Gateshead news

• Jacksonville Madden shooting: Four dead after gunman opens fire at NFL video tournament

  26-08-2018 23:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The LA Times reports that a gunman was a disgruntled player who had lost in the $5,000 tournament
  
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• UK's biggest payday lender and former Newcastle United sponsor Wonga reportedly close to collapse

  26-08-2018 22:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United shirt sponsor is said to have lined up Grant Thornton as an administrator
  
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• Blaydon driver caught over the drug limit for the SECOND time in a month

  26-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Gillespie has been banned from the roads for three years after officers again stopped him behind the wheel of his car having taken cocaine
  
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• Cyclists brave the rain to ride 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth for Great North Bike Ride

  26-08-2018 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Bike Ride is raced in memory of Chris Lucas, a teenager from Wallsend who died following a brave three-year cancer battle
  
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• Stephen Sayers: Why my family will never escape criminal past as brother is cleared of ordering shooting

  26-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brother of John Henry Sayers speaks out after he was convicted of perverting the course of justice
  
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• See the amazing images of the wonders of the night sky captured at Kielder Observatory

  26-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The observatory recently opened its new Gillian Dickinson Astroimaging Academy, allowing even better pictures to be taken
  
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• Murderer, serial burglar and drug dealer: The criminals locked up at North East courts this week

  26-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A round-up of some of the criminals who were brought to justice at courts around the North East
  
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• Have you spotted the relic which marks when ships were commonplace on the River Tyne?

  26-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Quayside is a popular hub for drinkers, but some may have been a relic which pays tribute to the city's past
  
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• See the amazing images which show Newcastle's skyline being dominated by 'monster' crane

  26-08-2018 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These pictures show how the 120m-tall structure is visible from as far away as Bensham, Byker and Whickham
  
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• These caring friends really are transforming the lives of the underprivileged

  26-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angie Comerford and Jo Durkin say they were overwhelmed to be nominated for a Chronicle Champion award
  
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• Parade kicks off 25th Newcastle Mela where thousands will celebrate South Asian culture

  26-08-2018 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mela - which translates as 'meet' - is being held in Exhibition Park on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, it's free and there is plenty to see
  
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• Newcastle United fans armed with banners stage protest outside Sports Direct store

  26-08-2018 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 100 fans chanted in support of Rafa Benitez - although shoppers did not seem phased
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons urgently recall products over listeria fears

  26-08-2018 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Items being recalled by the supermarkets include fruit juice, breakfast biscuits, sugar and smoked salmon
  
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• FC Halifax Town v Gateshead preview - Halifax Evening Courier

  26-08-2018 14:45 via halifaxcourier.co.uk
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  FC Halifax Town have a chance to immediately bounce back from their dramatic defeat at Boreham Wood when they host Gateshead on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm). Nathan Clarke's goal had put Town in the driving seat at Boreham Wood, but two goals from ...
  
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• Alnwick rum entrepreneur to get 'send off he deserves' as community raises thousands for his funeral

  26-08-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-two Ian Linsley died shortly after his shock diagnosis with oesophageal cancer, without time to plan for funeral costs
  
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• Suspected fraudster in court accused of selling non-existent gig tickets online

  26-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zoe Walton, from Benwell, is alleged to have 'sold' £4,000-worth of tickets to 36 people on the internet then not sent them
  
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• Man arrested after three men were sprayed with 'unknown substance' in Newcastle city centre

  26-08-2018 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Clayton Street in Newcastle Saturday night and police arrested a 36-year-old man
  
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• Paul Gascoigne has spoken of his heartache as he still struggles to cope following nephew's death

  26-08-2018 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United star Paul Gascogine said Jay Kerrigan begged for his help just weeks before he died
  
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• Call for 16 and 17-year-olds to be given their say in Brexit 'People's Vote'

  26-08-2018 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lib Dem leader and Remainer Vince Cable says Brexit decision was 'imposed' on young people and wants young people to vote in a second referendum
  
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• Gateshead 1 Leyton Orient 1 - The Northern Echo

  26-08-2018 12:37 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  GATESHEAD narrowly failed to claim second spot in the National League as an 89th-minute concession prevented them from beating Leyton Orient. 0 comment. The Heed were 1-0 ahead with two minutes left at the International Stadium, but Marvin Ekpiteta's ...and more »
  
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• Work to demolish Consett Magistrates' Court expected to start within weeks

  26-08-2018 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to demolish the former court building is due to start in October, and Homes England has put the site up for sale
  
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• Suspected Gateshead drug den closed down after officers seize heroin from property - ChronicleLive

  26-08-2018 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Suspected Gateshead drug den closed down after officers seize heroin from property
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  A suspected drug den has been closed down after heroin was recovered from the property. Numerous complaints about the house on Marian Court, Gateshead, were made by neighbours about ongoing anti-social behaviour and suspected criminal activities ...
  
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• Suspected Gateshead drug den closed down after officers seize heroin from property

  26-08-2018 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Numerous complaints about suspected criminal activities were made about the house on Marian Court in Gateshead
  
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• UK weather forecast: Downpours set to bring bleak August Bank Holiday weekend

  26-08-2018 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy showers are predicted on Sunday and the rain will continue into next week despite a quick appearance of sunshine
  
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• Cowardly control freak jailed for hacking off ex's hair and threatening to poison her children

  26-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bully Darren Rudd, of Killingworth, has been jailed after subjecting his ex to a campaign of violence and psychological abuse
  
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• Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals his top tips in 2018 so far

  26-08-2018 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert website founder Martin Lewis' hacks could make your life a little easier
  
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• Two men charged after suspected stabbing in Sunderland

  26-08-2018 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the suspected stabbing
  
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• I'm A Celeb viewers have their say on Holly Willoughby reported as Ant McPartlin's replacement

  26-08-2018 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Willoughby will reportedly be joining Declan Donnelly as co-host in the jungle
  
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• Lindsay Kemp: Tributes paid to choreographer and teacher to Bowie and Kate Bush

  26-08-2018 10:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Kemp, who grew up in South Shields, played a key role in the careers of David Bowie and Kate Bush
  
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• Eight products which have been pulled from Booths, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Iceland and Poundland

  26-08-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Food from Sainsbury's, Iceland and Co-op are among the items which have been withdrawan over various issues
  
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• Mum and former 'paedophile hunter' has chilling warning to people who share pictures of their children on social media

  26-08-2018 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This mum is urging parents to think carefully before publishing images of their kids on social media sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
  
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• LOTTO RESULTS: Winning National Lottery, Irish Lottery, Thunderball numbers for SATURDAY AUGUST 25

  26-08-2018 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check here for Saturday's National Lottery numbers, Thunderball, Irish Lotto and Lotto Millionaire Raffle code
  
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• Hammer horror: Grandad condemned to 'fate worse than death' by savage friend

  26-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Clark has been jailed for life for leaving Lee Bone needing round-the-clock nursing care after smashing his head with a hammer in Walker
  
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• Fab four bedroom bungalow in Tynemouth for sale - just a stone's throw from the beach

  26-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look inside the four-bedroom property which makes full use of its space
  
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• Determined Olly McKenna is on a mission to prove children with cancer can have fun

  26-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Olly McKenna, 11, from Bill Quay, Gateshead, has been nominated for Champion Child of Courage
  
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• Rubbish-dumping flytipper tells council to take her to court - and instantly regrets it

  26-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland mum refused, asking the council to 'take me to court' instead - so they did
  
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• As work starts on Newcastle's tallest building, here's how the face of the Toon will change

  26-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the arrival of a 127-metre crane in the city centre, we have taken a look at other ambitious projects in the city
  
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