Gateshead news

• From Jesmond Dene to Saltwell Park - our favourite green spaces for you to enjoy this summer

  13-05-2016 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We highlight the most beautiful places in the North East to go get some fresh air, exercise or simply do nothing in
  
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• Wheelchair-bound mum to walk for the first time in years to raise cash for poorly Kian Musgrove

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melissa Gibson, from Blyth, was inspired to walk again - with the aid of crutches - when she heard about Kian's cause
  
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• Take a look inside this £1.3million manor house where the kitchen was previously a grand ballroom

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highlights include include a kitchen which used to be a ballroom as part of this £1.3million property
  
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• Successful South Shields singer and model 'set fire to her bedroom because she wanted to die'

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Delline Bass, who had a successful singing and modelling career in London, was 'messed up' after developing a heroin habit
  
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• Snakes alive - look at what a South Shields mum found in her back garden

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Markie family fed the mystery snake until reptile rescuers came along to remove the slithering visitor
  
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• Israel certainly has the right to exist - but not to occupy and intimidate

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All racism is a scourge but to use anti-Semitism to deflect criticism from Israel’s illegal occupation is abhorrent, argues Kate Thick
  
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• Devoted Whitley Bay sister proved lifeline to sibling as she recovered from life saving surgery

  13-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beth Mills watched on as sister Amy underwent a nine-hour operation to fix a hole in her heart after she was diagnosed with rare condition
  
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• Newcastle United fans still have a vital role to keep Rafa at the club - here's how

  13-05-2016 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We must do everything in our power to persuade Rafa Benitez to stay as NUFC manager before time runs out - and this weekend's game is key
  
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• Prince William in sunburn warning for Rio Paralympic hopeful as he collects MBE

  13-05-2016 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cramlington star Stephen Miller travelled to Buckingham Palace to pick up his MBE as he continues to inspire young athletes across the UK
  
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• A19 and Metro delays: All you need to know as digger hits bridge

  13-05-2016 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A digger being carried on the back of a lorry crashed into a Metro bridge over the A19, causing chaos for commuters on Friday
  
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• Watch: Ford Focus RS vs Cayman GT4

  13-05-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buckle up for a speedy spin around the classic F1 track in Ford’s amazing Focus RS
  
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• Liam Fee murder trial: Ryton couple 'searched web for broken bone details', court heard

  13-05-2016 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nyomi Fee and Rachel Trelfa, of Gateshead, are on trial accused of murdering two-year-old Liam at a house in Fife, Scotland
  
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• Who is Graham Wylie and how did he help to set up software giant Sage?

  13-05-2016 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We bring you the life story of one of the North East's best known businessmen and how he made his fortune
  
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• Millionaire businessman Graham Wylie launches new charity to help children across the North East

  13-05-2016 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The entrepreneur, who founded Newcastle-based software firm Sage, wants every child to have a good start in life
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL

  13-05-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A great way to get into SL ownership
  
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• Woman recalls terrifying moment she rescued her dog from quicksand on Northumberland beach

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warning signs have erected along Druridge Bay beach as Northumberland County Council urges the public to avoid areas of quicksand
  
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• When can I take my kids out of school? All you need to know following High Court ruling

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Jon Platt, who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter away during term time, has won a landmark case
  
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• Two men to appear at Newcastle Crown Court after incident on Byker Metro bridge

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Duffy and Jonathan Hoyle, both from Walker, have been charged with public nuisance offences following the incident
  
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• Textile artists capture the spirit of Northumberland National Park

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Artist Lindsay Duncanson has created a pair of mittens which are fitted with sensors to help enhance walks in the countryside
  
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• From The Rotor ride to 50p palm readings, here's 24 things you should know about The Hoppings

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We all love the smell of candy floss and hot dogs as well as the thrill of the white-knuckle rides but how many facts do you know about The Hoppings?
  
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• 31 things you would only know if you grew up or live in Jarrow

  13-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Venerable Bede, the Jarrow Crusade, The Cottage pub, Valley View Park and 31 facts about living in Jarrow
  
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• Nissan launches vehicle-to-grid charging

  13-05-2016 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leaf owners will soon be able to sell surplus electricity back to the nation – for a potential £600 a year
  
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• Two men have been handed fines for poaching fish with gill nets on the River Tyne

  13-05-2016 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency caught the men using nets to trap the fish by their gills, which can be extremely damaging to fish stocks
  
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• 17th century lodge used by the Prince Bishops of Durham could be yours for £1.5m

  13-05-2016 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owners of Horsley Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant are retiring, triggering a search for new hoteliers
  
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• Penshaw Monument illuminated in red and white to celebrate Sunderland's survival

  13-05-2016 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Penshaw Monument was lit up in celebration to mark the Premier League survival of the Black Cats
  
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• Leigh Roose - Edwardian Sunderland's flashy 'keeper who did crossbar stunts and took out forwards

  13-05-2016 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  War hero Roose -who kept goal in Sunderland's record 9-1 derby win over Newcastle - is being honoured with an artwork in his Welsh home town
  
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• Teenage girls to face trial over alleged sexually motivated kidnapping of a toddler in Primark

  13-05-2016 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The girls, aged 13 and 14, appeared at a youth court sitting at North Tyneside on Friday to face the charges
  
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• Watch Northumbria blood bikers show off their moves and join the viral Running Man craze

  13-05-2016 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hardy bikers take a break from delivering life-saving medical supplies to give the Running Man Challenge a try
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Audi S8 Plus

  13-05-2016 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Is this the car Jason Statham would have chosen?
  
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• Morpeth Town aim to give rags-to-riches fairytale a happy ending at Wembley

  13-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The club will be making their Wembley debut in the FA Vase final and will take thousands of supporters to the capital
  
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• Driver dies in Northumberland crash involving a HGV and van

  13-05-2016 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance was called to the crash near Alnwick, Northumberland but a man was pronounced dead shortly afterwards
  
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• Watch Scotty T get lost in translation in hilarious 'Neighbours' cameo

  13-05-2016 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star baffled characters on the Aussie soap with his North East slang — and he's suggested he might be back
  
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• Jarrow special school could open sixth-form in September - a year earlier than planned

  13-05-2016 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Epinay Business and Enterprise School’s governors want to raise its age to 18 this year after funding came through early
  
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• Pervert snared by mum posing as her 11-year-old daughter on Facebook

  13-05-2016 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Evans befriended the youngster online and arranged to meet her at Eldon Square in Newcastle but was thwarted by the girl's horrified mum
  
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• Plan for 800 homes near Newcastle Airport set to be given the thumbs up

  13-05-2016 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council are set to approve a masterplan which will see hundreds of homes built
  
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• Keep Rafa Benitez: More than 15,000 people have already backed our bid to keep Rafa at Newcastle

  13-05-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the space of just a few hours more than 15,000 people have signed out petition asking Rafa to stay at Newcastle United
  
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• Drugs and weapons seized as police raid homes in Throckley and Lemington

  13-05-2016 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eleven suspects arrested as officers uncover cannabis, amphetamine, cocaine, ammonia and an illegal taser
  
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• Readers speak of disgust after theft of electric wheelchair from vulnerable person

  13-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the black WheelTech PC18 wheelchair was taken from Heddon View on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Brexit cost to UK likely to be 'negative and severe', warns IMF

  13-05-2016 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leaving the European Union will cost us money, says Chancellor George Osborne
  
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• County Durham's Nick Talbot becomes the first person with cystic fibrosis to climb Mount Everest

  13-05-2016 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amazing achievement as County Durham man becomes first ever cystic fibrosis sufferer to conquer Mount Everest
  
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• Costco recalls vegetables due to possible listeria contamination which causes food poisoning

  13-05-2016 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency has warned customers who have purchased the product not to eat it
  
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• Elderly woman burgled by two bogus workmen claiming to be plumbers in Boldon

  13-05-2016 10:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating reports that two men stole cash and a handbag after targeting the elderly woman in Boldon
  
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• Med people-smuggling mission 'hampered by lack of stable Libyan government'

  13-05-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  House of Lords EU Committee said Operation Sophia is responsible for only low-level arrests.
  
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• Robson Green helps rescue a pensioner who fell 60ft down cliff edge

  13-05-2016 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wire in the Blood actor Robson Green sprung into action after the elderly man became trapped in brambles
  
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• Fireworks factory hit by blaze causing explosions

  13-05-2016 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Southampton wakes up to unexpected fireworks display after fire
  
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• Princess Anne returns to open new building at the riding centre she officially opened in the 70s

  13-05-2016 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Princess Royal visited Washington's Riding for the Disabled Centre — her third visit to the stables which she officially opened nearly 40 years ago
  
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• Northern Rail faces investigation over fears lack of competition is driving up passenger fares

  13-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority is concerned that Sunderland-based Arriva PLC also runs buses
  
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• Newcastle and Texas go head-to-head in bid to host 2019 World Transplant Games

  13-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Guests from the World Transplant Games Federation visit Newcastle as city bids to bring World Games to the region in three years' time
  
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• Bath bomb causes evacuation for hundreds

  13-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  500lb Second World War shell found beneath the surface of a school playground causes 300-meter exclusion zone
  
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• Coroner moved to tears as he reads tribute to dad who died in North Shields motorbike accident

  13-05-2016 09:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graham Wanless suffered fatal injuries after he lost control of his bike on the A187 just two days before Christmas
  
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