Gateshead news

• Shooting at YouTube headquarters: San Bruno police dealing with 'active shooter' in California

  03-04-2018 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  San Bruno’s police department in California told people to stay away from Cherry Avenue and Bay Hill Drive
  
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• They have clocked up more than 5000 years between them but watch these OAPs sing

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 70 pensioners sang at the Sage Gateshead as part of an Equal Arts project to get dementia sufferers singing
  
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• The heartwarming reason why this wig company has been inundated with hair loss models

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alopecia sufferer Elisha Appleby, 15, became the face for Pdollpalace and invited others to be models
  
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• Government urged to avoid legal action by giving passport contract to De La Rue

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs have backed Gateshead firm De La Rue as it threatens legal action over its bid to produce post-Brexit passports
  
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• Gateshead blind man robbed by thief as he went to shops for milk bravely speaks out

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Bloomer, from Wardley, Gateshead, was targeted by the thief on Kirkwood Gardens on the morning of March 12
  
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• College staff praised for reaction after student collapsed during football match

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Sunderland College have been praised for their reactions after a Tyne Metropolitan College student collapsed during a match
  
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• Home evacuated and emergency work under way after footpath collapses into river in Morpeth

  03-04-2018 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council is investigating what caused the path at Lady's Walk to crumble into the River Wansbeck
  
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• Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, admitted into hospital a day before planned hip surgery

  03-04-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Prince Phillip is set to undergo surgery at King Edward VII Hospital in London on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said
  
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• When does Love Island 2018 start? Countdown on for return of hit itv2 series

  03-04-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was the show that had everyone talking last summer and Love Island will be back on itv2 before we know it, once again hosted by Caroline Flack
  
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• Emirates launch sale with return flights from Newcastle to Australia, Bali and Vietnam via Dubai

  03-04-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers can get to Vietnam and back for £509, while returns to Malaysia are on sale from £459 and trips to Australia are as low as £639
  
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• Two children among more than 120 people caught not wearing seatbelts in police crackdown

  03-04-2018 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A top police officer has slammed those caught and said it is 'inconceivable' that they would risk children's lives
  
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• Police respond to ex-Army boxer's claim he is better at stopping crime

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands are turning to John 'Winky' Watson to tackle crime by paying him £13-a-year
  
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• Children facing 'chronic neglect' in Newcastle need better support, report warns

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report to Newcastle City Council says a significant number of children are not getting 'stable, safe and effective care'
  
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• Anti-Semitism row: Labour MP says he fears for the soul of the party

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson says anti-Semites must be expelled from Labour or the party will suffer in the long run
  
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• Durham nightclub Missoula could be stripped of licence after tragic death of student Olivia Burt

  03-04-2018 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A licence review will be held for Missoula at a meeting of Durham County Council's licensing committee on May 22
  
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• Lessons have been learned after police staged major terror training exercise

  03-04-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed response teams and firefighters were called into action for the 'live-play scenario' which simulated a vehicle attack at a bank
  
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• Vauxhall 'Corsa Cannibals' strike in North East as front end of car is stolen outside driver's home

  03-04-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The phenomenon has been happening in the UK for a number of years - Vauxhall says its cars are targeted because they are popular
  
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• Spring FINALLY arrives as the Met Office predicts it is about to get warmer this weekend

  03-04-2018 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A drizzly start to the week is due to be followed by warmer temperatures and drier conditions
  
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• Bikers donate Easter eggs across North East, quiet hours at intu shopping centres and more

  03-04-2018 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity and fundraising news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Actors wanted for new play based on Ronnie Radford's FA Cup goal against Newcastle

  03-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hereford United player scored the FA Cup goal from from 35 yards in 1972 and now the 'living legend' is being honoured in a play
  
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• From cheese making to brewing beer - apprenticeships available in the North East right now

  03-04-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roles at BMW, Riley's Fish Shack and Box Social are among those on offer for those looking for an apprenticeship
  
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• CCTV images released after burglars break into bank but flee empty-handed

  03-04-2018 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A CCTV image of two men near the crime scene has been released as police hope to speak to them about the burglary
  
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• CCTV footage released after burglars break into bank but flee empty-handed

  03-04-2018 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A CCTV image of two men near the crime scene has been released as police hope to speak to them about the burglary
  
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• Network Rail are advertising 150 apprenticeships - this is how to apply

  03-04-2018 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trainees will get to specialise in electrification and plant, overhead lines, signalling, telecoms, track or off track
  
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• Ant McPartlin court hearing for drink-driving charge adjourned

  03-04-2018 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV star was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday following a car crash last month
  
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• 40 fun Bank Holiday Newcastle nightlife photos from bars including Flares, Bijoux and more

  03-04-2018 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our fun gallery of Newcastle nightlife including PopWorld, The Ember Lounge and many more
  
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• New 'one-stop shops' offer early diagnosis revolution for cancer patients

  03-04-2018 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The aim is to speed up diagnoses for patients who display 'vague' symptoms like weight loss or fatigue
  
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• 'He had the heart of a lion' - Boxing stars pay tribute to organ donor Scott Westgarth

  03-04-2018 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boxer Scott Westgarth died following his victory over Dec Spelman at the Doncaster Dome on February 24
  
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• 'Parents will have a glass before the school run': Jesmond cafe's Prosecco plans causing a fizz

  03-04-2018 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular cafe wants customers to be able to enjoy a drink with their cake and to open later - but locals are up in arms
  
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• Investigation after laptop with details of boy in care was bought at a car boot sale

  03-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The laptop contained files relating to a young boy and social work staff at Sunderland City Council
  
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• Thousands of students set to pay lower student loan instalments - here's what it means

  03-04-2018 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has rounded up how the changes will affect students who started their courses before 2012
  
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• This 150-year-old Durham theatre is set to undergo a £2.4m renovation

  03-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Assembly Rooms on North Bailey will be closed for up to 14 months while the works are carried out
  
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• 'Persistent and habitual burglar' back behind bars after targeting family home weeks after release

  03-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Haikney, who already had 94 previous convictions, had only been at liberty for two months when he broke into a home in Sunderland
  
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• De La Rue preparing to take Government to court over blue passport debacle

  03-04-2018 08:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead-based manufacturer has signalled it will resort to legal action after a contract was awarded to a European firm
  
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• Replacements planted for Morpeth trees poisoned in act of "environmental sabotage"

  03-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A row of lime trees were poisoned last year at the Linden Homes Saint George housing scheme in Morpeth
  
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• High Level Bridge earmarked as part of cycle route improvement plan between Newcastle and Gateshead

  03-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside councils have been awarded £1.7m funding to improve air quality in the North East
  
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• Don't get caught out by these new MoT rules - as you could be fined £2,500

  03-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New rules coming in May have changed how vehicles are classed after a MoT test
  
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