead - rightly or wrongly - has for much of its existence lived in the shadow of the larger, more illustrious, Newcastle. It suffered early bad press when the famous 18th Century diarist Samuel Johnson wrote it off as “a dirty lane ...
  
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• Gateshead in 19 archive images: The streets, the shops, the pubs and the people

  08-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead dates back to Roman times, and today it's on the rise as the town enjoys welcome regeneration
  
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• From abused and homeless to plus-sized beauty finalist - Meet Ms Newcastle Curve

  08-05-2016 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimberley Franklin was at the lowest point of her life four years ago but now wants to share her body confidence with others
  
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• Why is the Metro suspended between North Shields and St James?

  08-05-2016 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne and Wear Metro will be suspended in both directions until 6pm on May 8 with replacement bus services in place
  
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• Northumberland Post Office closure will leave elderly unable to collect pensions

  08-05-2016 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Brown has urged the Post Office to find another venue in New Hartley after the branch on St Michael's Avenue closes on June 15
  
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• Missing Whitley Bay teenager found safe and well one week after disappearance

  08-05-2016 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shelby Hill was last seen in Whitley Bay one week ago but Northumbria Police have now confirmed she has been found safe and well
  
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• North Ambulance staff take average of 25 sick days EACH in just 12 months

  08-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Concerns raised over sickness levels just days after MPs highlight fears about North East Ambulance Service waiting times
  
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• Dementia sufferers charged up to £36,000 for NHS services they should get free - report claims

  08-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Damning report by Alzhemier's Society says dementia patients in care homes are getting a second class service
  
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• Man left with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry in city centre

  08-05-2016 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was knocked down on Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland, ahead of the Black Cats clash with Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Saturday
  
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• This £3 piece of kit will allow students to test their drugs to keep them safe

  08-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University's students union is pioneering the scheme which they think is a world first
  
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• Daniel Thomas teases his Geordie Shore return brings some major drama

  08-05-2016 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dan, who first appeared on Geordie Shore in 2012, is back for Big Birthday Battle and hints at a clash with Marty McKenna
  
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• Kits for students to test what's in their drugs: Here's what we know

  08-05-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £3 kits tests drugs to see what other substance they could contain in a bid to keep students safe and save lives         
  
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