Gateshead news

• Jeremy Corbyn took time out from his campaign to pay visit to sick MP

  10-10-2016 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader visited Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell, who is currently fighting cancer
  
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• Leazes Park sex assault accused tells court girl grabbed hold of him after selfies

  10-10-2016 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Omar Badreddin, 18, denied apologising to the girl after they kissed in Newcastle, telling a jury: 'I did not do anything wrong'
  
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• Pensioner, 79, dies after being hit by car in Blackhall Colliery

  10-10-2016 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was hit by a Vauxhall Agila at 10am on Monday, while police are also looking for witnesses to a second collision in Northumberland
  
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• Child locked in nursery's outdoor playhouse only noticed missing when parent turned up

  10-10-2016 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofsted inspectors said that the little boy had been locked in the playhouse outside Durham University Day Nursery for two hours
  
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• Watch as a thief leaves Newcastle triathlete's garage with £4,000 of equipment

  10-10-2016 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Holden may not be able to compete next season after his triathlon kit was stolen from his home in Denton Burn
  
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• Newcastle hospital and schools on alert over 'killer clowns' threat

  10-10-2016 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Victoria Infirmary has warned staff to be vigilant after pranksters posing as clowns drew up a 'hit list' on social media
  
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• Fire service cut 'beyond the bone' with more savings to come across Tyne and Wear, warns union

  10-10-2016 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The FBU has said 'the Government is playing with people's lives in the name of austerity' as the service faces more budget cuts
  
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• Why Labour MPs are returning to Jeremy Corbyn's front bench after summer of division

  10-10-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs have explained why they are returning to Mr Corbyn's team after his victory in the leadership contest
  
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• South Shields murder accused tells court: 'I never intended to kill Ronnie'

  10-10-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wilson has admitted the manslaughter of Ronnie Howard but denies murder and said he was 'devastated' when he found out he had died
  
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• Lee Irving murder trial: Woman tells court she had 'never seen anyone beaten as bad'

  10-10-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses described seeing vulnerable Lee in a severely injured state before his death and being given pills to 'knock him out'
  
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• Fears for teachers' jobs after Newcastle school runs up £750,000 deficit

  10-10-2016 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chair of governors at Walker Technology College says a three-year plan to tackle the shortfall is now in place
  
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• Community events in the North East: Free computer and self-defence classes, moonwatch, scouts open day and more

  10-10-2016 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's community events written by you includes Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, Washington, Morpeth and more
  
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• No evidence death of 'awe-inspiring' Gosforth mum of two was suicide

  10-10-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coroner Karen Dilks said she could not be certain Sharon Tenniswood, from Gosforth, intended to take her life
  
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• Butterfly numbers in North East plummet but there is good news

  10-10-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Results of the Big Butterfly Count reveal the region to be one of the bright spots across the UK
  
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• World Mental Health Day: Scotty T opens up about living with ADHD and hypomania

  10-10-2016 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Scotty says his ADHD has led to some difficult and upsetting times whilst being in the famous TV house
  
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• MPs will not get vote on Brexit terms, says Theresa May

  10-10-2016 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former attorney general Dominic warned Government could be brought down if it tried to force through a new deal without MPs' approval
  
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• Gateshead boss' gamble is paying off as Heed complete a memorable week in style - ChronicleLive

  10-10-2016 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead boss' gamble is paying off as Heed complete a memorable week in style
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  Gateshead manager Neil Aspin admits he took a punt on signing attacking players Sam Jones and Nyal Bell in the summer. Teenager Bell made three substitute appearances in League One for Rochdale but did not feature in the Heed's matchday 16 for the ...
  
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• Volvo is about to go crossover crazy

  10-10-2016 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over half of Volvo's 2015 sales were SUVs – and the percentage is increasing
  
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• Lee Irving murder trial: Court told Lee was given tablets to 'knock him out'

  10-10-2016 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Crown Court was told the 24-year-old was subject to a 'truly shocking' campaign of violence
  
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• Aladdin set to fly high at the Pantodrome in Gateshead this Christmas - ChronicleLive

  10-10-2016 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Aladdin set to fly high at the Pantodrome in Gateshead this Christmas
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  NS Pantomimes are once again behind the high-flying adventure Aladdin and it is hoped to top last year's recording breaking production in the specially constructed theatre venue in Whickham, Gateshead . The theatre set-up is once again being created ...and more »
  
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• Leazes Park sex assault trial: Jury told of 'second major' error from translators

  10-10-2016 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Alfrouh is on trial accused of three counts of sexual assault and Omar Badreddin and Mohammed Allakkoud both deny a count of sexual assault
  
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• Former Jesmond Dene restaurant left devastated by fire

  10-10-2016 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The derelict building which once housed the Fishermen's Lodge has been severely damaged by the blaze
  
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• As the Metrocentre turns 30: We recall 19 things that were happening in 1986

  10-10-2016 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Looking back at the year 1986: Gazza, Madonna, the Space Shuttle, Mike Tyson, Samantha Fox - and much more!
  
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• Woman dragged to the floor in Blyth in attempted street robbery

  10-10-2016 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to the crime in Blyth after a woman was knocked down and nearly had her bag snatched
  
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• What will happen if I park in a Tesco disabled bay without permission?

  10-10-2016 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco is clamping down on shoppers parking in disabled and parent and child bays without permission
  
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• Is this ancient shoe the Roman's version of the Adidas Predator football boot? See for yourself

  10-10-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Excavations at Vindolanda Roman Fort have dug up a haul of old shoes - and one looks rather familiar
  
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• 'I could have been decapitated' driver tells of terrifying moment ladder smashed through windscreen

  10-10-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Cuthbertson from Bedlington suffered minor injuries after a freak incident
  
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• The X Factor: Coxhoe's Sam Lavery over the moon with all the North East support

  10-10-2016 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 17 year old is now in rehearsals for Motown week but Sam's mam said she's definitely picked up on how much everyone back home is behind her
  
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• Ask the Vet: Advice on pet health - Why is my dog humping everything?

  10-10-2016 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send your question for veterinary surgeon Rory Thomson of St Clair Veterinary Care in Croft Road, Blyth, using the form below
  
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• Make asking for mental health help no big deal, urge royals

  10-10-2016 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry made an impassioned plea for society on World Mental Health Day
  
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• Jockey Henry Brooke out of induced coma after fall at Hexham Racecourse

  10-10-2016 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The jockey was place into an induced coma after being taken to the RVI in Newcastle following incident in the 2.25pm race
  
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• Bentley is delivering fuel to its rich drivers

  10-10-2016 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scheme aims to give Bentley owners “more time”
  
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• Newcastle shopkeeper banned from running a business for six years after employing illegal immigrant

  10-10-2016 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Najeb Kosar also allowed the supermarket to employ a worker who was not entitled to work in the UK
  
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• Who is Rolando Aarons and how did he come to be at Newcastle United?

  10-10-2016 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old signed a new contract in the summer but has now been arrested as part of an alleged incident at a city centre bar
  
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• Court date set for 24-year-old Consett man charged with attempted murder

  10-10-2016 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graham Clarke of Woody Close in Consett will appear at Durham Crown Court next month
  
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• Newcastle's Blue Carpet - your views on whether the controversial work of art should stay or go

  10-10-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The carpet, outside the Laing Art Gallery, was created by designer Thomas Heatherwick
  
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• Funeral prices in Newcastle could be set to soar under budget cuts

  10-10-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council charge £798 for burials and £690 for cremations but costs look likely to rise in 2017
  
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• Newcastle United star Rolando Aarons arrested after alleged brawl at Livello

  10-10-2016 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old was alleged to be involved in an incident at the trendy city bar and was one of nine arrests
  
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• Scores of jobs up for grabs at Newcastle's Eldon Square shopping centre

  10-10-2016 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several stores in the Newcastle shopping are recruiting for temporary and part-time positions starting in the coming months
  
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• Trump v Clinton: 5 key clashes plus worldwide reaction from second presidential debate

  10-10-2016 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was a passionate debate with tensions running high
  
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• Gateshead pub owner who made millions from drugs ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains - ChronicleLive

  10-10-2016 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead pub owner who made millions from drugs ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains
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  A Gateshead pub boss who masterminded a plot to import millions of pounds worth of drugs into the UK has been ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains. Sandro Farini, who at the time was the owner of the Skiff Inn in Swalwell, was jailed for seven ...
  
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• World Mental Health Day: Young people urged to end stigma over talking about mental health

  10-10-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The YMCA's research reveals 70% of people with mental health problems are afraid to speak up
  
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• World Mental Health Day: Where and how do I get help in the North East?

  10-10-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do not suffer in silence - there is help available for mental health difficulties across the region
  
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• Sleeping rough - dozens give up their beds and sleep out in the cold to raise £40k for charity

  10-10-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  1,700 people across the country participated in the annual fundraiser
  
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• Gateshead pub owner who made millions from drugs ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains

  10-10-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sandro Farini masterminded a plot to flood the UK with large amounts of illegal drugs but has now been ordered to pay back more than £1m
  
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• Morning news headlines: Clinton and Trump trade blows in bruising US Presidential debate; Hard Brexit could shut door on open economy - CBI chief

  10-10-2016 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Gateshead's Petards wins £6m Great Western Railway contract - Bdaily

  10-10-2016 08:27 via bdaily.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead's Petards wins £6m Great Western Railway contract
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  Gateshead-based Petards, a developer of advanced security and surveillance systems, has been awarded a £6m contract to supply Great Western Railway with Petards eyeTrain systems. The firm will design, develop, supply and install specialised security ...and more »
  
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• The Newcastle United star who sported - arguably - Toon's finest post-War moustache!

  10-10-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Happy 53rd birthday to former Danish international and Newcastle United defender Bjorn 'Benny' Kristensen
  
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• Plans for new £8million bus station that could transform part of Durham City

  10-10-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If approved, it will cost an estimated £8million and construction would start in the next two to three years
  
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• It's World Mental Health Day. This is why we should all care

  10-10-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Increasing awareness, acceptance, understanding and support of mental health problems is something everyone needs to work on
  
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