Gateshead news

• What is the Brexit 'backstop' how will it affect Northern Ireland and what has been decided?

  14-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  One of the key issues up for debate as Theresa May's cabinet signed off on the draft Brexit agreement was the issue of a backstop for Northern Ireland
  
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• Fosse pub attack trial: Armed mob 'left man seriously injured' in alleged planned attack with weapons in Walker, jurors told

  14-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Harrison, Michael Ferry, Dean Bailey, Ross Carlson, Colin Mole and Michael Johnson deny taking part in an attack on Billy Thompson outside a pub
  
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• Armed mob 'left man seriously injured' in alleged planned attack with weapons outside The Fosse in Walker, jurors told

  14-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Harrison, Michael Ferry, Dean Bailey, Ross Carlson, Colin Mole and Michael Johnson deny taking part in an attack on Billy Thompson outside a pub
  
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• A1 crash: One in hospital after three cars 'hit each other' near Durham

  14-11-2018 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rush hour drama caused delays of up to an hour
  
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• Theresa May's full statement as cabinet AGREES daft Brexit plan after marathon five-hour meeting

  14-11-2018 21:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cabinet has now approved a draft proposal for the deal, which is now set to go before Parliament
  
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• "Flaws" in local consultation which resulted in controversial closure of Rothbury hospital beds

  14-11-2018 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More work must be done on the local consultation over a controversial decision to close the inpatient ward in Rothbury
  
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• New retail park coming to Durham as plans are given the green light

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Kerry Foods site in the Dragonville area will be redeveloped
  
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• Killed for his Universal Credit: The New Year torture victim who was unrecognisable to friends

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So severe were Ashley Cochrane's injuries his friend did not recognise him
  
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• Former council staff accused of using 'scattergun approach' over claims they were wrongly made redundant

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Kirk and Chris Stephenson, who were in managerial positions, claim they were unfairly selected for redundancy in 2016
  
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• Do you visit the Northumberland coast? These big parking changes could be happening soon

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council wants to introduce - or hike up - parking charges at several locations and has agreed to press ahead
  
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• Dad of Newcastle man Michael Whinham vows to never give up looking for son - three years after he was reported missing

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad of Newcastle man vows to never give up looking for son - three years after he was reported missing
  
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• 'Can you help me learn the Geordie language?': The 10 most bizarre requests from North East Travelodge guests

  14-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The strangest questions asked to staff at Travelodge hotels have been revealed, including one guest who wanted more pillows to build a pillow fort
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being hit by car near Byker shopping park

  14-11-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the man suffered 'non-life threatening injuries' in the incident
  
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• Charles Bronson trial: HMP Frankland prisoner tells jury 'for once in my life I really am innocent'

  14-11-2018 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles Bronson, who is serving time in HMP Frankland in County Durham, is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court
  
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• The fascinating story of the people who helped bring Hadrian's Wall to the masses

  14-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the middle of the 19th century, Hadrian's Wall was largely unknown to most people in the North East. These people helped change all that
  
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• £4m scheme to refurbish Northumberland County Council's HQ gets green light

  14-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council's cabinet gave the plans the go-ahead, which council leader Peter Jackson says will make the building 'fit-for-purpose'
  
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• Parents pulling their children out of troubled South Shields School among reasons why it's on brink of closure

  14-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After failing to find a suitable academy sponsor, South Shields School faces being shut down in 2020
  
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• New homes which will 'breathe new life' into former farm given go-ahead - against the advice of planners

  14-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors say the proposed development site is 'a perfectly pleasant and sensible place for people to live'
  
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• Market trader sold fake Royal British Legion poppy brooches and pocketed the cash

  14-11-2018 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Downs was caught selling the knock-off brooches, badges and key rings in Stanley, County Durham
  
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• Watch the moment motorist refuses to give way - despite driving on the WRONG side of the road

  14-11-2018 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dashcam footage captured the incident which happened near Middle Engine Lane in North Shields
  
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• Arson investigation launched after fire rips through former Gateshead factory and petrol cans found dumped nearby - ChronicleLive

  14-11-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Arson investigation launched after fire rips through former Gateshead factory and petrol cans found dumped nearby
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  Discarded petrol cans and bolt cutters have been left behind at a disused factory site in Gateshead where a fire broke out. Northumbria Police has confirmed that the fire is being treated as a suspected arson attack as they investigate the cause of the ...
  
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• Arson investigation launched after fire rips through former Gateshead factory and petrol cans found dumped nearby

  14-11-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are treating the fire at Jordan Engineering in Pelaw as an arson attack and have asked anyone with information to come forward
  
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• Wylam Brewery beer and artwork to feature at Tate Modern in London

  14-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-based brewing company is one of just seven from across the UK to take part in a tap takeover' at art gallery
  
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• The war between Chi Onwurah and Mike Ashley goes on - with MP wanting YOUR views on Newcastle United

  14-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MP says she wants to hear from constituents as she continues to press the Government to take action
  
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• £8.5m pot could see hundreds of new homes built across Sunderland

  14-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six sites have been identified across Sunderland for developers to build new homes on
  
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• The car insurance myths which police cracking down on uninsured drivers say you should know about

  14-11-2018 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a crackdown on uninsured drivers, police have busted some of the common car insurance myths
  
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• Take a look around the new Victoria's Secret store that's opened in the Metrocentre

  14-11-2018 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eager customers were queuing outside the shop in the Metrocentre around an hour before it opened
  
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• Man appears in court accused of driving offences after Byker car and bus crash left one person seriously injured

  14-11-2018 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andre Langley appeared in court on Wednesday after a Stagecoach bus and Renault car collided in Byker
  
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• Under-threat Little Buildings petition to stop Ouseburn 'gentrification' as venue faces axe

  14-11-2018 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Buildings is due to close in April 2019, the venue fears on-going development will lead to Newcastle's art district losing its unique charm
  
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• Man to appear in court accused of drink-driving after 7am Hebburn crash

  14-11-2018 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Station Road at around 7am on Monday
  
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• The Newcastle city centre building which can't stop winning awards

  14-11-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University's Urban Sciences Building picks up its 12th award after collecting Campus of the Future accolade
  
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• 'It was like a bushtucker trial': Horror as woman 'finds CATERPILLAR' in her takeaway

  14-11-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Furry fury as 31-year-old - who is 'petrified of bugs' - spots bug in order from popular Heaton venue The Naked Deli
  
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• Further legal protection approved due to employment tribunal claim against Northumberland council leader and chief executive

  14-11-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A councillor says the naming of individuals in legal actions is a 'worrying trend'
  
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• Facing jail: The first-time shoplifter who stole £1.49 of sweets from Tesco

  14-11-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It took four staff to stop Ben Elstob after he 'manhandled' security when they confronted him
  
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• Asbestos released into the air as former Gateshead factory went up in flames - ChronicleLive

  14-11-2018 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Asbestos released into the air as former Gateshead factory went up in flames
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  Toxic smoke was released into the air when a blaze broke out in a disused factory in Gateshead. Firefighters from Gateshead, Newcastle Central, South Shields and the aerial ladder platform from Marley Park were called to the former Jordan Engineering ...
  
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• Asbestos released into the air as former Gateshead factory went up in flames

  14-11-2018 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters tacked the blaze on Shields Road in Pelaw for around two hours and had to wear breathing masks
  
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• Newcastle won't host 2019 Rugby League Magic Weekend but Super League says St James' set a high bar

  14-11-2018 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James' Park will hold Rugby Union's showpiece European finals, but the 13-a-side code's Magic Weekend does not clash with Champions Cup final
  
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• Newcastle Civic Centre at 50: A royal opening and green turtle soup!

  14-11-2018 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How Newcastle's new seat of government, the Civic Centre, was officially opened by King Olav of Norway on this day in 1968
  
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• Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall cries on stage during emotional live performance for Apple Music

  14-11-2018 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields star became choked up and her fans belted out her words instead
  
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• Gateshead Christmas Light Switch On - time, parking, transport and live entertainment - ChronicleLive

  14-11-2018 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Gateshead Christmas Light Switch On - time, parking, transport and live entertainment
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  It's almost Gateshead's turn for a Christmas Lights switch-on. The town centre lights will be illuminated at a family-friendly festive event next week. Trinity Square's Christmas Lights will be lit up from Thursday, November 22. On the day, there will ...and more »
  
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• Prince Charles birthday photos: Cheryl stuns in red dress as she attends Prince's 70th birthday bash

  14-11-2018 09:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Girls Aloud singer is making her comeback after releasing her first single - Love Made Me Do It - in four years
  
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• Top children's authors are coming to Gateshead - Gateshead Council website

  14-11-2018 09:00 via gateshead.gov.uk
  Top children's authors are coming to Gateshead  Gateshead Council websiteSome of the biggest names in children's fiction will be visiting Gateshead Central Library and the Shipley Art Gallery on Saturday 17 November to take part in ...
  
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• This brute bruised his girlfriend's brain by throwing a DRAWER at her head

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Lillico, of Blyth, had already kicked and stamped on the woman at her home when he used the furniture to attack her
  
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• The North East unemployment rate goes up, as it does across the UK

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jobless total goes up by 10,000 while the rate of those in employment in the region goes down
  
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• Sherburn Village off licence application granted despite concerns for Shetland pony

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fears for a 'runaway' Shetland pony weren't enough to make council bosses reject plans for a new village off-licence
  
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• Gateshead Christmas Light Switch On - time, parking, transport and live entertainment - Chronicle Live

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Gateshead Christmas Light Switch On - time, parking, transport and live entertainment  Chronicle LiveTrinity Square's Christmas lights are set to be switched on soon, with music, panto stars and competitions to keep crowd entertained.
  
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• Asbestos released into the air as former Gateshead factory went up in flames - Chronicle Live

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Asbestos released into the air as former Gateshead factory went up in flames  Chronicle LiveFirefighters tacked the blaze on Shields Road in Pelaw for around two hours and had to wear breathing masks.
  
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• Arson investigation launched after fire destroys former factory - Chronicle Live

  14-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Arson investigation launched after fire destroys former factory  Chronicle LivePolice are treating the fire at Jordan Engineering in Pelaw as an arson attack and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
  
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• Brexit deal: Tony Blair to lay into Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit 'nightmare'

  14-11-2018 08:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister, will say it is "gut-wrenching" that Labour is not calling for a second Brexit vote
  
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• Vicky Pattison to join all-star panel including Dr Christian Jessen - to talk about sex

  14-11-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Geordie Shore star and I'm A Celebrity winner will join students and other famous faces for the event in Sunderland
  
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