Gateshead news

• Here's what the Newcastle United banner to be flown over the Stadium of Light will say

  07-05-2017 23:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan Darren Curry decided to let fellow Newcastle fans decide what the message should be after social media backlash over the stunt
  
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• Vigil held for Steven Vickers, 18, in Walker Park after tragic motorbike death

  07-05-2017 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old crashed a Yamaha motorcycle into a tree on Lancefield Avenue, Walker, at 9pm on May 2
  
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• The story of Durham's heroic soldier who rescued wounded comrade trapped in No Man's Land

  07-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actions of Private Michael Heaviside, of the Durham Light Infantry, earned him a Victoria Cross
  
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• Northumberland woman's race against time to raise cash for life-changing operation

  07-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  27-year-old Melanie Hartshorn's deteriorating condition means she will soon be too ill to have the operation
  
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• Incredible mum raises over £2m to fight disease which killed her teenage son

  07-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum Lynn Lucas has been named fundraiser of the year after she raised huge sums of money in memory of her son, Chris Lucas
  
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• 'Back Rafa' is the message from Newcastle fans as the Rafalution brings the title to St James' Park

  07-05-2017 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supporters were in a jubilant mood as Newcastle United won the league in dramatic fashion - now the ball is in Mike Ashley's court
  
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• Sunderland half marathon and 10k: Here are the winners and best pics of the event

  07-05-2017 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paula Radcliffe and Aly Dixon ran the course together, capping off a seventh Run Sunderland Festival, which saw 4000 take to the streets
  
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• Newcastle United fans, staff and manager praised as 'brilliant' for foodbank generosity

  07-05-2017 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supporters have been collecting food before home matches this season - and Rafa Benitez has played his part too
  
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• The best 10 photos as Newcastle United clinch the Championship trophy

  07-05-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've chosen the photos that sum up the joy and jubilation of victory for fans at St James' Park and across Newcastle
  
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• Wedding memories up in smoke as Whitley Bay church is destroyed in 'suspicious' fire

  07-05-2017 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eye-witnesses say the sky turned black as the huge fire riped through the Trinity United Reformed Church on Esplanade
  
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• This is the moment Newcastle United fans in Rosie's Bar found out the Magpies had won the league

  07-05-2017 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa held on after a late equaliser to send the title to St James' Park and kick-off celebrations set to go long into the night
  
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• Police treating Whitley Bay church fire as 'suspicious' as man is arrested

  07-05-2017 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 56-year-old man has been arrested after police and fire crews investigating the fire at Trinity United Reformed Church deemed it to be suspicious
  
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• Teenager avoids jail after attacking two people at 50 Cent concert in Newcastle

  07-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander McHugh headbutted, punched and bit two fans at the rapper's concert at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle
  
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• See adorable baby seal flop to freedom after he's released from Tynemouth's Blue Reef Aquarium

  07-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seal pup had been bitten, possibly by a dog, and aquarium vets had been treating the infection after he was brought in
  
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• Happy birthday Brian Kilcline - one of the men who helped save Newcastle United in 1992

  07-05-2017 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Born on this day in 1962, Brian Kilcline made only 29 starts for Newcastle United - but also made a massive contribution
  
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• Traffic light hell - frustrated Gateshead drivers unleash anger at Blaydon junction - ChronicleLive

  07-05-2017 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Traffic light hell - frustrated Gateshead drivers unleash anger at Blaydon junction
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  There aren't many more annoying things than being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It is boring, a frustrating experience and can turn the most patient people into aggressive drivers. According to one motorist, this is a regular occurrence at the ...
  
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• Traffic light hell - frustrated Gateshead drivers unleash anger at Blaydon junction

  07-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frustrated drivers are left stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic because of road markings on Shibdon Road in Blaydon
  
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• Labour 88%, Conservatives 8%, the Lib Dems 4% - how red rules in the North East

  07-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We analyse General Election results going back to 1979 to reveal the extent of Labour's dominance
  
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• See aftermath of Trinity Church fire as Whitley Bay street remains cordoned off

  07-05-2017 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames ripped through the disused church on the Esplanade shortly after 8pm on Saturday, forcing families to evacuate
  
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• Whitley Bay church fire RECAP: Man arrested after 'suspicious' fire destroys historic church

  07-05-2017 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames tore through the disused Trinity Church, on Esplanade, at around 8pm — here's all the aftermath and reaction:
  
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• Whitley Bay church fire LIVE: Man arrested after 'suspicious' fire destroys historic church

  07-05-2017 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames tore through the disused Trinity Church, on Esplanade, at around 8pm — here's all the aftermath and reaction:
  
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• Whitley Bay church fire LIVE: Aftermath of devastating blaze at Trinity Church on Esplanade

  07-05-2017 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames tore through the disused Trinity Church, on Esplanade, at around 8pm — here's all the aftermath and reaction:
  
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• Newcastle United win the Championship RECAP: Celebrations begin after victory at St James' Park

  07-05-2017 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United clinched the league title ahead of Brighton after beating Barnsley 3-0
  
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• Newcastle United going for Championship title LIVE: Atmosphere builds around St James' Park

  07-05-2017 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Untied could clinch the league title ahead of Brighton - if they beat Barnsley and their rivals slip up at Aston Villa
  
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• Thousands of fans to descend on city centre for Newcastle United's promotion party

  07-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A year after the pain of relegation, the Toon Army will celebrate the joys of promotion as Newcastle becomes party town
  
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• Why this North East superhero fanatic owes his life to a Batman vest

  07-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hasnath Siddiquey, of Darlington, had a special Batman vest made to carry a device that kept him alive while waiting for a heart transplant
  
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• When the Millennium Bridge over the River Tyne was officially opened

  07-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On this day 15 years ago, Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the Millennium Bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• Whitley Bay church fire: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Trinity Church on Esplanade

  07-05-2017 00:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No one is believed to have been inside the building on Esplanade in Whitley Bay at the time, and police say no one was hurt
  
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