Gateshead news

• Missing Washington woman Margaret Ross is found safe and well

  15-06-2016 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Ross, 82, has been found by police officers after going missing from her home in Rickleton
  
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• Dog bitten by poisonous snake on family day out at Derwent Reservoir

  15-06-2016 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gentle giant Hooch, a dogue de Bordeaux, had swelling on his face the size of a tennis ball after the traumatic ordeal
  
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• Durham Police fly into the future with new drone policing scheme

  15-06-2016 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary are the first force in the region to use drones in policing operations
  
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• When does EU Referendum postal vote need to be in by? What can I do if I've missed it?

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you have a postal ballot do not waste any time in getting it sent off - but don't worry there are options if you forget to
  
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• Toon fans: Welcome to Planet Championship

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United follower Tony Henderson ponders a whole new fixtures experience
  
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• See the stunning views of Northumberland captured by an aerial drone

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Castles, coastline, historic towns and scenic villages have been captured in a breathtaking video by Visit Northumberland
  
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• Northumbria Police chief tells of Euro 2016 horrors he witnessed in Marseille

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chief Supt Steve Neill is in charge of policing England fans during the tournament in France, which has already seen violent clashes
  
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• Newcastle United fans: Welcome to Planet Championship

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United follower Tony Henderson ponders a whole new fixtures experience
  
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• MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan one of 57 Tories to launch rebellion against Chancellor's 'Brexit Budget'

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Berwick MP has condemned George Osborne's threat to raise taxes if Britain decides to leave the EU on June 23
  
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• Double our luck on Thursday: Go Bananas appeal is set to get an extra boost - with your help

  15-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity promotion means £5 donations will be doubled - and a disabled toddler will get an iPad to help his communication skills
  
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• Motorcyclist injured after crash with taxi in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  15-06-2016 19:16
  
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  Motorcyclist injured after crash with taxi in Gateshead
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  A motorcyclist was left with minor injuries after a collision with a taxi in Gateshead . At around 6.10pm on Tuesday, June 14, police received a report of a collision between a taxi and a motorcyclist at the junction of Bensham Road and Saltwell Road.
  
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• Motorcyclist injured after crash with taxi in Gateshead

  15-06-2016 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have said the crash happened at the junction of Bensham Road and Saltwell Road
  
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• Meet the little boy who fell asleep for two weeks and woke up unable to walk or talk

  15-06-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland lad Matthew Burgess is fighting a mystery brain bug which forced him to learn to walk and talk all over again
  
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• 82-year-old woman missing from home in Washington

  15-06-2016 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Ross, 82, has not been since 10am on June 15 prompting a police appeal
  
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• Fears over shortage of school places in Northumberland town

  15-06-2016 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morpeth could face a major school places crisis after plans to build a new £50m school and leisure complex were scrapped
  
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• Battle of Orgreave flag is offered to Durham County Council

  15-06-2016 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Orgreave Truth and Justice Campagin group hope Durham County Council will fly their flag
  
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• Love Island: New boy Alex Bowen sets his sights on former Miss Newcastle Sophie Gradon

  15-06-2016 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex, who's previously dated Vicky Pattison, looks set to stir up more tension between Sophie and Ton in the Love Island villa
  
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• Who are the famous names set to be added to the North East Walk of Fame?

  15-06-2016 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four new additions are to be added to the Walk of Fame along the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides
  
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• Watch shoppers' reaction when 'old man' slips over outside North Tyneside shops

  15-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's a twist in the tale when a 'pensioner' falls into trouble and kind passers-by help him out
  
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• Thousands more in work across the North East as unemployment hits eight year low

  15-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are 7,000 fewer job seekers in the North East according to the latest government figures
  
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• Neighbours tell of shock after car crashes into Killingworth house

  15-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on Wednesday morning, when a Nissan Juke went through a fence and hit the wall of a house after crashing with another car
  
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• Durham cricketer Ben Stokes warned he could be sent to prison over speeding offences

  15-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cricketer Ben Stokes has been warned he could be jailed if he is caught driving in the next six months after admitting to speeding
  
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• Brother of waterfall tragedy teen Curtis Atherton says 'he will always be in our hearts'

  15-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old was found at High Force waterfall, County Durham, his brother Daniel said: 'I wish there was more I could have done'
  
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• You're no fisherman's friend, Geldof tells Farage in Thames protest

  15-06-2016 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ukip leader was joining trawlers sailing past Parliament in a protest over European Union fishing policies
  
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• Road Test: Peugeot 308 GTI

  15-06-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  However much we drive it, we still can’t quite believe that it’s only a 1.6…
  
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• Sir Philip Green apologises to BHS staff and vows to 'sort' pension scheme

  15-06-2016 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Topshop billionaire faced MPs from Business and Pensions committees who are investigating the firm's failure
  
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• Teenager killed in High Force waterfall tragedy named as Curtis Atherton

  15-06-2016 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old was with a group swimming in the water beneath the County Durham beauty spot when he got into difficulty
  
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• New dramatic footage shows coach engulfed in flames at Chester-le-Street

  15-06-2016 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Robson filmed the coach fire at Gibside, Chester-le-Street on Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead hero honoured by Russian Embassy for Second World War bravery - ChronicleLive

  15-06-2016 14:32
  
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  Gateshead hero honoured by Russian Embassy for Second World War bravery
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  A heroic Gateshead veteran has been honoured by the Russian embassy for his efforts making “the worst journey on earth”. Roy Elwood, 91 and from Whickham, risked his life on the Russian Arctic convoys, famously labelled the “worst journey on earth” by ...
  
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• Gateshead hero honoured by Russian Embassy for Second World War bravery

  15-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roy Elwood, 91, served on the Russian Arctic convoys and has been awarded the Ushakov medal for his service
  
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• A fitting tribute to one of Northumberland's finest: Gibside stages display to Capability Brown

  15-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 180 examples of work have gone on show to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
  
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• Nyal Bell: Gateshead sign ex-Rochdale striker on two-year deal - BBC News

  15-06-2016 13:43
  
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  Nyal Bell: Gateshead sign ex-Rochdale striker on two-year deal
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  Gateshead have signed striker Nyal Bell on a two-year deal following his release by Rochdale. Bell, 19, made three first-team appearances for Dale in addition to loan spells at Chester and Droylsden. He follows former Forest Green striker Reece Styche ...
  Gateshead land former Rochdale striker as Neil Aspin looks for player to lead the lineChronicleLive
  Chester FC: Nyal Bell agrees Gateshead move after leaving
  
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• Newcastle nightlife: 77 photos of weekend fun and glamour at the city's clubs and bars

  15-06-2016 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our gallery from city nightspots including Harry's Bar, Tup Tup, Tiger Tiger, Soho Rooms and more
  
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• Armed thugs threaten man at Wallsend's Hadrian Road Metro Station

  15-06-2016 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Attackers used Metro to make getaway after stealing a wallet and mobile phone from a man at knifepoint
  
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• Newcastle newsagents caught out in legal high sting withdraws bid for alcohol licence

  15-06-2016 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clayton News was caught selling legal highs to an under-18 in August but its new owner has decided to give up on bid to sell alcohol again
  
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• North East Retro Gaming event heading to Gateshead Leisure Centre - ChronicleLive

  15-06-2016 13:18
  
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  North East Retro Gaming event heading to Gateshead Leisure Centre
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  Got a passion for Pac-man or a love for Lemmings? Well there's an event taking place next month that should tick all the boxes. A popular draw for the past four years, the North East Retro Gaming fair is once again taking place in Gateshead on July 2 ...
  
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• Skoda facing dieselgate charges

  15-06-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Transport considering a court case
  
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• Newcastle City Council to appoint £95,000-a-year education chief to improve schools' standards

  15-06-2016 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The authority will make the appointment after a report revealed there was a 'disturbing' lack of career advice for young people across the city
  
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• 'Some humans are just sick' - readers react after a dog was stabbed in horrific knife attack

  15-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Readers react to the news that a black and white shih tzu dog was left with injuries 'consistent with having been stabbed' in Hebburn
  
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• Mum left unable to smile properly after savage New Year kicking and stamping attack by ex

  15-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Justin McLelland told his former partner 'I'm going to finish you off for good this time' as he subjected her to a violent street attack in Blyth
  
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• How does Charlie Hunnam describe his walk? Try our lunchtime quiz

  15-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the North East and beyond in our daily quiz - but beware, you're against the clock
  
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• Newcastle and Jarrow train accidents highlighted in danger dossier by RMT

  15-06-2016 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The union is campaigning as guards are axed, and has highlighted an incident when a woman's wrist was trapped in doors at Newcastle's Central Station
  
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• Love Island: Newcastle's Sophie Gradon and Tom Powell argue again

  15-06-2016 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's been further tension between Geordie girl and ex-Miss Newcastle Sophie and on-screen beau Tom, over a t-shirt
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Renault Mégane RS

  15-06-2016 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Final throw of the dice for this hottest of hatches
  
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• Killingworth crash: Car ploughs through fence and into house, police say

  15-06-2016 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two-car crash happened on East Bailey in Killingworth at 8.40am and police say one vehicle ploughed through fence and into a house
  
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• Teenager dies after getting into trouble swimming at High Force waterfall

  15-06-2016 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old was with a group swimming in the water beneath the County Durham beauty spot when he got into difficulties
  
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• Man dies after falling from cliffs between South Shields and Sunderland

  15-06-2016 09:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were called to the cliff tops near Souter Lighthouse, in Whitburn, just after 11pm on Tuesday
  
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• Watch the Euro 2016 fan violence video filmed by Newcastle United fan

  15-06-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan Adam Close recalls the moment he was teared gassed and attacked by Russian ultras
  
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• Vital research into male domestic violence under threat - because victims won't come forward

  15-06-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University of Sunderland is appealing to male victims of domestic violence to come forward and help save a vitally important project
  
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• Does sad music really make people feel sad? Durham University study reveals all

  15-06-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Women and young people more likely to feel pain when listening to melancholy music according to Durham University research
  
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