Gateshead news

• Drunk Geordie bought 6ft Pokemon and chaos unfolded as he tried to get it from the US to Newcastle

  21-11-2018 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  31-year-old dad ordered the Snorlax plush - but there was a snag in getting it delivered
  
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• Man appears in court accused of live streaming bomb hoax on the internet

  21-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fahid Arshad, of Fenham, appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with an offence of making a bomb hoax on September 6, 2017
  
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• John Henry Sayers remains category A criminal amid claims he is an 'escape risk'

  21-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers is being held in one of the country's most secure prisons
  
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• Missing man Eddie O'Neill found in Newcastle city centre after six days

  21-11-2018 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police had launched an appeal to find Mr O'Neill and thanked the public for reporting sightings of him
  
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• Three taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on Kenton Lane in Newcastle

  21-11-2018 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the A171 Kenton Lane where two vehicles had crashed and blocked the road
  
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• Metro fare increase on hold after councillors MISS vote

  21-11-2018 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It means the ticket price rises might not come into force as planned in January
  
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• Officers saved life of driver who skipped red light in Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  21-11-2018 19:04 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Officers saved life of driver who skipped red light in Gateshead
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  A POLICE officer who stopped a motorist who drove through a red light has been hailed a hero after his quick actions saved their life. 0 comment. PC Michael Marshall was waiting in his patrol car at traffic lights on Askew Road, in Gateshead, on Monday ...
  
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• Almost 600 new homes WILL be built in Gateshead - despite fears over "traffic nightmare" - ChronicleLive

  21-11-2018 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Almost 600 new homes WILL be built in Gateshead - despite fears over "traffic nightmare"
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  Almost 600 new homes will be built on a former green belt site in Gateshead, despite fears that the massive development will create a traffic “nightmare”. Gateshead Council 's planning committee voted narrowly on Wednesday morning to approve plans for ...
  
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• Almost 600 new homes WILL be built in Gateshead - despite fears over "traffic nightmare"

  21-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 600 residents signed a petition opposing the plans for the plans on the former green belt land
  
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• 1,000 homes, shops and a school could be built in new 'Kingston Village' in Newcastle

  21-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks Property says it hopes to apply for planning permission for its 'Kingston Village' scheme in 2019 and start work by 2021
  
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• Mumford and Sons cancel FOUR British gigs - is the Newcastle show still on?

  21-11-2018 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The band say it has cancelled the gigs with a 'heavy heart'
  
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• Pensioner, 72, knocked down by motorbike in Newcastle city centre

  21-11-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was walking on St Mary's Place when she was hit by the bike and suffered minor injuries
  
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• Horrifying footage shows taxi driver chased by KNIFEMAN in broad daylight attack

  21-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The terrifying Benwell scenes - reminiscent of a slasher movie - have seen locals brand the knifeman 'scum'
  
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• Gangsters involved in a shooting at a family home as part of sinister revenge attack jailed for 68 years

  21-11-2018 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Trott, James Ratcliff and Lee Barnett were jailed for the shooting while Trott, Ratcliff and another man were also sentenced for cocaine supply
  
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• How Gateshead FC supremo aims to turn club into Athletic Bilbao of North-East football - ChronicleLive

  21-11-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  How Gateshead FC supremo aims to turn club into Athletic Bilbao of North-East football
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  Gateshead supremo Michael Williams has revealed the club's brave plan to be the Athletic Bilbao of North-East football. The Tynesiders have experienced major change in the last six months after Hong Kong-based businessman Ranjan Varghese took the ...
  
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• LOTTO RESULTS for Wednesday November 21: What were the winning National Lottery numbers?

  21-11-2018 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get Wednesday's UK Lotto and Thunderball results as well as Irish Lotto results on this live blog - updates below
  
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• LOTTO RESULTS for Wednesday November 21: What are the winning National Lottery numbers?

  21-11-2018 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get Wednesday's UK Lotto and Thunderball results as well as Irish Lotto results on this live blog - updates below
  
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• Secrets Bar fire RECAP: Scotswood Road reopens near Redheugh Bridge after blaze above bar

  21-11-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers were asked to use an alternative route after the pub caught alight and fire crews were called to the scene
  
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• Secrets Bar fire LIVE: Scotswood Road reopens near Redheugh Bridge after blaze above bar

  21-11-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers were asked to use an alternative route after the pub caught alight and fire crews were called to the scene
  
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• Secrets Bar fire LIVE: Scotswood Road closed near Redheugh Bridge as firefighters control blaze

  21-11-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Drivers have been asked to use an alternative route after the pub caught alight
  
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• Durham University hits out over UAE jailing of student Matthew Hedges

  21-11-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Hedges was jailed in the United Arab Emirates after being accused of spying
  
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• Why emergency services have descended on Newcastle Airport airfield today

  21-11-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers were told not to be alarmed by the training exercise, which will not impact arrivals or departures
  
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• Matthew Hedges' wife tells of living 'nightmare' as the Durham University student is jailed for life in UAE

  21-11-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniela Tejada urged the British Government to help her husband
  
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• The beautiful Northumberland landscape which was once a powerhouse of North East industry

  21-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How a quiet corner of Northumberland was once the home of a huge smelt mill, producing one tenth of the lead output of the whole of Europe
  
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• Raft of parking restrictions backed by councillors in County Durham under new proposals

  21-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new restrictions were discussed during a review of traffic orders in County Durham
  
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• Matthew Hedges: Durham University student sentenced to life in prison for spying in UAE

  21-11-2018 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Hedges, 31, had been held in solitary confinement since he was arrested on May 5 at Dubai Airport
  
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• Durham University student Matthew Hedges sentenced to life in prison for spying in UAE

  21-11-2018 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Hedges, 31, had been held in solitary confinement since he was arrested on May 5 at Dubai Airport
  
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• What Newcastle bars are doing to crack down on sexual harassment this Christmas

  21-11-2018 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More pubs join campaign urging everyone to take responsibility for women's safety
  
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• How Newcastle's top tourist attraction has a thriving underground music scene

  21-11-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Victoria Tunnel, rated the best place to visit in the city by TripAdvisor, is a big hit with visitors ranging from schoolkids to talented musicians
  
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• Review of Woman To Woman at Sage Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  21-11-2018 11:42 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Review of Woman To Woman at Sage Gateshead
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  TOO many superlatives can sum up what Monday night's stunning performance at Sage Gateshead from Woman to Woman afforded an enthralled audience. 0 comment. Beverley Craven. Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham, accompanied by Stephen Threlfall ...
  
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• The moment Lost Voice Guy meets Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Royal Variety Performance

  21-11-2018 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East comic and Britain's Got Talent winner Lee Ridley met the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the star-studded annual event
  
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• Cheryl set to perform on Graham Norton Show after much talked about X Factor comeback

  21-11-2018 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl's X Factor performance certainly got everyone talking and she's set to sing her new track on another show
  
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• Tiki Beach bar in Benidorm closes doors forever after campaign to save it fails

  21-11-2018 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last orders have been called at the famous Tiki Beach bar on the Costa Blanca - a favourite among UK holidaymakers
  
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• This clever iPhone spacebar trick speeds up texting - and many people have only just discovered it

  21-11-2018 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When this trick was shared online, many users were baffled to learn what their iPhone could do
  
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• Troubled Seaham pub at centre of assault investigation set to reopen in New Year

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A licence review of The Oddfellows Arms in Seaham was prompted by assaults and other concerns raised by police
  
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• Thug released from prison early after attacking his ex smashed into her home and choked her in bed

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam York, of Lynemouth, was on licence for a previous attack on the woman when he smashed into her home as she slept and choked and bit her in bed
  
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• Roker Roundup: Charlie Methven reveals Sunderland’s plan to take over Gateshead & County Durham - Roker Report

  21-11-2018 09:00 via rokerreport.sbnation.com
  Roker Roundup: Charlie Methven reveals Sunderland’s plan to take over Gateshead & County Durham  Roker ReportCharlie Methven has revealed how Sunderland got under his skin, and how the new owners plan to 'aggressively target' County Durham and Gateshead in ...
  
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• Officers saved life of driver who skipped red light - The Northern Echo

  21-11-2018 09:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Officers saved life of driver who skipped red light  The Northern EchoA POLICE officer who stopped a motorist who drove through a red light has been hailed a hero after his quick actions saved their life.
  
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• How Gateshead FC supremo aims to turn club into Athletic Bilbao of North-East football - Chronicle Live

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  How Gateshead FC supremo aims to turn club into Athletic Bilbao of North-East football  Chronicle LiveWe sat down with Gateshead Operations Director Michael Williams to talk about the exciting plans at the International Stadium.
  
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• Fresh application for Allerburn House site in Alnwick due to be decided

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ascent Homes' third bid for residential development at Allerburn House in Alnwick is recommended for approval
  
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• Almost 600 new homes WILL be built in Gateshead - despite fears over "traffic nightmare" - Chronicle Live

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Almost 600 new homes WILL be built in Gateshead - despite fears over "traffic nightmare"  Chronicle LiveAlmost 600 new homes will be built on a former green belt site in Gateshead, despite fears that the massive development will create a traffic “nightmare”.
  
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• Almost 600 homes to be built in Gateshead - despite "traffic nightmare" fears - Chronicle Live

  21-11-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Almost 600 homes to be built in Gateshead - despite "traffic nightmare" fears  Chronicle LiveAlmost 600 new homes will be built on a former green belt site in Gateshead, despite fears that the massive development will create a traffic “nightmare”.
  
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• Watch Piers Morgan chase Susanna Reid and Good Morning Britain co-stars with TARANTULA on his hand

  21-11-2018 08:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susanna Reid, Kate Garraway and Laura Tobin all ran away from Piers Morgan on the ITV show
  
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• Police 'concerned' for missing Edward O'Neill, from West End of Newcastle

  21-11-2018 08:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward O'Neill, known as Eddie, as been missing since November 15, says Northumbria Police
  
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• A Grimm Christmas for Gateshead - Gateshead Council website (press release)

  21-11-2018 08:09 via gateshead.gov.uk
  Gateshead Council website (press release)
  A Grimm Christmas for Gateshead
  Gateshead Council website (press release)
  This year's St Mary's Heritage Centre Christmas Show is apoignant re-telling of the Brothers Grimm tale 'The Frog & The Princess'. Norwich Puppet Theatre and Rene Baker Puppetry will be bringing this classic tale to life using puppets combined with ...
  
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• Cash-strapped Gateshead Council withdraws river clean-up money - BBC News

  21-11-2018 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
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  Cash-strapped Gateshead Council withdraws river clean-up money
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  Debris and litter could be left clogging the River Tyne after a third council pulled the plug on funding a 30-year-old clean up project. Gateshead Council said it was removing its £17,000 per year towards Clean Tyne Partnership from 2019. Newcastle and ...
  
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• Roker Roundup: Charlie Methven reveals Sunderland's plan to take over Gateshead & County Durham - Roker Report (blog)

  21-11-2018 08:00 via rokerreport.sbnation.com
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  Roker Roundup: Charlie Methven reveals Sunderland's plan to take over Gateshead & County Durham
  Roker Report (blog)
  Roker Report's own Ken Spours sat down to chat with Charlie Methven recently and ahead of part two of that interview being released later this morning, we're providing a little teaser of what is to come. Methven discussed Niall Quinn's famous quote ...
  
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• Old JJB sports store to be transformed into pub in Sunderland

  21-11-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have approved 'change of use' plans to turn the old JJB store into a pub
  
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• Drink-driver's crash was 'sobering experience' as she now attends Alcoholics Anonymous and is banned

  21-11-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katherine Smith, 28, from Washington, has now been banned from the roads
  
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• Almost 600 new homes could be built on ex-green belt site in Gateshead

  21-11-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The controversial plan has been met with heavy objections from local residents
  
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