Gateshead news

• Rapist who threatened to stab and blow up pregnant woman jailed for 18 years

  05-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dangerous Marc Cameron, of Hebburn, who said nobody could stop him, was convicted by a jury of two rapes and a sexual assault and a judge said he poses a significant risk to women
  
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• Watch footage of illegal drag races in scenes like The Fast and the Furious - but with Vauxhall Corsas on a North East industrial estate

  05-10-2018 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of people gathered at a Cramlington industrial estate as boy racers took turns to line up against each other in short races on roads that were open to the public
  
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• CCTV shows tragic moment staff realise Stewart Anderson needs help outside Loveshack nightclub

  05-10-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest into the death of Stewart Anderson, who died after an incident at a Durham nightclub, has concluded after a jury heard three days of evidence
  
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• Sunderland paedophile who abused girl argues eight years in jail is too long

  05-10-2018 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Lee Collins 'prolonged' his victim's agony by trying to backtrack on guilty pleas
  
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• North East life in the 1960s: A memorable decade is recalled

  05-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book, North East Life in the 1960s, recalls how the region was during that memorable decade
  
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• Inside Newcastle's hidden cocktail bar the owners try and keep SECRET

  05-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You have to knock on a secret PRISON door to get inside this swinging prohibition-style weekend nightspot
  
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• Gosforth women launch elite dating service - with a £2,000 fee to help you find love

  05-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashika's premium service is aimed at 'elite professionals' - but there is also a popular £20-a-head night
  
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• Jewellery worth more than £100,000 stolen in spate of Newcastle burglaries that may be linked

  05-10-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after nine burglaries across Newcastle saw thieves get away with jewellery believed to be more than £100k
  
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• Almost unrecognisable John McCririck's Celebrity Big Brother appearance shocks viewers

  05-10-2018 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The flamboyant pundit looks very different to his days presenting Channel 4 Racing, having lost three stone and overcome a severe bout of flu
  
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• This is why the Metro should - and probably will - expand to new destinations

  05-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report by consultancy firm Mott MacDonald has looked at the economic case for expanding the network to new destinations and found it would boost the region's economy
  
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• CCTV appeal after teenager attacked by mystery man as she walked home in Whitley Bay

  05-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old victim was treated in hospital after the assault and police are appealing for information and witnesses
  
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• Sneak peek at plans for underground Monument Metro PUB - the first of its kind in the country

  05-10-2018 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been lodged to open a music and real ale bar inside Monument Metro station which would make it the first underground station micropub in the country
  
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• REVEALED: Monument Metro station could be getting an underground PUB - and it sounds amazing

  05-10-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The micropub - which will be called The Waypoint and could open in early 2019 - is being firmly backed by Nexus and could be the first underground station pub in the country
  
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• Strictly's Vick Hope on a high after waltz wowed judges and she is desperate to make it to week four

  05-10-2018 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle born and raised presenter picked herself up from a disappointing first show and is now looking to keep that trajectory going
  
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• Company found guilty of safety breach after schoolboy electrocuted at Gateshead railway yard - ChronicleLive

  05-10-2018 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Company found guilty of safety breach after schoolboy electrocuted at Gateshead railway yard
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  A company has been found guilty of a safety breach after a schoolboy was set on fire and had to have his legs and seven fingers amputated. following a rail yard electrocution. The 13-year-old suffered the life-changing injuries after climbing on top of ...and more »
  
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• Company found guilty of safety breach after schoolboy electrocuted at Gateshead railway yard

  05-10-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 13-year-old lost both legs and seven fingers while climbing on top of a train wagon near 25,000 volt overhead cables at Tyne Yard in Gateshead
  
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• Seaham family among 26 holidaymakers who allegedly fell ill after stay at four-star Tenerife hotel

  05-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Shepherd, her husband Philip and their two-year-old son William were diagnosed with a gastric illness after they went on holiday to the Spanish island in August
  
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• Nature reserve 'tranquility' is at risk from housing development, wildlife trust claims

  05-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An outline planning application for up to 96 homes has been submitted to Sunderland City Council
  
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• Man attacked bingo caller after knocking drink over at his own grandfather's wake

  05-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Allen left his victim with fractures to his eye and cheekbone after the 'nasty' assault at Sunderland's Royal British Legion club
  
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• 26 North East criminals locked up in September 2018

  05-10-2018 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crimes include burglary, sex offences, fraud, arson and sickening acts of violence
  
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• Why drivers face £1,000 fines and six points at drive-thrus and car parks

  05-10-2018 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heading to your local drive-thru could land you with a £1,000 fine and six points on your licence, it has emerged
  
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• PC says final goodbye to faithful police dog who saved woman's life

  05-10-2018 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police dog Louis worked for more than 10 years catching suspects and finding missing people before retiring with his handler
  
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• Newcastle hospital to provide groundbreaking cancer treatment in a European first

  05-10-2018 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The treatment, known as Yescarta, offers new hope to patients with lymphoma who have run out of other options and may have just months left to live
  
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• See how new waterfront apartments are shaping up at North Shields Fish Quay

  05-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work is well under way to build the 14 apartments on Bell Street in North Shields, and the project is expected to complete by next summer
  
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• Businessman drunk-drove Porsche after garage worker begged him not to get in car

  05-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Palvinder Kang, of Fatfield Park, Washington, has been banned from the roads following his drunk-driving episode
  
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• Shop worker pocketed £6,000 from takings at e-cigarette store 'for pure indulgence'

  05-10-2018 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Costello stole thousands from his employer Smokemax and spent the money on 'escapism at clubs'
  
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• 'Don't put yourself in danger' urge police after man climbed Byker Bridge railings to help woman

  05-10-2018 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers gave advice to a man who climbed over bridge railings in an attempt to encourage a woman to come to safety
  
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• Almost unrecognisable John McCririck's Big Brother appearance shocks viewers

  05-10-2018 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The flamboyant pundit looks very different to his days presenting Channel 4 Racing, having lost three stone and overcome a severe bout of flu
  
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• Liam Sweeney's father 'disgusted' at alleged Russian attempts to hack MH17 investigation

  05-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Sweeney, whose son died on flight MH17, has responded to the revelation that Russian military agents may have tried to interfere with attempts to uncover how plane was downed
  
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• Company found guilty of safety breach after schoolboy electrocuted at Gateshead railway yard - Chronicle Live

  05-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Company found guilty of safety breach after schoolboy electrocuted at Gateshead railway yard  Chronicle LiveA 13-year-old lost both legs and seven fingers while climbing on top of a train wagon near 25000 volt overhead cables at Tyne Yard in Gateshead.
  
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• Viewers outraged at groom's behaviour during This Morning's wedding ceremony

  05-10-2018 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Although presenter Holly Willoughby found the wedding emotional, some of the audience at home were left annoyed at the groom
  
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• What councils are doing to tackle rising hate crime in Newcastle

  05-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures have revealed that the number of hate crimes in  Newcastle
   increased by 17% to 969 in 2017/18
  
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• Taxi driver subjected passenger to violent attack in dispute during late night journey from Newcastle city centre

  05-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Payblue Guebo 'lost control' and subjected a fellow taxi driver he had picked up in Newcastle city centre to two episodes of violence during a disagreement
  
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