Gateshead news

• Downing spirits from boots or drinking something 'disgusting': Inside the murky world of student initiations

  26-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked Newcastle University students to give us their view of the culture of drinking and society initiations
  
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• Cruel couple ordered to pay up for starving boa constrictor to death

  26-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pair were already banned for life from keeping snakes - now they must pay for the prosecution against them
  
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• Cruel couple ordered to pay thousands of pounds for starving boa constrictor to death

  26-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pair were already banned for life from keeping snakes - now they must pay for the prosecution against them
  
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• Man in court charged with knifepoint robbery and assaulting a police officer

  26-10-2018 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angus Hollingsworth has been charged after a man and woman were allegedly robbed near a primary school in Durham on Wednesday
  
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• Hundreds of students armed with placards and drums protest 'spiralling college fees' at Durham University

  26-10-2018 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students say the increasing costs do not reflect the standard of the accommodation and claim the buildings are falling apart, mouldy and have rats
  
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• Man in hospital and woman arrested after suspected stabbing in Seaton Delaval

  26-10-2018 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paramedics called the police to Kearsley Close in Seaton Delaval where a man had suffering injuries caused by a stabbing
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of rape after woman allegedly attacked near Bishop Auckland cemetery

  26-10-2018 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are questioning a man in his 20s from Bishop Auckland after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on Saturday
  
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• 'When those words came out my little girl's mouth it was like my worst nightmare' - Mum's horror as paedophile's sentence is cut

  26-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former foster carer George Croudace, who abused three young children, has jail term cut
  
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• Grandad who suffered cardiac arrest after 10-mile bike ride speaks of road to recovery

  26-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Oxberry, 60, has made a speedy recovery thanks to quick-thinking paramedics
  
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• 'Ghost of a monk' reportedly spotted enjoying a dance in Newcastle club where The Krays visited - and it wasn't a one-off

  26-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spooky historic revelation has come to light just ahead of Halloween
  
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• Disabled people in Newcastle £300 a month worse off under Universal Credit

  26-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Report by Citizens Advice says the shortfall is caused by a flaw in the design of the new benefits system
  
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• Police investigating 'violent disorder' in the Dog and Parrot want to speak to these three men

  26-10-2018 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have already spoken to some of those they believe to be involved but still need to identify these three men
  
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• 'Proper bar room brawl' breaks out during Fox and Hounds pub quiz

  26-10-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses claims there was a 'wild scrap' although police say they were called over spat in the toilets
  
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• Boxer Dec Spelman - who Scott Westgarth fought days before dying - opens up about a tragedy that rocked the sport

  26-10-2018 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Westgarth, from Northumberland, died two days after beating Dec Spelman in February
  
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• Mystery Euromillions winner from Newcastle scoops more than £125,000 with lucky dip

  26-10-2018 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One player's life was changed for good when his online ticket matched the numbers in the Euromilliions draw last week
  
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• The heartwarming reason these inspirational women are tackling a charity trek in India

  26-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ladies from the North East have set off for an experience of a lifetime with a goal of changing the lives of disabled children in the region
  
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• Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah piles pressure on Mike Ashley with calls for Government inquiry into Sports Direct

  26-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MP has issued a series of questions to the Government as she continues battle with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley
  
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• 'How many times must this happen?' - Fury as ANOTHER roof collapses on Gateshead housing estate

  26-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is the third time a roof has collapsed on the Gateshead housing estate - and residents are NOT happy
  
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• How well do you know cats? Take our fiendish feline quiz to find out

  26-10-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To celebrate National Black Cat Day on October 27 we've set our very own cat quiz!
  
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• Newcastle punter's mammoth £300,000 win on a £6.20 bet remains unclaimed

  26-10-2018 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gambler placed the £6.20 bet at the Coral branch in Throckley
  
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• What did this 91-year-old have to say that made her such a hit on BBC Breakfast?

  26-10-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how Edith Eger warmed viewers' hearts and left a big smile on the face of presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty
  
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• 'Grim Reaper' spotted on Tyneside ahead of Halloween - waiting for the Metro

  26-10-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grim Reaper was pictured waiting on the platform at Hebburn Metro station on Friday morning
  
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• Spectacular designs show how 'outdated' Newcastle office could look as redevelopment plans get green light

  26-10-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to turn Cuthbert House in Newcastle city centre into 311 flats have been approved
  
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• Newcastle hospitals reveal new measures to help EU staff after Brexit

  26-10-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Move in response to the Home Office plans to provide health workers with new rights to gain status to remain in UK
  
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• Revealed: It costs £63,000 a year to keep a prisoner at HMP Frankland - more than a night in a luxury hotel

  26-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is what it costs to keep the likes of the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe and Soham murderer Ian Huntley behind bars at 'Monster Mansion'
  
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• No-deal Brexit warning: Ministers quizzed over claims North East jobless count would rocket

  26-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Quitting the EU without a deal would push up unemployment in the North East, it has been claimed
  
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• Hit-and-run driver left pensioner lying injured in road then plotted with friends to evade justice

  26-10-2018 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Russell Hope, of Cramlington, sent a 69-year-old in Blakelaw flying through the air, breaking her leg in two places, then got friends to help him try to cover his tracks
  
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• Man charged with robbery and assaulting a police officer after couple allegedly threatened at knifepoint

  26-10-2018 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angus Hollingsworth has been charged after a man and woman were allegedly robbed near a primary school in Durham on Wednesday
  
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• Shock as man dies at Waves Leisure Centre in Whitley Bay

  26-10-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services called to seafront swimming pool on Friday, where a man was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Why father and daughter wanted to say thanks to Britain's rarest nesting seabird

  26-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roseate terns were the stars of artists' exhibition, so they give something back to help protect rare seabird and their Northumberland home
  
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• We looked round Newcastle's new old-fashioned toy shop opening in time for Christmas - and kids will love it

  26-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Wolf toy shop, which found huge success in Hexham, is now opening a branch in Old Eldon Square, Newcastle
  
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• Beatlemania hits Newcastle 55 years ago as fans queue for City Hall concert tickets

  26-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of fans desended on Newcastle city centre and queued 48 hours for tickets to see The Beatles
  
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• Big chill expected to hit the North East this weekend as temperatures are forecast to plummet

  26-10-2018 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As we say goodbye to the British Summer Time, forecasters predict a cold, wet and potentially-icy weekend in the North East
  
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• Plans revealed for standby power station near Gateshead - Insider Media

  26-10-2018 10:13 via insidermedia.com
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  Plans revealed for standby power station near Gateshead
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  A proposal to develop a 40MW gas-fired power station which will provide electricity at times of peak demand has been submitted to Gateshead City Council. Enso Energy, a Gloucestershire-based project development company, is seeking planning ...
  
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• Ryanair passenger insists 'I'm not a racist' on Good Morning Britain after launching vile tirade on widow

  26-10-2018 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Mesher appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain to deny being a racist after he was filmed launching tirade on pensioner
  
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• Greece earthquake: Large 6.8 magnitude quake strikes near popular holiday island Zante

  26-10-2018 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A strong earthquake struck off the Greek tourist island, which is popular with North East holidaymakers
  
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• Drunk guest who broke TV and raided mini bar at swanky Vermont Hotel slapped with hefty fine

  26-10-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Coomber, 24, of Walsh Avenue, Hebburn, came back to the plush city centre hotel drunk, knocked over a TV and raided the mini bar - and then got hit with a hefty fine
  
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• The ‘unacceptable hardship’ Universal Credit is causing people is revealed

  26-10-2018 08:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has been accused of turning a "deaf ear" to those struggling on the benefits system
  
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• North East news LIVE: No trains between South Shields and Bede due to Metro power failure

  26-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Friday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• "Confused" Newcastle residents could be told to recycle fewer items — after costing council £500,000

  26-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recycling contamination can see entire lorries dumped into landfill
  
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• A 'no-deal' Brexit will be a disaster for the North East, says TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady

  26-10-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The head of the TUC says North East employers are 'losing confidence' in Brexit as Government prepares for a no-deal outcome
  
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• Millennials finally get new 26-30 Railcard after trial scheme proved incredibly popular

  26-10-2018 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rail Delivery Group have announced that the new railcards will be available to buy and use before the end of 2018
  
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• You'll be amazed what someone has done for this homeless man who was kicked in the face as he slept

  26-10-2018 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Homeless Gavin Green has had more than £1,600 raised for him after he was attacked while sleeping on the streets
  
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