Gateshead news

• New £1 coin: The 'hidden security feature' and how long you've got to spend your old ones

  27-03-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the new £1 coin entering circulation on March 28, we've produced a guide outlining what to expect
  
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• Bradley Lowery's family reveal 'special bond' he has with Jermain Defoe after Wembley appearance

  27-03-2017 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley, five, was an England mascot for their game against Lithuania at Wembley on Sunday afternoon
  
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• 'We could have been killed': Fury at yobs who bricked windscreen with baby girl in car

  27-03-2017 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julie Douglas had her young daughter in the car when it was struck with a brick on the A1 at Gosforth, smashing the front window
  
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• Hala Madrid! Ryanair launches flights direct from Newcastle to the Spanish capital

  27-03-2017 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget airline has launched its biggest ever summer schedule from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Take a look at some of the North East's lost railway stations

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today marks the anniversary of the Beeching report, which led to the closure of thousands of stations across the country
  
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• Police probe 'malicious' social media post threatening pupil safety at Northumberland school

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers from Northumbria Police attended Stobhill Gate First School, in Morpeth, to reassure parents about the threat
  
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• Plans for thousands to paddle River Tyne in inflatable dinghies slammed as 'dangerous mix'

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Facebook page promoting a 'booze and cruise' event in rubber dinghies on the Tyne has been slammed by emergency services
  
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• Newcastle city centre's most prolific bus lane cameras - and the ones that don't catch anybody

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The John Dobson Street and Tyne Bridge cameras continue to rake in money for Newcastle City Council
  
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• Is this the best goal scored at Sunderland's stadium for some time? Watch goal from charity game

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland fans have had little to celebrate in recent seasons and now their professional stars have been outdone as far scoring great goals go
  
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• Hadrian's Cavalry is coming soon: Meet the man behind it and find all you need to know

  27-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spring and summer exhibition is a brilliant reason to visit 10 museums and heritage sites along the length of Hadrian's Wall
  
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• Teen pregnancies in the North East fall to record low - so why is there concern?

  27-03-2017 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sexual health charity boss is worried budget cuts might see local councils reduce the amount of cash given to contraception services
  
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• PC Keith Palmer's fundraising page closed after £700,000 is raised for his family

  27-03-2017 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A JustGiving page was set up for PC Palmer's family in the wake of the London terror attack at Westminster
  
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• Recognise this man? South Shields man wanted by police in connection with 'ongoing investigation'

  27-03-2017 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for 37-year-old Thomas Dalton from South Tyneside so they can speak to him about an ongoing probe
  
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• Gateshead firm JimJam brings physiotherapy to the 21st century with video technology - ChronicleLive

  27-03-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead firm JimJam brings physiotherapy to the 21st century with video technology
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  A Gateshead start-up is cutting physiotherapy waiting times and costs for patients by arranging video call appointments online. JimJam Physiotherapy is using technology to improve medical appointments by connecting patients with professionals using a ...
  
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• Rapist who attacked 15-year-old after meeting at Newcastle skate park remains at large

  27-03-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are still hoping to trace a man who left the Exhibition Park skate park with the 15-year-old girl on Friday
  
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• World's biggest gathering of expert archaeologists and scholars takes place in Durham

  27-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts on ancient Rome and classical Europe will descend on Durham University for a four day conference this week
  
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• Major restoration of Newcastle railway bridge in the spotlight of TV documentary

  27-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The work on the King Edward Bridge, over the River Tyne, will feature on a Channel 5 programme on Monday
  
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• Inside the Wansbeck Valley Foodbank where 30,000 free meals a year are handed out

  27-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rt Revd Mark Tanner is the Bishop of Berwick and is volunteering for charities around Newcastle and Northumberland throughout Lent
  
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• Drink driver caught more than four times over the limit TWICE in two days avoids jail

  27-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Calvert has been given a suspended sentence after crashing into cars and a lamp post and stalling on a zebra crossing
  
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• Why was a woman hurt in a crash in Cramlington treated in Newcastle not Cramlington? We explain

  27-03-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many were confused after a woman seriously injured in a crash in Cramlington was transported to the RVI
  
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• Cheryl 'moves mum' into home she shares with Liam Payne' to help with new baby

  27-03-2017 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie singer wants her mum Joan Callaghan close by as she takes on motherhood
  
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• Did you capture a Washington assault on your phone? If so, you could help police

  27-03-2017 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 64-year-old man was assaulted near The Galleries shopping centre on Sunday and police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Newcastle Hospitals Trust pays out £400,000 of tax payers' money over redundancy claim

  27-03-2017 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sandi Haywood was made redundant from the Newcastle Hospitals Trust while she was on holiday and has been awarded £400,000 following a court ruling
  
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• The Geordie gifts that would be perfect for Cheryl's baby boy

  27-03-2017 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've spotted a few things that might make Cheryl - and any other new Geordie mams - smile
  
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• Mobile phones, camera equipment and fireworks stolen from Northumberland home

  27-03-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police said the yobs stole and set off fireworks in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea when a house was burgled on Saturday
  
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• After a great weekend of weather, what can we expect in the North East this week?

  27-03-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Early signs suggest next weekend's weather doesn't look quite as nice but there are still some warm temperatures to enjoy
  
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• Ant McPartlin fell over on Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend - but did you spot it?

  27-03-2017 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most viewers' eyes where elsewhere during Saturday Night Takeaway, but if you watch again you'll see it
  
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• Watch brilliant old film footage captured in Tynemouth - and around the North East

  27-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We visit old Tynemouth, Alnwick, Marsden, Durham, the Northumberland coast, and other locations
  
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• The great sell off: Northumberland County Council raises millions flogging sites to developers

  27-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council has sold disused buildings in Blyth, Hexham, Alnwick and Bedlington raising more than £4m
  
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• Newcastle revealed as most likely area in North East to pick up food poisoning

  27-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Which? has revealed the areas in the North East where you are most, and least, likely to pick up food poisoning
  
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• NHS dental charges are set to increase - everything you need to know about the price rise

  27-03-2017 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS patients will be asked to pay more for their treatment from April 1- we look at why the prices are going up and by how much
  
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• How to apply for Celebs Go Dating - E4 show looking for singles for third series

  27-03-2017 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Crosby, Joey Essex, Ferne McCann and Stephen Bear have all starred in the first two series and Celebs Go Dating will return
  
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• Cheryl, if you need name ideas, here are the most popular baby boy names in the North East

  27-03-2017 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Could you see Liam and Cheryl naming their son after one of Liam's famous bandmates?
  
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• See flame-filled mini-twister appear on Northumberland moor

  27-03-2017 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The startling sight occurred as local farmer Dave Milburn was burning heather on Rimside Moor, near Rothbury
  
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• Woman in critical condition after falling from car at 60mph on the A69 in Hexham

  27-03-2017 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident but has been released on bail
  
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• What a weekend! Reader photos capture Newcastle's brilliant sun - and fog on the Tyne

  27-03-2017 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fabulous weather had everyone out and about in Newcastle and the North East
  
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• This six-year-old was told she would never talk, read or write - just look at her now

  27-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thanks to pioneering teaching methods, Washington youngster, Brooke Nacca is is now gearing up for her SATs
  
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• See inside the latest Newcastle bar bringing a taste of Europe to Tyneside

  27-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Town Mouse Ale House was inspired by traditional ale houses in Belgium and basement pubs in Berlin
  
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• Fancy a new role with the Civil Service? Here are some North East jobs - you won't need a degree

  27-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Apprentices can earn as much as £19,500 -£27,000 out of school by heading into the public sector and landing a job with the Civil Service
  
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• Woman remains in hospital following Cramlington crash involving car, caravan and two motorbikes

  27-03-2017 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 59-year-old is said to be in a stable condition after suffering serious injuries in the collision on Sunday at Cramlington
  
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• New 12-sided £1 coin enters circulation on Tuesday

  27-03-2017 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new coin has been described as the most secure coin in the world and boasts high-tech features, including a hologram.
  
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• Mars shrinks size of Maltesers, M&Ms and Minstrel bags by as much as 15% - Cadbury is set to follow

  27-03-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolate companies say the rising price of cocoa and increased operational costs have to be passed on to the consumer
  
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• How Bagpuss is helping campaigners fight controversial Highthorn mine plans

  27-03-2017 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A harp used to create the television show's theme tune is to go under the hammer to raise cash for the Save Druridge group
  
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• Fight to save inpatient ward at Rothbury Community Hospital rumbles on

  27-03-2017 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The final public meeting is to be held over controversial plans to close the ward as part of a three month consultation
  
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• Learner driver who killed lifelong friend Ricky Tynemouth in car crash walks free from court

  27-03-2017 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Nicholson killed the 17-year-old, who was 'like a brother' to him, and injured three other teenagers after losing control in Choppington
  
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• The morning news headlines: Theresa May vows to build a more united nation after Brexit; BT fined record £42 million over 'serious breach' of Ofcom rules

  27-03-2017 08:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• North Shields Fish Quay to get new apartments and shops under new scheme

  27-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work has already started on the development on land at Bell Street which has been vacant for a number of years
  
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• Coast Road cycle route: How is the cycleway being improved and how will the work affect riders?

  27-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cyclists are being warned to expect some disruption along the A1058 in the coming weeks
  
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• Bin collections, lollipop ladies and adult care - councillors plead for £1.8m cash injection

  27-03-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Liberal Democrats believe vital services could be saved by using a small amount of the council's reserves
  
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