Gateshead news

• Wedding band went from playing The Cluny's back room to rapping Eminem in front of Kevin Keegan

  07-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forget Mr Brightside, Hip Hop Hooray only peform old school rap tracks by the likes of Dre Dre and 2Pac
  
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• The hidden threat? Fears over the rise of right-wing extremism in North East

  07-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show there has been a rise in the number of right-wing extremism referrals to the Government's Prevent programme
  
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• Groundhog Day, anyone? 20 questions to find out if your life is stuck in a rut

  07-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Survey reveals how many people think they are living in their own version of the Bill Murray film Groundhog Day
  
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• Who is Denise Richards and how old is she now? A guide to Saturday Night Takeaway's guest announcer

  07-04-2018 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Denise Richards is the guest announcer for Saturday Night Takeaway's series finale at Universal Studios in Florida but who is she?
  
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• Car crashes into crowd in Munster: How safe is it to travel to Germany after vehicle 'hits pedestrians'?

  07-04-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at your options if you've got a trip to Germany booked, including the latest travel advice
  
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• The story of how boxing-mad pals got a £15,000 VIP trip to see Anthony Joshua fight for less than £4

  07-04-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group of friends, from County Durham and Teesside, were the winners of a Lifestyle Bids auction and were flown by private jet
  
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• Probe into death of Jesmond woman could look at whether she was failed by mental health services

  07-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Tasker, 22, died after going missing from her Newcastle home in September 2016 - an inquest is to be held
  
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• Lowlife whacked by brave 84-year-old with her walking stick after he burgled her twice

  07-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Hall, of Battlefield, befriended the pensioner, who lived near him, then sneaked into her house and stole from her
  
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• Jarrow bus fire: Dramatic footage shows moment flames engulf bus at station

  07-04-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are battling the blaze in South Tyneside but luckily no-one was on the Go North East bus
  
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• Why Newcastle United legends are meeting with Rangers heroes for a night to remember

  07-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magpie greats Bob Moncur, Frank Clark, Iam McFaul and Jim Scott will team up with four ex-Gers stars for a talk-in on Tyneside
  
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• Pizzaholic owner hits back after 'filthy' Heaton takeaway was slammed by health inspectors

  07-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pizzaholic on Chillingham Road, Newcastle, was fined by Newcastle Magistrates' Court for food hygiene offences
  
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• Hungry burglar who broke into Subway store found sitting on the till and tucking into cookies

  07-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drunk Grant Purvis was found by officers close to the Wallsend sandwich shop sitting on the cash till and eating the stolen biscuits
  
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• Man in custody following alleged rape near St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle city centre

  07-04-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 23-year-old was arrested after a woman reported a sexual assault shortly before 1am on Saturday
  
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• Pensioner was battered unconscious by 'powerful' thug during conversation about old murder case

  07-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gareth Wetherell told the 67-year-old 'phone an ambulance and the police because you're going to get it' before attacking him in his home
  
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• How thousands headed to the North East for work in the 19th century

  07-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the 100 years between 1815 and the start of World War I, thousands mirgrated from Cornwall to the North East
  
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• How bully-shaming Robin Armstrong rose to Facebook fame to get more followers than Alan Shearer

  07-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now Geordie comic Robin Armstrong has quit his job to become a full-time Facebook star to his 600,000 followers
  
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• See the car wreckage left in Newcastle field after driver veers off road - but walks away uninjured

  07-04-2018 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police confirmed the driver had a lucky escape following the collision just off Brunton Lane, Kingston Park
  
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• Saturday Night Takeaway series finale from Florida: Sneak peek as Dec prepares for show without Ant

  07-04-2018 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin stepped away from his TV commitments after being charged with drink-driving
  
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• North East news LIVE: Metros suspended between Pelaw and South Hylton due to failure

  07-04-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Metro delays between Pelaw and South Hylton due to failed train

  07-04-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man arrested on suspicion of rape following incident near St Nicholas’ Cathedral

  07-04-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Disruption as bus goes up in flames at Jarrow bus station

  07-04-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• This is the newest action plan to clamp down on Newcastle city centre beggars

  07-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those who 'engage in anti-social behaviour' by asking for money or 'present as homeless' are being targeted
  
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• Extensive grounds, five bedrooms and plenty of space - this £900,000 Morpeth home has it all

  07-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grange House combines period charm with modern convenience in a setting close to Newcastle and surrounded by countryside
  
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• Ex-boxer John Westgath pays emotional tribute to son Scott after his tragic death

  07-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott died on February 24 and John will be cheering his son's pals on during the Sheffield Marathon as they raise funds
  
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• Benefits cheat caught on video dancing to Michael Jackson ordered to pay back £189,000

  07-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maribel Milligan was told to pay £189,729.33 or face another three years in jail - but two houses transferred to her husband will not be confiscated
  
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• Blocked fire exits and no alarm: Catalogue of failings at engineering firm 'could have cost lives'

  07-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlton Engineering Serivces Ltd in Washington was fined more than £60,000 for the fire safety breaches but has now rectified the issues
  
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