Gateshead news

• Woman suffers serious injuries after falling from Quayside footpath into River Tyne

  30-06-2016 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the woman climbed to the other side of the railings on the Quayside and fell in at around 8pm on Thursday, close to the Premier Inn Hotel
  
  Read more

• Read a Polish Newcastle resident's letter to Nigel Farage about Brexit

  30-06-2016 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hurt by some of the rhetoric in the Brexit campaign, one woman wanted to make Nigel Farage understand the impact his politics had on her community
  
  Read more

• 'I never felt like a stranger in Newcastle before' — Polish North Easterners speak out after Brexit

  30-06-2016 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a rise in abuse targeted at the Polish community, Polish people living in the North East say their home has begun to feel different
  
  Read more

• Newcastle binmen disciplined as the row over refuse collections rumbles on

  30-06-2016 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The refuse collection dispute is moving into its fourth month and council bosses admitted they do not know when it will end
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• This campaign won on lies has created a poisonous atmosphere

  30-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham University's Thom Brooks finds it beyond comprehension how Leave campaigners now deny their promises
  
  Read more

• North East Universities' staff set to picket open days in pay row

  30-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The protests will take place during the open days at Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham universities
  
  Read more

• Newcastle's Old Post Office: At the heart of day-to-day city life for a century

  30-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Memories and pictures of Newcastle's Old Post Office are needed for a new exhibition
  
  Read more

• Dad plagued by deadly disease set to have his life saved by cousin he hasn't seen in 30 years

  30-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the men in the family of Andy Spenceley, from Consett, have died young and he feared he would be the same - until a long lost cousin arrived
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• A1 Gateshead roadworks set to end after two year scheme completed - ITV News

  30-06-2016 19:06
  
  ITV News
  A1 Gateshead roadworks set to end after two year scheme completed
  ITV News
  Extra lanes on the A1 in Gateshead will be open this weekend, two years after work started. Cones and barriers have started to be removed along the route and an extra lane will be fully opened in each direction over the weekend along the entire stretch ...and more »
  
  Read more

• Newcastle United star Chris Waddle was on the move - on this day in 1985

  30-06-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United and England forward Chris Waddle was set to join Tottenham Hotspur for £590,000 in 1985
  
  Read more

• Home Charity Gateshead school children come top of the class in Newcastle building society... - North East Connected (press release) (subscription)

  30-06-2016 18:02
  
  North East Connected (press release) (subscription)
  Home Charity Gateshead school children come top of the class in Newcastle building society...
  North East Connected (press release) (subscription)
  BCC Winners 2016 with AH JJ DB Children from a Gateshead school will be taking to the catwalk after coming top of the class in Newcastle Building Society's fifth Boardroom Charity Challenge. The Year Five pupils from Lingey House Primary School beat ...
  
  Read more

• Burglars smeared excrement on job centre walls during burglary in Sunderland

  30-06-2016 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smeared faeces was discovered on the walls of Sunderland city centre job centre following a break in
  
  Read more

• Up to 80 jobs to go at Express Engineering as Gateshead firm suffers from offshore downturn - ChronicleLive

  30-06-2016 16:42
  
  ChronicleLive
  Up to 80 jobs to go at Express Engineering as Gateshead firm suffers from offshore downturn
  ChronicleLive
  Up to 80 jobs are to go at one of Tyneside's best known manufacturing firms as the downturn in the oil and gas industry continues to take its toll. Management at Express Engineering have begun discussions with the company's 190-strong Team Valley ...
  
  Read more

• South Shields woman's 'living nightmare' as elderly mum stranded in 'disgusting' Italian hospital

  30-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jane Bradshaw is 'heartbroken' after watching her mum spend three weeks in a medical facility with 'third world' conditions
  
  Read more

• Remembering the Battle of the Somme at 100 years: 22 historic facts

  30-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East troops were among 57,000 British casualties on the first day of the Battle of the Somme
  
  Read more

• Metrocentre staff in marathon bike ride effort to support Sunshine Fund charity

  30-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The challenge was just one of the events generous Geordies have taken part in to raise cash for the Sunshine Fund's Go Bananas appeal
  
  Read more

• How the North East became the focus of the world, from Hollywood to Fleet Street

  30-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On June 24 the North East grabbed the attention of the world when it became ground zero for the vote to leave the European Union
  
  Read more

• Newcastle rubbish collection meeting RECAP: Updates as bin boss is grilled by councillors

  30-06-2016 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rubbish has been left piling up in the streets of Newcastle since April, when the council introduced new working practices in a bid to save cash
  
  Read more

• Newcastle rubbish collection meeting LIVE: Updates as bin boss is grilled by councillors

  30-06-2016 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rubbish has been left piling up in the streets of Newcastle since April, when the council introduced new working practices in a bid to save cash
  
  Read more

• Drugs stolen from chemist at Sainsbury's in Manor Walks in Cramlington

  30-06-2016 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are warning members of the public against the dangers of taking medication not prescribed to them after the incident on Wednesday morning
  
  Read more

• Seagulls shot and killed off North East coastline prompts police probe

  30-06-2016 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several birds have died after being shot with an air weapon in the Ravensdowne, Parade, Walkergate and Church Street areas of Berwick
  
  Read more

• Antony Sweeney: North East return was a factor for Gateshead midfielder - BBC News

  30-06-2016 15:48
  
  BBC News
  Antony Sweeney: North East return was a factor for Gateshead midfielder
  BBC News
  Gateshead midfielder Antony Sweeney is pleased to be returning to his native North East after leaving League Two side Carlisle United. The 32-year-old joined the National League side following his release by the Cumbrians at the end of last season ...
  
  Read more

• Watch Boris Johnson declare he will NOT stand in the race to be Prime Minister

  30-06-2016 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former London mayor's decision not to join the battle leaves Home Secretary Theresa May as hot favourite to be the next Prime Minister
  
  Read more

• Concern for missing Gateshead man Alan Bruce who has not been seen since Sunday - ChronicleLive

  30-06-2016 15:37
  
  ChronicleLive
  Concern for missing Gateshead man Alan Bruce who has not been seen since Sunday
  ChronicleLive
  The family of a Gateshead man are growing increasingly concerned for his whereabouts after he went missing at the weekend. Alan Bruce, who is 58 and from the Leam Lane area, has been missing since Sunday, June 26. He was last seen leaving his home ...
  
  Read more

• Concern for missing Gateshead man Alan Bruce who has not been seen since Sunday

  30-06-2016 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Bruce, who is 58 and from the Leam Lane area, has been missing since Sunday, June 26, and people want to hear from anyone who can help
  
  Read more

• North East schools could close next week during teachers' strike

  30-06-2016 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The action, on July 5 by the National Union of Teachers, will hit most schools in the region, campaigners say
  
  Read more

• Chilcot Inquiry: When is the report published and what is it likely to tell us?

  30-06-2016 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We answer questions on the long-awaited report from the Chilcot Inquiry, which will look into issues surrounding the Iraq War
  
  Read more

• The night he always wanted: Lemington teenagers remember pal on their prom night

  30-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes were left to 14-year-old Michael Quinn, who died from a massive asthma attack, on what should have been his school prom night
  
  Read more

• EasyJet opens new routes to Berlin and Las Palmas from Newcastle

  30-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers will soon be able to fly direct to the German capital - we tell you when the new flights start and how much they will cost
  
  Read more

• Durham scientists help make 'game changing' discovery of helium in Tanzania

  30-06-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rare gas is used for super-cooling and is critical in MRI scanners, nuclear power and leak detection
  
  Read more

• Liam Payne buys Cheryl a diamond ring inspired by her rose tattoo for 33rd birthday?

  30-06-2016 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They say diamonds are a girl's best friend and rumour has it that Liam has bought Cheryl a rather unconventional one as she turns 33
  
  Read more

• Shock for North Shields grandad after cannabis farm causes flood in his living room

  30-06-2016 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stanley Buglass's furniture was destroyed after water started leaking into his home from an upstairs flat
  
  Read more

• Burglars creep into Benwell homes after doors left unlocked

  30-06-2016 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have warned those in the west end of Newcastle that burglars are taking advantage of unlocked doors to get into their homes
  
  Read more

• Watch First World War torpedo get blown up off the Sunderland coast

  30-06-2016 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It might not have been a huge bang but the crew of HMS Blyth carried out the controlled explosion off Roker Pier
  
  Read more

• Geordie Shore: Chantelle Connelly admits she kissed Gaz Beadle before quitting

  30-06-2016 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chantelle, who is now back home with boyfriend Tommy, said her and Gaz had "three drunken kisses" and she confessed all to Charlotte Crosby
  
  Read more

• Pick it up yourself! Cash-strapped Newcastle City Council reminds people of their litter responsibilities

  30-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We all have a role to play, points out the council, following complaints of encroaching rubbish in Newcastle city centre
  
  Read more

• Labour needs to get its act together for the sake of all of us, Newcastle council leader says

  30-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has said the party needs to get in a strong and electable position for the sake of voters
  
  Read more

• How well do you know former Newcastle player Frank Clark? Try our lunchtime quiz

  30-06-2016 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 
  
  Read more

• A 'walk through' theatre experience will take you to the trenches of 1916

  30-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  1916: No Turning Back is an ambitious departure for Durham's Gala Theatre as it commemorates the Battle of the Somme
  
  Read more

• Will you be brave enough to try The Walking Dead attraction in Hollywood?

  30-06-2016 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Walking Dead attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood opens to the public on July 4
  
  Read more

• Brexit fallout: LIVE updates as Tory and Labour leadership campaigns are announced

  30-06-2016 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coverage of the fallout from the EU referendum, with Conservative and Labour politicians announcing their leadership campaigns
  
  Read more

• Brexit fallout: LIVE updates as Boris Johnson says he WON'T stand for Tory leadership

  30-06-2016 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coverage of the fallout from the EU referendum, with Conservative and Labour politicians announcing their leadership campaigns
  
  Read more

• What tipped the scales for Brexit in the EU referendum? A voting expert gives his view

  30-06-2016 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost a week on from that historic night, Dr Alistair Clark, from Newcastle University, shares his ideas as to why Leave won
  
  Read more

• Music to the ears as Northumberland schoolchildren light up Alnwick Gardens

  30-06-2016 09:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 200 children from Northumberland primary schools are joined by superheroes for a musical extravaganza in Alnwick
  
  Read more

• Sir Peter Vardy: The case of Ellie Butler was shocking and we must do more to prevent children dying

  30-06-2016 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East businessman Sir Peter Vardy, the founder of Safe Families for Children UK, on the tragedies that just keep happening
  
  Read more

• Special charity screening of Pride at Gateshead Odeon in the wake of the Orlando shootings - ChronicleLive

  30-06-2016 08:55
  
  ChronicleLive
  Special charity screening of Pride at Gateshead Odeon in the wake of the Orlando shootings
  ChronicleLive
  A special charity screening of the hit British film, Pride will take place at the Odeon, Gateshead next week. It's one of five UK-wide showings of the 2014 film which have been scheduled in the wake of the horrific nightclub shootings in Orlando ...and more »
  
  Read more

• Amazon announce Second Prime Day shopping event

  30-06-2016 08:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event is only for the millions of Prime service members and will offer thousands of deals in the UK alone
  
  Read more

• Morning news headlines: Boris Johnson and Theresa May enter race for number 10; Defiant Jeremy Corbyn rejects resign plea from deputy

  30-06-2016 08:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BORIS JOHNSON AND THERESA MAY ENTER RACE FOR NO 10
  
  Read more

• North East news LIVE: Controlled explosion at Sunderland beach and news, sport, weather and travel

  30-06-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
  Read more

• North East news LIVE: Controlled explosion at Sunderland beach and more news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  30-06-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
  Read more

Follow @GatesheadUKNews on Twitter!