Gateshead news

• Man arrested after alleged firearms incident which saw armed police descend on Heaton

  06-08-2016 20:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A search which was launched on Friday, after a man was allegedly spotted with a weapon in Chillingham Road, has led to an arrest
  
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• Who is Jonathan Arnott and how does the North East fit within his vision of Ukip?

  06-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MEP Jonathan Arnott wants to be UKIP's next leader Here's what we know about him.
  
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• Overtaking driver caused four-car smash after failing to notice change from dual carriageway

  06-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Crown Court judge spares man from immediate jail despite bad mistake which caused permanent injuries
  
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• Almost a fifth of inmates failed drug tests at Northumberland prison

  06-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures by the Ministry of Justice found HMP Northumberland had the fourth worst failure rate of any jail in the country last year
  
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• Gateshead 3-0 Chester - BBC Sport - BBC News

  06-08-2016 18:49
  
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  Gateshead get their National League campaign off to the perfect start, scoring three second-half goals to beat Chester.
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• Gateshead 3 Chester 0 - BBC News

  06-08-2016 18:41
  
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  Gateshead got their National League campaign off to the perfect start, recording a 3-0 victory over Chester. There were chances for both teams in an open first half but neither side could get on the scoresheet before the break. The hosts flew out of ...
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• Families disappointed by late performers at Newcastle Fiesta's second day

  06-08-2016 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A delayed Rihanna tribute act, few of the promised hot air balloons and a steep entry fee left some unimpressed by the Town Moor celebration
  
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• Byron burger restaurant demo in Newcastle following London raids

  06-08-2016 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Activists stage protest outside the restaurant next to Grey's Monument in Newcastle on Saturday
  
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• Child Genius - when caring for your kids became a social media crime

  06-08-2016 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The competition to find the UK's brightest kid was overshadowed by criticism of the winner's mum
  
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• Labour leadership hopeful pitches Ministry of Labour to help North workers' rights

  06-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owen Smith's pledge has been welcomed by Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah as he challenges Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith - how different are their policies?

  06-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at the policies of the two Labour leadership hopefuls and find little difference - bar one
  
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• South Moor attack: Woman in hospital with possible stab wounds

  06-08-2016 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old woman was believed to have been stabbed in a house in Park Road, South Moor, near Stanley
  
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• South Moor attack: Man arrested after woman taken to hospital with stab wounds

  06-08-2016 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed in a house in Park Road, South Moor, near Stanley
  
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• 'No one should have to keep it a secret,' abuse victim urges others to speak out as figures revealed

  06-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One in seven adults in the North East were targeted by sick paedophiles or violent attackers while they were growing up
  
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• Newcastle named UK's funniest city - but would you travel to Edinburgh on Virgin's 'comedy coach?'

  06-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday, August 9, some of Virgin's Edinburgh Fringe Festival-bound passengers will be treated to live stand-up on the train
  
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• Newcastle Car Show sees thousands flock to motor mad display

  06-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sun shone as visitors to Newcastle Racecourse enjoyed Japanese racers, German hatch backs, super cars, sports cars, hot rods and more
  
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• Police investigate possible assault before death Andrew Keenan in Wallsend

  06-08-2016 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating the unexplained death say he may have been attacked in Gladstone Street the day before he passed away in Cramlington hospital
  
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• Your charity news in the North East: A balloon release, walking challenge, race day and food for homeless

  06-08-2016 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by you for week beginning August 6 includes Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gosforth and Washington
  
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• New study asks where are the female heroes in children's stories?

  06-08-2016 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle University academic and North East veterans believe women's military roles should play a more prominent role in children's stories
  
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• Tynemouth beach to be filled with vintage pin-ups as part of photography project

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Pearman will work with a team of professionals to prepare people for the shoot and photograph them along the beach
  
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• Tynemouth actress to join prestigious American drama school which trained hundreds of famous actors

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  21-year-old Esme Stephenson is set to join a cast of alumni filled with famous names, including Paul Rudd, Jessica Chastain and Grace Kelly
  
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• Transgender Nicole Lax's grieving mum urges others to follow their dreams

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A year after Nicole Lax's death, grieving mum Nicola, of South Moor, near Stanley, County Durham, gives message of support
  
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• One Newcastle fan's mad scramble to St James' Park to watch the Magpies lift the Championship trophy

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Thomson's cousin pulled out at the last minute and left him stuck in Derbyshire - but he had to get to St James' Park in time in May, 2010
  
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• Meet the Gateshead team ready to take on deadly fighting machines in the new series of Robot Wars - ChronicleLive

  06-08-2016 12:30
  
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  Meet the Gateshead team ready to take on deadly fighting machines in the new series of Robot Wars
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  A Gateshead family team is taking part in a “gladiatorial battle” in the rebooted version of a BBC classic. Clive and Wendy Brown, and their 15-year-old son Alex, have designed and built their very own fighting machine, TR2, and will be facing off ...
  
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• Meet the Gateshead team ready to take on deadly fighting machines in the new series of Robot Wars

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clive and Wendy Brown, and their son Alex, designed and built their very own fighting robot, strong enough to flip a one-tonne car
  
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• Magician to attempt Houdini-esque escape 80ft above Newcastle street

  06-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Cross will be dangled above Newcastle Castle Keep - while attempting to escape from a straightjacket in just 90 seconds
  
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• Armed police descend on Heaton after reports of a man with a gun

  06-08-2016 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man is still on the loose after being seen with a gun lurking around the shops in Newcastle's Chillingham Road
  
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• North East news RECAP: Woman in hospital after being stabbed in Stanley; Blaydon footbridge demolished

  06-08-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Woman in hospital after being stabbed in Stanley; Blaydon footbridge demolished

  06-08-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Woman in hospital after an assault in Stanley; Blaydon footbridge demolished

  06-08-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man spotted on Chillingham Road with a gun; Blaydon footbridge demolished

  06-08-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Police officer fired over contact with sex workers and misuse of force computer system

  06-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Father-of-two Neil Hempsall was dismissed after it emerged he had used Northumbria Police computers to search for a massage parlour
  
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• One in three North East adults fail to get 30 minutes exercise a week

  06-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyneside fitness expert David Fairlamb has called for action as it emerged one in three North East residents fail to exercise for 30 minutes or more
  
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• How a Newcastle mother and daughter ditched cigarettes to take part in Great North Run

  06-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands in the North East have kicked the smoking habit to the curb as new figures show that smokers in the region are on the decline
  
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• A lighthouse, sea views and much more at this stunning Whitburn home

  06-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This impressive Whitburn seaside period property is full of character and original features and close to all the amenities you need
  
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• Two hen harrier nests have successfully returned to Northumberland for second year

  06-08-2016 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hen harrier nests were once again on land managed by the Forestry Commission, following the successful fledging of eight young in 2015
  
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• Airlines won't be following Jet2's lead by banning early morning booze

  06-08-2016 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget airline announced controversial plans to ban the early morning sale of alcohol to combat disruptive behaviour
  
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