Gateshead news

• Tommy Sayers opens up about life as a gangster's son and how he plans to escape his family's reputation

  22-12-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Sayers' son reveals what life was like growing up as part of Newcastle's most notorious underworld family and his determination to stay out of trouble for the sake of his unborn child
  
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• The heroes of the North East who did absolutely incredible things in 2018

  22-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have looked back at 2018 and brought together some of the good news stories you might have missed over the year
  
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• Spit, blood and selfies - what being a doorman on Black Eye Friday is really like

  22-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive spent Black Eye Friday alongside door staff - and this is what we witnessed
  
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• Skies above Spanish City in Whitley Bay set to light up with New Year’s Eve fireworks

  22-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The display, to be launched from The Links area, will take place at midnight on December 31 and last around 10 minutes - and it is hoped the event will become an annual tradition
  
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• Mad rush: Meet the droves of people doing their last minute Christmas shopping

  22-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands flocked to Newcastle and the MetroCentre on the last Saturday before Christmas
  
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• Incredible! Financée sheds third of bodyweight to feel fabulous for wedding day

  22-12-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She cut fat through a weight loss plan which allowed her to eat chocolate in moderation and involved no exercise
  
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• 'Colossal' financée sheds third of bodyweight to finally feel fabulous enough to be her partner's bride

  22-12-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  She cut fat through a weight loss plan which allowed her to eat chocolate in moderation and involved no exercise
  
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• Maidstone United 2 Gateshead 3 match report - Kent Online

  22-12-2018 17:45 via kentonline.co.uk
  Maidstone United 2 Gateshead 3 match report  Kent OnlineMaidstone's stirring late comeback proved in vain as Gateshead took the points at the Gallagher Stadium.
  
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• Review: Hip Hop Hooray's five star Academy show was a total blast

  22-12-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Band have gone from weddings to playing to almost 2,000 at the 02 Academy
  
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• Loved ones of hit and run victim Lewis Knapp warn drink drivers over festive season

  22-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Knapp was killed by a drink driver Connor Emms in South Shields in April 2017 and his girlfriend and mum urge revellers to leave their cars at home
  
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• Councillor demands answers on hiring process for contractor that went bust in pedestrian Tyne Tunnel works saga

  22-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reopening of the Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel has been beset by problems since closing in 2013
  
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• How former Woolworths stores look now - 10 years on from chain's collapse

  22-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular high street chain collapsed with large debts in 2008 and all its stores had to close - here we take a look at some of the old Woolies shops and what they are now
  
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• Blind boy, 10, writes adorable letter to Santa that will make you laugh and cry

  22-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten-year-old Jack, of Wardley, Gateshead, has a brain tumour which has left him registered blind
  
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• Afternoon tea at The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead: Delicious scones but a queasy-looking quiche - Chronicle Live

  22-12-2018 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Afternoon tea at The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead: Delicious scones but a queasy-looking quiche  Chronicle LiveUnder-whelming quiche and mystery puddings - here's what the Chronicle made of afternoon tea at The Hilton.
  
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• Wow! See what Charlotte Crosby and Josh Ritchie have bought each other for Christmas

  22-12-2018 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore lass and her Love Island man treated each other to £56,000 worth of Cartier bracelets
  
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• Last minute Christmas shopping RECAP: Updates from one of the busiest shopping days of the year

  22-12-2018 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shops have been filling up as Geordies look for the perfect present with just three days to go before Christmas
  
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• Last minute Christmas shopping LIVE: Updates from one of the busiest shopping days of the year

  22-12-2018 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shops are filling up as Geordies look for the perfect present with just three days to go before Christmas
  
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• Sky's the limit for Kielder Observatory, with plans approved for new planetarium

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New addition planned for Kielder Observatory, with dark skies of Northumberland proving to be star attraction for tourists
  
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• 'My kids and wife were petrified': Councillor opens up about death threats

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dipu Ahad, councillor for Elswick, says death threats almost cost him his place on Newcastle City Council
  
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• Mum saved the life of a man on fire - then had her wages docked by £500

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Company thanked her for her 'bravery' but then docked her after she was off due to the trauma of the horror she witnessed
  
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• LBGT+ rights around the globe designed by Northumbria Uni academics

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A team from Northumbria University are creating a tool to show the different rights and laws around sexuality and gender around the world
  
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• Durham professor who dropped out of school and became single mum-of-three by 23 now in Forbes' top fifty women in world

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After overcoming adversity in early life, Dr Sue Black has become one of the most successful people in the tech sector
  
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• Brexit: How we got into this mess

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's less than 100 days to go until Brexit takes place but we still don't know what's going to happen
  
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• Alleged voyeur 'hid iPad in bed headboard to film victim for kicks'

  22-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Defendant enters no plea to trio of charges as he makes first court appearance
  
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• Latest Met Office forecast reveals the chance of a white Christmas in the North East

  22-12-2018 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We're just days away from Christmas Day and forecasters now have a good idea of what the weather will be like
  
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• Want to really help someone this Christmas? Here's how to find your nearest foodbank

  22-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Trussell Trust is predicting December is going to be extra busy for foodbanks in the North East. Here's how to find out where your nearest foodbank is so you can help.
  
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• The Tyne Tunnel is unlikely to follow the lead of the Severn Bridge in scrapping toll charges

  22-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Severn Bridge tolls were scrapped in December - but that is unlikely to happen on Tyneside
  
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• Councils' plans over possible clean air toll will reach government before 2019

  22-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils will report to Defra on air quality before the New Year
  
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• Take a look inside this Darras Hall home with a living room for each day of the week

  22-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With two conservatories looking out over sweeping fields and mature gardens out the back, this looks like an enviable family home
  
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• Police found drugs 'stashed in dope smoker's wellies'

  22-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old was taken to court after dope was found at home - even though he's never had a conviction
  
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