Gateshead news

• Party in the Park brings out hundreds of families to Newcastle's Town Moor for weekend of fun

  13-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three-day event featured performances from singers like Sam Lavery, Union J and Mica Paris as well as stunt displays and a giant funfair
  
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• Take That and Rihanna gigs trigger huge growth for Gateshead traffic firm - ChronicleLive

  13-08-2017 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Take That and Rihanna gigs trigger huge growth for Gateshead traffic firm
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  A former failing traffic control business has been given a new lease of life after striking deals to work at major concerts for Rihanna, Take That, and Bruce Springsteen. After only three years in business Total Resources UK is now bringing in almost ...
  
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• More summer showers on the way, you say? These photos prove Geordies can deal with that

  13-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The summer's weather has been variable at best - but these old photos will raise a smile and remind you the North East can cope with a washout season
  
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• Former Prime Minister Tony Blair explains why his parting gift to the region is being wound down

  13-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tony Blair Sports Foundation, which got thousands of children involved in sports, is coming to an end after 10 years
  
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• Operation Sanctuary: Inside the shadowy world of the police informant

  13-08-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Northumbria Police detective lifts the lid on the risks and rewards of turning to the underworld for information
  
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• Clarks footwear firm in sexism row over shoe range for boys and girls

  13-08-2017 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister, was among those to criticise the shoe shop, which has since apologised
  
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• How the salmonella crisis ended up paying dividends for one of Northumberland's top attractions

  13-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whitehouse Farm Centre, near Morpeth, is one of the county's leading attractions and draws in more than 100,000 people every year
  
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• Could the Queen abdicate the throne and make Prince Charles the King of England?

  13-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Reports emerged on Sunday suggesting Queen Elizabeth, who is 92, has told of plans to hang up her crown when she reaches 95
  
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• Boots store ransacked as raiders dressed in black make off with prescription drugs

  13-08-2017 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the alleged break-in happened at 3.40am Sunday August 13 at Boots in Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland
  
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• Quad biker and dad-of-five fighting for life after crashing into a tree in Gateshead

  13-08-2017 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Wallace was rushed to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after crashing on St Edmund's Drive in Gateshead on Saturday night
  
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• Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger released from prison early due to 'excellent behaviour'

  13-08-2017 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nile Ranger has been released from prison after serving just over 10 weeks of his eight-month sentence for online banking fraud
  
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• Pensioner attacked after refusing to hand over money at Cresswell Towers Caravan Park

  13-08-2017 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alleged assault took place at 6.40pm Saturday, August 12 and Northumbria Police officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• This is the moment Usain Bolt's farewell race turned into a nightmare

  13-08-2017 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamaican Bolt pulled up injured during the final of the men's 4x100m final at the World Athletics Championships in London
  
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• Bullied man bit part of his tormentor's nose off after finally snapping during West End scrap

  13-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Williams had had enough of being targeted by a man in the West End of Newcastle but went too far after going to confront him
  
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• Take Me Out is looking for Geordie contestants for new series

  13-08-2017 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy appearing on the hit ITV dating show and getting Paddy McGuinness to play matchmakers? Single lads and single lasses get applying!
  
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• Ant McPartlin reveals his secret addiction to painkillers almost killed him as he leaves rehab

  13-08-2017 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie TV star checked into rehab in June confessing his struggle with drink and prescription drugs
  
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• Learner drivers on the motorway? You better believe it could happen

  13-08-2017 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Secretary Chris Graying announced the law change in the hope of building up young drivers' confidence to make them safer
  
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• Newcastle United fans urged to stay vigilant this season as terror threat remains severe

  13-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police keep current UK terror threat in mind as they plan for games at St James' Park
  
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• Newcastle fans warned to leave extra time for Metro journeys before kick off

  13-08-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The replacement bus service could add up to 45 minutes to fans' journeys ahead of the Spurs match
  
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• How Operation Sanctuary could have changed policing on Tyneside forever

  13-08-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Probe into sex exploitation has transformed the culture of Northumbria Police
  
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• Calls for tougher animal cruelty sentences after bully boyfriend gets 19 weeks for killing dog

  13-08-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Redcar MP Anna Turley is calling for tougher sentences for those who abuse animals
  
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