Gateshead news

• Love Island's Malin Andersson talks of grief over death of fellow contestant Sophie Gradon

  03-03-2019 23:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grief-striken reality television star speaks out after losing her four-old-old baby daughter Consy and friend Sophie
  
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• Traffic on North East roads is getting slower - here are the worst routes

  03-03-2019 23:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Transport data shows traffic on the region's road is slowing down, and in Newcastle cars go at just 19mph on average
  
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• Monday morning Metro disruption: No trains between North Shields and Monkseaton as weekend bridge works in Whitley Bay over-run

  03-03-2019 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Monday will see a replacement bus service for commuters using Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay stations until around 11am
  
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• Man due in court over alleged bomb hoax in Newcastle's West End

  03-03-2019 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Abdul Wahab Berhanu Ibrahim from Gateshead has been charged with communicating false information about a bomb hoax and threats to kill
  
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• 'It was like a scene from a horror film': Bottle stabbing victim tells how he saved his own life

  03-03-2019 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Hands had to recall his armed force's first aid training as he feared he would bleed to death after Nicola Mooney plunged a broken bottle into his shoulder
  
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• The effect funding cuts are having on North East schools - in the words of head teachers

  03-03-2019 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Head teachers in Gateshead are so worried about school budgets they've forced a debate in Parliament about education funding, which will take place on Monday
  
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• Man caught walking streets with five-inch knife claimed: 'My sister doesn't have much cutlery'

  03-03-2019 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old was initially arrested because he looked like someone suspected of carrying out another crime
  
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• Listen to the heartbreaking song young musician wrote for his dad after he died

  03-03-2019 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Robinson, 20, of Newcastle, wrote ‘29th of October’ after his dad David died of cancer in the Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• The top 10 worst places for underage drinking have been revealed - and five are in the North East

  03-03-2019 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East alcohol awareness charity Balance fears that shows like Geordie Shore aren't helping the situation
  
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• Cancer survivor Kian Musgrove rushed to New York after health scare

  03-03-2019 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brave Kian's family had to travel to the US for lifesaving treatment after he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma
  
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• Fears Battle of Neville's Cross remains could be unearthed if relief road goes ahead

  03-03-2019 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council said a battlefield expert was consulted over the proposed relief road that'll link the B6302 near Stonebridge to the A691 at Sniperley
  
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• Shock after man suffered 'multiple head injuries' in Wallsend assault

  03-03-2019 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after being attacked in Wallsend on Saturday night
  
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• Disgraced ex-Durham Constabulary officer quits over failure to investigate crimes 'professionally'

  03-03-2019 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Th shamed detective constable quit ahead of a hearing where a raft of misconduct claims were found against him
  
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• The shocking number of Universal Credit claimants who have had payments stopped or cut by DWP

  03-03-2019 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Critics of the controversial benefit system say that sanctions are casting the most vulnerable people into 'destitution'
  
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• 'Diana' is the bookies' favourite name choice for Prince Harry and Meghan's baby

  03-03-2019 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paddy Power and William Hill say the Royal Baby name is a popular betting market, if the punters are right we could be getting a new Princess Diana
  
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• Hammer horror: Thug threatened to attack family who were enjoying Sunday stroll

  03-03-2019 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Blemmings left the family terrified after he threatened them in Fenham
  
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• Watch the moving moment Sunderland fans erupt in applause in tribute to Connor Brown

  03-03-2019 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old Sunderland AFC fan was allegedly murdered in the city centre following a night out last week
  
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• Theresa May confirms child burial costs WILL be scrapped later this year

  03-03-2019 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The decision is a triumph for MP Carolyn Harris who has been fighting for change after losing her own son aged just eight
  
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• Storm Freya to batter UK with 80mph winds as Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning

  03-03-2019 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A yellow warning for wind is in place for most of England on Sunday and the Met Office warns of possible danger to life
  
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• 'It's disgusting': Angry mum slams portion size of children's meal at restaurant

  03-03-2019 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the Gatsby in Sunderland admitted the dish should never have been served - and invited the family back for lunch
  
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• Drunk man who carried out sex act on sun lounger while clutching bottle of vodka is fined

  03-03-2019 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A horrified parent spotted Phillip Leach carrying out the sex act in his garden and called the police
  
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• ISIS bride Shamima Begum's Dutch husband wants them to live in Netherlands

  03-03-2019 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shamima Begum, who said she wants to return to the UK, has been stripped of her British citizenship.
  
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• Joy for Gateshead and York but frustration for Harrogate - The Northern Echo

  03-03-2019 01:44
  Joy for Gateshead and York but frustration for Harrogate  The Northern EchoGATESHEAD put financial problems to the back of their minds by climbing into the play-off zone with a 2-0 win at Aldershot.
  
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