Gateshead news

• Detective who led manhunt for 'canoe man' John Darwin draws on experiences to pen crime novels

  27-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex-Cleveland Superintendent Tony Hutchinson unravelled John Darwin's disappearance when he faked his own death
  
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• Watch the heartwarming moment North Shields woman saves dying bee

  27-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Briganti was out for a run at Tynemouth Pier when she found the bee on the ground and helped to revive the insect with nectar
  
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• Mum speaks of horror as serial rapist Alan Blackwell could be released from prison

  27-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Blackwell was jailed for three horrific sex crimes - but his victims have been told he could now be released from prison
  
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• From Tup Tup shooting verdicts to a giant crane in Newcastle - Stories you might have missed

  27-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up some of the main news stories that hit the headlines in the North East this week
  
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• See the adorable animals on display at Glendale Agricultural Society Show

  27-08-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 126th Glendale Show drew crowds to Wooler on Bank Holiday Monday, giving visitors a glimpse into thriving rural life and traditional hobbies
  
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• Residents' shock as man suffers serious injuries after attack in Chester-le-Street

  27-08-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim was taken to hospital after the assault near the High Crown Pub on Front Street on Monday morning
  
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• Prisoners found it 'easy' to smuggle drugs behind bars - because there are no body scanners

  27-08-2018 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMP Low Newton, in County Durham, had no scanner at the reception - making it 'easy' to get some drugs in, a report said
  
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• What's on around Newcastle this week - including some events you may not have tried before

  27-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Comic Kevin Bridges is in Newcastle this week, the Cirque du Soleil is set to dazzle at the arena, there's a music fest, and plenty on in Ouseburn
  
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• Newcastle United legends to relive Fairs Cup glory days with some special guests

  27-08-2018 17:00 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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• What we know so far about the 'police incident' in Chester-le-Street

  27-08-2018 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon has been in place on Front Street for several hours and officers remain at the scene
  
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• Two people arrested after cannabis farm found in Jesmond home

  27-08-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police seized the cannabis plants and equipment from a property on Osborne Road in Jesmond
  
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• Two men appear in court after suspected stabbing in Sunderland

  27-08-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Dixon and Mark Roberts, both of Sunderland, appeared in court accused of attacking another man
  
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• Kind-hearted daughter follows in her Newcastle mum's footsteps by helping to save lives

  27-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lynne Holt saved lives at the Freeman Hospital - now her daughter Amy donated her birthday gifts to raise money for charity
  
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• 'I scratched till I bled': Mum tells of struggle living with rare itching condition while she was pregnant

  27-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vikki Meredith suffered from ICP and had one of the worst cases of itching - now she is running the Great North Run
  
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• Police investigate Chester-le-Street assault RECAP: Pub and shops cordoned off on Front Street

  27-08-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary put up a police cordon in front of a pub and other shops on Front Street as they investigate an assault
  
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• Police investigate Chester-le-Street assault LIVE: Pub and shops cordoned off on Front Street

  27-08-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary has put up a police cordon in front of a pub and other shops on Front Street
  
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• Chester-le-Street police incident LIVE: Pub and shops cordoned off on Front Street

  27-08-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary has put up a police cordon in front of a pub and other shops on Front Street
  
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• This is when the sunshine will return to the North East after Bank Holiday downpour

  27-08-2018 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After downpours all day on Sunday, will we see more summery weather before the arrival of September?
  
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• See the disgusting mess left on Newcastle's streets by Bank Holiday revellers

  27-08-2018 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Litter, including pizza boxes, drink cans and plastic bags, were left strewn across streets, including the Bigg Market area
  
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• Dog owner's horror after pet was thrown 'around like a rag doll' by Staffie outside supermarket

  27-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael McStay's Straffordshire Bull Terrier had escaped his Benwell home and attacked another dog
  
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• See dramatic footage of car bursting into flames in quiet Northumberland village

  27-08-2018 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service used two hose reels to put out the car fires after being called out on Sunday evening
  
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• This Newcastle library hopes to transform the lives of those battling drug and alcohol addictions

  27-08-2018 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work has started to redevelop Fenham Library, which will include a drug and alcohol wellbeing and recovery hub
  
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• Ex-girlfriend of murderer John Potter tells of ten years of hell as he faces more time behind bars

  27-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debbie Mclaughlin speaks out about living with 'dangerous' Potter, who she says attacked her over a decade
  
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• Tributes paid to last known descendent of first working class MP Thomas Burt

  27-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Burt, a Northumberland miner, became Britain's first working class MP
  
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• Couple banned for life from keeping snakes - after starving boa constrictor to death

  27-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Curtis and Claire Fradgley have been banned from keeping snakes and were fined by the courts
  
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• North East news RECAP: Crash involving five vehicles on A1 near Metrocentre cleared

  27-08-2018 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and TeessideLive's breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Crash involving five vehicles on A1 near Metrocentre

  27-08-2018 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and TeessideLive's breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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