Gateshead news

• McDonald's drive-thru approved in Durham - creating 65 jobs

  07-12-2018 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angel Developments lodged plans for the drive-thru restaurant in the summer and also hopes to get planning permission for three retail units in the same area
  
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• 'Everyone is devastated' - Tragic death of young Wallsend mum just eight days after cancer diagnosis

  07-12-2018 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kara Hogland, from Wallsend, died just eight days after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time
  
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• Annual reviews of fostering and adoption services well received by councillors

  07-12-2018 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those foster carers in Northumberland who step up to the plate"
  
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• Why there are no camels at this year's Camel Parade in South Shields

  07-12-2018 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The camels were due to travel up to South Shields on Friday but at the last minute their journey was cancelled
  
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• Visitors could pay to spend night in old police station if hotel plans are approved next week

  07-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Gateshead police station could be transformed into an 18-room hotel
  
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• There has been a sharp rise in child cruelty and neglect offences in the North East

  07-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were 758 such offences recorded by police across the region in 2018
  
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• Claiming train ticket refunds: LNER, Transpennine and Northern delay compensation rules

  07-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how you can get refunds or compensation for delayed or cancelled trains from big companies like Northern, Transpennine Express, London North East Railway and Cross Country
  
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• Another 900 homes coming to controversial Callerton Park development with green belt damage 'already done'

  07-12-2018 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses approved the controversial decision, despite the development being dubbed a 'disaster' for the green belt
  
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• Couple Tony Lightburn and Rachel Wiszniewska found dead together at Walker home

  07-12-2018 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bodies of Tony Lightburn and Rachel Wiszniewska were found, though police are not treating their deaths as suspicious
  
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• 'They've put a gun to parents' heads': Why the best middle school in the country is under threat

  07-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ponteland Middle School was rescued from closure when it became an academy, but now students leaving in year 9 aren't guaranteed a local place
  
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• Michael Ball announces Sage Gateshead gig as singer heads out on UK tour - Chronicle Live

  07-12-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Michael Ball announces Sage Gateshead gig as singer heads out on UK tour  Chronicle LiveThe multi-platinum singer is heading out on the road to support us upcoming album, Coming Home To You.
  
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• O2 confirms compensation for customers after 4G and signal outage - including FREE credit and data

  07-12-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile phone operator - as well as Sky Mobile - has announced compensation measures for those affected
  
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• North East nets £54m for mental health care as Government announces £1bn NHS boost

  07-12-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock today announced £963m for large health projects across the country - including in the North East
  
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• Teenager who sent hoax bomb threats to thousands of schools is jailed

  07-12-2018 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Duke-Cohan emailed thousands of schools in the UK warning about an explosive
  
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• When will benefit payments and Universal Credit due on Christmas and New Year be paid?

  07-12-2018 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioners and parents are among those who can expect earlier payments if their money is due on or close to a Bank Holiday
  
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• 'Inadequate' Joseph Swan Academy could be taken over by Emmanuel College - what would change?

  07-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel College in Lobley Hill, Gateshead, is often listed among the top schools in the North East
  
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• Further concerns raised about proposed parking charges in Blyth

  07-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new charges would apply in three car parks in Blyth - Beachway, Mermaid and the Ranch.
  
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• Fire chiefs have tried to set the record straight over claims made about cash reserves by the Prime Minister

  07-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The issue was raised at Prime Minister's Questions by North East MP Sharon Hodgson
  
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• Jamie Acourt jailed: Kingpin behind South Shields to London drugs plot locked up

  07-12-2018 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Acourt, whose brother Neil Acourt has already been jailed, was a suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder
  
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• Simon Thomas' son Ethan has GMB viewers in tears after talking about his mum's death

  07-12-2018 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Thomas' wife Gemma last her battle with leukaemia last year and son Ethan talked about her death on GMB
  
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• Proposals to close some Sunderland public toilets still on the table under cost-cutting proposals

  07-12-2018 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council faces a £12m cut in service spending in 2019
  
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• Geordie Shore's Aaron Chalmers announces MMA fight at the Metro Radio Arena

  07-12-2018 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former reality star will take to the cage on a Bellator card headlined by another North East fighter
  
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• Child hit by car in Alnwick - but walks away without serious injuries

  07-12-2018 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police confirmed a child was struck by a Ford Focus on Wagonway in Alnwick, Northumberland
  
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• Newcastle Airport parking: Airport bosses answer your questions after price hike backlash

  07-12-2018 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Newcastle Airport have decided to increase parking costs at the Express car park and other sites
  
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• The 999 prank targeting O2 customers calling for compensation

  07-12-2018 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of posts on social media are giving out the incorrect compensation number
  
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• What's on TV this Christmas? The story behind the Torvill and Dean drama and other festive highlights

  07-12-2018 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Christmas crackers are joined on the schedules by traditional favourites Dr Who and Call The Midwife
  
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• Man arrested over death of North East prisoner Simon Boyle

  07-12-2018 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Boyle, serving five years for carrying a sawn-off shotgun, was found dead in jail
  
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• Watch taxi firm's brilliant Christmas special of James Corden's Carpool Karaoke

  07-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Station Taxis asked customers to take part in the Christmas special which also features West End star Josh Andrews and Dick 'n' Doms Richard McCourt, who are starring in panto Peter Pan
  
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• Ward Six at Bishop Auckland Hospital, which hospital bosses have been trying to shut down, is almost full

  07-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears over the future of the ward at the County Durham hospital
  
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• Wealthy family post job with huge salary for someone to picture them travelling the world

  07-12-2018 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Starting in February 2019, the family say they will also cover food, travel and accommodation expenses for their personal photographer
  
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• Good Morning Britain's heartbreaking advert shows how brutal loneliness can be at Christmas

  07-12-2018 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Film maker Phil Beastall has produced another thought provoking clip - this time for Good Morning Britain - after £50 bereavement 'advert' went viral
  
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• Climate change made 2018 heatwave 30 times more likely - and means more are coming in future

  07-12-2018 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's experts say extremely hot temperatures will be repeated in 50% of summers from 2050 due to human-led climate change
  
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• O2 service down compensation: How to complain and make a claim after 4G outage and signal issues

  07-12-2018 09:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile phone network O2 suffered signal issues and a lack of 4G and data for all of Thursday and into Friday
  
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• Sunshine Fund urges the North East to join in on Christmas Jumper Day and help them change lives

  07-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fund, who help local disabled children, are in the middle of their Christmas Appeal and need your help to reach their £20,000 target
  
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• Predatory football coach who molested young boys in 'heinous' attacks walks free

  07-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Marshall, of Longbenton, was not fit to stand trial so a judge had no option but to impose an absolute discharge
  
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• Northern Powerhouse Minister: 'There is a big problem with transport in the North'

  07-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry says transport has 'fallen too far behind in the North of England' and explains what the Government is doing to help
  
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• National League: Bromley return with Gateshead trip | Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst and Orpington News - Bromley Times

  07-12-2018 09:00 via bromleytimes.co.uk
  National League: Bromley return with Gateshead trip | Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst and Orpington News  Bromley TimesRavens had last Saturday off with scheduled opponents Wrexham in FA Cup action.
  
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• Fire chiefs say response times would not be seriously affected by cutbacks

  07-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has to make savings
  
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• Sam Fender: North Shields star named winner of Brits Critics' Choice award

  07-12-2018 08:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer-songwriter Sam Fender, who hails from the North East, was up against Scottish star Lewis Capaldi and R&B singer Mahalia
  
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• Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham split just months after being crowned Love Island winners

  07-12-2018 08:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer, and Jack won the ITV reality show and had moved in together afterwards
  
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• Is O2 working again after signal issues? Latest update from mobile phone giant

  07-12-2018 07:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers across the UK reported problems with their mobile data on Thursday
  
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• Work to Chester-le-Street flood prevention scheme delayed until funding bid is approved

  07-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council was expected to start work on the project in November, but the local authority is waiting to hear if an application for £3.2m will be signed off
  
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• Roads around St James' Park to be closed for longer on Newcastle United match days

  07-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of Leazes Terrace, Strawberry Place and Strawberry Lane will be shut to traffic one hour before kick-off after consultation with fans
  
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• Forged and 'misleading' documents: Council's explosive accusations over Persimmon housing plan

  07-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council claims a number of fake letters were submitted in support of Persimmon’s plan and that residents’ signatures were forged
  
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