Gateshead news

• Man arrested after three-hour armed stand-off at Jarrow bookmakers

  08-01-2017 23:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people were taken hostage inside the Coral bookmakers in Grange Road, Jarrow, and left unharmed, police say
  
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• Jarrow Coral bookmakers hostage situation resolved: What we know so far

  08-01-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers swooped on Coral Bookmakers on Grange Road in Jarrow on Sunday evening after four people were taken hostage
  
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• Neighbours' shock after two police officers were injured in horror crash

  08-01-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene on New Road in Boldon after two police cars collided
  
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• Boots worker stole more than £6,000 to bankroll his gambling habit

  08-01-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jahangir Ahmed began plundering cash he had taken from customers while working behind the till, in a breach of trust
  
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• Jarrow bookmakers hostage situation RECAP: Four people released safely, man taken into custody

  08-01-2017 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers swooped on Coral Bookmakers on Grange Road in Jarrow on Sunday evening - updates of the incident as it happened are below
  
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• Jarrow bookmakers hostage situation LIVE: Three people released safely, another still inside

  08-01-2017 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers swooped on Coral Bookmakers on Grange Road in Jarrow on Sunday evening - the incident is ongoing
  
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• 'We thought Taylor would die but now he's doing everything other kids do'

  08-01-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was believed Taylor Davison, of Hazlerigg in Newcastle, had a disease that could kill him but now he has been cured with a simple vitamin
  
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• North East couples could be owed £400 in tax breaks and not know it

  08-01-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Married people and those in civil partnerships seem unaware of marriage allowance - we explain the rules and what you could be entitled to
  
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• Little Alfie's golden ticket as he is named millionth guest at Theatre Royal's Christmas panto

  08-01-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Landmark reached in Danny Adams and Clive Webb's wildly popular 12 year run on stage at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle
  
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• Business community rallies in support of Fenham estate agent targeted by thieves

  08-01-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than £2,000 has been pledged to help the Fenham businessman get back on his feet after his estate agents was targeted
  
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• Durham student fell to his death in Tokyo while watching New Year's Eve celebrations

  08-01-2017 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Justin Browning, 21, was described as an 'examplary student' by Durham University following reports of his death in Tokyo
  
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• Two police officers in hospital after horrific road smash on estate road

  08-01-2017 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene on New Road, Boldon after two police cars crashed just before 3pm on Sunday
  
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• Sunderland International Airshow and Stadium of Light gigs: are they under threat?

  08-01-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spectacular air display attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every summer but overspent last year by almost £120,000
  
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• Northumberland schoolgirl hits new heights after selection in England ski squad

  08-01-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fast-on-her-feet Amy Stokoe, 11, from Widdrington Village, has been picked for the English Schools Junior Squad
  
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• 'It'd be a travesty' - Parents fight to save troubled Northumberland school as merger plans revealed

  08-01-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council will consult on plans to close Haydon Bridge High School and create a new 'super' school
  
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• Gazza poses in Superman dressing gown while undergoing rehab treatment

  08-01-2017 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gazza is 'doing well and in good spirits' as he receives treatment in rehab, says former Newcastle United star's representative
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt set to front two new TV shows after I'm a Celebrity success

  08-01-2017 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bishop Auckland lass and Gogglebox star has been offered presenting roles on two new Channel 4 shows - and she couldn't be happier
  
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• Encouraging outings and results for Gateshead and York - The Northern Echo (registration)

  08-01-2017 14:39 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Encouraging outings and results for Gateshead and York
  The Northern Echo (registration)
  THE Conference's bottom club York City gave promotion hopefuls Dover Athletic a scare on the south coast. York came from behind twice to earn a point during an encouraging afternoon that has given manager Gary Mills plenty of hope for the future.and more »
  
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• Newcastle University aiming to be in the global Top 100

  08-01-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New vice chancellor Prof Chris Day wants to improve Newcastle University's global profile and boost its reputation around the world
  
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• Help! I can't get rid of my hacking cough - what should I do and when will it stop?

  08-01-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Advice for hundreds of patients across the North East who have been struck down with a hacking cough in recent months
  
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• Chris Day outlines his mission to make Newcastle University a world leader

  08-01-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University's new vice-chancellor on league tables, Brexit and being an important part of regional life
  
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• Back to 1967: 18 pictures showing the way we were in the North East 50 years ago

  08-01-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Civic Centre, Tyne Tunnel and Scotswood Bridge, while Jimi Hendrix rocked Newcastle City Hall
  
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• Hospital A&E departments in North East feeling winter pressure but not shutting their doors

  08-01-2017 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England release figures showing many emergency centres in the UK having to divert patients to other hospitals
  
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• Family and friends raise thousands for family of man found drowned in the Wear on Christmas Eve

  08-01-2017 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mourners told to 'have a drink' for popular Ross Irwin instead of bringing flowers as they prepare to say goodbye to their friend
  
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• Longbenton man in court charged with possessing 9,000 indecent images of children

  08-01-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Carey, 33, of Longbenton, appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court charged with nine offences
  
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• Dad hits out after teen attackers who left his son in a coma walk free from court

  08-01-2017 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenagers repeatedly punched their victim in the head as he drifted in and out of consciousness- but both walked free from court
  
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• Man charged with robbery after alleged attack on 82-year-old Jean Young in own home

  08-01-2017 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Scott Cockburn, 40, of Violet Close, Benwell has been charged with robbery in connection with an alleged attack on an elderly widow in Fenham
  
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• North East news RECAP: Boldon road closed after serious police car crash

  08-01-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Gran's fear as newborn is violently ill after drinking baby milk three months out of date

  08-01-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emma Whitfield-Gash bought SMA baby milk from Asda in Benwell for her days old grandson, and thinks it may have made him ill
  
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• Newcastle couple launch separate bids to become Cumbrian MP

  08-01-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle councillor Stephen Lambert, and wife Margaret Murning, have both put themselves forward for selection in the Copeland by-election
  
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• Mother and son left out of pocket after British Gas billing blunder

  08-01-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company mixed up bank payments for Wallsend and Washington pair but held up their hands thanks to Mr Justice
  
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• It's 20 years since he left Newcastle United: We recall the top 10 Kevin Keegan moments

  08-01-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  20 years gone: Kevin Keegan as a player and manager - one of the most important figures in Newcastle United history
  
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• How we helped North Shields man whose gas meter was gobbling up the money too quickly

  08-01-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Npower admit they were wrong to take so much money from a North Shields customer to pay off arrears
  
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• How 27 years busting unfair businesses could be stopped by a change in the law

  08-01-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Section 40 of Crime and Courts Act could stop us reporting your consumer complaints
  
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• All smiles for brave Bradley as he heads to Disneyland to make magical memories

  08-01-2017 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cancer battler is set to start some new treatment at Newcastle's Great North Children's Hospital next week
  
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