Gateshead news

• Benwell man accused of terrorism offences by posting ISIS videos on Facebook tells court: 'I believe I am Jesus Christ'

  16-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abdulrahman Alcharbati, of Benwell, denies seven offences under the Terrorism Act and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Foreign Office 'deeply concerned' as Durham University student Matthew Hedges is charged with spying in UAE

  16-10-2018 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Hedges was held at Dubai airport on May 5 after flying in to interview sources about the country's foreign policy
  
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• Creepy CCTV footage from 'haunted' North East pub shows 'bar stool move by ITSELF' – but is it real?

  16-10-2018 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new landlady claims glasses fly off tables and darts 'throw themselves' at the East Boldon pub
  
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• Out of control pest who flouted ban on contacting ex by sending flowers and wedding cake is jailed

  16-10-2018 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Henderson had been forbidden from contacting the Cramlington woman after assaulting her but repeatedly breached the court order and has now been locked up
  
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• Blyth funeral director denies customers' claims they were left with large, unexpected bills

  16-10-2018 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Shields, of K & T Shields Funeral Directors in Blyth, has slammed claims made against him by disgruntled customers
  
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• How many episodes of Informer are there on BBC1? Another drama kicks off

  16-10-2018 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot on the heels of Bodyguard, the BBC has another new drama set to get everyone talking called Informer
  
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• Take a look around this luxury Northumberland detached stone built home with stunning garden

  16-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Linden House, near Morpeth, is on the market for £770,000 and is located within the parkland grounds of the renowned Linden Hall Country Hall House Hotel
  
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• 'Keep fighting Bailey': Your messages of support for lad who suffered a stroke before 17th birthday

  16-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bailey Stewart was three weeks away from celebrating his 17th birthday when he collapsed at his West Denton home and had to be rushed to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• Nick Forbes hits out at Government over 'tragic' impact Universal Credit is having on Newcastle's most vulnerable

  16-10-2018 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 17,000 people in the city - around one in every 17 residents - are on the controversial benefits system
  
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• Who is Faith on Geordie Shore? New girl joins cast for series 18 of MTV show

  16-10-2018 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore is back for series 18 on Tuesday night and the cast includes new girl Faith Mullen
  
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• How long is Celebrity Hunted on for? New series starts on Channel 4

  16-10-2018 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It looks set to be both gripping and hilarious viewing and Celebrity Hunted is back on Channel 4
  
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• 'Dilapidated and dangerous' Dunston Hill Hospital will close within weeks

  16-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is pressing ahead with plans to close Dunston Hill Hospital, which has become plagued by vandalism, thefts, and power outages
  
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• Universal Credit roll-out delayed amid claims it is causing 'misery' in Newcastle

  16-10-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Controversial benefit will now be introduced gradually across the country
  
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• Police incident in Walker RECAP: Two men arrested and hospitalised after alleged altercation

  16-10-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers have been at a home in Monkchester Road in Walker and have taped off a house as part of their investigation
  
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• Obesity expert blames North East's health problems on 'two syllables' - 'Parmo'

  16-10-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Obesity Forum chairman Tam Fry says the chicken and cheese laced takeaway carries a huge risk of obesity unless you're an Olympic athlete
  
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• These dedicated volunteers give up their own time to help feed the North East's homeless

  16-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity North East Homeless has been nominated for the Community Champion award in the 2018 Chronicle Champions Awards
  
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• The mini Tyne Bridge is not returning to Saltwell Park, the council have revealed

  16-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The replica Tyne Bridge was moved from Saltwell Park to the Gateshead Quayside - but it won't be making the journey back
  
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• Family's worst fears realised as "amazing, caring" 23-year-old dies after epileptic seizure

  16-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alana Smurthwaite battled epilepsy for much of her life but refused to let it stop her following her dreams
  
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• Dream Wedding winners face race against time for treatment for son who walked them down the aisle

  16-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean and Sonia Gallagher tied the knot so Sean - who is not expected to survive into his teens - could be part of their special day
  
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• Jet2 announces last minute half term deals from Newcastle - including trip to Majorca for £349 per person

  16-10-2018 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airline has a range of cheap last minute deals for the October half term on family beach breaks from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Nigella Lawson enjoyed an 'extraordinarily good' northern classic when she ate in Newcastle

  16-10-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The food writer and cook was in town for an appearance at the Sage, and has pledged to return to sample the Broad Chare's ham and pease pudding
  
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• Snow on the way before the end of October? Met Office reveal what will ACTUALLY happen

  16-10-2018 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked the Met Office whether claims of snowfall before the end of October were accurate
  
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• WhatsApp is bringing in a new update - and it's bad news for some people

  16-10-2018 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new changes surround the messaging service's actions when users want to delete chats
  
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• 'I was lucky enough to get to know him': Paul Dummett pays tribute to NUFC fan Callum Hall

  16-10-2018 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon defender will be among those gathering  to say a final farewell to the North Kenton 11-year-old at his funeral today
  
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• Dads are NOT happy with Piers Morgan after he mocked the way Daniel Craig held his baby

  16-10-2018 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Good Morning Britain host called Craig 'emasculated Bond' after tweeting a picture of him carrying his daughter in a papoose
  
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• Three strange forgotten North East stories from Tyne and Weird!

  16-10-2018 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Houdini in South Shields, a daredevil American cyclist in Newcastle, and a 'murder' in a Tynemouth graveyard
  
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• Ant McPartlin's divorce to estranged wife Lisa finalised by London judge in under 30 seconds

  16-10-2018 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie TV presenter confirmed he was splitting with his wife, who he met in the mid-1990s, earlier this year after months of speculation about their relationship
  
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• Police officer who posted 'inappropriate' Facebook comments spared sack

  16-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officer also 'acted inappropriately' towards a female officer
  
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• £1.4m Newcastle cannabis empire comes crashing down after drugs lord jailed

  16-10-2018 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Khanh Duy Pham used illegal Vietnamese workers to cultivate five cannabis farms across Newcastle
  
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• Ant and Dec nominated for Best Presenter award at National Television Awards despite quieter year

  16-10-2018 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ant McPartlin has been away from the screen for most of this year, but he impressed enough on Saturday Night Takeaway to be longlisted for the award
  
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• Vet urges dog owners to take precautions as cases of deadly parvovirus have surged in the North East

  16-10-2018 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parvovirus is spread through dog poo and attacks dogs' intestines, vets say they've seen more cases this year than in any of the previous 10
  
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• 'I shouldn't have done it' - Shocking moment daredevil jumped 70ft down waterfall

  16-10-2018 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A clip of a man performing flips while jumping off the County Durham waterfall went viral this week, and now the jumper has spoken out
  
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• These child stair gates have been found to have 'serious safety failings'

  16-10-2018 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The findings have been reported to trading standards and the Office for Product Safety and Standards
  
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• 'Bobby would have loved the idea' - Scotswood football club which is a 'safe haven' for kids named after Sir Bobby Robson

  16-10-2018 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lady Elsie Robson officially opens Newcastle Blue Star's new base, inspired by the late Newcastle United manager
  
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• Facebook 'like' by another man sparked attack by convicted sex offender on girlfriend in bed

  16-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dillon Murray, of Sunderland, was already on a suspended sentence for having sex with a 13-year-old when he became violent after trawling through his partner's social media posts
  
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• Theresa May insists she can still sign a Brexit deal despite failure of talks

  16-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Critics say Nissan's decision to delay pay talks is a symptom of Brexit uncertainty
  
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• Newcastle set to become a lot greener as council agrees plans to plant 19,000 trees by 2050

  16-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has pledged to plant 19,000 new trees - months after being named as UK's felling capital
  
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• New plans revealed for the old Westgate Road Co-op site in Newcastle

  16-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grocery firm Budgens is based at the site, but wants to convert 'wasted space' above it
  
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