Gateshead news

• Transplant survivor Max Johnson's story will bring you to tears as he leaves the Freeman Hospital

  14-09-2017 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Max Johnson, from Cheshire, spent more than eight months on the Children's Heart Unit in Newcastle
  
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• Tyneside cat believed to be the world's oldest moggy dies aged 32

  14-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nugmeg's heartbroken owners, Liz and Ian Finlay, of Blaydon, Gateshead, said his death has left a big hole in their lives
  
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• 'He stuck the knife in her' - murder trial witness says she saw David Waterston stab Jodie Wilkinson

  14-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mum was walking on Newcastle's Stanhope Street with two children when she says she saw murder accused David Waterston stab Jodie Wilkinson
  
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• Glass Slipper Awards: Nominations are open to celebrate achievements of North East women

  14-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven categories are up for grabs in the glamorous Glass Slipper Awards, taking place at Hilton NewcastleGateshead
  
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• Newcastle 3-2 Barcelona 20 years on, Steve Watson remembers that famous night

  14-09-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Watson on the night Newcastle United beat Barcelona
  
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• Todds Nook 'knifeman' on the run after alleged stabbing in Newcastle's West End

  14-09-2017 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are hunting a person who is believed to have attacked a man outside the Todds Nook flats, off Westgate Road
  
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• Huge stash of drugs from Iran allegedly smuggled into UK in shelves destined for Wallsend

  14-09-2017 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four held in National Crime Agency raids after class A drugs worth more than £330,000 were seized at Heathrow Airport
  
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• Wish 2017: How generous Chronicle readers helped two great causes last year

  14-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle’s Wish campaign has returned for its seventh year - and there is £25k on offer for local not-for-profit organisations and charities
  
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• This is why the Grenfell Tower inquiry matters for the North East

  14-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public inquiry, which begins on Thursday, could have key implications beyond London and reveals important lessons for our region too
  
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• Sadness over closure of Forest Hall pub as boozers across the region struggle to stay profitable

  14-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Fusilier, which has been running for more than 60 years, says its last day of trading will be September 24
  
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• Chris Ramsey's wife Rosie reveals his very extreme toilet habit on Channel 4 show

  14-09-2017 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Hebburn star Chris Ramsey and his wife Rosie are one of a number of couples on Channel 4 series Married to a Celebrity
  
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• Warnings missed before smoke-filled easyJet plane made emergency landing at Newcastle Airport

  14-09-2017 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation as found the company hadn't reviewed warnings over fault with planes before it had to land at Newcastle last year
  
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• G4S worker 'sent £1m blackmail bomb threat letter to get colleagues into trouble'

  14-09-2017 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenager Daniel Garland, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham, denies blackmail and is standing trial at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• The new £10 note is out today - but can I use it everywhere in Newcastle?

  14-09-2017 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We tested out the new money at self-checkout and ticket machines across the city centre
  
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• Lee Devlin killing: This is how the sister of killed twin is using her trauma to help others

  14-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Devlin was killed in a one punch attack in Whitley Bay and now his twin sister Claire is studying counselling at the University of Sunderland
  
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• Detective reveals race against time to capture Frankie Cooper's killer

  14-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Frankie Cooper was stabbed in the heart by a 16-year-old in Newcastle city centre in February
  
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• A velodrome, ice arena and 200 new homes could soon be heading to a riverside location

  14-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council has drawn up a masterplan for land near the Stadium of Light in Monkwearmouth
  
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• See the bikes seized by police after clampdown on illegal motorcycle riding in Kenton and Cowgate

  14-09-2017 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seizures were made after people in Kenton and Cowgate, in Newcastle, complained about anti-social behaviour in the area
  
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• Caitlain Wright's legacy will be help for teenagers in Whitley Bay

  14-09-2017 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barnardos opens new programme for young people with money donated by tragic teen's mum
  
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• Courtney Pine interview ahead of his Sage Gateshead concert with vocalist Omar - ChronicleLive

  14-09-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Sea rescue launched to rescue sick five-year-old girl stranded on Holy Island at high tide

  14-09-2017 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Conway was enjoying a summer holiday on the island with her family when she lost a tooth and began to have a fit
  
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• 'My pal Frankie, gang rivalry and the Newcastle grime scene' - tribute to knifed music star

  14-09-2017 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victim's pal claims concerns were raised over group feuding in Newcastle prior to Frankie Cooper's death
  
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• Noel Fielding hiding in a fridge on Bake Off draws more complaints than Big Brother sex scene

  14-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mighty Boosh star was branded irresponsible for the joke, which aired on Tuesday's Great British bake off
  
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• Baby-faced killer convicted of manslaughter following city centre killing of Frankie Cooper

  14-09-2017 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A killer who was just 16 when he stabbed Frankie Cooper in the heart in Newcastle's Princess Square has been found guilty of manslaughter
  
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• 'I was a slave' - Geordie worker tells of his horrific ordeal after jailing of evil gang

  14-09-2017 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rod Smith, 46, says he was beaten and made to live in squalor at the hands of the notorious Rooney family
  
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• After a chilly week we're in for a cold weekend as autumn sets in

  14-09-2017 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Don't expect a repeat of last year's pleasant September temperatures as weather makes its way down from the Arctic
  
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• Jodie Wilkinson murder trial RECAP: Witness says she saw Jodie get stabbed

  14-09-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Wilkinson, 27, was allegedly stabbed to death in Arthur's Hill last October by David Waterston, who denies murder
  
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• Jodie Wilkinson murder trial LIVE: Witness says she saw Jodie get stabbed

  14-09-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Wilkinson, 27, was allegedly stabbed to death in Arthur's Hill last October by David Waterston, who denies murder
  
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• Jodie Wilkinson murder trial LIVE: Updates as witnesses give evidence

  14-09-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Wilkinson, 27, was allegedly stabbed to death in Arthur's Hill last October by David Waterston, who denies murder
  
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• The new Jane Austen £10 notes which could be worth much more in the future

  14-09-2017 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keep an eye on the serial numbers on the new plastic tenners - some are worth more than others to collectors
  
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• Police renew appeal over hit and run which left nine-year-old boy in hospital

  14-09-2017 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was knocked off his bike by a mini bus driver who then fled the scene on foot and police are continuing their appeal for witnesses
  
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• Work under way to redevelop historic buildings on Northumberland Square in North Shields

  14-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The empty Grade II-listed properties are to be turned into townhouses and apartments under a North Tyneside Council plan
  
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• This dog was so weak after being neglected and starved he could not walk

  14-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RSPCA inspectors feared the dogs would have died after they were abandoned by cruel Daniel Taylor
  
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• A remarkable shot of Newcastle's Bigg Market 105 years ago - how does the same scene look today?

  14-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It’s 1912 and a crowd of men are gathered listening to a public speaker in Newcastle's Bigg Market - see the same location today
  
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• The 1975 frontman Matt Healy goes viral with response to anti-gay marriage post

  14-09-2017 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Matt, the son of Tim Healy and Denise Welch, took exception to a post addressing the upcoming Australian Equality Vote
  
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• Frankie Cooper murder verdicts RECAP: Youth found guilty of killing budding music star

  14-09-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old and Dairan Browne were accused of killing Frankie Cooper in Newcastle's Princess Square in front of shocked shoppers
  
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• Frankie Cooper murder verdicts LIVE: Youth found guilty of killing budding music star

  14-09-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old and Dairan Browne were accused of killing Frankie Cooper in Newcastle's Princess Square in front of shocked shoppers
  
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• Frankie Cooper murder verdicts LIVE: Jurors set to decide whether two teenagers carried out killing

  14-09-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old and Dairan Browne are accused of killing Frankie Cooper in Newcastle's Princess Square in front of shocked shoppers
  
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• Man charged with alleged attack which left 53-year-old fighting for life

  14-09-2017 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Ramshaw, 37, of Bournemouth Parade, Hebburn, has been charged with assault following the alleged incident on September 3
  
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• Flasher targeted mum and daughter with his pants around his ankles

  14-09-2017 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for help to find the man who exposed himself to the pair before leaving in a car
  
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• Top stories from Britain and around the world - Boris Johnson hosts meetings on hurricane response and North Korea threat

  14-09-2017 09:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top stories from Britain and around the world
  
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• Pilot reveals harrowing SOS call made by Gateshead plane crash victim Nigel Dodds

  14-09-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Dodds, from Dunston, and Valerie Barnes, from Whickham, died in the plane crash by the Queen Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
  
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• Holiday horror as couple witness trail of devastation left by Hurricane Irma

  14-09-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael and Jacqueline Culley, of Blyth, were in Haines City in Florida when the deadly Hurricane Irma ripped through the Sunshine State
  
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• Want to be the first to get your hands on the new £10 note? Here's where to go

  14-09-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jane Austen features on the plastic tenner which is released into circulation on Thursday, September 14
  
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• Newcastle tenants on Universal Credit rack up £1.1 million in rent arrears

  14-09-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Housing managers say a new benefits system is leading people into debt and forcing some to use food banks
  
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• Former Whitley Bay pub site set to be turned into 12 new homes

  14-09-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The old Avenue hotel, on the corner of Park Avenue and Brook Gardens, was knocked down two years ago after it became derelict
  
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