Gateshead news

• Why was Whatsapp down? Messaging service working again after leaving thousands frustrated

  03-05-2017 23:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular messaging app was down between 9pm and 11.30pm, leaving thousands unable to access the service
  
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• 'She was a perfect mother': Family of teaching assistant who collapsed at school pays tribute

  03-05-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Calvert wants to raise money for the South Shields school and charity who helped his family in the days after partner Lisa collapsed and died
  
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• Meet the adorable new twin marmoset babies born at Tynemouth's Blue Reef Aquarium

  03-05-2017 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The baby marmosets were born at the aquarium and can now be seen in the monkey display alongside their family
  
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• Jimmy Prout was allegedly murdered in campaign of violence that 'belongs in the Dark Ages'

  03-05-2017 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors say the vulnerable North Shields dad-of-two was subjected to humiliating abuse before being murdered
  
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• Northumberland County Council reported to police after being accused of breaking purdah rules

  03-05-2017 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UKIP claims the council sent out a letter to parents which is 'incredibly damaging' to the party's candidates
  
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• There WILL be a banner flown by NUFC fans over the Stadium of Light - but it's not what you think

  03-05-2017 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man behind the campaign has put the message on the banner to a public vote after coming under fire from Toon fans
  
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• The election ... just wake me up when it's all over, would you, please?

  03-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle headmaster Bernard Trafford imagines the election as a tedious opera or a meaningless work of art
  
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• Pride of the North East: The groundbreaking surgeon who rose from poverty to save countless lives

  03-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Ram Prasad Sengupta, known to colleagues in Newcastle as Robin, is one of the world's top neurosurgeons
  
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• 103.4 Sun FM - News - Fire crews subjected to further attacks in ... - Sun FM

  03-05-2017 18:15 via sun-fm.com
  
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  The fire service are concerned about an increase in anti-social behaviour after bank holiday incidents.and more »
  
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• Bionic hand that 'sees' has been created by Newcastle scientists - and could be offered to patients

  03-05-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The device will allow amputees to reach for objects without thinking - just like a real hand - and could be offered to those at the Freeman Hospital
  
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• Royal Mint admits some poor quality £1 coins have entered circulation despite 'most secure' claims

  03-05-2017 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of the bi-metallic coins have been found without the silver element which makes up the pound's centre
  
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• Inspectors back new licence for South Lakes Safari Zoo following 'deplorable' animal deaths

  03-05-2017 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Gill, the owner of South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, was refused a renewal of his licence in March
  
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• Paula Radcliffe and Steve Cram react to controversial plans to rewrite athletics world records

  03-05-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two legends of British athletics attacked the proposals while launching the Sunderland 10K and half-marathon, which take place on May 7
  
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• Labour to stop £641 million NHS savings in North East if elected

  03-05-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Labour government would order a halt and full review of controversial NHS savings plans which would cut millions from NHS
  
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• 'Leave voters did know what they were voting for' - angry OAP confronts Lib Dem leader Tom Farron over Brexit

  03-05-2017 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lib Dem leader countered: "He didn't vote for destination, he wasn't asked. None of us were asked"
  
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• Michelle Heaton praised for revealing post-op scars on Loose Women interview

  03-05-2017 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie singer revealed her hysterectomy and mastectomy scars for the first time on Loose Women
  
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• Gateshead offer Hogan, Mafuta, O'Donnell and Smith new contracts ... - BBC Sport

  03-05-2017 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead offer Hogan, Mafuta, O'Donnell and Smith new contracts ...
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  National League Gateshead offer new deals to JJ O'Donnell, George Smith, Liam Hogan and Gus Mafuta for next season.and more »
  
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• Guinness is now suitable for vegans after brewers remove fish bladders from filtration process

  03-05-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PETA welcomed news that keg Black Stuff sold in pubs is no longer brewed with animal products - but not all Guinness is vegan friendly yet
  
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• Friends pay tribute to 18-year-old Walker motorcyclist who hit a tree and died

  03-05-2017 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenager hit the tree in Lancefield Aveune in Walker, Newcastle, where a neighbour tried to resuscitate him
  
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• See the moment furious Leave voter attacks Tim Farron on the campaign trail

  03-05-2017 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Video captured the moment the Liberal Democrat leader was shouted at by a man while campaigning near Oxford
  
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• Brexit will not be quick or painless warns Brussels chief negotiator

  03-05-2017 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brexit Secretary has dismissed claims the European Commission may present the UK with a 100 billion euro (£84.5 billion) "divorce bill"
  
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• Bradley Lowery not 'well enough' to lead Sunderland out at Hull City as a mascot

  03-05-2017 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland superfan was due to walk the already-relegated Black Cats out at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Thousands of dangerous laptop chargers imported to North Shields from China are seized

  03-05-2017 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trading standards officers intercepted the laptop chargers imported from China by a firm in North Tyneside
  
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• Woman in court charged with assisting killer who sparked three-day manhunt

  03-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Marie Iceton, 21, of Bearpark in Durham is accused with helping Josh Johnson go on the run after a stabbing at Kelloe
  
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• Were you out on the town in Newcastle 10 years ago? Take a look at our pictures

  03-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten photographs from the Chronicle's Bigg Night Out section from May, 2007 - but are you in the picture?
  
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• Let's Bear in mind he's a Geordie: West Brom try to turn Cheryl's son into a Baggie

  03-05-2017 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League club tweeted One Direction star Liam Payne calling for his son to support West Brom
  
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• Newcastle United footballer Rolando Aarons to face trial over alleged fight at Livello nightclub

  03-05-2017 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prosecution called for the case to be heard out of the area, possibly at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Teenage biker killed after crashing into tree at Walker in Newcastle

  03-05-2017 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old came off the road on Lancefield Avenue in Walker, Newcastle, while riding a Yamaha motorbike
  
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• Gateshead allotment fire which killed racing pigeons is being treated ... - ChronicleLive

  03-05-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Police are now treating the fire in Gateshead, which killed around 10 high-value pigeons, as a suspected arson attack.
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• Gateshead allotment fire which killed racing pigeons is being treated as suspected arson - ChronicleLive

  03-05-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead allotment fire which killed racing pigeons is being treated as suspected arson
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  High-value racing pigeons were killed in a suspected arson at a Gateshead allotment over the bank holiday weekend. The majority of pigeons housed in the crees off Cobden Street in the Mount Pleasant area managed to escape the fire on Monday afternoon ...
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• Jimmy Prout murder trial LIVE: 'Tortured' dad was victim of depraved sexual humiliation, jury told

  03-05-2017 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Corbett, Myra Wood, Kay Rayworth and Zahid Zaman are accused of murder after body was found on scrubland near the Tyne Tunnel
  
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• Gateshead allotment fire which killed racing pigeons is being treated as suspected arson

  03-05-2017 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are now treating the fire in Gateshead, which killed around 10 high-value pigeons, as a suspected arson attack
  
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• The Conservatives' 2017 General Election poster and why it looks very familiar

  03-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at political posters from previous campaigns, with some being more successful than others
  
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• See Tynemouth drone footage shows beach bodies getting into summer shape

  03-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beachgoers were put through their paces on Tynemouth's Longsands beach by fitness trainer David Fairlamb
  
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• 'I found out I was pregnant 10 days after cancer diagnosis' - mum went on to run Race for Life weeks after life ... - The Northern Echo (registration)

  03-05-2017 11:49 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  'I found out I was pregnant 10 days after cancer diagnosis' - mum went on to run Race for Life weeks after life ...
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  A MUM has described how she discovered she was pregnant ten days after being diagnosed with breast cancer - and then went on to cross the finishing line of a running race just weeks on from life-saving surgery. Louise Wilson, 36, of Whickham, Gateshead ...
  
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• Who is Chantelle Connelly? What you need to know about the former Geordie Shore housemate

  03-05-2017 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly featured on the MTV show for just one series before leaving
  
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• Kelvin MacKenzie tells New York Times ‘Corbyn knifed to death’ would be most joyful headline

  03-05-2017 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former S*n editor later asked to have his comments amended
  
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• Whitley Bay nightclub doorman broke reveller's jaw in one-punch attack

  03-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lloyd Walton was at work outside the Deep Nightclub when he wrongly believed the victim was involved in an altercation
  
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• How can I join a political party or even do a 'Citizen Smith' and form my own?

  03-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahead of June's General Election, we look at how much the main political parties charge for you to become a member
  
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• Fancy working from home? Take a look at these jobs where your base is your own house

  03-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No need for a daily commute if you can work from your own living room or kitchen - take a look at the jobs on offer
  
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• Detective who brought Alice Ruggles' murderer to justice urges abuse victims to speak out

  03-05-2017 08:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trimaan Dhillon murdered Alice Ruggles in her Gateshead flat following the breakdown of their relationship
  
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• Top ten stories from Britain and around the world

  03-05-2017 08:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from around the globe
  
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• North East news LIVE: Lanes re-opened after A1 crash; tributes to fatal collision in Walker

  03-05-2017 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• When Winston Churchill came face to face with Newcastle United hero, Jackie Milburn

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On this day 65 years ago, Newcastle United beat Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London
  
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• Vaping laws are changing - here's what the new rules will be come May 20

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tobacco Products Directive will limit the strength and size of e-cigs as part of changes in the smoking industry
  
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• Tories line up video game-loving businessman as candidate in key North East target seat

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Re-run of 2015 as Bishop Auckland Labour MP Helen Goodman faces challenge from Conservative Christopher Adams
  
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• How will Sunderland schools benefit from a £3m windfall?

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council have approved millions of pounds worth of upgrades to schools around the city and we've got a full list of which school is getting what
  
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• Fundraising appeal launched in memory of motocross rider Thomas Brown who 'lived life to the full'

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A justgving fundraising page has been set up in memory of Thomas Brown, 27, from Barnard Castle who died after a crash
  
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• Fight fake news with us and support independent local journalism that makes a difference

  03-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Fighting Fake News campaign aims to remind readers about the importance of our brands
  
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