Gateshead news

• A1 sinkhole causes traffic misery in Gateshead despite authorities' best efforts

  27-06-2016 23:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roadworks have been postponed, Tyne Tunnel charges dropped and a contraflow put in place to minimise congestion
  
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• Watch Jeremy Corbyn heckled with shouts of 'resign' as he asks MPs to stand united

  27-06-2016 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn asked for 'calm', but his own MPs didn't want to hear
  
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• Another North East MP has joined the revolt against Jeremy Corbyn

  27-06-2016 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland MP Sharon Hodgson has resigned condemning Corbyn's 'lacklustre" EU campaign
  
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• Durham wannabe-ram raiders smash shop front in attempted robbery

  27-06-2016 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wilko in the Arnison Centre, County Durham, was badly damaged when thieves smashed a stolen 4x4 into the store
  
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• North Shields family begs for help to bring dying sister home from Thailand

  27-06-2016 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loved ones of Kathryn Williamson face medical bills of up to £36,000 before they can get 51-year-old out of Bangkok hospital
  
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• Watch Jeremy Corbyn supporters rally in Newcastle city centre

  27-06-2016 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds turned out in Newcastle city centre to show their support for the embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
  
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• Plot against Jeremy Corbyn condemned by North East MP Grahame Morris

  27-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Easington MP Grahame Morris says the anti-Corbyn plot is 'misjudged' and 'indulgent'
  
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• Holy Island Festival hailed a major success after attracting more than 4,000 visitors

  27-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event featured a range of top music acts including the Lindisfarne Story Band and The Unthanks
  
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• Forget the doom and gloom - Newcastle has welcomed these rays of sunshine into the world

  27-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Birthing Centre based at the city's Royal Victoria Infirmary is marking five years of delivering babies
  
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• Are these the Newcastle's craziest road markings? Watch our video and decide for yourself

  27-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  First you can turn right, then you can't - just what is going on with these road markings at the A1 roundabout in Wideopen?
  
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• A real champion: Calls to honour Newcastle teenager who lost dad in waterfall tragedy

  27-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mya Abdul has been a lifeline to her mum following the tragic loss of her dad Wadud at Low Force waterfall last year
  
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• Gateshead: National League club sign Braintree midfielder Mitch Brundle - BBC News

  27-06-2016 18:37
  
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  Gateshead: National League club sign Braintree midfielder Mitch Brundle
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  "I have taken a punt to move up from London but I wanted to join a club that would be in and around the play-offs," Brundle told the club website. "Being in the play-offs against Grimsby for Braintree was a real buzz and I want more of that at Gateshead.".
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  Braintree Town NEWS: Mitch Brundle signs for Gateshead after Sam H
  
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• Police target 'top of the food chain' in lethal high raids across Newcastle

  27-06-2016 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police, who have re-branded 'legal highs' as 'lethal highs', targeted suspected dealers in Gosforth and Byker
  
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• Watch as pervert pensioner is confronted by paedophile hunters Dark Justice in city centre

  27-06-2016 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremiah Mace, who tried to meet a schoolgirl after grooming her and also incited a 15-year-old into sexual activity, has walked free from court
  
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• Business needs to know what the plan is to protect the economy, North East employers warn

  27-06-2016 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor George Osborne has been told that he needs to give businesses more detail to steady the ship
  
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• Orlando shooting: Watch moving tribute by hundreds of people at Newcastle vigil

  27-06-2016 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle man Jamie Allen filmed the crowds as they gathered in a show of solidarity at Times Square
  
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• Gateshead FC new signing looking to bring a buzz to Tyneside this season - ChronicleLive

  27-06-2016 17:00
  
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  Gateshead FC new signing looking to bring a buzz to Tyneside this season
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  Gateshead's latest signing Mitch Brundle is looking to bring the steel associated with his previous club Braintree to Tyneside. Only champions Cheltenham Town had a better defensive record than The Iron, who conceded only 38 goals in 46 games last ...and more »
  
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• David Bowie thrills 36,000 fans at Roker Park, Sunderland, in 1987

  27-06-2016 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Beyonce steps out at the Stadium of Light, we recall David Bowie's memorable show from 29 years ago
  
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• Police warning ahead of Beyonce gig at Stadium of Light

  27-06-2016 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 50,000 people expected to head to the Stadium of Light for Beyonce's gig on Tuesday and police are urging fans to report anything suspicious
  
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• The poverty-stricken Newcastle children who'd never been to the seaside

  27-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrating 125 years of Children North East which began life as the Poor Children’s Holiday Association
  
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• The first Great North Run took place 35 years ago - with 10,000 taking part

  27-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The very first Great North Run between Newcastle and South Shields took place on June 28, 1981
  
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• A1 sinkhole: Engineers re-open extra lanes to help deal with congestion

  27-06-2016 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced long tailbacks on Monday morning after a void opened up on the northbound carriageway over the weekend
  
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• A1 sinkhole: What is the process of repairing the road?

  27-06-2016 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 northbound is partially closed after a sinkhole appeared on between junction 67 for Lamesley and junction 68 for Lobley Hill
  
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• Love Island: Sophie deals with Emma's arrival but Tom packs his bags

  27-06-2016 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom's ex Emma has entered the Love Island villa and while Sophie has remained upbeat Tom has reached breaking point
  
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• Is the new Honda Civic Type R better than older versions?

  27-06-2016 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How far has the Civic Type R evolved in 15 years?
  
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• Gateshead man Jordan James missing for four days sparks family concern - ChronicleLive

  27-06-2016 14:30
  
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  Gateshead man Jordan James missing for four days sparks family concern
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  Concern is growing for the whereabouts of a Gateshead man who has been missing for four days. Jordan James, of Ryton in Gateshead, was last seen leaving an address in the area on the morning of Thursday, June 23. His friends and family have been ...
  
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• Gateshead man Jordan James missing for four days sparks family concern

  27-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old has links to the Ashington area and was last seen leaving an address in Gateshead on Thursday, June 23
  
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• Best-selling author Catherine Cookson was born on this day 110 years ago

  27-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Born in South Shields in 1906, Catherine Cookson went on to sell over 100 million books worldwide
  
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• McLaren unveils 570S Sprint

  27-06-2016 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Goodwood launch for most track-focused model in Sport Series range
  
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• Neighbour attacked after asking teenagers to 'keep the noise down' in Durham

  27-06-2016 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man, 44, was left in the street with a serious head injury after asking a group of teenage boys and girls to be quiet in Durham
  
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• The challenge of Jeremy Corbyn was brewing before he was even elected - the writing was on the wall

  27-06-2016 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Move to oust the Labour leader could undermine the voice of the people, says Mike Kelly, who asks which party his MPs are backing
  
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• A1 sinkhole: Drivers hit tailbacks as Gateshead streets turn to motorways

  27-06-2016 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hole appeared on Saturday night between junction 67 for Lamesley and junction 68 for Lobley Hill
  
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• Watch: Lionel Messi retires from international football after Copa America heartbreak

  27-06-2016 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Superstar forward missed penalty as Argentina lost shoot-out in final to Chile
  
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• Chantelle Connelly brands co-stars snakes as she quits Geordie Shore for love

  27-06-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The High Heaton lass hasn't held back on social media since leaving Geordie Shore on Friday as filming wrapped in Kavos
  
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• Why was the Durham Miners' Gala cancelled in living memory? Try our lunchtime quiz

  27-06-2016 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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• Football fan or racist? What we fear flying an England flag might say about us

  27-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Euro 2016 sees supporters fly the flag with pride, we examine fears that the emblem has taken on negative connotations
  
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• Top jobs for North East MPs in Jeremy Corbyn's team as he refuses to resign

  27-06-2016 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour divided as some North East MPs agree to work for Mr Corbyn while others accuse him of 'betrayal'
  
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• Newcastle man, 22, dies and another left injured in Irish farm accident

  27-06-2016 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two men were working on a teleporter when it crashed at a farm near Fethern in Co Tipperary on Sunday
  
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• Missing Gateshead man Robert Norton could be in Rotherham or Manchester - ChronicleLive

  27-06-2016 11:37
  
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  Missing Gateshead man Robert Norton could be in Rotherham or Manchester
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  Police are continuing to appeal for help to locate Robert Norton, who they say could be in the Manchester or Rotherham areas. Robert, who is 56, and from Woodbine Street in Gateshead, has not been seen or heard from since the beginning of May. He was ...
  
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• Missing Gateshead man Robert Norton could be in Rotherham or Manchester

  27-06-2016 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 56-year-old, from Woodbine Street in Gateshead, was last seen at a house in Rotherham on Saturday, May 7
  
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• Michael Owen takes a break from punditry to review the new BMW i8

  27-06-2016 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Owen has reviewed the BMW i8 - and it's gone exactly as you would expect
  
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• George Osborne admits "It will not be plain sailing in the days ahead".

  27-06-2016 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Osborne - who has kept a low public profile since the Brexit vote - said it was "inevitable" that the UK economy would face an "adjustment" in the wake of the Brexit vote
  
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• Labour Leader promotes allies Thornberry and Abbott as Labour coup plot intensifies

  27-06-2016 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader lost 12 members of his shadow cabinet on Sunday but has made a series of appointments in an effort to shore up his position.
  
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• Photos show dramatic North Sea rescue of eight fisherman from sinking boat

  27-06-2016 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crew sent out a distress call to say their fishing boat had a hole and was taking on water fast
  
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• Residents living in fear after home set alight in suspected arson attack

  27-06-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have stepped up patrols near Ancona Street, Sunderland after a house was torched
  
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• George Osborne warns of economy change after Brexit vote in EU referendum

  27-06-2016 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In his first public appearance since Friday's result, the Chancellor said Britain remains 'open for business' but warned of 'inevitable adjustment'
  
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• Morning news headlines: George Osbourne moves to calm the stock market following Brexit vote; Corbyn vows to fight on as he faces more shadow cabinet resignations

  27-06-2016 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Tyne Tunnel toll charge lifted as repairs continue on A1 sinkhole in Gateshead

  27-06-2016 08:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tunnel, which connects North Tyneside to South Tyneside, is expected to remain free to use until Wednesday morning
  
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• Dad abandons toddler six months after mother's death, Newcastle judge reveals

  27-06-2016 08:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The father was in prison when his son was born and, following the death of the one-year-old's mother, he has been placed for adoption
  
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• Hundreds of families turn out for Northumberland toddle for the Children's Heart Unit

  27-06-2016 08:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families linked to Newcastle's Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital raised thousands of pounds for charity
  
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