Gateshead news

• Heathrow third runway to go ahead at last, as MPs back expansion plans

  25-06-2018 23:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East businesses welcome backing for third runway, following Commons vote that divided both Conservatives and Labour
  
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• See balloons float into sky over Blyth in memory of barber Darryl Smith

  25-06-2018 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brother of Darryl Smith vows to keep legacy alive as loved ones gather to celebrate life of tragic dad
  
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• Man rescued from Tyne after falling from High Level Bridge into river

  25-06-2018 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were on their way to to speak to a man on the bridge when he fell into the water below but he was rescued and taken to hospital
  
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• Man had throat slashed and flat set on fire in botched Kenton vigilante attack, court told

  25-06-2018 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony James, 38, and Anthony Slater, 42, deny trying to kill Frank Cartner in an alleged attack in Newcastle on September 18, 2017
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: Accused tells jury he 'accidentally' choked victim

  25-06-2018 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Spottiswood claims he was 'trying to calm' Mr Bonner down when he put him in a headlock as the pair argued in Cresswell
  
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• Love Island's Alex sees red as Newcastle girl Ellie tries to end things with him

  25-06-2018 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After being picked by him in Love Island's latest recoupling, Ellie realises there's no spark between her and Alex but he's not happy with her
  
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• Nothing could be done to save Wallsend teenager battling rare heart condition, inquest hears

  25-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Pollard died at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle just four days before Christmas
  
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• July's Blood Moon will mark 'longest lunar eclipse of century'

  25-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are the dates when you must remember to look up to the skies - and send us your photos from Newcastle and the North East!
  
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• Could you be a secret millionaire? Here are some of the North East's unclaimed estates

  25-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of pounds in unclaimed wills is being held by the Government until a heir comes forward
  
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• Are you looking a little red after the weekend? Here are some tips to soothe your sunburn fast

  25-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If the damage has already been done, there are some ways to ease your pain until it heals
  
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• Four teens arrested after boy was attacked on way home from The Hoppings

  25-06-2018 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two 17-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been arrested and released on bail after Dylan Swan reported being attacked in Exhibition Park
  
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• Heaton lettings agency fire being treated as arson as police launch investigation

  25-06-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is treating the fire as a suspected arson and officers have asked anyone with information to come forward
  
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• Neighbours speak of shock after fire breaks out at Walker home in Newcastle

  25-06-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage showed the ferocity of the flames and a family across the street reacted quickly to help keep everyone safe
  
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• Health and wellbeing hub set to open in 'at risk' Newcastle library

  25-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The facility will be revamped to include features such as a gym and therapy rooms
  
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• Grieving dad of Richie Matfin speaks of pride and heartbreak on anniversary of son's death

  25-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blyth cancer battler Richie Matfin lost his fight against rare cancer sarcoma aged just 33
  
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• £40m plan to build hundreds of student flats in Newcastle city centre approved

  25-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The costly plan was quickly approved without any debate during a Newcastle City Council planning meeting
  
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• Three people released after suspected arson attack at Gateshead flats which forced families to flee

  25-06-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say three people who were arrested on Friday have since been released under investigation
  
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• Can I bring my own food or drink to Newcastle Racecourse and is there a picnic area?

  25-06-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can only take your own food or water into certain areas of Newcastle Racecourse, so take note if you're heading to Plate Day
  
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• Where's the Tyne gone! River at very low levels in Corbridge as soaring temperatures hit

  25-06-2018 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The river was very low in Northumberland while water gauges were exposed at the shrinking Derwent Reservoir
  
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• Newcastle councillor lights candles for MH17 victims during visit to Russia for World Cup

  25-06-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The councillor wants to honour John Alder and Liam Sweeney in Russia during the World Cup
  
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• What you can win if you are crowned Best Dressed Man at Northumberland Plate Day 2018

  25-06-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All eyes will be on the lads on Saturday as they dress to impress for Newcastle Racecourse's biggest event
  
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• Children urged to run a mile each day to help tackle Britain's obesity crisis

  25-06-2018 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Sharon Hodgson says the Government is being too cautious in bid to cut child obesity
  
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• Hopes to turn Bigg Market's famous toilets into wine bar hit hurdle after police and council object

  25-06-2018 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police have raised concerns about the plans
  
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• Who is in charge of LNER's nationalised east coast mainline? The same man Virgin had before

  25-06-2018 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex Virgin East Coast boss David Horne says LNER's decision to hire him is 'absolutely the right thing to do' as state-run service starts
  
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• Jack Hunter: Gateshead sign Newcastle U23s midfielder - BBC Sport

  25-06-2018 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
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  Jack Hunter: Gateshead sign Newcastle U23s midfielder
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  National League side Gateshead have signed Newcastle United Under-23s midfielder Jack Hunter. Hunter, 20, whose Newcastle contract was set to expire on 30 June, was part of the side that won the Northumberland Senior Cup last May. "It's a great ...
  Gateshead Official Announcement confirms signing of young Newcastle midfielderThe Magall 2 news articles »
  
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• Newcastle's Centre for Life is celebrated in BBC documentary this week

  25-06-2018 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch the clip of one of the success stories from centre's pioneering work which will be in national spotlight this Friday
  
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• Newcastle GP surgery at risk of closure could be saved after running costs were slashed

  25-06-2018 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals say it is 'excellent' and would be crushed if it closed, and CCG bosses have told them they 'expect' it will stay open
  
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• Jason Cundy branded a 'sexist pig' for saying women shouldn't commentate on World Cup

  25-06-2018 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comments were made after North East broadcaster Vicki Sparks became the first female commentator for a live TV World Cup match
  
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• ‘Monolithic’ apartments to be built in Newcastle city centre - despite neighbours' complaints

  25-06-2018 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans have been approved by Newcastle City Council despite concerns aired by neighbours
  
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• UK heatwave forecast: it's only going to get hotter this week as temperatures soar

  25-06-2018 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather forecasters say we will need plenty of sunscreen as temperatures hit the late 20s across the region
  
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• Good news - it's only going to get hotter this week as temperatures soar

  25-06-2018 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather forecasters say we will need plenty of sunscreen as temperatures hit the late 20s across the region
  
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• Need a summer job? Here's some we found in Newcastle and Gateshead

  25-06-2018 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students, school leavers or anyone who needs some extra cash for a holiday could take on these roles
  
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• The Real Schools Guide 2018: The best secondary schools in the North East revealed

  25-06-2018 09:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reach's Real Schools Guide is the most comprehensive ranking of secondary schools out there - here are the results
  
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• Caroline Flack pays touching tribute to Love Island star and Miss Newcastle Sophie Gradon on Aftersun

  25-06-2018 09:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old from Newcastle, who has died at the age of 32, appeared as a contestant on the show in 2016
  
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• Police rule out third party involvement after body was found in Wallsend home

  25-06-2018 09:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The body of a 52-year-old man was discovered in Brussels Road and an inquiry was launched to find out what happened
  
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• Fresh hope for family of Newcastle gran fighting for life in Majorca as they bid to bring her home

  25-06-2018 08:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fundraising campaign has nearly reached its target to help bring Carol Tweedy back home after she collapsed in Spain
  
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• This is what North East students are doing to help manage exam stress

  25-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research carried out on behalf of Northumbria University showed the majority of the region's teenagers felt exam pressures
  
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• Sunshine Fund families take over the Metrocentre in final fundraising push

  25-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity's Go Bananas campaign is almost at an end and they are on the way to hitting their £60,000 target
  
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• Students warned they could face disciplinary action for breaching university's code of conduct

  25-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new code is one step being taken to improve relations between the university and the community
  
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