Gateshead news

• A68 in Northumberland reopens after potential toxic gas leak

  31-10-2017 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A stretch of the road was closed near Bellingham after reports were received of suspected toxic gas
  
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• Metro vows to address performance as councils call for answers

  31-10-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council leaders want to know what went wrong on Sunday and how a similar problem can be prevented in the future
  
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• North East councils could soon launch their own energy companies slashing fuel bills

  31-10-2017 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some local authorities are looking to take on the Big Six and starting 'not-for-profit' energy companies
  
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• Newcastle revealed as STI capital of the North East and gonorrhoea is on the increase

  31-10-2017 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data from Public Health England has revealed the North East has a higher than average number of STI diagnoses
  
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• Take a look at the repair works to Durham Cathedral as the first stage nears completion

  31-10-2017 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Cathedral's famous tower will be closed to members of the public until early 2019
  
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• Alleged victim tells how she fought off Northumbria University student accused of sex attacks

  31-10-2017 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geography student Omar Sharif is alleged to have preyed on vulnerable teenagers, which he denies
  
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• Police warn drugs stolen from County Durham pharmacy could prove fatal

  31-10-2017 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lumley Pharmacy in Great Lumley was burgled in the early hours of Tuesday morning and drugs such as morphine were stolen
  
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• The spacious £170,000 three-bed semi in Whickham is in need of some TLC

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The semi-detached house has two gardens, a garage and three-bedrooms - it could be a great family home after a renovation
  
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• Lord Alan Beith's plan to stop the House of Lords growing out of control

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are more than 800 members of the House of Lords and the numbers are growing. How to cut it down to size?
  
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• How an old South Shields colliery band blew the opposition away

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'They had to buy their own instruments and what they achieved was fantastic, particularly as they would also be working at the pit'
  
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• Good Samaritan who helped unconscious man urges others show caring Geordie spirit

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Stead came to the aid of a stranger in Newcastle city centre on Saturday night - but says he was the only person on a busy street to offer help
  
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• Your Halloween Little Horrors - see the second gallery and send us your photos!

  31-10-2017 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children from across Newcastle & the North East are getting scarier ... apart from the cute ones
  
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• Universal Credit rolled out in five new North East areas causing panic among claimants

  31-10-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poverty charity Turn2us reveals that most calls it takes are over Universal Credit concerns
  
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• Missing Northumberland schoolboy Ben Bostock found safe and well after two weeks

  31-10-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old from Blyth had not been seen since October 16 and police were growing concerned for his welfare
  
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• Manhunt launched after knife-wielding would-be robber threatens couple in their own car

  31-10-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has appealed for information after the attempted robbery in North Shields
  
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• 'March of the Mummies' protestors take to the streets of Newcastle on Halloween

  31-10-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pregnant Then Screwed organised a series of events across the country to highlight the plight of working mothers
  
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• Murder investigation into death of Barry Solomon, 42, continues six months on

  31-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman has been released from custody but is still under investigation following the April 22 murder in Downhill, Sunderland
  
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• 'He needs to improve his geography' Lukaku doesn't know where Newcastle is on Manchester United video

  31-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  To be fair to the Manchester United star, he is asked to find Newcastle on a green screen, but his teammates were not impressed
  
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• Review: Grumpy Panda vegan diner, Regent Terrace, Gateshead - Sunderland Echo

  31-10-2017 16:55 via sunderlandecho.com
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  Review: Grumpy Panda vegan diner, Regent Terrace, Gateshead
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  It's probably fair to say that members of the veggie fraternity tend towards a healthy diet. But not everyone who wants to avoid meat and dairy wants to live solely on courgetti spaghetti, cashew nuts and kale crisps. Sometimes they just want something ...
  
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• Who is going to be on Dancing on Ice and when does the new series start on ITV?

  31-10-2017 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing On Ice will return to ITV in 2018 and we know now who'll be sitting on the judging panel and some of the contestants
  
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• Liam Payne opens up on life with Cheryl and Bear and X Factor in candid interview

  31-10-2017 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He discussed becoming a father, his weird X Factor appearance and how becoming a father has changed him
  
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• Netflix and shrill - the scary Halloween horror movies and shows you can watch tonight

  31-10-2017 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scary dolls, invasive technology and creepy kids, there's enough on Netflix to give you a restless night's sleep this Halloween
  
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• Will there be another series of Bake Off on Channel 4 and how do you apply to be on it?

  31-10-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday night, the Great British Bake off will crown its winner on Channel 4 but thoughts have already turned to another series
  
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• New Year's Eve bonfire and fireworks event announced for Town Moor

  31-10-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newly unveiled ‘East of the Sun, West of the Moon’ will celebrate the New Year in theatrical style on December 31
  
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• Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside set to split off from rest of North East

  31-10-2017 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North of Tyne councils meet Government to put finishing touches on regional mayor deal that will see break up of the region
  
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• CCTV appeal launched after thief steals clothes from shop in Morpeth

  31-10-2017 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are hoping to identify the person pictured who may be able to help with inquiries
  
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• See Tyne and Wear Metro's treatment train for fallen leaves in action

  31-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infamous 'low rail adhesion' causes delays and is a source of frustration for passengers
  
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• SPOILER ALERT - Great British Bake Off judge unwittingly gives away the result of tonight's final

  31-10-2017 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The judge is away in Bhutan and miscalculated the time difference when she sent a tweet congratulating the Channel 4 show's winner
  
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• Man dies after falling more than 100ft from the High Level Bridge, police confirm

  31-10-2017 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man died after he fell from the High Level Bridge onto the road below during Tuesday's rush hour
  
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• Man dies after falling from High Level Bridge in Gateshead | The ... - The Northern Echo

  31-10-2017 13:21 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Man dies after falling from High Level Bridge in Gateshead | The ...
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  A MAN has died after falling from a bridge onto the road below.and more »
  
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• Man dies after falling from High Level Bridge in Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  31-10-2017 13:20 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Man dies after falling from High Level Bridge in Gateshead
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  Emergency services were called to the Gateshead bank of the High Level Bridge shortly after 8am this morning following reports that a man had fallen from it onto the road below. Police and ambulance were sent to the area, but the man was pronounced ...and more »
  
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• Jermain Defoe one of bookies' favourites for Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

  31-10-2017 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The last 12 months have seen Defoe have success on the pitch and win hearts through his friendship with Bradley Lowery
  
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• The best Halloween trick or treat goodies you can buy in the supermarkets

  31-10-2017 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you enjoy the annual sweet giving tradition then major supermarkets are offering some cheap deals on a variety of treats
  
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• Five haunted North East pubs - dare you have a drink there at Halloween?

  31-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five pubs in Newcastle, South Shields, Boldon and Durham that are reputed to be haunted
  
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• Crackdown on 'crack-cocaine' betting machines that are costing North East families millions

  31-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A government review proposes to cut the maximum stakes of fixed-odds betting terminals from £100 to between £50 and £2
  
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• Babies in pumpkins are new Halloween craze in Newcastle & the North East

  31-10-2017 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When we asked for your pumpkin carving photos we were amazed to see the number of babies in pumpkins!
  
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• High Level Bridge incident: Man believed to have fallen onto Newcastle road below

  31-10-2017 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have closed the Swing Bridge and have cordoned off a large area after a man is believed to have fallen from the bridge over the Tyne
  
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• This is how you could soon apply for a divorce online

  31-10-2017 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Divorcing couples have to fill out paper forms if they want to legally separate but the courts have been piloting an online scheme for 10 months
  
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• The real reason behind Cheryl and Liam Payne 's awkward X Factor exit

  31-10-2017 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam revealed why he chose an odd way to leave Saturday's live show with his girlfriend Cheryl in tow
  
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• Why women wrapped in bandages will be marching in Newcastle on Halloween

  31-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The march sets off from the civic centre at 12 midday and a rally will be held at the Monument
  
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• What are you having for lunch today? If it's a meal-deal you might want to think twice

  31-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners are calling for all high-sugar drinks and confectionery to be excluded from popular meal deal promotions.
  
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• The story of this Jesmond lifeguard might be the most inspiring you will read today

  31-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Will Hardy, a former Heaton Manor pupil, qualified as a lifeguard in June despite losing his legs and an arm as a baby
  
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• Orgreave campaigners to stage protest demanding u-turn on refusal to hold public inquiry

  31-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year Home Secretary Amber Rudd ruled out an inquiry into the violent 1984 miners’ strike clash at the South Yorkshire coking plant
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man suspected of falling from High Level Bridge onto the road below

  31-10-2017 07:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Tuesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man dies after falling from High Level Bridge onto the road below

  31-10-2017 07:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Tuesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Woman who has suffered 50 fractures since birth speaks out about rare condition

  31-10-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Proud, from Gateshead, was diagnosed with brittle bone disease when she was two years old
  
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• Labour MP Ian Lavery facing possible Northumbria Police probe

  31-10-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The force is weighing up whether or not to investigate financial arrangements from his time as a union boss in Northumberland
  
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• How Hallowe'en and trick-or-treat has its roots in the mists of time

  31-10-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today's Hallowe'en Scream masks and trick-or-treat callers can trace their origins back to ancient times
  
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• Is asprin the wonder-drug that could help kick cancer into touch? Experts think it could be

  31-10-2017 00:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research shows how the medication can reduce the risk of getting some cancers
  
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