Gateshead news

• Missing 11-year-old girl found after failing to return to home from school

  10-10-2018 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has confirmed that Kaitlyn Todd, 11, has been found after going missing after school
  
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• What can you do if you're worried someone you know is having suicidal thoughts?

  10-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watching someone you love struggle with mental health problems can be difficult - but what can you do to help if you think they're in danger?
  
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• Search for missing 11-year-old Kaitlyn Todd from South Shields who did not return home after school

  10-10-2018 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have asked the public to look out for missing Kaitlyn Todd who is just 11 years old
  
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• Duke of Northumberland opens new Backworth Park Primary school to serve expanding housing estate

  10-10-2018 21:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Backworth Park Primary has been built in an area where hundreds of new homes have been constructed, and has bigger and better facilities than its previous headquarters
  
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• Brother who has 'pushed for change' since his 'best pal and idol' took his own life welcomes suicide prevention minister

  10-10-2018 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Smith, who co-founded If U Care Share after the death of his brother Daniel, helped launched a petition calling for the Government to appoint a suicide prevention minister
  
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• Grieving mum who had four miscarriages and lost baby son writes emotional open letter to help others

  10-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katherine Bennett, of Backworth, North Tyneside, is sharing her inner most feelings on Facebook to help others during Baby Loss Awareness Week
  
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• Government will have "blood on its hands" unless it ends Universal Credit immediately, MP warns

  10-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wansbeck MP has called for an end to the controversial benefit, which is set to be fully rolled out in Northumberland from November
  
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• Distraction burglar who targeted vulnerable 75-year-old woman in her own home jailed

  10-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Wilkinson has been found guilty of burglary after a 75-year-old's mobile phone and purse went missing from her home
  
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• Tenerife misery as Ryanair offer passenger £3.50 voucher - during 14 hour delay

  10-10-2018 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jarrow woman claims she will never fly with the Irish airline again after strike chaos
  
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• 'We will miss him every day': Family pays tribute to alleged murder victim Steven Coulson

  10-10-2018 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of alleged murder victim Steven Coulson from Stakeford say they have been 'moved' by the response from the community
  
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• North East MPs back Gordon Brown's call to halt roll-out of Universal Credit

  10-10-2018 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned that Universal Credit could be the Government's new poll tax
  
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• Train driver opens up on the devastating impact of rail suicides: 'Is it going to be me that takes a life?'

  10-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The film, by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), aims to raise awareness about the impact of suicide and the support services available
  
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• Police search homes as part of firearms investigation in Cowgate and Newbiggin Hall

  10-10-2018 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman have been arrested as police searches continue at three homes in Newcastle
  
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• Majorca floods: Is it safe to travel to Spain or the Balearic Islands? This is the latest advice

  10-10-2018 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Majorca has been rocked by flash flooding, which has claimed the lives of at least nine people - including two Brits
  
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• Disappearance of Newcastle man Michael Turner described as 'out of character'

  10-10-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 44-year-old has not been seen since he left his home in Fenham on Sunday evening and police are appealing for him to get in touch
  
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• B&M selling Now TV stick with two months of Sky for less than £15

  10-10-2018 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now TV is a go-to for many people throughout the UK and B&M have a cracking deal on a Now TV stick
  
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• Sunderland City Council set to spend £80m moving civic centre to the Vaux site

  10-10-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council are looking to move out of their dilapidated Burdon Road base but plans to move to the Vaux site have been received with scepticism and anger by some councillors
  
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• Ladybirds are invading UK homes - have you seen more of the insects in your house?

  10-10-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Harlequin Ladybirds can look different to the British domestic insects and carry disease
  
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• Diseased ladybirds are invading UK homes - have you seen more of the insects in your house?

  10-10-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Harlequin Ladybirds can look different to the British domestic insects and carry disease
  
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• Family of biker great-granddad killed in County Durham crash pay tribute

  10-10-2018 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Eric Woodhead, from Chester-le-Street, died last month when he collided with a roadside barrier on the A167
  
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• Abandoned puppies train to become police dogs helping to fight terrorism

  10-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Dogs Trust donated three dogs to Northumbria Police over the past year and Alfie the Cocker Spaniel is now a qualified explosive detection dog
  
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• Princess Eugenie wedding: Full list of bridesmaids, pageboys, best man, maid of honour and special attendants

  10-10-2018 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be among the pageboys and bridesmaids at Windsor Castle
  
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• Tesco has removed 'best before' labels from 116 products in bid to scrap 'confusing' advice

  10-10-2018 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket scrapped labels from 70 lines earlier this year, as they do not necessarily indicate when fruit or vegetables are safe to eat
  
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• Plans for transfer of child heart and transplant services from Newcastle's Freeman Hospital revealed

  10-10-2018 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Freeman is well-known for infant cardiology treatment and the UK’s first successful heart transplant for a child was performed at the hospital in 1987.
  
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• 100 new jobs created at North East Ambulance Service to improve speed and services for patients

  10-10-2018 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 50 paramedics and a further 50 emergency care assistants are hoped to be recruited to help meet new national response time standards
  
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• Workers are being hired to help us cope with 'Brexit disruption' - and could earn £46,000 a year

  10-10-2018 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has posted job adverts looking for "resilience advisers" to handle any disruption caused after Britain leaves the European Union next year
  
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• Storm Callum: Met Office issue UK weather warnings for 80mph winds and torrential rain

  10-10-2018 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A "danger to life" warning for wind has been extended and new warnings for rain are in place over Friday and Saturday
  
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• Former Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly posts footage of flash flooding in Marbella

  10-10-2018 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A submerged car was captured in former Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly's footage of flash flooding in Spain
  
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• Watch the moment brazen thieves snatch £1,300 gold ring from Newcastle jewellers - then bolt through town

  10-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV captures the trio snatching the ring as a staff member turns her back for a second at Newcastle Jewellery Company on Pilgrim Street
  
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• Police searching for injured horse after man 'refuses to disclose' its location

  10-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report of concern for the horse was made to police as it had suffered a deep cut from its head collar
  
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• Tour de France trophy STOLEN leaving Brit winner Geraint Thomas pleading for its return

  10-10-2018 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prestigious Coupe Omnisports, which is presented to the winner of the grand tour on the Champs-Elysees, has been nicked from a cycling show in Birmingham
  
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• Geordie Shore new girl Faith Mullen wants to be a voice for young Christians

  10-10-2018 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faith Mullen joins the Geordie Shore cast for series 18 of the MTV show but she's not what you'd expect
  
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• You could now face jail for breaking this rule at Eldon Square and the Metrocentre

  10-10-2018 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  intu have taken the unusual step of taking out an injunction from London's High Court to put strict rules in place in their shopping centres
  
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• Man found with serious injuries near Tup Tup Palace in Newcastle city centre

  10-10-2018 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old was found unconscious on St Nicholas Street on Wednesday morning - police are now investigating whether he was the victim of an assault
  
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• Watch incredible film footage of the fearless Tyne Bridge construction workers as the bridge turns 90

  10-10-2018 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage from the North East Film Archive shows intrepid workers 200ft above the River Tyne and Quayside
  
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• Princess Eugenie wedding: Homeless rough sleepers advised to move for Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Royal Wedding

  10-10-2018 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Windsor's council says it has told the town's homeless that the streets will be full of visitors when the Newcastle University graduate marries
  
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• Whitley Bay's St Mary's Lighthouse revamp plans are dealt a huge blow

  10-10-2018 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council was hoping to receive £2.1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to refurbish the Whitley Bay attraction but the funding application has now been turned down
  
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• Majorca floods: At least five dead as holidaymakers are caught in 'biblical' storm

  10-10-2018 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shocking images show submerged cars floating down streets in Sant Llorenç and Porto Cristo
  
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• Want your career to take-off? Jobs up for grabs at Newcastle International Airport

  10-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From bar-tenders to cabin crew, there are plenty of vacancies available at the region's biggest airport
  
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• The Living North Christmas Fair has a new venue - and could be there for the next five years

  10-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to host a Christmas fair at the new venue have been given the final sign-off
  
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• Medical waste firm that stockpiled body parts is ordered to clean up Newcastle site

  10-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Environment Agency demands action to clean up Newcastle site after medical waste firm fails to dispose of human waste including amputated limbs
  
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• Kenton family demands new home - after 'giant' RAT invasion

  10-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad claims he's had to flush rat poo down the loo - and that the rodents are causing chaos at their home
  
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• Watch video of Tommy Robinson surrounded by cheering soldiers that has prompted an Army probe

  10-10-2018 08:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Army says it is 'investigating the circumstances' surrounding the clip and photo posted to Tommy Robinson's social media
  
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• Hurricane Michael hurtles towards Florida with 120mph winds and a potential storm surge

  10-10-2018 08:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hurricane Michael is hurtling towards the US state of Florida - with winds in excess of 110mph forecast
  
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• Spanish restaurant to open another tapas bar in Newcastle city centre, despite fears from 'gobsmacked' neighbours

  10-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kaltur has been granted a licence to move into the Home and Stove furniture store
  
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• North East news LIVE: Crash closes A1 in Gateshead; latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  10-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Growing fears Metro 'ticket touts' are now targeting Jesmond

  10-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Previously the issue was rife at Gateshead Stadium, while Nexus say one arrest has been made in Jesmond
  
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