Gateshead news

• Sainsbury's has changed its £3 meal deal - and the internet is not happy

  05-09-2016 20:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The meal deal has traditionally included a sandwich, snack and drink for £3 but supermarket bosses have made a drastic change to the offering
  
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• Four arrested over alleged organised brawl on day of Wear-Tees derby

  05-09-2016 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alleged pre-arranged fight is said to have happened outside the William Jameson pub on Fawcett Street in Sunderland
  
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• Disgraced Northumbria Police officer avoids jail after using force computer to contact prostitutes

  05-09-2016 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Hempsell, from Gateshead, also used the system to make checks on a gangland figure he had fallen out with
  
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• Watch the emotional moment little meningitis survivor Richard Hunter gets his new legs

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seven-year-old Benwell lad was struck down with meningitis as a baby and doctors amputated both legs to save his life
  
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• There's still time to see North Shields Shipyard Painters Exhibition

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exhibition showing original artwork by Swan Hunter shipyard workers has thrown up pleasant surprises
  
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• Swarms of mating spiders to invade Tyneside homes and lay hundreds of eggs

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pest experts say 'large' arachnids are expected this spider season, which is at its peak throughout September
  
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• North East criminals jailed: 29 offenders who were locked up last month

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locked up and behind bars, these people were among those jailed at courts across the region in August
  
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• Junior doctors call off planned strike action over patient safety fears

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John McCourt, chairman of BMA north junior doctors' committee, has urged Jeremy Hunt to take steps to end the dispute
  
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• Gosforth doctor who 'bungled baby's religious circumcision' avoids suspension

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Muhammad Chaudhary was told by a medical tribunal that his actions amounted to misconduct
  
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• First day nerves? Top tips from a behaviour expert to help children settle in to 'big school'

  05-09-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked Durham-based child behaviour expert Laura Dodd for her advice on settling youngsters in over their first few weeks at primary school
  
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• Durham cops back on the box as Police Interceptors returns for another series

  05-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Camera crews shadowed officers from Cleveland and Durham Roads Policing Unit for the latest series of the Channel 5 show
  
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• My Great North Run: In memory of a special friend lost to breast cancer

  05-09-2016 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryton woman shares her reasons for running the GNR 2016
  
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• My Great North Run: Helping fellow firefighters on 9/11 anniversary

  05-09-2016 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Washington man to wear full firefighters' kit for GNR 2016
  
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• See the Northumberland quicksand that almost cost a dog owner his pet's life

  05-09-2016 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Stott rescued his dog Dave after it became trapped in sand on Seaton Sluice Beach in Northumberland
  
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• My Great North Run: Running for Newcastle hospice where beloved dad died

  05-09-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead woman and brother run for St Oswald's Hospice in GNR 2016
  
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• My Great North Run: Proving I am a fit and healthy mammy

  05-09-2016 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham woman shares her weight loss story and inspiration for GNR 2016
  
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• My Great North Run: Running to thank medics who rescued severely hurt friend

  05-09-2016 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead woman shares her reasons for taking part in the 2016 Great North Run
  
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• Tributes paid to 'the pitman's Bishop' who stood side by side with striking miners

  05-09-2016 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Bishop of Durham, Dr David Jenkins, died in Barnard Castle on Sunday aged 91 and was well respected
  
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• Can you help find missing Cramlington teenager Chloe Palmer?

  05-09-2016 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old, from Brinkburn Avenue, Cramlington has been missing for four days and police believe she may have travelled to the Darlington area
  
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• Six key questions Mike Ashley might be faced with at Sports Direct's AGM

  05-09-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United owner must face up to shareholders on Wednesday - with his time as boss at the retailer on the line
  
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• Calls to bring back Newcastle tourist information centre amid fears visitors are avoiding the city

  05-09-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former Newcastle City Council leader fears the city's lack of a tourist information centre is putting off potential visitors
  
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• Back to school: 11 North East classroom pictures from 1900-1995

  05-09-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As children and teachers head back to school after the summer holidays, we recall the classes of yesteryear
  
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• Two women killed in horror crash on the A69 in Northumberland are named by police

  05-09-2016 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two motorists are still in hospital after a multi-car crash on the A69 near Haltwhistle that killed two and injured eight others
  
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• Four men attack driver before stealing his car in alleged Gateshead robbery - ChronicleLive

  05-09-2016 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Four men attack driver before stealing his car in alleged Gateshead robbery
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  Four men attacked a motorist and stole his car in an alleged late-night robbery. Police say the 52-year-old man was driving in Woodburn, in the Leam Lane area of Gateshead , when he was stopped by the four men between 11.30pm and 11.45pm on Friday, ...
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• Four men attack driver before stealing his car in alleged Gateshead ... - ChronicleLive

  05-09-2016 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Four men attack driver before stealing his car in alleged Gateshead ...
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  Police say the 52-year-old was driving in Leam Lane estate when four men stopped his car, assaulted him, and stole it.
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• Four men attack driver before stealing his car in alleged Gateshead robbery

  05-09-2016 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the 52-year-old was driving in Leam Lane estate when four men stopped his car, assaulted him, and stole it
  
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• Teenage boy attacked in a city centre sandwich shop after Newcastle United match

  05-09-2016 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old was assaulted on Northumberland Street and police have released a CCTV image as part of the investigation
  
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• 'Sextortion' warning in Newcastle after reports of online sexual acts being used for blackmail

  05-09-2016 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in Newcastle have been tricked into undressing and performing sexual acts online, say police
  
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• Alan Shearer in generous gesture which will make one lad's dream come true

  05-09-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend boy Kian Henaghan, who suffers from Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, will lead out his heroes in the Entertainers match
  
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• Newcastle nightlife: 43 photos of weekend fun at city clubs & bars

  05-09-2016 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from Newcastle nightspots including Players, Revolution, Perdu, Mushroomand more
  
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• Six men arrested after woman allegedly had her drink spiked before being attacked

  05-09-2016 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, 26, woke up in a strange house in Hendon, Sunderland, covered in cuts and bruises
  
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• Police report massive drop in crimes linked to 'legal highs' in Newcastle

  05-09-2016 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  192 incidents linked to the now-banned substances were reported in Newcastle in January — but only 26 took place in July
  
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• CCTV appeal after thieves stole cash from a till at Marks & Spencer in Newcastle city centre

  05-09-2016 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thieves distracted the cashier before grabbing the money at the Northumberland Street M&S in Newcastle
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear extends olive branch to ex Vicky Pattison

  05-09-2016 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two met on Ex on the Beach last year but later split with I'm A Celebrity winner Vicky branding him a "vile, manipulative liar"
  
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• Cold Feet back on TV: A look at life in Newcastle in 1997 as ITV show returns

  05-09-2016 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cold Feet made its debut back in 1997 and as a nod to the show we look at what life was like in Newcastle 19 years ago
  
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• We're hot on the trail: There are just days to go before we reveal Great North Snowdogs locations

  05-09-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pack of dog sculptures assembles in region ahead of September launch of free public trail which makes up North East's biggest ever art project
  
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• Gateshead's libraries should not be run by 'amateur' volunteers, campaigners say - ChronicleLive

  05-09-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead's libraries should not be run by 'amateur' volunteers, campaigners say
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  Campaigners have called a council's plan to cut back on library spending as “morally indefensible”. It was suggested by cost-cutting Gateshead councillors that libraries across the borough could be staffed by volunteers. But anti-closure protesters say ...
  
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• Gateshead's libraries should not be run by 'amateur' volunteers, campaigners say

  05-09-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is in a three-month consultation over the future of libraries across the area
  
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• 'Forget batman, these are the real superheroes' - trio hailed for saving kids from burning house

  05-09-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Readers have praised brave neighbours for helping to save a family of four from a house fire on Murrayfield Road, Cowgate
  
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• Have you seen a giant spider in Newcastle and the North East?

  05-09-2016 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spiders are heading indoors and we'd love to see your videos! Warning: If you don’t like spiders prepare to shudder...
  
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• When is Cold Feet back on TV and how many episodes are in the new series?

  05-09-2016 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's hard to believe 13 years have passed since Cold Feet last aired on ITV and now it's time to welcome back Adam, Pete, Jenny, Karen and David
  
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• Theresa May dismisses points-based immigration policy championed by Brexit campaigners

  05-09-2016 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Australian-style immigration system was one of the key policy pledges made by Vote Leave campaigners
  
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• Man and his dog rescued from cliff after being left stranded near St Mary's lighthouse

  05-09-2016 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coast guard and life brigade had to rescue Molly the Springer Spaniel and the man who had gone to help her near St Mary's Lighthouse
  
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• 'It looks like my house has spots' - Shiremoor residents hit out after repair work left homes like 'eyesores'

  05-09-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While many are pleased with the council improvement scheme, others say their external walls have been left with unsightly blotches
  
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• From Roker to Rio: Meet the RAF veteran determined to win gold in the Paralympic Games

  05-09-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Robertson will set sail and compete at Rio, thanks to the RAF Benevolent Fund
  
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• ASBO menace who brawled in the street with his partner walks free from court after landing first job

  05-09-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Monnelly pleaded guilty to breaching his anti-social behaviour order when he brawled with his partner after being called a 'smackhead'
  
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• Keith Vaz faces complaint to sleaze watchdog over male escort allegations

  05-09-2016 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High-profile Labour MP publicly apologised to his wife and children for the "hurt and distress" he caused them
  
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• Scorer of one of Newcastle United's most famous goals - he was born on this day

  05-09-2016 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam O'Brien's brilliant over-the-wall free-kick secured a famous win at Sunderland in October, 1982
  
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• Morning news headlines: Travel chaos warning over Calais protest against jungle camp

  05-09-2016 08:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Murder of South Shields dad Tipu Sultan to feature on BBC Crimewatch show

  05-09-2016 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The programme will highlight how detectives helped to track down the killers of the takeaway boss
  
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