Gateshead news

• Videos show the aftermath of Storm Eleanor across the UK and Ireland

  03-01-2018 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Video clips of the flooding and damage caused by Storm Eleanor have been recorded around the country
  
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• Throckley family's fresh hope after their daughters make medical history

  03-01-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gail and Matthew Rich, of Newcastle, thought they would never recover when both their daughters were diagnosed with Batten Disease
  
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• These 12 criminals were locked up in the North East for life in 2017

  03-01-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Murderers and would-be murderers were sentenced to lengthy stretches behind bars after being convicted in 2017 for their sickening crimes
  
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• Who is Ashley James on Celebrity Big Brother? A guide to the contestant with Geordie roots

  03-01-2018 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley James was one of eight female stars who went into the CBB house for the launch of the Channel 5 show's 'Year of the Woman'
  
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• New 700 house Sunderland estate planned in shadow of Northern Spire bridge

  03-01-2018 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme in Pallion was first proposed 14 years ago but was delayed when plans for the bridge emerged
  
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• Newcastle councillors send out a New Year's gift - but make one BIG mistake

  03-01-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Kenton councillors sent out a New Year's gift to residents but everything wasn't quite right
  
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• Here is the correct way to charge your phone - we've been doing it wrong for years

  03-01-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A company that offers devices that test smartphone and other batteries says charging your phone little and often is the best way
  
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• This miraculous three-hour operation to rescue a seal from a remote beach will warm your heart

  03-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19kg seal became entangled in lobster pot and washed up on Ross Sands near Budle Bay in Northumberland
  
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• Good Samaritan allegedly stabbed after trying to stop assault on teenage boy in Gosforth park

  03-01-2018 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have been released under investigation after the 49-year-old was hospitalised
  
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• Hospitals at breaking point -pre-planned operations in the North East could be delayed

  03-01-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leading medics have warned that hospitals in the North East are struggling to cope with winter pressures
  
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• 34 jobs saved as Gateshead game studio snapped up by indie developer - ChronicleLive

  03-01-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Dozens of jobs have been saved at a Gateshead video game studio after it was acquired by a growing independent developer. CCP Games' North East studio was put up for sale in November after its Icelandic parent company decided to end its development of ...
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• Northumbria police officer slammed for Twitter response after massive car park blaze

  03-01-2018 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officer Curtis Ritchie, believed to be based at Wooler in Northumberland, has 'expressed regret' for the tweet which upset some people
  
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• Northumbria police officer slammed by Scousers for Twitter dig after massive car park blaze

  03-01-2018 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officer Curtis Ritchie, believed to be based at Wooler in Northumberland, has 'expressed regret' for the tweet which upset some Scousers
  
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• Record-breaking donations for Newcastle homeless, unwanted gifts plea, adventure challenge & more!

  03-01-2018 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle & the North East
  
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• Special service for former Northumbria Police officer killed in the line of duty in Canada

  03-01-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Davidson, who spent 12 years with Northumbria Police, was shot in Canada while responding to reports of gunfire
  
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• New Year's Day 'shooting': Four released from custody after firearm allegedly shot through letterbox

  03-01-2018 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 45-year-old man remains in custody after being arrested but three other men and a woman have been released under investigation
  
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• Should Newcastle's NYE celebrations be moved back to Civic Centre? This is what you think

  03-01-2018 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority of ChronicleLive readers would like to see Newcastle's New Year celebrations moved from the Town Moor back to the Civic Centre
  
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• Third man arrested in Byker murder investigation after Ashley Cochrane's death at hostel

  03-01-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A third man, a 39-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of Ashley Cochrane who was found injured in Byker
  
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• Law bringing an end to 'rip-off' credit and debit card charges comes into force this month

  03-01-2018 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses will be banned on adding a surcharge on credit or debit card payments from January 13
  
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• Minister assures North East over post-Brexit cash to help make up for lost EU millions

  03-01-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Between 2014 and 2020 the region will receive £420m EU funding which will end after UK leaves Europe
  
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• Forget what you've heard about rail fares - this is how people in the North East get to work

  03-01-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National attention has been on rail fare increases but the data shows that commuters in our region seldom use the train
  
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• North East Ambulance Service remains under 'extreme pressure' due to massive winter demand

  03-01-2018 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a review on Wednesday, it was decided the service would stay at level four due to extreme pressure
  
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• Katie Hopkins under fire for 'transphobic' tweets about Tyne Tees presenter India Willoughby

  03-01-2018 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  India, who was formerly known as Jonathan Willoughby, is Britain's first transgender newsreader and has worked for ITV Border and Tyne Tees
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother and Made in Chelsea star Ashley James reveals surprising Geordie past

  03-01-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley, who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Tuesday, has been in Made in Chelsea but she might well have ended up in Geordie Shore!
  
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• Unbelievable: Drunks ring 999 to wish police 'Happy New Year' as service struggles under pressure

  03-01-2018 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Call handlers for the police were kept busy over New Year's with hundreds more calls than last year although not all were genuine emergencies
  
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• Who left a £100-winning lottery ticket, a pink panther suit and a bouncy castle in a Travelodge?

  03-01-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travelodge has released its list of things guests left behind in hotels and there are some unusual items in Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough
  
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• This despicable thief left a pensioner feeling 'violated' after burgling her in an abuse of trust

  03-01-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Daley was trusted at the assisted living complex in Bedlington because his grandparents and aunt lived there but broke in to one of the flats
  
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• The truth about food in Newcastle's Great North Children's Hospital as we go behind the scenes

  03-01-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We go behind the scenes of the catering department at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• Take a video stroll around the Metrocentre of 1987 - recognise any familiar faces?

  03-01-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead's Metrocentre shopping complex had been open for a year in 1987 when this video footage captured its sights and sounds
  
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• Are bin collection dates back to normal now? Plus our North East recycling centre guide

  03-01-2018 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our guide to collection dates and if you've still a mountain of waste to get rid of here's where to find your local recycling centres
  
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• Newcastle New Year nightlife in 67 photos from city bars and clubs

  03-01-2018 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from Newcastle city nightspots including Jalou, Bijoux, Tiger Tiger and more
  
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• Former Newcastle United winger John Barnes to join Celebrity Big Brother cast

  03-01-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barnes, who joined United towards the end of his career, will be the first man to enter the Celebrity Big Brother 2018 house
  
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• Storm Eleanor disruption: Metro delays, cancelled Newcastle flights and a coastal flood alert

  03-01-2018 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Eleanor passed through the North East in the early hours of Wednesday morning but a weather warning for wind remains in place until 6pm
  
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• 'My heart is broken' - friends pay tribute to alleged New Year's Day murder victim Ashley Cochrane

  03-01-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley Cochrane died from head injuries after being found at Catherine House in Byker, Newcastle, on New Year's Day
  
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• How an autistic lad who wasn't invited to anyone's party could be the inspiration for a new TV show

  03-01-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Reilly Stephenson hit headlines when thousands read a message his dad sent to fellow parents who left Reilly out of their kids' celebrations
  
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• Australian flu outbreak: Symptoms to look out for as bug arrives in the UK

  03-01-2018 08:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show flu cases are on the rise across England with growing numbers of cases reported in the past two weeks
  
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• Liverpool legend John Barnes confirmed as Celebrity Big Brother's first male housemate

  03-01-2018 08:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The announcement was made by host Rylan Clark-Neal on spin-off show Big Brother's Bit On The Side
  
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• Will last-ditch talks save North East commuters from three days of rail misery?

  03-01-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RMT union and rail bosses to hold urgent talks on Wednesday to avert three 24 hour walk outs planned for January 8, 10 and 12
  
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• Sunderland blaze shows why cutting fire crews could cost lives says union

  03-01-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Fire Brigade Union calls for re-think of plan which now sees fire crews reduced from five to four
  
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• If you are jobless or earn a low income you could be missing out on £73 a week

  03-01-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Forgotten unemployed' largely made up of older women and younger men aren't claiming benefits they are entitled to
  
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