Gateshead news

• Seven people charged following dawn drug raids across Newcastle

  06-03-2017 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria police swooped on homes in the Elswick and Cowgate areas of the city during an operation early on Monday
  
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• Proposed 350mph underground train could travel from East to West of UK in 29 MINUTES

  06-03-2017 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 'levitating train' propelled by electrically charged magnets is now being spoken of in the North West
  
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• Durham police hope to give addicts heroin to inject in special 'shooting galleries'

  06-03-2017 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg wants to hand out the Class A drug in supervised conditions
  
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• Gateshead FC extend forward's stay at the club after impressing this season - ChronicleLive

  06-03-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead FC extend forward's stay at the club after impressing this season
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  Luke Hannant is the latest Gateshead player to be tied down for next season as the Heed target a return to the Football League. The Norwich-born schemer joined Gateshead on a non-contract basis in the summer after playing Northern League football.and more »
  
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• Why is it so easy to send money to the wrong bank account and what you can do about it?

  06-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at how 'fat fingers' can lead to sending money to the wrong account and the steps you can take to prevent it
  
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• Nightmare in paradise: Couple's Cape Verde celebration turns into holiday to forget

  06-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Barratt suffered a gastric illness after staying with wife Jacqui in Boa Vista to mark their birthdays and wedding anniversary
  
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• Dogs to be banned from Durham play areas as council crackdown on irresponsible pet owners

  06-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council say they are called out to deal with stray dogs around five times every single day
  
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• Changes to peak Newcastle bus services spark passenger concerns

  06-03-2017 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Public Transport Users Group fear the changes will make city travel more challenging for passengers
  
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• Should Gateshead flyover be demolished? Here's what you're saying about the potential plans - ChronicleLive

  06-03-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Should Gateshead flyover be demolished? Here's what you're saying about the potential plans
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  No date has been earmarked for the potential future removal with Gateshead Council keen to stress planning work is at an early stage. Share; Comments. ByChris Knight. 16:00, 6 MAR 2017. News. The Gateshead flyover that is in need of repair (Photo: ...
  
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• Why the EU is banning your favourite lightbulbs - here's what you need to do

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hologen is out and LED is in as Europe steps in and tries to change the way we all light our houses
  
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• Should Gateshead flyover be demolished? Here's what you're saying about the potential plans

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No date has been earmarked for the potential future removal with Gateshead Council keen to stress planning work is at an early stage.
  
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• Newcastle City Guides' first free history walk of 2017 takes place this week

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The walk - In The Steps of Suffragette Kathleen Brown - will end with the unveiling of a blue plaque in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Manager who stole more than £20,000 from North Shields logistics company facing jail

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trusted Cherie Lowden, from Whitley Bay, was working for Aquatran when she pocketed the money over an eight-month period
  
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• Has anyone seen Iron Maiden? Ironing company's transit van stolen

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The van, used by company The Iron Maiden, was taken from Berkley Road in North Shields on Friday, police say
  
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• Farmer jailed for FIFTH drink driving offence just six weeks after conviction for his fourth

  06-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland farmer Matthew Jeffrey was given 'one last chance' by a court in January but was again caught drunk behind the wheel
  
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• Trump to sign fresh travel ban order on people from six countries

  06-03-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to a fact sheet, Iraq was removed from the order after agreeing to increase co-operation with the US government
  
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• 'I first stabbed Kevin' - convicted killer finally admits he was first to stab young dad

  06-03-2017 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Hawkes will not have his 16 year term cut for the murder of Kevin Johnson in Pennywell, Sunderland, 10 years ago
  
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• Blind Date looking for Newcastle singles as it gets set for big TV comeback

  06-03-2017 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show that was a huge Saturday night TV staple of the 1990s is to return to screens this year and Geordie singletons are being sought
  
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• WhatsApp is changing - and it's taking a direct shot at Snapchat with its latest feature

  06-03-2017 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two instant messaging giants are going head-to-head as Snapchat prepares to float on the stock market
  
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• Your World Book Day photos of children in Newcastle & the North East dressed as their top storybook characters

  06-03-2017 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enjoy our video and gallery of happy youngsters all dressed up for school as their favourite storybook characters
  
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• North zoo with almost 500 animal deaths in less than four years loses bid for new licence

  06-03-2017 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Lakes Safari Zoo, in Cumbria, has had a licensing application rejected unanimously by Barrow Borough Council
  
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• How to get your hands on the new £1 coin before anyone else

  06-03-2017 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Special editions are available ahead of the 12-sided coin's full release - but they will cost you a bit more than £1
  
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• How Twitter viewed Dagenham & Redbridge's defeat at Gateshead ... - Barking and Dagenham Post

  06-03-2017 14:42 via barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
  
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  How Twitter viewed Dagenham & Redbridge's defeat at Gateshead ...
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  Plenty of Daggers fans took to social media following the National League loss away to the Heed.and more »
  
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• Top Gear return nets fewer viewers than last year's season opener

  06-03-2017 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motoring show has been revamped with Matt Le Blanc at the helm alongside co-hosts Chris Harris and Rory Reid
  
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• As Newcastle United equal their away wins record, we recall the exploits of 1992-93

  06-03-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How Kevin Keegan's promotion-winning team earned 13 away wins - a club record which could soon be shattered
  
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• Game of Thrones actor made Raoul Moat references as he terrorised ex from prison cell

  06-03-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stuart Hawkings mentioned Tyneside killer Moat as he claimed the victim – the mother of his child – had begun a new relationship with a policeman
  
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• CCTV appeal to trace two men following suspected burglary in East Denton

  06-03-2017 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police would like to speak to these two men as part of an investigation following a suspected burglary in East Denton
  
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• Train delays on East Coast Mainline as person dies after being hit at Alnmouth

  06-03-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is significant disruption on the East Coast Mainline between London and Scotand due Monday morning's tragedy
  
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• Search for Sunderland man Lee Downey who was last seen on Saturday

  06-03-2017 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are searching for the 35-year-old who was last seen in the Ryhope area of the city
  
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• The Redheugh Bridge over the River Tyne under construction: Unseen images from 1981

  06-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Redheugh Bridge which spans the River Tyne, linking Gateshead and the west of Newcastle is the third to bear that name
  
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• Seaton Burn College to be sponsored by Gosforth Academy - but what does it mean?

  06-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North Tyneside college is set to become part of the Gosforth Federated Academies chain following a poor Ofsted rating in 2015
  
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• Lee Irving murder: 'Unduly lenient' sentences handed to attackers could be increased

  06-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cases of Julie Mills, Barry Imray and Nicole Lawrence will be heard at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday
  
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• On-the-run rapist who lives as a man and woman will feature on Crimewatch

  06-03-2017 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Hauxwell, also known as Craig, committed a number of sex offences while living as a man and was sentenced to 14 years in prison before fleeing
  
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• Gateshead bubble tea cafe forced trainees to work 40 hour unpaid shift - ChronicleLive

  06-03-2017 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead bubble tea cafe forced trainees to work 40 hour unpaid shift
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  A chain of bubble tea shops that asked job applicants to work a 40-hour unpaid trial has changed its recruitment policy after the practice was highlighted by fair pay campaigners. Mooboo Bubble Tea, which has 12 UK branches, including one in the ...and more »
  
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• Gateshead bubble tea cafe forced trainees to work 40 hour unpaid ... - ChronicleLive

  06-03-2017 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead bubble tea cafe forced trainees to work 40 hour unpaid ...
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  A chain of bubble tea shops that asked job applicants to work a 40-hour unpaid trial has changed its recruitment policy after the practice was highlighted by fair ...and more »
  
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• See Floyd Mayweather's jet at Newcastle Airport - as he's accompanied by massive entourage

  06-03-2017 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's no need to wait in the Metro queue when you're 15-time World Champion as this footage shows
  
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• Man pulled from River Tyne in Newcastle dies in hospital, police say

  06-03-2017 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Kouache, 47, was fighting for his life after being pulled from the water near St Peter's Basin on Friday
  
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• Watch the moment bare-chested suspect is led away in Newcastle drug raids

  06-03-2017 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police swooped on homes in Cowgate and Elswick in a crackdown on the supply of drugs to Newcastle city centre
  
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• Government urged to support manufacturing after France's PSA buy Vauxhall

  06-03-2017 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "First test of the Government's commitment to supporting UK manufacturing in the new world"
  
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• Schoolgirl pays tribute to heroic godfather's Motor Neurone battle with World Book Day costume

  06-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proud Lola Anderson decided to dress as her beloved godfather this World Book Day in a heart-rending tribute
  
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• Hartlepool Rovers edged out by Gateshead - Hartlepool Mail

  06-03-2017 11:36 via hartlepoolmail.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool Rovers edged out by Gateshead
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  Hartlepool Rovers failed to take the winning chance offered to them against Gateshead on Saturday, a losing bonus point their only reward. With games running out in the fight against relegation, this contest was earmarked as one of the three wins ...
  
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• One arrested after woman left with facial injuries following alleged Sunderland pub fight

  06-03-2017 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police said a 23-year-old woman was left with facial injuries following an alleged assault at the Queen Vic in Sunderland
  
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• Why Mars bars, Twix, Kit Kats and your other favourite chocolate bars may soon cost over £1

  06-03-2017 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolate prices are set to rocket thanks to the pound's drop in value, increased demand and poor harvests
  
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• Floyd Mayweather brands Newcastle 'party city' as he hangs out with NUFC stars

  06-03-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-time champ stopped off in Gateshead on his Undefeated Tour and met with Newcastle United's top of the table stars
  
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• The morning news headlines: PSA Group to buy Vauxhall in £1.98bn deal for GM's European operations; Secuirty Service foiled 13 potential terrorist attacks in under four years

  06-03-2017 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Want to soak up that holiday buzz all year round? Here are the jobs available at Newcastle Airport

  06-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roles available vary from customer service to maintaining the grounds and driving the buses
  
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• Cocaine gang joked 'there can't be any £20 notes left in Newcastle' as they counted £130,000 of cash

  06-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 11-strong gang have been jailed for a total of 65 years after being caught flooding the North East with cocaine from Liverpool
  
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• North East news LIVE: Person dies after being hit by a train in Alnmouth

  06-03-2017 07:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• The North East schools facing the biggest cuts - with one set to lose nearly £8,000 per pupil

  06-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools across the country will need to save £3bn by 2020, but these are the schools in the region set to see the biggest losses to their budgets
  
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• See the destruction left behind by arsonists who torched North Shields bird watching hut

  06-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bird hide in the Howdon Wetlands, in North Shields, has been reduced to rubble after vandals broke in
  
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