Gateshead news

• Jamie Lee Harrison makes Britain's Got Talent live semi finals - joy for Low Fell singer on ITV show

  27-05-2017 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie is one step closer to the BGT final and the Royal Variety Performance after getting the approval of Simon, Amanda, David & Alesha
  
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• Morpeth man Ben White still missing after out-of-character disappearance

  27-05-2017 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben White, 25, from Morpeth, was last seen in Castle Close in his hometown, on Saturday morning - call 101 if you have information
  
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• Morpeth man Ben White found safe and well after out-of-character disappearance

  27-05-2017 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben White, 25, from Morpeth, was found in Scotland after going missing on Saturday morning - thanks for sharing our appeal
  
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• Who killed Evelyn Foster? Author claims she may have solved 1931 murder

  27-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crime writer given access to police files about notorious death in a bid to solve one of Northumberland's greatest murder mysteries
  
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• Katie Hopkins and Morrissey to record duet from his Viva Hate album - possibly

  27-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The favourite of the extreme right and the ex Smiths singer were unlikely bedfellows last week
  
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• If the public really does lose all faith in its politicians, where do we go then?

  27-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Head of Durham Law School, Thom Brooks, says it is easy for those who are not in public service to point fingers at those who are
  
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• Drink drive rape detective sacked after being caught three times over the limit

  27-05-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officer Mark O'Brien had downed wine and almost fell into the road after he was pulled over on the A1 in Gateshead
  
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• See the 'biggest stottie in the world' attempt at Langley Castle

  27-05-2017 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stottie measured 120cm in diameter and weighed 40 kilos once it had been filled with ham and pease pudding
  
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• 'You can't do education on the cheap': Teachers rally against school cuts in Newcastle

  27-05-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North teachers' unions and parents say schools are facing cuts which will mean 'chaos' for the education system
  
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• See the Newcastle city centre junction which leaves drivers nowhere to go

  27-05-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The junction on Percy Street doesn't allow drivers to turn left, right or go straight ahead, one motorist says
  
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• Police dismiss social media post telling people to avoid Central Station in Newcastle

  27-05-2017 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The post has been widely shared on social media in the wake of the Manchester bombing
  
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• British Airways computer outage: What has happened and how long will it last?

  27-05-2017 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All British Airways flights to and from London Heathrow have been cancelled after a global computer outage
  
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• Terror threat level reduced from critical to severe, but troops to remain on the streets

  27-05-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has announced that the terror threat level has been reduced, but a terror attack is still 'highly likely'
  
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• 'Chloe wouldn't want me to give up': Manchester bomb victim's friend sings in her honour

  27-05-2017 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Ridley's best friend Chloe Rutherford was one of 22 people killed at the Manchester Arena on Monday night
  
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• British Airways flights to and from Newcastle Airport cancelled after computer outage

  27-05-2017 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers have reported being stuck at Newcastle International Airport after the global system outage
  
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• Three questions for Birtley caravan company bosses over owner's damp allegations

  27-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marquis Motorhomes won't answer complaint from a Wallsend caravan owner over the firm's repair work
  
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• North East thunderstorms RECAP: Region avoids the worst of the bad weather

  27-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office say thunderstorms will sweep across the North East during Saturday afternoon - live updates, pictures and video here
  
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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: Updates as Met Office warning for storms across region

  27-05-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office say thunderstorms will sweep across the North East during Saturday afternoon - live updates, pictures and video here
  
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• Durham city centre went into lockdown with people evacuated due to 'suspicious vehicle'

  27-05-2017 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of Durham city centre was cordoned off by police on Saturday with shops evacuated
  
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• Beyonce tribute act receives online death threats ahead of Durham Pride appearance

  27-05-2017 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A row about a Beyonce tribute act accused of 'blacking up' led to the online threats - a man has been arrested
  
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• Tribute built in memory of a much-loved Newcastle teacher torched by yobs

  27-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hadrian School teacher Wadud Abdul died in a river tragedy at Low Force waterfall in May 2015
  
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• Newcastle in the 1980s: 20 Chronicle photographs from across the decade

  27-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The people and places of Newcastle in the 1980s - a decade which had its up and downs for the folk of Tyneside
  
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• Gazza at 50: We take a look at the Tyneside streets where a football genius was born

  27-05-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Gascoigne's football story began in Gateshead and the skills he learned would take him to the very top of world football
  
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• Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Newcastle as she walked to metro station

  27-05-2017 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old girl was walking towards Manors Metro down Oxford Street when she was sexually assaulted
  
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• Durham city centre incident RECAP: Car driver who sparked lockdown given parking ticket

  27-05-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Part of Durham city centre was sealed off on Saturday morning amid concerns for a suspicious vehicle
  
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• Durham city centre incident LIVE: Car driver who sparked lockdown given parking ticket

  27-05-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Part of Durham city centre was sealed off on Saturday morning amid concerns for a suspicious vehicle
  
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• Paul Gascoigne's softer side: Looking back at Gazza's North East charity work

  27-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former England and Newcastle United star will celebrate his 50th birthday on Saturday and we take a look at the good he has done off the pitch
  
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• 'He was special' - former teammate pays tribute as Paul Gascoigne turns 50

  27-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Toon striker Joe Allon came through the ranks with Gazza and pays tribute to a once-in-a-lifetime talent
  
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• Gazza at 50: Newcastle United icon thanks fans for their support

  27-05-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Gascoigne marks his landmark birthday today and has a special message for his supporters
  
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• Man attacked and bundled into car in the west end of Newcastle

  27-05-2017 08:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have not been able to locate the victim, who is in his early 20s and was attacked at around 1.50am in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Paul Gascoigne's 50th birthday: Footballing world sends Gazza messages of congratulations

  27-05-2017 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The great Paul Gascoigne turns 50 on Saturday and we celebrate the career of one of the region’s finest footballing sons - updates below
  
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• See inside this Northumberland coastal gem complete with beach views

  27-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Victorian terrace home, complete with beach views, is set to go on the market for a cool £500,000
  
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• Locked up: Meet the Sunderland criminals sent to prison so far this year

  27-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are 19 people from the Wearside area who have been sent down at Newcastle Crown Court in 2017
  
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• Eight tourist sites in the North East which are praised for how they cater for disabled visitors

  27-05-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These attractions have been recommended by disabled visitors and guide writers who judge them on accessibility
  
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• Britain's Got Talent: Jamie Lee Harrison to find out if he's made live semi finals

  27-05-2017 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Low Fell singer Jamie wowed in his BGT audition with Everybody Hurts and now Simon, Amanda, David and Alesha decide if he's made the semis
  
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