Gateshead news

• Outbreak of flu at HMP Northumberland lands four in hospital and sparks health warning

  12-03-2017 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four inmates at the Acklington jail were taken to hospital as prison staff try to stop the disease from spreading
  
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• Anger at 'disgraceful' spree of vandalism as more than 60 cars keyed

  12-03-2017 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say as many as 60 cars were damaged in Sunderland early on Sunday morning
  
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• Think you know the bridges in our region? Take our quiz to test your knowledge

  12-03-2017 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A true Geordie will know their North East bridges - study our pictures for the clues to which bridge is the right one
  
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• The loose coins down the side of your sofa that might be worth a fortune

  12-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check your pockets, savings jars, and even down the sofa - they could be worth more than face value
  
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• Davanti Italia in Whitley Bay reopens two months after suffering damage in fire

  12-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurant, at Claremont Crescent, Whitley Lodge, had been closed since January, but is now welcoming diners again
  
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• 400million to 1 nightmare that came true: Woman develops brain tumour 10 years after brother

  12-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Solicitor Rachel Cole was diagnosed almost exactly 10 years after her brother Graeme died from a brain tumour
  
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• Watch how old John Spence High School in North Shields is being demolished

  12-03-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The students moved into new accommodation last year and now their former building is being knocked down
  
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• TV favourite Robson Green spends morning at Maggie's cancer support group in Newcastle

  12-03-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The star of Grantchester spent a morning at Maggie's Cancer Centre in Newcastle before helping to launch the Kitchen Table fundraising day
  
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• Shock as masked sex attacker assaults woman in Washington woodlands

  12-03-2017 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forensics teams have cordoned off the footpath near Glebe Crescent and Barmston in Washington
  
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• Police commissioner Vera Baird blasts judge over comments on drunk rape victims

  12-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Judge said drunk women are less likely to be believed than sober victims - her comments have prompted anger
  
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• Gateshead FC are back in the play-off places after six wins in a row ... - ChronicleLive

  12-03-2017 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead FC are back in the play-off places after six wins in a row ...
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  Gateshead are back in a Vanarama National League play-off position for the first time since the opening month of the season. A professional performance in ...
  Dean Keates encouraged despite Wrexham defeat to GatesheadLeaderLive
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• How much would you have to earn to live comfortably in your part of Newcastle?

  12-03-2017 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shelter has worked out which postcodes are better than others - have a look and see where you come in
  
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• A vandal keyed about 60 cars in Sunderland during night of destruction

  12-03-2017 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The parked cars were vandalised in the Springwell and Grindon areas of the city and police are hunting the culprit
  
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• Is that bright light in the sky Jupiter - and when is the best time to see it?

  12-03-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We explain what the light, which looks like a very bright star, actually is - and when is best to see it
  
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• Clean up operation under way after fire at South Shields fish and chip shop

  12-03-2017 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Red Hut fish and chip shop in South Shields was left with blackened walls after it was badly damaged in a fire on Saturday evening
  
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• Hundreds set to descend on Tynemouth beach to create world's biggest human shamrock

  12-03-2017 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world record attempt will be made as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 18 at Longsands beach
  
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• Further positives for York and Gateshead at opposite ends of table ... - The Northern Echo (registration)

  12-03-2017 14:49 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Further positives for York and Gateshead at opposite ends of table ...
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  YORK CITY edged above the relegation zone courtesy of a dramatic finish that earned a valuable 2-2 draw in the battle to beat the drop.and more »
  
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• 'My wheelchair keeps getting stuck on the Metro' - fed up Shiremoor pensioner calls for help

  12-03-2017 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Henderson, 86, says the wheels of her chair get stuck in the gap between the train and the platform, and needs help from staff to board
  
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• Domino's discount codes for every North East store by bargain hunter

  12-03-2017 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your takeaways are about to get a whole lot cheaper after Domino's discount codes were leaked
  
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• These historic carriages are leaving the North East - but where will be their next stop?

  12-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pullman carriages, a fixture of the Seaburn seafront, are being removed this weekend, with the final train due to depart on Sunday
  
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• 'Help! My new home's become a nightmare' - no peace for Wallsend mum due to workers' yard

  12-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Charleston says she has lived with almost constant noise from the Smulders site behind her home which are due to install three huge cranes
  
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• Crystal Maze-style escape game set to open in Newcastle - and it will blow your mind

  12-03-2017 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can you escape King Tut's tomb? Egyptian themed escape room game opens in Scotswood Road, Newcastle
  
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• Rail strike on Monday - what Northern Rail passengers need to know

  12-03-2017 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planned 24-hour strike in the dispute over Driver Only Operated trains will see 40% of normal train service
  
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• Remember rave club The Blue Monkey? It had a chequered history but was loved by ravers

  12-03-2017 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The infamous raver haunt in Sunderland was loved by partygoers - can you spot yourself on the dancefloor?
  
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• North East news RECAP: Police hunting masked sex attacker after woman sexually assaulted in Washington

  12-03-2017 10:03 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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• North East news LIVE: Police and forensics teams at the scene of an alleged assault in Washington

  12-03-2017 10:03 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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• Which are the worst areas in the North East for hoax 999 ambulance calls? We look at the figures

  12-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service receives a 999 call every minute and say each second counts
  
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• Lee Irving murder: Disability campaigners welcome sentence increase for tormentors

  12-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee was brutally murdered and his body dumped near the A1 in Fawdon in 2015 - now two of those involved in his death have been resentenced
  
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• Bradley Lowery hugs fellow cancer battler Hope Feeney in heart-melting moment

  12-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brave Bradley Lowery has a special bond with Frankie Sherwood and Hope Feeney as the three children battle cruel cancer
  
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• These are the top ten most expensive streets in the region - is yours on the list?

  12-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've had a look at the most expensive streets in our region and how much houses go for
  
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• 'There are no excuses for one punch attacks' mum reacts after accent banter leads to brain damage

  12-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Punch North East is calling for more to be done to tackle drunken violence after a man was left with life-changing injuries after attack
  
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• A violent thug, a callous robber and a killer clown - some of the teenagers locked up this year

  12-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of these young offenders have committed heinous crimes and they have all been locked up in 2017
  
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