Gateshead news

• Bomb disposal team descends on Newcastle's West End after 'suspicious package' found

  01-03-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police arrested a 60-year-old man after being called to a disturbance on Westgate Road at around 1.45pm
  
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• Newcastle entrepreneur announces bid to be Conservative candidate for North of Tyne mayor

  01-03-2019 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Hoult, the director of business village Hoults Yard, said the North East needed 'projects not politics' as he confirmed his intention to run for the job of its first ever regional mayor
  
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• South East Northumberland: Details of the projects to be funded in the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Town centre improvements, road maintenance and new roundabouts are all part of the plan
  
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• Morpeth and Ponteland: Projects to be funded in the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Millions are being allocated to projects as part of the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20
  
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• The Northumberland projects set to be funded by the Local Transport Plan in 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Several north Northumberland projects are set to receive funding from the Government's Local Transport Plan for 2019-20
  
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• Luxury city centre flats plan in doubt as developer's row with council reignites

  01-03-2019 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Council want the developers to invest £20,000 to improve the area near the proposed apartments
  
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• Dozens of 'sorely needed' new homes are coming to Blakelaw

  01-03-2019 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All 48 of the newly-approved and 'sorely needed' homes will be classified as affordable housing
  
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• Man dies after being pulled from the water at Brown's Bay near Whitley Bay

  01-03-2019 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say that a formal identification process is now under way following the incident on Friday afternoon
  
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• These two savages slashed a man's throat open, barricaded him in bedroom and set fire to his flat

  01-03-2019 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Anthony Slater and Anthony James have been convicted of attempting to murder Frank Cartner at his home in Kenton
  
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• Detectives looking for the owners of this suspected stolen jewellery

  01-03-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have released photos of the haul of goods seized from a suspected burglar in Gateshead
  
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• Award-winning Belfast journalists questioned by Durham Police

  01-03-2019 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Reporters Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested over the alleged theft of confidential material from the offices of Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Dr Michael Maguire
  
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• Gateshead's status quo with league continues after key meeting on Tyneside - Chronicle Live

  01-03-2019 19:14
  Gateshead's status quo with league continues after key meeting on Tyneside  Chronicle LiveGateshead continue to be under a transfer embargo after a meeting with the National League on Tyneside. There was also no progress made on getting any of ...
  
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• Councillors slam 'absolute nightmare' costs endured by Great Park residents

  01-03-2019 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Councillors are furious that Great Park residents are expected to pay hundreds of pounds in management charges every year
  
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• The rise of Marks and Spencer's Newcastle store in a series of old photographs

  01-03-2019 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos of the Marks and Spencer store on Northumbeland Street, Newcastle, from 1932 onwards
  
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• All Together Now is back and Northumberland vocal coach Julie Miles is on the new series

  01-03-2019 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Julie knows a few things about finding talent and is among 'the 100' on the new series of BBC show All Together Now
  
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• NHS boss slams 'irresponsible' anti-vaccination groups spreading fake messages on social media

  01-03-2019 18:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  "As part of the fake news movement, vaccination deniers are getting some traction"
  
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• See bomb disposal team arrive as 'suspicious package' found on Westgate Road

  01-03-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal unit have been called to the scene on Friday afternoon after a man was arrested
  
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• Home Office's right to rent scheme unlawfully discriminates, High Court rules

  01-03-2019 18:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  The Government's Right to Rent scheme has a "disproportionately discriminatory effect" and has had "little to no effect" on controlling immigration.
  
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• Rough sleeper who was unlawfully detained awarded nearly £15,000 in damages

  01-03-2019 17:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  The man was held in immigration detention for 38 days
  
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• Government to pay £33 million to Eurotunnel over Brexit ferry lawsuit

  01-03-2019 17:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  The company were unhappy about the secritive nature to contracts being awarded
  
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• Locked up in February 2019: 23 criminals put behind bars in the North East

  01-03-2019 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A round-up of some of the criminals sent to prison last months
  
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• 'A stroke can happen to anyone' - warning signs you need to look out for

  01-03-2019 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Stroke Association is launching new drop-in sessions for anyone affected by stroke in Newcastle at the Eagles Community Arena
  
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• Faces of the convicted killers who were locked up by UK courts in February

  01-03-2019 17:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  These are the convicted killers who were found guilty of murder or manslaughter in the last month
  
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• Fears health services are struggling to care for people with autism or ADHD

  01-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Top NHS boss warned a quarter of people would suffer from a mental illness during their lifetime
  
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• Argyle's Future Stars: Andy Burn on how he swapped Gateshead for Plymouth - Plymouth Live

  01-03-2019 17:00
  Argyle's Future Stars: Andy Burn on how he swapped Gateshead for Plymouth  Plymouth LiveThe centre-back is striving to earn himself a professional contract at the end of the season.
  
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• Police statement in full after 'suspicious package' found near school in Newcastle's West End

  01-03-2019 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Officers found a 'suspicious package' at around 1.45pm after being called out to a report of a disturbance
  
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• How the Newcastle United Foundation is changing perceptions of mental health issues

  01-03-2019 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ‘Be a Game Changer’ encourage football fans to take action and look after their mental health
  
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• Newcastle taco favourite Chuchos set to open another branch - in Jesmond

  01-03-2019 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm's Byker branch is currently the number one rated place for a 'cheap eat' in all of Newcastle
  
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• Police investigating several accounts sharing explicit pictures of young people on Snapchat

  01-03-2019 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police says a number of Snapchat accounts in the region are sharing explicit pictures of young people
  
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• Fears drivers face 'major inconvenience' over plans to close Hexham roundabout

  01-03-2019 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland County Council leader has written to the Government after Highways England altered its plans to manage the major roadworks
  
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• 'Opportunistic thief' tried to claim he was being held prisoner in a van he was trying to steal

  01-03-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Maginnis, 25, of no fixed address was convicted of theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage and possessing an offensive weapon at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Huge house, a pool, big gardens with your own stream - and the price isn't as much as you'd think

  01-03-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hedworth Lane has a stunning leisure suite that is the perfect place for entertaining guests
  
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• Locaction, Location, Location is back and coming to Durham - how to apply to be on the show

  01-03-2019 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Hit Channel 4 show is coming back with a new series and producers are looking for applicants from the Durham area
  
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• Buying a new car? Here's seven insider car showroom secrets you need to know

  01-03-2019 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Four experienced car salesmen from across the country have spilled the beans
  
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• Waitrose, Lidl, Boots and Co-op are urgently recalling these products over safety concerns

  01-03-2019 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolate, crisps and soup are amongst the products that should be returned as soon as possible
  
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• How South Tyneside Council is bidding to get 5,000 more people active

  01-03-2019 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The strategy is expected to build on the investment the council has made into leisure services across the borough
  
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• Wrexham AFC's draw against Gateshead will be crucial come end of season says Brad Walker - Daily Post

  01-03-2019 14:22
  Wrexham AFC's draw against Gateshead will be crucial come end of season says Brad Walker  Daily PostI mean if anyone had said seven points before the week started I think most people would have snapped your hands off"
  
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• How much council tax will rise in South Tyneside as council bosses make £12m cuts

  01-03-2019 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Council chiefs rubber stamped spending plans to increase bills by 3.95%
  
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• Miss England Alisha Cowie's heartwarming act after losing her best friend to suicide

  01-03-2019 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Miss England and former Miss Newcastle Alisha Cowie has become an ambassador for suicide prevention charity Papyrus
  
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• Peacocks store could be completely demolished, with firefighters unable to determine cause of blaze

  01-03-2019 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service says the damage to the building was too great to definitely establish what caused the huge fire
  
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• Winter is coming back: Storm Freya to unleash chilly weekend wind and rain across the UK

  01-03-2019 13:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  Temperatures set to plummet to as low as 1C in the harsh wind
  
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• FA launches PayPal app for grassroots footballers to pay fees and subs via smartphone

  01-03-2019 13:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  Amateur players can now pay match fees on their phone
  
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• See the wreckage after car and bus collide which leaves driver with broken sternum

  01-03-2019 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coach Dan Teah was injured in the crash on Wallsend's High Street East on Monday morning
  
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• How late you can return to your car WITHOUT getting a parking ticket

  01-03-2019 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has revealed how long the 'grace periods' are - and how you can park briefly for FREE
  
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• 'Cruel' disease robbed little girl of speech and movement months after she learnt to walk and talk

  01-03-2019 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Stewart is fighting to raise funds for research into Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation which leaves his daughter Penny unable to walk, talk or care for herself
  
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• Two men to appear in court in connection with stabbing in Walker

  01-03-2019 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward David Wilson and Christopher Swindle are due before magistrates this morning
  
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• Police want to speak to this man after a car was damaged in Hebburn

  01-03-2019 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating an incident of criminal damage have released this CCTV image
  
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• UK house prices fall 0.1% month-on-month in February

  01-03-2019 12:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  It's a sign that the housing market has shifted more in favour of buyers than sellers
  
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• Storm Freya weather warning for 'very strong winds' and 'dangerous conditions' to arrive on Sunday

  01-03-2019 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office have issued a yellow 'be aware' severe weather warning for wind as the latest named storm approaches Britain
  
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• Winter is coming back: Chilly weekend wind and rain set to blow in across the UK

  01-03-2019 12:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  Temperatures set to plummet to as low as 1C in the harsh wind
  
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