Gateshead news

• Everything we know so far after a two car crash closed a Gateshead road

  16-05-2017 23:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Part of Sunderland Road in Felling has been closed as police, paramedics and fire crews deal with a two-car crash
  
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• Royal Helena sails into Sunderland ahead of the 2018 Tall Ships Races

  16-05-2017 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Up to 80 ships are expected to visit Sunderland for a spectacular event which is forecast to attract more than 1.5 million visitors
  
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• Crowds back Labour's plans to scrap tuition fees, nationalise water companies and invest in the NHS

  16-05-2017 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Organised by campaign group Momentum, dozens turned out following Jeremy Corbyn's earlier manifesto announcement
  
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• Watch Dark Justice snare paedophile who thought he was meeting a 13-year-old girl

  16-05-2017 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Oglesby, who is a 'risk to underage girls', is finally behind bars six years after he was convicted of sexual activity with a child
  
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• Gran Canaria to Newcastle flight delayed after passenger removed from plane

  16-05-2017 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers heading back to Newcastle from a holiday in Gran Canaria had their flight delayed by an hour after a woman allegedly became disruptive
  
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• NHS cyber attack: Disruption continues as routine operations are postponed in North East

  16-05-2017 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said some operations would be postponed and orthopaedic clinics would be cancelled on Wednesday
  
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• RMT announce a new 24 hour rail strike in North East

  16-05-2017 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the latest industrial action in the union's long running dispute with rail bosses over driver only trains
  
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• Northumberland Tyne and Wear Trust nurse 'bullied' over IT security concerns - tribunal hears

  16-05-2017 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Richardson has taken the Northumberland Tyne and Wear trust to tribunal over the claims
  
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• NHS Northumbria nurse 'bullied' over IT security concerns - tribunal hears

  16-05-2017 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Richardson has taken the Northumberland Tyne and Wear trust to tribunal over the claims
  
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• Highfield Community Primary School in Sunderland set for further strike action

  16-05-2017 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teachers from the NASUWT teaching union are planning several days of walk outs over treatment of staff and a planned merger
  
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• The rest of the EU don't give a twig about the size of Theresa May's majority

  16-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Thick says that young people in Britain must feel betrayed by what is going on in our country
  
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• Labour's tax and spend plans could 'deter enterprise' say North East employers

  16-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Chamber of Commerce has doubts about Labour's general election manifesto
  
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• Hundreds of pounds taken from Jimmy Prout's bank account after his alleged murder, court hears

  16-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors say there were a series of withdrawals after Jimmy's death in North Shields while CCTV showed his 'marked deterioration' in his final days
  
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• How much TV should kids watch? Research shows a little does them good - but a lot could be damaging

  16-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While more than three hours a day can damage children, experts say actively watching television could improve communication skills
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn talks of Crossrail for the North as Labour manifesto promises transport revolution

  16-05-2017 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn promised a new rail line for Newcastle in an ambitious manifesto which raises taxes and spending
  
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• Dad-of-three jailed for life over South Shields pub murder fails to overturn conviction

  16-05-2017 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Anthony Wilson murdered Ronnie Howard in the Prince Edward Pub in South Shields and a judge has now blocked a bid to overturn the conviction
  
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• Children missing out on vital dental treatment because parents don't know who receives free care

  16-05-2017 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at who is eligible for free dental treatment following a 'worrying' report by care provider mydentist
  
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• Drivers escape after overturned lorry crushes car on Ryhope roundabout

  16-05-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two drivers and Clive the dog are being treated after a lorry overturned and landed on a car on the Ryhope roundabout off the A1018
  
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• Sunderland house fire claims life of 77-year-old woman as probe is launched

  16-05-2017 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pensioner was airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after being found by firefighters, but she later died
  
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• Neighbours pay tribute to 77-year-old woman who died after Sunderland house fire

  16-05-2017 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pensioner was airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after being found by firefighters, but she later died
  
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• Poster declaring Sunderland a 'top-flight' football club disappears from Newcastle Airport

  16-05-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have been relegated to the Championship after a painful season in the Premier League
  
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• Gosforth director who stole from his firm to fund lavish lifestyle ordered to repay £522,000

  16-05-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Forrest siphoned off large sums and spent it on holidays, schools fees, hotels and furniture - while the company headed towards administration
  
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• From schools to parks - why Newcastle really is the best place to raise a family

  16-05-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at how MoneySuperMarket.com did its research to name Newcastle upon Tyne as the best city in Britain for bringing up a family
  
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• Northumberland schoolboy Brandon Trimble recovering in hospital after going missing

  16-05-2017 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The schoolboy was last seen in the early hours of Monday morning before he was found in Scotland and taken to hospital on Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead Rum & Gin Shack: extra tickets are snapped up as demand soars for first-time party - ChronicleLive

  16-05-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead Rum & Gin Shack: extra tickets are snapped up as demand soars for first-time party
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  They only went on sale on Monday but by Tuesday tickets for Gateshead's first ever Rum & Gin Shack were already sold out. Organisers of the debut event, which will be held at Gateshead Rugby Club on June 17, has released a third batch on tickets on May ...
  
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• What to do if you need to contact or visit your hospital or GP following NHS cyber attack

  16-05-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Computer systems are back on in the North East's GP surgeries - but the NHS is still asking you to be patient if your problem is not an emergency
  
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• Your school news: Pupils meet Newcastle Lord Mayor, get an outdoor gym, donate equipment and more!

  16-05-2017 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School news of all kinds written by you, just fill out the form below to tell us about your school too
  
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• Two men and two children arrested after alleged hammer attack in Throckley

  16-05-2017 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 18 and 38 and two youths aged 15 and 13 have been released on bail following the alleged incident
  
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• Why was there a TV crew filming in Newcastle city centre? Crowds gathered on Grainger Street

  16-05-2017 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds gathered on Grainger Street after a crew armed with cameras set up and started filming in the street
  
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• Pride of the North East: We reveal celebs set to honour the very best of our region

  16-05-2017 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our award ceremony, in partnership with TSB, is intended to celebrate the people who make the North East a fantastic place to live
  
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• Bishop Auckland constituency General Election 2017 - candidates and the history of the seat

  16-05-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the General Election 2017 approaches on June 8, we profile everything you need to know about the Bishop Auckland constituency
  
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• iPac Packaging Innovations to hire 23 new staff at Gateshead manufacturing plant - Bdaily

  16-05-2017 14:29 via bdaily.co.uk
  
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  iPac Packaging Innovations to hire 23 new staff at Gateshead manufacturing plant
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  A growing North East packaging company will create almost two dozen jobs after purchasing a 28,000 sq ft industrial unit in Gateshead. iPac Packaging Innovations is expecting the new space, located at Albany Road near Gateshead town centre, to enable ...
  Jobs forecast as packaging company acquires Gateshead unitNorth East Connected (press release) (subscription)all 2 news articles »
  
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• Where did Newcastle United finish in the top flight after previous promotion campaigns?

  16-05-2017 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle have now been promoted six times since World War II - how did they fare after going up in past seasons?
  
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• Psychiatric nurse suspended after refusing to admit a suicidal patient to hospital

  16-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Littlewood told the 'vulnerable' women her overdose was 'a choice and not a mental health issue', a hearing heard
  
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• 30 things we all used to do 30 years ago that we don't do as often today!

  16-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Using public phone boxes, paying by cheque, browsing Yellow Pages - and 27 other things we don't do as often today
  
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• Do you eat these Uncle Joe's mints? They could contain pieces of metal

  16-05-2017 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Uncle Joe's Liquorice and Aniseed Extra Strong Mints have been withdrawn from sale after the Food Standards Agency said they could be a danger
  
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• Little Boy Blue: What you thought and some things you may have missed

  16-05-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV's heartbreaking portrayal of Rhys Jones' murder concluded on Monday night - but not everybody in it was happy
  
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• Bernie Sanders campaigner in Newcastle for Labour party manifesto launch

  16-05-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Event will see a key member of staff of former US presidential hopeful in the city giving tips on activism
  
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• Have you seen Stephen Robbins? Concern grows for missing Whitley Bay teen

  16-05-2017 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old has not been seen for a week and police are now appealing for help from the public to find him
  
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• Berwick constituency General Election 2017 - parties, candidates and the history of the seat

  16-05-2017 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the General Election 2017 approaches on June 8 we profile everything you need to know about the Berwick constituency
  
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• Jermain Defoe should get an OBE for Bradley Lowery support, say ChronicleLive readers

  16-05-2017 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge 85% of people said that the Sunderland striker should be formally recognised for his care for the cancer-striken youngster in our poll
  
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• Watch despicable carer caught on secret camera slyly stealing cash from dementia sufferer

  16-05-2017 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kathleen Hopkins, of Gateshead, tricked her way into the vulnerable victim's home and helped herself to her cash
  
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• Where will it all fit? Newcastle city centre set for even more student accommodation

  16-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers have lodged plans for a 10-storey, 246-bedroom block on St James' Boulevard, near to the Sandman Hotel
  
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• See Melanie Hartshorn jet off from Newcastle to Barcelona for life-changing surgery

  16-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old, from Cramlington, Northumberland, suffers from a condition which causes her joints to dislocate
  
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• Newcastle's busiest foodbank is collecting this summer and this is what they need

  16-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The West End Foodbank, which featured on Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, has opened a collection point in the Grainger Market
  
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• Labour's Ian Lavery slams Tory claim to be the party of working people

  16-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's election co-ordinator hits out at Theresa May's claim to have a manifesto for workers
  
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• Liam Payne let Cheryl pick baby Bear's name - and has revealed the tot's middle name to fans

  16-05-2017 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The singer shared the full name of his new arrival with Geordie star Cheryl as he spoke to a group of fans
  
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• Who has served time in HMP Durham? We look at back at some its most notorious inmates

  16-05-2017 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As a category A prison Durham housed some of Britain's most infamous male and female criminals
  
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• Ian Brady dead: The five child victims of the Moors Murderers

  16-05-2017 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  79-year-old tortured and murdered five children along with his partner Myra Hindley and was serving three consecutive life sentences
  
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• Spar recalls chicken tikka because it may contain GLASS

  16-05-2017 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can get a full refund if you've brought packs of pre-cooked tikka which may have been contaminated with glass
  
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