Gateshead news

• From dry risers to cladding - the terms you need to know following the Grenfell Tower fire

  26-06-2017 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a run down of the jargon that crops up in stories about the disaster and should serve as a helpful guide to our What Price Life? campaign
  
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• How Thomas Ferry's Paralympic dreams became one step closer to reality

  26-06-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The inspiring 16-year-old, who suffers from cerebral palsy, needed his own set of boccia balls to practice at home so The Sunshine Fund stepped in
  
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• HMS Elizabeth - Britain's largest most powerful ship - sets sail for the first time

  26-06-2017 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMS Elizabeth, parts of which were manufactured on Tyneside, set sail for sea trials on Monday as it becomes the Navy's largest most powerful ship
  
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• What Price Life? North East high-rise tenants await safety test results

  26-06-2017 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tower blocks in Newcastle, South Tyneside and Gateshead are yet to be declared safe, while a number in Sunderland have already failed safety tests
  
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• EU nationals living in the UK told they can stay if they've been here for five years

  26-06-2017 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Citizens of European Union countries in the UK will have similar rights to British citizens
  
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• Seven-year-old remains in critical condition after Westgate Road crash

  26-06-2017 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two children and one adult are still in hospital following the crash following Eid prayers in Newcastle's West End
  
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• Queen Elizabeth High and Hexham Middle School merger: Everything we know so far

  26-06-2017 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your questions answered on the plans for the Northumberland schools, which are still in the early stages
  
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• What price life? Why safety MUST be put first for residents in our high-rise buildings

  26-06-2017 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive today launches a five-point call to arms for housing providers in a bid to prevent a tragedy like Grenfell Tower from happening again
  
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• Hexham schools merger could help prevent a £1m funding crisis - heads claim

  26-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School are proposing to merge into one 11-18 secondary school
  
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• Don't the Kurds deserve the chance to create their own state in the Middle East?

  26-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Kent, director of the all party parliamentary group on the Kurdistan Region, on why the West must back independence moves
  
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• Concern as Theresa May's DUP deal offers tax breaks for Northern Ireland airports

  26-06-2017 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs say English regional airports and the wider economy will suffer as rivals in Northern Ireland and Scotland enjoy lower taxes
  
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• Gateshead cake shop Scrumptious Desserts to bring new flavours to the North East - ChronicleLive

  26-06-2017 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead cake shop Scrumptious Desserts to bring new flavours to the North East
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  A local baker is planning on selling traditional cakes from as far afield as Asia after relaunching his shop in Gateshead. Scrumptious Desserts' owner Laurentiu Ion is planning to sell traditional Romanian and Asian cakes from his new shop on Old ...
  
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• Thieves ransack family car and steal vital kit off schoolboy's life-changing wheelchair paid for by you

  26-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of Newcastle eight-year-old Elijah Parsons have issued a desperate appeal for the return of the SmartDrive wheelchair adaptation
  
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• The curious case of the 1826 General Election in Alnwick - and an infamous tankard

  26-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A tankard promoting Matthew Bell, one of the candidates in the Northumberland election, has been sold for £550 by Anderson and Garland
  
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• Much-loved brother was delivering birthday gift when he crashed at speed, inquest hears

  26-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Mellor, 46, was travelling at excess speed when he crashed his Lexus on the A183 near Chester-le-Street, an inquest was told
  
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• Police release images of suspected stolen good seized in Gateshead in bid to trace owners

  26-06-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expensive power tools and a bike were taken by officers from a home in Blaydon after three men were arrested on suspicion of a robbery in Jesmond
  
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  26-06-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Expensive power tools and a bike were taken by officers from a home in Blaydon after three men were arrested on suspicion of a robbery in Jesmond.and more »
  
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• Gateshead man Darren Ainsley found safe and well after disappearing from home

  26-06-2017 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police launched an appeal to find 26-year-old Darren Ainsley from Winlaton but now say he was found over the weekend
  
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• Do you recognise these faces? Durham Police reveal CCTV in bid to solve shoplifting crimes

  26-06-2017 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police has released a series of CCTV images of people they believe may hold information vital to their investigations
  
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• Where can I buy a Corbyn 'Nike' t-shirt that took Glastonbury by storm?

  26-06-2017 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Corbyn swoosh t-shirt was popular at Worthy Farm - and we've found a t-shirt for May fans too
  
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• Theresa May signs £1bn deal with the DUP to stay in power - but critics call her 'desperate'

  26-06-2017 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour says Mrs May should get out of the way and let them govern as she signs 'desperate' deal with the Democratic Unionist Party
  
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• Families holding bedside vigil as four remain in hospital after Westgate Sports Centre tragedy

  26-06-2017 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two children and two adults remain in hospital in Newcastle after the crash following Eid prayers on Sunday morning
  
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• The old streets of Whitley Bay - take a history tour and recall its well-known locations

  26-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book - Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice History Tour - recalls the old streets and places of the North Tyneside towns
  
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• Shiremoor lout broke police officer's leg when he lashed out as he was being arrested

  26-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Storey kicked the female officer and left her needing surgery to insert metal plates and pins, Newcastle Crown Court heard
  
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• 71 fun and fabulous photos of Newcastle Color Obstacle Rush

  26-06-2017 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sun shone on Newcastle Racecourse as thousands turned out for the Rush
  
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• Looking for part time or summer jobs in Northumberland? Here are some roles we've found

  26-06-2017 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jobs include working at a National Trust property, waiter roles in popular restaurants and a supermarket summer job
  
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• Pop-up tent in Newcastle gives people a brief glimpse of life as a refugee

  26-06-2017 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Event at Discovery Museum featured the United Nations shelter and essential items given to displaced people
  
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• Tories and DUP finally agree deal to prop up minority government

  26-06-2017 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Agreement, said to be worth more than £1bn to NI, finally sealed 18 days after the General Election
  
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• Look at the moves from this Little Mix fan as he gets the crowd going

  26-06-2017 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Balcony dancer steals the show with his animated antics as he shows he has the 'power' at a recent gig
  
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• See how work to strengthen Whitley Bay sea defences is progressing

  26-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workmen have been on site at the Central Lower Promenade since March to help refurbish the 100-year-old structure
  
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• Search is on for unsung heroes with launch of Chronicle Champions Awards for 2017

  26-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We are looking for nominations for North East people who have gone the extra mile or shown outstanding dedication or bravery
  
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• Fire rips through site of former Tall Trees nightclub in Yarm

  26-06-2017 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fire has destroyed a new home which was built after the popular club closed down in 2010
  
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• Snapchat's new feature lets you track friends on a map - but it can be turned off

  26-06-2017 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snap Map lets users find out where their friends' most recent posts were sent - but you can make yourself invisible if you like
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn downplays claim of vow to 'get rid of Trident as soon as I can'

  26-06-2017 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader had rapturous reception at the Glastonbury festival
  
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• Tammy Abraham won't be coming to Newcastle - but here's what he is missing

  26-06-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chelsea and England youth starlet was reportedly warned off joining Newcastle United due to the city's party reputation
  
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• Scouts Go Bananas with the sleepover a lifetime in the Metrocentre

  26-06-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group raised around £700 for The Sunshine Fund which helps to buy specialist equipment for local disabled kids
  
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• 'Chloe was suffering in silence' - parents urge others to speak out after daughter's suicide

  26-06-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe Holt, 20, was studying at Durham University when she committed suicide - her family have urged others with mental health issues to seek help
  
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• Top ten stories for Britain and around the world for June 26th 2017

  26-06-2017 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top ten stories for Britain and around the world for June 26th 2017
  
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• Woman arrested in connection with Westgate Road collision released on police bail

  26-06-2017 08:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 42-year-old was arrested following the crash which left six people - including three children - in intensive care in hospital
  
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• Bar Jalou worker accused of stealing £37,000 from Newcastle city centre nightspot

  26-06-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Taylor, from Gateshead, is alleged to have pocketed the cash over a three-year period while employed at Bar Jalou
  
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