Gateshead news

• Public backlash over new car parking charges in Northumberland forces council into U-turn

  13-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council has revealed the full list of new and increased charges at several sites
  
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• Heartbreak for family after young biker has leg amputated following horror crash

  13-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Hogg, 20, suffered multiple injuries after crashing his motorbike on the B6354 in Northumberland
  
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• Council set to take control in 'Trojan' phone box battle after landmark court ruling

  13-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Newcastle City Council are fighting to stop the city being invaded by the phone boxes
  
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• Man smashed mother's phone because she 'didn't get his bacon sandwich done the way he likes it'

  13-02-2019 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Young, of Byker, launched into an outburst over a bacon sandwich and money for cannabis
  
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• Drunk accountant who crashed into garden was more than three times the drink-drive limit

  13-02-2019 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Robert Shaw had enjoyed an evening socialising with friends in Wylam, Northumberland, when he came off the road on his way home in Bardon Mill
  
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• Rapist's 'ice cold' body found in his 'Monster Mansion' cell after suffering huge heart attack

  13-02-2019 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Obese David Stenning was serving a life sentence in the County Durham jail for sickening sex attacks
  
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• Shooting trial jury told DNA likely to be from suspects was found on bags of bullets and live ammunition

  13-02-2019 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six men deny firearms charges after homes in Brunswick and Benwell were shot at last year during an alleged gang feud
  
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• National Lottery results LIVE: Wednesday's winning lotto numbers for £14m Valentine's superdraw

  13-02-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball are below along with the Lotto Millionaire Raffle code - live breaking updates below
  
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• Jury sent out in trial of murder accused Richard Lee after fatal Sacriston stabbing

  13-02-2019 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Lee denies killing Ryan Thompson in Sacriston and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• How much Sunderland's Festival of Light and Illuminations boosted the city's economy

  13-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-week spectacular took place in the run up to Christmas, drawing 150,000 visitors
  
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• Fugitive cigarette smuggler who fled to Lithuania finally behind bars

  13-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kristupas Strasunskas, 25, was part of a five-man gang who brought more than 12 million illegal cigarettes into the North East
  
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• Developer accused of 'tinkering around the edges' as Morpeth housing plan is rejected for SECOND time

  13-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council accused the developer of failing to fundamentally change the planning application
  
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• Chi Onwurah blames Sunderland fans for criticism over parliamentary debate on Mike Ashley

  13-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah raised concerns about Mike Ashley's management of Newcastle United in the House of Commons and faced criticism for it
  
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• Writer Alex Oates hits back at critics over play that uses a puppet to portray autistic boy

  13-02-2019 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All In A Row, which stars former EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks, has faced criticism for using a puppet - here North East writer Alex Oates explains why the decision was taken
  
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• Gateshead Beer and Music Festival adds new awards attraction to its 10th birthday programme - Chronicle Live

  13-02-2019 18:55
  Gateshead Beer and Music Festival adds new awards attraction to its 10th birthday programme  Chronicle LiveThe countdown is on to the popular Gateshead Beer and Music Festival which is making its annual return this May with an added extra on its 10th birthday ...
  
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• Quiz: Do you recognise these classic British comedy show characters?

  13-02-2019 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Peep Show to Last of the Summer Wine, how well do you know British comedy?
  
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• Frozen 2: See the first trailer for the Disney sequel as release date is revealed

  13-02-2019 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frozen 2 is due for release on 22 November in the US and UK, and on 26 December in Australia
  
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• We're nearly there! End in sight for Silverlink roadworks after creation of triple-decker roundabout

  13-02-2019 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to create a triple-decker roundabout in North Tyneside has been going on for more than two years - now the £75m Highways England project is almost complete
  
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• Plans for new homes on site of former Mayflower Glass Warehouse in East Boldon

  13-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to re-develop the warehouse have been submitted
  
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• Man whose heart stopped beating in the street meets off-duty nurse who rushed to save his life

  13-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Young, 81, of Ashington, had a cardiac arrest but was saved by off duty nurse Ingrid Pridmore who performed CPR until ambulance crew arrived
  
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• Former hairdressing training salon will be transformed into student accommodation in County Durham

  13-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The student accommodation will be intended for those studying at New College Durham
  
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• Man burned by hefty fine after lighting two HUGE illegal bonfires

  13-02-2019 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Shaw, 60, of Durham, pleaded guilty to two offences at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court after illegally burning waste on farmland
  
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• Should free TV licences for over-75s be scrapped?

  13-02-2019 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC will have pick up the costs of the scheme from 2020
  
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• Gateshead video company captures big gay penguin wedding - The Northern Echo

  13-02-2019 16:42
  Gateshead video company captures big gay penguin wedding  The Northern EchoTWO devoted showbiz penguins have got married in style, with their lavish big gay wedding day captured in a special video.
  
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• Did Manchester United's reality check against PSG harm Solskjaer?

  13-02-2019 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Man Utd slipped to defeat for the first time under the charge of the Norwegian
  
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• £100,000 loan will tackle the most immediate repairs needed at listed building in Alnwick

  13-02-2019 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost £250,000 of work is needed at Alnwick Youth Hostel in Northumberland
  
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• Why standing on both sides of the escalator would be faster

  13-02-2019 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Trim examines why we need to change how we use escalators
  
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• A Bentley, make-up artists and a beautiful venue: Video captures lavish wedding of gay penguins

  13-02-2019 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inseparable Ferrari and Pringle, two showbiz penguins, tied the knot in style and their big day was captured by The Wedding Video Company
  
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• Disney reveals first glimpse of Frozen 2

  13-02-2019 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Key characters shown returning include Elsa, Anna and Olaf
  
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• Watch as disqualified driver takes police on high-speed chase through residential streets

  13-02-2019 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Robinson was pursued by officers for more than eight minutes before he smashed his vehicle off a curb and lost a front tyre
  
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• Masked man allegedly tries to lure seven-year-old with these worrying words

  13-02-2019 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum tells of terror as children run to her in tears following the encounter
  
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• Instagram users shocked as some accounts lose millions of followers

  13-02-2019 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photo-sharing app has not yet explained why
  
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• See Jeremy Kyle inspect tattoo of his face - on Newcastle man's BUM

  13-02-2019 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheeky Ryan Porter and tattoo artist Jord Liddell both appeared in The Jeremy Kyle Show to discuss the artwork
  
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• Police hunting 'scruffy' cyclist who squirted 'unknown substance' at women in Newcastle

  13-02-2019 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victims have spoken of their fear as Northumbria Police confirm seven people have reported being targeted
  
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• Money Saving Expert: Top 5 tips and tricks this week

  13-02-2019 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  February is the time of year when everyone has to tighten their belts following the excesses of Christmas and New Year.
  
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• Gunman attacks Newcastle supermarket staff during terrifying early morning raid

  13-02-2019 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man armed with a handgun attacked staff in the Aldi on Stamfordham Road, Westerhope
  
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• No escape? El Chapo likely to end up in 'prison of all prisons'

  13-02-2019 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joaquin Guzman has an unparalleled record of jailbreaks
  
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• Step closer to kerbside glass collections in Northumberland

  13-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have agreed to pay for a detailed look at proposals
  
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• Musical tribute to North Shields fishing trawler lost with all hands in stormy seas

  13-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  History of his house inspires Richard Wemyss to create tribute to the men of the Bernicia, a North Shields trawler lost at sea over 100 years ago
  
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• Scientists plan to use database of hand photos to catch child abusers

  13-02-2019 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They're hoping the public can help by sharing their pictures
  
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• When is Pancake Day 2019? When does Easter fall this year? And when are the Easter bank holidays?

  13-02-2019 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get your frying pans at the ready
  
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• Will there be a second series of Cleaning Up on ITV? Sherdian Smith drama comes to an end

  13-02-2019 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleaning Up, a new drama starring Sheridan Smith, has had millions of viewers tuning into ITV over the past six weeks
  
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• You could move to Mars for less than $500k says Elon Musk

  13-02-2019 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He says it may even be as low as $100k
  
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• Prices slashed on Eurostar tickets to Amsterdam

  13-02-2019 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rail service takes on the cheap airlines
  
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• Government not ruling out no-deal Brexit and today's other headlines

  13-02-2019 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public 'at risk' due to police cuts
  
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• Balaclava-wearing robbers reverse into Carphone Warehouse in attempted ram raid

  13-02-2019 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the men reversed a silver Audi into the store on Whitley Road before unsuccessfully trying to get in then fleeing the scene
  
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• Universal Credit: Shocking rise in rent arrears for benefit claimants in South Tyneside

  13-02-2019 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is feared some of South Tyneside's most vulnerable families could face further hardship
  
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• Poorly pooch given 'mouth-to-snout' resuscitation THREE times to stay alive

  13-02-2019 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dog walker and her daughter helped save the animal's life
  
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• Lay off the cream teas, Government warns

  13-02-2019 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you sure you want to eat that scone?
  
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• 'Smart bed' rolls selfish sleepers back to their side of the mattress

  13-02-2019 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This could save relationships...
  
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