Gateshead news

• Newcastle's 'Diamond Strip' deserted as popular venues remain closed

  19-12-2017 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Collingwood Street venues Floritas, House of Smith and Madame Koo, as well as Empress, on Side, all issued with closure notices by Northumbria Police
  
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• Seven former Medomsley prison officers in court charged with historic abuse

  19-12-2017 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven men appeared in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court over abuse and assault claims dating back to the 1970s
  
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• Train passengers facing major disruption over Christmas and new year as strikes announced

  19-12-2017 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers on CrossCountry trains to and from the North East will face disruptions due to a dispute between the company and RMT union
  
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• Dubai to Newcastle flight declares emergency on approach to landing

  19-12-2017 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plane declared an emergency and was met by ambulance crews at Newcastle International Airport to attend to a sick passenger
  
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• Watch Jarrow Morrisons staff's festive take on Home Alone and Shakin' Stevens

  19-12-2017 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket team have released their latest video after their parodies of Thriller and Footloose went viral
  
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• Community 'shaken' after woman raped in Northumberland village

  19-12-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Julie Foster urged residents to be vigilant after a woman was allegedly raped in Stakeford
  
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• Changes to universal credit could affect 38,000 youngsters on free school meals

  19-12-2017 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Children's Society says government means testing plans for free school meals could hit 38,000 youngsters
  
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• Council tax to rise by £12 to fund cash-strapped police but no extra cash from the Home Office

  19-12-2017 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home Office encourages Police and Crime Commissioners to put up council tax as grants for forces are frozen
  
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• See heartwarming moment Sunderland stars make surprise visit to Bradley Lowery's school's nativity

  19-12-2017 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manager Chris Coleman and players Brian Oviedo and Mika Domingues surprised children and parents at Blackhall Colliery Primary School
  
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• Newcastle United stars spread Christmas cheer in visit to children's hospital ward

  19-12-2017 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United players such as Mikel Merino, Chancel Mbemba and Rolando Aarons paid a visit to the Great North Children's Hospital
  
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• Children in Walker, Newcastle, enjoy the nativity story in three colourful shows

  19-12-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at St Vincent's RC Primary School in Walker, Newcastle, can be seen performing and enjoying a pre-show photoshoot
  
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• Carlisle Airport will have flights to London, Dublin and Belfast next year - with free parking

  19-12-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After more than 20 years, commercial flights are returning to the Cumbrian airport, and it could present a new option for passengers in our region
  
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• Newcastle bar closures: Seven more arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

  19-12-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  18 people have now been arrested after police swooped to close four city centre bars over concerns about drug dealing in, or near, the venues
  
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• A Christmas bonanza in Gateshead as three shows staged at Felling school

  19-12-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in Felling, Gateshead, delighted their families with their performances
  
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• Gateshead children star in A Christmas Carol, nativity & other shows

  19-12-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Ryton Infant and Junior School in Gateshead clearly enjoyed their Christmas show
  
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• Convicted pervert Colin Gregg has five years cut from his child abuse jail term

  19-12-2017 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gregg, the son of the Gregg's bakery founder, was originally jailed for 13-and-a-half years in March
  
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• A Christmas tale from New York creates this colourful nativity

  19-12-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at New York Primary School in North Tyneside clearly enjoyed their Christmas show
  
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• Cute nativity photos as Newcastle school stages Christmas shows

  19-12-2017 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Milecastle Primary School in Chapel House, Newcastle, stepped into the spotlight for Christmas
  
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• Blyth beach bike ride, Christmas songs for elderly, students cook up American feast, and more!

  19-12-2017 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools in Sunderland, Gateshead and Northumberland have sent in their news
  
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• Christmas initiative by Tyneside schools, gift wrapping in Newcastle, live music events and more

  19-12-2017 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by charity groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Huge smiles at Cramlington school Christmas shows & nativity

  19-12-2017 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eastlea Primary School in Cramlington had a packed programme of shows for parents
  
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• Gateshead Christmas show puts under fives in the spotlight

  19-12-2017 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dunston Hill Primary School in Gateshead shared photographs of their youngest pupils in action
  
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• North East norovirus outbreak: No date for hospital wards reopening

  19-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors to hospitals are being restricted after outbreaks at three sites across Northumberland and North Tyneside
  
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• Cambo First School in Morpeth tell snowy tale in church

  19-12-2017 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils put on a Russian tale at the village church in Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
  
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• Byker Primary School in Newcastle share cutest nativity photos!

  19-12-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families enjoyed seeing nursery and reception children in action at Byker, Newcastle
  
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• Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims offered Disneyland trip

  19-12-2017 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Airways is taking young people affected by the May bombing to the theme park for a day out
  
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• Man attacked in South Shields street by gang wielding 'chain and machetes'

  19-12-2017 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say a 29-year-old man was walking along Raeburn Road in South Shields when he was attacked by three men
  
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• A19 crash involving 12 vehicles: Here's everything we know so far

  19-12-2017 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are still on scene dealing with the collision on the A19 southbound at Seaham
  
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• Gorgeous school nativity & panto photos from Newcastle & the North East

  19-12-2017 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  31 schools' and nurseries' Christmas shows are featured here - from Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Northumberland, County Durham & Washington
  
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• Newcastle's Worswick Street bus station in 1981 - how does the location look today?

  19-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Worswick Street bus station opened in 1929 and served passengers travelling south of the River Tyne
  
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• Newcastle bar closures - 11 arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs are released

  19-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police closed down House of Smith, Madame Koo, Floritas and Empress on Monday night due to reports of drug dealing
  
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• Experts have found a way to stop forgetting things - but you have to bark like a dog

  19-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expert claims barking at car keys makes you remember where you left them - are you going to give it a go?
  
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• Nexus offers £1,000 reward after 100 metres of cable is stolen causing Metro delays

  19-12-2017 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident on Tuesday morning is the second of its kind in December and has caused damage and delays
  
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• A19 crash RECAP: Three people taken to hospital after 12-vehicle collision at Seaham

  19-12-2017 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic had been queuing on the A19 at the Seaham turn off following a collision involving 12 vehicles which was blocking the road
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Updates from collision with 12 vehicles involved at Seaham

  19-12-2017 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing on the A19 at the Seaham turn off following a collision involving 12 vehicles which is blocking the road
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Three people taken to hospital after 12-vehicle collision at Seaham

  19-12-2017 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing on the A19 at the Seaham turn off following a collision involving 12 vehicles which is blocking the road
  
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• Police have shut down four Newcastle nightclubs - but when could they reopen?

  19-12-2017 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Floritas, House of Smith, Madame Koo and Empress were closed down by Northumbria Police officers over reports of drug dealing
  
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• HMS Queen Elizabeth naval ship which was partially built in Newcastle is leaking

  19-12-2017 09:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Navy's newest warship, built at a cost of £3.1bn, was partially constructed at A&P on the Tyne in Newcastle
  
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• Boy racer left 80-year-old woman seriously injured while trying to stop BMW overtaking him

  19-12-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jon Crowe was under the influence of cocaine and doing twice the speed limit when he crashed into a pensioner's car
  
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• Plans which could bring 5,000 homes and two new Metro stations in North Tyneside given green light

  19-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The development framework sets out North Tyneside Council's vision for the area over the next 15 years      
  
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• Happy 95th birthday to Newcastle United's oldest surviving player Ivor Broadis

  19-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Born in the Isle of Dogs in 1922, this former inside-forward and England international is Newcastle United's oldest surviving player
  
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• Happy 95th birthday to Newcastle United's oldest surviving player

  19-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Born in the Isle of Dogs in 1922, this former inside-forward and England international is Newcastle United's oldest surviving player
  
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