Gateshead news

• North East MP calls for JD Sports bosses to be hauled in front of MPs over treatment of staff

  13-12-2016 23:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Wright - who led a damning inquiry into the working practices of Sports Direct - owned by Newcastle boss Mike Ashley has made the call
  
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• Five sons and daughters of Newcastle receive city's highest honour - Freedom of the City

  13-12-2016 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The great and the good came out to see five sons and daughters of Newcastle given the city's highest honour
  
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• Three rush-hour crashes bring drivers to a standstill across the region

  13-12-2016 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crashes on the A1 in Gateshead, the Central Motorway and on Newcastle's Westgate Road caused rush-hour mayhem on Tuesday
  
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• Have you seen this Northumberland man missing since leaving for work on Monday?

  13-12-2016 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find Stephen Jones from Morpeth, who went missing after leaving home to go to work
  
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• Could the crippling Southern rail strikes spread to the North East?

  13-12-2016 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of commuters have been affected leading to the worst disruption in 20 years
  
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• Sky diver backed out of two jumps hours before tragically falling to her death

  13-12-2016 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gower, 49, from Hebburn told her instructor 'my mind wants to do it but my body doesn't' hours before fatal leap
  
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• GP accused of secretly videoing female patient during examination denies voyeurism

  13-12-2016 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Thair Altaii is alleged to have used his mobile phone to covertly record the woman during an appointment
  
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• Sixteen years after the Vaux brewery closed, the former site is finally being redeveloped

  13-12-2016 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 60,000 square foot patch of land in the centre of Sunderland has been unused since 1999
  
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• Gateshead raised man who helped sink the German battleship Bismarck has died - ChronicleLive

  13-12-2016 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead raised man who helped sink the German battleship Bismarck has died
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  A pilot who grew up on Tyneside and is credited with launching the torpedo which crippled the German battleship Bismarck has died at the age of 97. John Moffat spent part of his boyhood in Low Fell, Gateshead, living above his father's car saleroom. He ...and more »
  
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• Should the Boxing Day sales be banned to help families enjoy Christmas together?

  13-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boxing Day sales take people away from their families at Christmas, says Newcastle MP who is calling on stores to help employees
  
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• Grandma at centre of controversial 'smiling armed police' picture speaks out

  13-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People have been left shocked after Northumbria Police posted a picture online of armed officers with a family in Newcastle
  
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• Gateshead raised man who helped sink the German battleship Bismarck has died

  13-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is believed the torpedo launched from John Moffat's biplane Swordfish which struck the battleship hastened its end
  
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• Geordie Shore: Marty shatters Chloe's heart and confidence with cruel fat jibe

  13-12-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore is known for its fair share of drama but Marty takes it way too far and shocks everyone
  
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• Little ones' nativity leaves families in tears at Gateshead primary school

  13-12-2016 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enjoy super cute photos as Caedmon Primary School put on their Christmas show
  
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• Your cute Christmas pets: Meet Finlay and send your own video clip!

  13-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked Chronicle readers for festive snaps of your pets and there are some adorable photos in our gallery
  
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• 'My baby was six months when I took up heroin again': How a mother was brought back from the brink

  13-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We are profiling local charities in our '12 Days of Charity' series - and here we take look at the work of Changing Lives
  
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• Exploring the hidden history of Newcastle's City Pool and Turkish Baths

  13-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahead of Newcastle City Pool reopening in 2018, we recall a bank robbery, boxing and be-bop dancing
  
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• Your charity news in the North East: bulb planting, bike donations, jet skis & much more

  13-12-2016 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  in November and December, includes Gateshead, Washington and Newcastle
  
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• Adult social care - why is it in crisis and could it mean bigger council tax bills for you?

  13-12-2016 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government could start letting councils increase the amount they charge rate-payers to fund adult social care
  
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• 21 nativity photos and a cute video from North Shields school's Christmas show

  13-12-2016 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See the stars of Percy Main Primary School in this wonderful video and gallery from their Christmas show Stable Manners
  
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• Panto stars bring stage sparkle to poorly youngsters at Great North Children's Hospital

  13-12-2016 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Imagine being stuck in hospital and unable to go panto? Theatre Royal stars took the sparkle to the RVI
  
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• South Shields parents warned that dog walker is approaching school children

  13-12-2016 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools sent text messages to parents warning them a man with a black and white husky dog had approached a pupil in Mowbray Park, South Shields
  
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• Children perform Miracle at North Shields primary school

  13-12-2016 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See the stars of Preston Grange Primary School in these wonderful photos from their Christmas show A Miracle in Town
  
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• Seven-year-old disabled girl pushed to the ground by hooded man

  13-12-2016 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the hooded suspect pushed the young girl to the ground and used abusive language towards her
  
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• Newcastle Central Motorway crash: 53-year-old woman still fighting for her life in hospital

  13-12-2016 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was injured after her car crashed into the back of a lorry on Newcastle's Central Motorway
  
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• What a disgrace: A&E staff spat at and punched by unruly drunks

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Alcohol Harm office is calling for a ban on cheap booze to ease the burden on the region's hospitals
  
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• Parachute death inquest: Court due to hear how Pamela Gower died after parachute jump

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gower, 49, who died after a parachute jump went wrong near Peterlee, County Durham last September
  
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• Parachute death inquest: Coroner records verdict of 'misadventures' after Pamela Gower died in a parachute jump

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gower, 49, who died after a parachute jump went wrong near Peterlee, County Durham last September
  
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• Parachute death inquest: Coroner records verdict of 'misadventure' after Pamela Gower died in a parachute jump

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gower, 49, who died after a parachute jump went wrong near Peterlee, County Durham last September
  
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• Newcastle's Haymarket: See how much it's changed in the last two decades

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How the bus station has changed and the Farmer's Rest pub has disappeared from the Haymarket since 1995
  
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• Newcastle vs Wigan: First win, they played for both clubs, a horror tackle - and more

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We recall how Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic have fared against each other over the last 62 years
  
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• Newcastle vs Wigan: First win, they played for both club, a horror tackle - and more

  13-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We recall how Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic have fared against each other over the last 62 years
  
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• Post Office strike: do I need to post my Christmas cards earlier? All you need to know about strike

  13-12-2016 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers will down tools next week as millions of extra letters have to be sorted and delivered - here’s all you need to know about what is going on
  
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• Pedestrian in hospital after being seriously injured in accident on busy road

  13-12-2016 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim, a local man thought to be in his early 50s, was crossing the road when a silver Toyota Prius collided with him
  
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• Murdered David 'Noddy' Rice's stepson jailed for raiding bookmakers

  13-12-2016 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Rice was full of apologies as he stole hundreds of pounds from Ladbrokes because he was desperate and hungry
  
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• Shoppers be aware: Newcastle multi-storey car park will shut before Christmas

  13-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NCP car park is closing when its lease expires this month - season ticket holders have been told they can park elsewhere
  
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• Newcastle rapist still free over six months on from Lemington attack on 16-year-old

  13-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police inquiries continue in their hunt for suspect who targeted girl on her journey home before carrying out brutal attack
  
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• A space-themed crazy golf course could soon be arriving in Newcastle city centre

  13-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans submitted to Newcastle City Council indicate the course, in the old Co-op building would have an out of this world theme
  
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• Makers of Googlebox looking for Britain's best beauty salons - does yours deserve the TV spotlight?

  13-12-2016 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Studio Lambert, who also produce Four in a Bed are looking for North East salons to compete in a brand new series
  
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• Newcastle University expert calls for urban wastelands to be used in fight against climate change

  13-12-2016 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Mark Goddard, of Newcastle University, says using urban land could remove millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide
  
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• Christmas mail in doubt as Post Officers workers set for five days of strikes

  13-12-2016 09:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Industrial action set to take place in Christmas week
  
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• 'What they want is to be treated equally' - women's football pioneer hits out in sexism row

  13-12-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The FA was accused of sexism by a school in County Durham for drawing up guidelines that make them like like 'brainless barbie dolls'
  
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• Heaton postmaster's son walks free despite stealing £125,000 from his Post Office

  13-12-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Khuram Pervez was working for his father's business when he stole the large sums due to cash flow problems
  
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• Morning news headlines: More chaos for passengers as Southern Railway drivers launch strikes; Government faces emergency call to help Aleppo victims

  13-12-2016 08:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Council tax in the North East set for massive increase to pay for social care

  13-12-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is this week expected to announced that it is allowing local authorities to increase a special charge added to council tax
  
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