Gateshead news

• Sunderland man Ian Earles goes missing and sparks family and police concern

  16-05-2016 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old was last seen at his home address on Chester Street in the Grasswell area of Houghton-le-Spring at 8am on Monday
  
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• Police called to Newcastle drug and alcohol centre after patient revealed he had a gun

  16-05-2016 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Review underway after man walked into city centre NHS centre and revealed he was carrying a firing pistol to staff
  
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• Watch Peppa Pig sketch erupt into 'Mitro's on fire' song by Newcastle United fans

  16-05-2016 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead teen Adam Lynn said he has had some hilarious responses to the video, which includes Aleksandar Mitrovic's Newcastle United song
  
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• Wife beater slashed his girlfriend's face open and hit her with hammer over broken key ring

  16-05-2016 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marc Harbison, of Washington, has been jailed for six years for a shocking attack on his partner because she accidentally broke a key ring
  
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• Two North East swimmers heading to Rio for 2016 Paralympics

  16-05-2016 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Champion swimmer Josef Craig and Matt Wylie both named in ParalympicsGB swimming team for Rio 2016
  
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• Why are the leaders of seven North East councils meeting in Durham?

  16-05-2016 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leaders of Newcastle, Durham, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead and Sunderland will be meet to discuss a historic deal
  
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• Meet the Gateshead mum on a mission to eliminate the stigma around 'dirty word' cancer - ChronicleLive

  16-05-2016 19:35
  
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  Meet the Gateshead mum on a mission to eliminate the stigma around 'dirty word' cancer
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  Inspirational Joanne Smith celebrated her little girl's second birthday with a party, presents and a cake. She was determined Molly would have a magical moment. But behind the smile on her face there was an ache in her heart and she was hiding a ...
  
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• Whitley Bay parents fear their special needs son is being forced into mainstream school

  16-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum and dad say their three-year-old son, who has the same condition as Harvey Price, is being denied the special care education he needs
  
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• We're heading for a hot summer say the Met Office: We recall the heatwave of 1976

  16-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of us flocked to the seaside and countryside as the sun shone for four months during the summer of 1976
  
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• Meet the Gateshead mum on a mission to eliminate the stigma around 'dirty word' cancer

  16-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Smith was diagnosed with the disease aged just 34 - but she has used her own experience to lead the charge across the North
  
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• Blyth brain tumour battler Cory Davison celebrates five years in remission

  16-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friday the 13th MRI scan brings good news for brave schoolboy who beat aggressive form of cancer
  
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• Armed police arrest man 'making threats' at Lizard Lane Caravan Park in South Shields

  16-05-2016 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 56-year-old was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after armed officers stormed the resort at 11.41am on Monday
  
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• Durham Police and Crime Commissioner's pledge to focus on victims, despite £3m budget hole

  16-05-2016 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour candidate Ron Hogg won 64% of the vote to be re-elected as Durham Police and Crime Commissioner
  
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• Police probing 'beheading' threat made towards Muslim councillor at Byker protest

  16-05-2016 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Dipu Ahad captured footage of the chilling gesture as members of the North East infidels came face-to-face with Newcastle Unites
  
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• Durham teaching assistants look to strike after Council votes to fire and re-hire 2,700 staff

  16-05-2016 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Councillors voted to dismiss and re-engage staff after months of contract dispute
  
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• Wonder goal from South Shields striker wins Budweiser’s Dream Goal contest

  16-05-2016 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch analysis of the goal by ex England internationals Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp
  
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• Anticipation for Magic Weekend grows as preparations for festival of rugby league begin

  16-05-2016 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rugby posts have now replaced the usual goals at St James' Park as Newcastle prepares to welcome thousands of rugby league fans this weekend
  
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• Gateshead boss Neil Aspin strengthen his defence with second signing of the summer - ChronicleLive

  16-05-2016 17:35
  
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  Gateshead boss Neil Aspin strengthen his defence with second signing of the summer
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  Gateshead manager Neil Aspin's hard work in the transfer market has seen him land his second summer signing in four days. Former Leeds United and Port Vale defender Aspin is keen to build from the back after the Heed conceded 70 league goals last ...and more »
  
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• North East seller writes brutally honest listing for car from hell

  16-05-2016 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A brutally honest listing for a Mini Cooper has attracted a bidding war - despite the owner labelling it 'Satan'.
  
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• Keep Rafa bid gets major boost as 26,000 fans back our campaign

  16-05-2016 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans from across the world are coming together to back our bid to keep Rafa Benitez at St James' Park
  
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• Newcastle City Council threaten pensioner with jail over disputed council tax bill

  16-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials say Michael Wiseman could be arrested, jailed, bankrupted, and made to sell his home over £606 debt which he is refusing to pay
  
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• 24 unseen images of Newcastle West End under demolition in the early 1970s

  16-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rare photographs show Newcastle West End changing as the bulldozers moved into Benwell in the early 1970s
  
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• Wetsuits and diving equipment stolen from van in Newcastle

  16-05-2016 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thieves broke into a van parked in Mowbray Street and stole around £1,200 worth of equipment including wetsuits, diving gear and accessories
  
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• Showbiz friends of Benidorm star Tim Healy wish him well as he recovers from illness

  16-05-2016 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie actor became poorly while filming for the ITV show and was flown back to the UK. He is now on the mend
  
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• County Durham man Stewart Young killed in crash near Burnhope

  16-05-2016 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 54-year-old was driving a blue Ford Fiesta along Langley Lane from Kaysburn roundabout when the vehicle left the road and collided with trees
  
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• Spotted: Audi A1 Quattro

  16-05-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A few quid short of £34,000 for an Audi A1?
  
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• Children's Cancer Run in Newcastle: Your photos from the 2016 family fun run

  16-05-2016 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We invited families at the Gosforth Park Newcastle Racecourse event to send in their photos. Enjoy the video too!
  
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• Swedish digital sector delegation explores VR tech in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  16-05-2016 15:22
  
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  Swedish digital sector delegation explores VR tech in Gateshead
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  Gateshead Council has hosted a visit from representatives of the Swedish digital sector with the aim of showcasing the area as a business destination for tech companies. A group from Region Varmland took part in the three-day trip, which included a ...
  
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• Man critical in hospital after being found outside Powerhouse nightclub in Newcastle

  16-05-2016 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old was discovered at the entrance to the club on Sunday morning and police are investigating what happened
  
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• A19 crash: Heroic crane driver describes rescuing family-of-three from flipped car

  16-05-2016 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The car flipped on the A19 and left a family, including a young boy, in hospital on Monday morning
  
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• Garden events in the North East for June: Plan a visit and tell us about your events too

  16-05-2016 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This diary of garden and floral events will help you find inspiration for your own garden across Tyneside, Northumberland, County Durham and Wearside as well as being a pleasant outing in its own right
  
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• Whitley Bay school praised for 'remarkable turnaround' in new Ofsted report

  16-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two years ago Marden Bridge Middle School was found to be 'requiring improvement' but has now won a 'good' rating from inspectors
  
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• Battling Cramlington lad runs race of his life - after winning the fight of his life

  16-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just 12 months ago William Richardson needed a specialist buggy to get about but now he has completed the Children's Cancer Run
  
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• Top officer suspended after 'dispute with fellow police woman over breasts'

  16-05-2016 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Assistant Chief Constable Rebekah Sutcliffe got involved in a row with Superintendent Sarah Jackson at a hotel bar
  
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• Teenager Marcus Rashford named in 26-man England squad for Euro 2016

  16-05-2016 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hodgson has named a provisional party which will be whittled down to 23
  
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• Newcastle city centre roadworks: What's happening and how long will there be delays?

  16-05-2016 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the multi-million pound roadwork projects across the city that have been causing misery for motorists
  
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• Benidorm actor Tim Healy said to be feeling 'much better' after health scare

  16-05-2016 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 64-year-old actor was flown back to the UK after falling ill while filming the ITV sitcom Benidorm last month
  
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• Jesmond thieves steal 15 trolleys from outside Tesco supermarket

  16-05-2016 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police hunting for thieves after 15 trolleys were taken from outside Tesco in Acorn Road in Jesmond
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

  16-05-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take the roof off and it’s still an absolute rip-snorter of a 911
  
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• This is the moment another Cross Country train blocks Flying Scotsman view for trainspotters

  16-05-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those lining the platform at Morpeth did not count on a passenger train pulling through the station just as the Scotsman did
  
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• Good Samaritan helps two lost children outside St James' Park in Newcastle

  16-05-2016 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to thank kind-hearted stranger who helped brother and sister get back to their mum after Newcastle United's win over Tottenham
  
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• Newcastle United could be a 'top six Premier League club' if it was brought into community ownership

  16-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Supporters' Trust made the bold claim after the Magpies were relegated for the second time in seven years
  
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• Newcastle MP raises concerns over 'impossible' struggle of getting a council house

  16-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Chi Onwurah says private rents have shot up in the city and that many people are struggling to get a council home
  
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• Check out some of the Tall Ships heading to Blyth for this August's showpiece

  16-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magnificent sailing ships from Poland and Russia will be among the visiting fleet set to make waves at Northumberland's four-day regatta
  
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• Watch as we take you on the Newcastle Gateshead CitySightseeing tour

  16-05-2016 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastlle Gateshead CitySightseeing Hop On Hop Off usually takes about an hour non-stop but here you can do it in 2 minutes
  
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• Tim Healy in hospital: Your messages for Benidorm actor after he fell ill in Spain

  16-05-2016 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie favourite became poorly while filming for the ITV show but is now said to be improving in hospital in the UK
  
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• Watch: TVR sports car reborn

  16-05-2016 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The long-awaited rebirth of a great British sports car name comes a little closer
  
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• Donald Trump warns of poor relationship with David Cameron after PM's criticism

  16-05-2016 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Prime Minister branded his proposal to ban Muslims from the US "stupid"
  
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• Ant McPartlin 'can't remember who Prince Charles is' at Queen's 90th birthday celebrations

  16-05-2016 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Declan Donnelly gave his co-host a gentle reminder after the television joke
  
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• Hundreds fight for Walker day centre to stay open as its future hangs in jeopardy

  16-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greater Walker Community Trust helps hundreds in Newcastle's east end and needs £8,000 to help it survive through a funds crisis
  
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