Gateshead news

• Newcastle conference to encourage 'give peace a chance' message

  30-06-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The International Gita Foundation Trust event will see delegates come to the city from around the world
  
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• Investigation into flammable cladding on Newcastle student flats launched

  30-06-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cladding is set to be removed from the Verde building on Pitt Street as Newcastle City Council reveals six other blocks 'causing concerns'
  
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• From life-saving emergencies to poorly pigeons: A day in the life of a 999 call handler

  30-06-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the 999 service turns 80, we go behind the scenes at the North East Ambulance Service to see what a typical shift holds for a call handler
  
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• Three taken to hospital following Beadnell Bay lifeboat rescue

  30-06-2017 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RNLI at Seahouses received reports of three people in the water off the Northumberland coast a day after a yacht rescue near the Farne Islands
  
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• Post master's terror staring down the barrel of a loaded shotgun - which was then fired

  30-06-2017 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Masked raiders struck at a Post Office, firing the sawn-off shotgun and smashing a security screen after the man and wife owners crawled to safety
  
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• These lovely Sunshine Fund kids still need your donations to change their lives for the better

  30-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than £51,000 has been raised so far in June for the fund's Go Bananas campaign but we need our readers to help us reach our £60,000 target
  
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• Stranger sexually assaulted sleeping schoolgirl after creeping into her bed

  30-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The horrified 15-year-old woke to find Carl Robson, of Kenton, had sneaked into her bed and was molesting her
  
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• No issue has been swept under the carpet recently in the way that crime has

  30-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Ukip MEP Jonathan Arnott outlines the changes needed in the prison system
  
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• Doting daughter documents her hero dad’s early onset Alzheimer’s journey

  30-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mariel Kirton uses Instagram to tackle the stigma of dementia by documenting precious moments from her dad’s life
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of assault after armed police descend on Blyth street

  30-06-2017 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police swooped on a Blyth street after reports of an armed domestic incident - a 33-year-old man has been arrested
  
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• Armed police in Fenham street after reports of a man seen carrying a gun

  30-06-2017 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitiation firearm after reports he was carrying the 'gun' in Newcastle's Shipley Avenue
  
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• Ever had a bad experience with a landlord? Could this 'Tripadvisor for renters' change things?

  30-06-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say 'Marks Out of Tenancy' a renters review site which has just launched in Newcastle, could 'empower' tenants
  
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• Adam Parkin, 35, has been charged with murder over death of teacher Julie Parkin

  30-06-2017 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West Boldon primary school teacher Julie Parkin, 39, was found dead in Hylton Castle and police have now charged a man with her murder
  
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• Disgraced former Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly guilty of attacking a love rival

  30-06-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chantelle Connelly launched a vicious attack on Lauren Alexander outside city centre club Powerhouse in a row over ex-lover Tommy Sayers
  
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• Revolution bar could soon open in Durham - and it might just have the best views in the city

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bar chain plan to open in a former Durham pub with striking views of the Castle and the Cathedral
  
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• Northumberland performing arts starlets beat hundreds for Tyne Theatre panto roles

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 14 students from Hunter Theatre Arts will perform in 10 performances of Snow White at the Tyne Theatre this December
  
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• Mum opens up about 'traumatic and despairing' loss of her son in Manchester Arena bombing

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  June Tron was waiting outside of the arena when the bomb blast killed 32-year-old son Philip Tron, from Gateshead
  
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• More A1 roadworks: Another upgrade is on the way - this time in Newcastle

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England are consulting on £180m plans to add an extra lane to the A1 between Scotswood and North Brunton - but not until 2020
  
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• 'Heroin did not kill my son', says mum of Blyth dad as she speaks of heartbreak for the first time

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Mason was found dead at his Blyth home in what was thought to be a drug-related death, but it has now emerged it was not the cause
  
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• Brother of Amber Rose Cliff who died of cervical cancer astonished at smear test survey

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amber died in January and brother Josh was commenting on study that showed 51% of smear tests overdue
  
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• All 92 Premier and Football League clubs told to check for dangerous cladding

  30-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sports Grounds Safety Authority is writing to 92 clubs across the UK to check their stadiums for fire risk in light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy
  
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• Support campaign to change organ donation law and stop people dying needlessly

  30-06-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bid to change law requiring people to "opt out" if they do not want their body parts to be used in transplants
  
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• Mother launches campaign to ban use of older tyres on public service vehicles

  30-06-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances Molloy's 18-year-old son Michael son died after coach crash caused by a tyre that was nearly 20-years-old
  
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• Blaydon Highway carriageway to close as bridge damaged in lorry smash is replaced

  30-06-2017 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers will be installing a new footbridge over Blaydon Highway from 6am on Saturday meaning the eastbound carriageway will be closed
  
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• North East transplant families welcome potential change in organ donor laws

  30-06-2017 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move has been welcomed by Cramlington mum Eve Hooley, whose daughter Rachel had a lifesaving heart transplant
  
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• Remembering Baja Beach Club - from the famous balloon drop to the upstairs beach cafe

  30-06-2017 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been nearly nine years since Baja Beach Club closed but it's a place many Geordie clubbers still hold close to their hearts
  
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• South Shields £100m town centre revamp boosted by Compulsory Purchase Order

  30-06-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Secretary of State has granted a Compulsory Purchase Order to South Tyneside Council for their regeneration plans
  
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• See pervert nearly collapse as he's confronted by Guardians of the North

  30-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Nevin was snared by the paedophile hunters as he attempted to meet a 13-year-old in Sunderland.
  
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• Hopes newly-discovered Holy Island church can remain as its future goes up for debate

  30-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The monastic church, on Holy Island in Northumberland, was the first to be found on the island in 1,000 years
  
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• School children celebrate diversity in Durham and Gateshead - ITV News

  30-06-2017 13:33 via itv.com
  
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  School children celebrate diversity in Durham and Gateshead
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  School children in County Durham and Gateshead have been getting to know their regional neighbours as part of a project to recognise cultural diversity. Year 4 pupils from primary schools across the two areas got together to talk about where they live ...
  
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• Theresa May privately agrees to end public sector pay cap at last, reports claim

  30-06-2017 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been reported that the Prime Minister is to allow public sector workers to get a pay rise above the current 1% cap
  
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• Rape in Ashington street leaves woman terrified as police hunt attacker

  30-06-2017 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say a female had been walking at 1.30am on Thursday before she was attacked by a man in the Langwell Crescent area in Ashington
  
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• Put the brolly away folks, it WILL stop raining, but not for long

  30-06-2017 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle will start to dry up after days of miserable rain put an end to our summer fun - but how long will it last?
  
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• Sainsbury's starts new supermarket petrol price war by cutting 2p off fuel

  30-06-2017 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of North East motorists will be quids in at the pumps as a supermarket price war has slashed another 2p a litre off petrol
  
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• Love Island: Alex Beattie an instant hit with the ladies as he enters itv2 show

  30-06-2017 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island viewers saw personal trainer Alex enter the villa on Thursday night and he has already got close to Montana
  
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• Unscrupulous social media users cashing in on 'very weak' Bradley Lowery by setting up fake pages

  30-06-2017 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley's mum Gemma revealed the six-year-old is 'very weak' but is 'still fighting on' while asking supports to be wary of fake social media pages
  
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• Help my neighbour's hedge is ruining my garden - what can I do?

  30-06-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What can you legally do if your neighbour's hedge is too high - what are your rights? And what rights does your neighbour have?
  
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• Coast Road to close beneath Norham Road Bridge in North Shields for demolition work

  30-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned that the bridge demolition will start on Saturday and is expected to finish before rush hour on Monday morning
  
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• 10 things that make Newcastle great - on the anniversary of the day it turned from a town to a city

  30-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When did Newcastle become a city? You might be surprised at the answer - but here are 10 reasons why the Toon's such a great place
  
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• 999 turns 80 years old - the most ridiculous emergency calls of all time

  30-06-2017 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service was launched following a fire at a London doctor's surgery in November 1935 that resulted in five fatalities
  
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• Who is Laura Pidcock the new Labour MP for the North West Durham constituency?

  30-06-2017 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know about Ms Pidcock, who is a well known figure in North East political circles
  
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• Revised plans revealed for 18-storey Gateshead tower - Insider Media

  30-06-2017 09:03 via insidermedia.com
  
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  Revised plans revealed for 18-storey Gateshead tower
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  Revised plans to build an 18-storey mixed-use tower in Gateshead have been submitted less than a year after a smaller version of the project was approved. Linmari Group is behind the application, which is earmarked for land on Mill Road/Hawks Road.
  
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• Dunston firefighter who worked in the shadows of Grenfell backs our calls as he demands justice

  30-06-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Pounder grew up near Grenfell Tower and worked with London Fire Brigade for 12 years before moving to the North East
  
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• Read the transcripts of unnecessary 999 calls as the emergency services line turns 80 years old

  30-06-2017 08:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 999 service was launched following a fire at a London doctor’s surgery in November 1935 that resulted in five fatalities
  
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• Top news headlines from Britain and around the world: 'Fiasco' fury as council scraps Grenfell Tower meeting

  30-06-2017 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top news headlines from Britain and around the world
  
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• North East news LIVE: Armed police called to two streets in Newcastle and Blyth for separate incidents

  30-06-2017 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Friday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• What are the plans for the A19 junction upgrade? Everything you need to know

  30-06-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England has published the route of a multi-million pound upgrade to the Downhill Lane junction in South Tyneside
  
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• Route revealed for the A19 Downhil Lane junction improvements

  30-06-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Minister Jesse Norman visited the North East to announce improvement plans for the Downhill Lane junction in South Tyneside
  
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• Parts of Northumberland emerge as last refuge for bird of prey on brink of extinction

  30-06-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest hen harrier survey reveals that the UK population in 2016 of 545 territorial pairs was a drop of 88 pairs since the last count in 2010
  
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