Gateshead news

• North East Business Awards 2019 RECAP: Nice Network crowned compay of the year in regional heat

  14-03-2019 23:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight is the second round of the North East Business Awards where businesses in the region will compete in 12 categories
  
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• Options to tackle Lynemouth landfill leak to be investigated

  14-03-2019 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The beach at Lynemouth is affected by leaked landfill waste, but expert advice is now being sought
  
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• Fly tipping app still not ready more than two years after being announced

  14-03-2019 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Council bosses still do not know when a planned litter 'snitching' app will be ready, despite announcing plans for it more than two years ago
  
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• Charlie Hoult will be the Conservative party North of Tyne mayor candidate

  14-03-2019 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tories selected their candidate for the May 2 election at a meeting of party members on Thursday night
  
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• Investigation launched after £8,000 is stolen from a flat in North Shields

  14-03-2019 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Offenders are believed to have fled the scene with the cash and keys to a vehicle in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Watch this crazy reaction of Geordie punter Eddie Boom at his Cheltenham Festival win

  14-03-2019 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Boom, of Fenham, Newcastle, went into overdrive with his celebrations
  
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• Jesmond Dene dog walkers warned over mysterious 'foam' in the Ouseburn river

  14-03-2019 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency is investigation apparent contamination in the Jesmond Dene river
  
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• It's official: Brexit will be delayed, after MPs vote to ask the EU for more time

  14-03-2019 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May used to say we would leave the EU on March 29 but the House of Commons has now backed her plan for a delay
  
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• Police release new images of missing man William Orchin as concern grows

  14-03-2019 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old was last seen in Houghton-le-Spring but is now thought to be in North East Scotland
  
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• 'Unsafe' and 'Ineffective' - Ellington residents sign petition calling for 20mph speed limits

  14-03-2019 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A petition from residents is calling for 20mph limits, but council officers are not convinced
  
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• North East Business Awards 2019 LIVE: Updates from the Durham, Sunderland & South Tyneside heat

  14-03-2019 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight is the second round of the North East Business Awards where businesses in the region will compete in 12 categories
  
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• Street in Gateshead closed as 'large unexplained void' found under the road - Chronicle Live

  14-03-2019 17:48
  Street in Gateshead closed as 'large unexplained void' found under the road  Chronicle LiveChurch Road was first closed yesterday following the discovery and residents who need their cars are told to call the council.
  
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• Street in Gateshead closed as 'large unexplained void' found under the road

  14-03-2019 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Church Road was first closed yesterday following the discovery and residents who need their cars are told to call the council
  
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• “The brutality was unbelievable" Former Medomsley Detention Centre inmate lifts lid on violent regime

  14-03-2019 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ray Poar tells of daily beatings at County Durham borstal after former staff convicted of crimes committed against teen boys more than 30 years ago
  
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• CCTV released after burglars smash their way into Staiths Café and take just £10

  14-03-2019 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Raiders smashed their way into the café last month and police have now released CCTV of two men they want to speak to
  
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• Watch swarm of scurrying rats stampede through the Bigg Market in Newcastle

  14-03-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mick Triplow filmed the fleeing rodents in the Bigg Market, Newcastle, at about 5am on Tuesday
  
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• Inside the filthy Gateshead shop where butcher was filmed chopping chicken carcass in back lane - Chronicle Live

  14-03-2019 17:00
  Inside the filthy Gateshead shop where butcher was filmed chopping chicken carcass in back lane  Chronicle LiveThe owner of Adam's Continental Foods on Coatsworth Road has been slapped with fines totalling almost £10000 for breaching food hygiene, and health and ...
  
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• Met Office issue weekend snow warning with up to 10cm possible across the North East

  14-03-2019 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A weather warning for snow has now been released by the Met Office covering most of the North East throughout Saturday
  
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• Masked men chased from Gateshead shop after 'firing' toy gun during attempted robbery - Chronicle Live

  14-03-2019 16:42
  Masked men chased from Gateshead shop after 'firing' toy gun during attempted robbery  Chronicle LivePolice have released images of three men they want to speak to about the attempted robbery in Gateshead on Friday night.
  
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• Masked men chased from Gateshead shop after 'firing' toy gun during attempted robbery

  14-03-2019 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Police have released images of three men they want to speak to about the attempted robbery in Gateshead on Friday night
  
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• Rail firm fined £5m over chaotic launch of new timetables on Thameslink and Great Northern

  14-03-2019 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  There was severe disruption on its routes for eight weeks
  
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• Inside the filthy Gateshead shop where butcher was filmed chopping chicken carcass in back lane

  14-03-2019 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owner of Adam’s Continental Foods on Coatsworth Road has been slapped with fines totalling almost £10,000 for breaching food hygiene, and health and safety standards
  
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• Council prepare to take action against back street parking issues 'caused by town hall staff'

  14-03-2019 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In recent months, concerns have been raised about parking issues in streets around the council's headquarters, off Westoe Road
  
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• Shocking aftermath of devastating house fire started by a cigarette

  14-03-2019 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The fire service has warned smokers of the damage a lit cigarette can cause after crews were called to the back garden fire
  
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• Controversial plans to overhaul urgent care in Sunderland will NOT be referred to government for review

  14-03-2019 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Councillors have decided not to refer controversial plans to overhaul urgent care in Sunderland to the government for a review
  
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• Gateshead shop fined for poor hygiene and health and safety breaches - Gateshead Council

  14-03-2019 14:55
  Gateshead shop fined for poor hygiene and health and safety breaches  Gateshead CouncilGateshead grocery store owner fined after failing to meet food hygiene and health and safety standards.
  
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• 'I can live a normal life': Student, 21, reveals how she lost seven stone on Slimming World plan

  14-03-2019 14:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  Lauren Fidler has been nominated for the Young Slimmer of the Year award for her remarkable progress
  
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• 'County Lines' criminals used pay-as-you-go phones and hire cars to flood town with drugs

  14-03-2019 14:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  The county lines drug dealers showed a 'disregard for the law' and are now behind bars
  
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• Pictured: Herd of wild mountain goats take shelter from Storm Gareth by trotting into seaside town

  14-03-2019 14:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  They wandered among cars and nibbled on flowers in people's gardens
  
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• Jet2 is now flying to Kos from Newcastle Airport as over ONE MILLION seats go on sale for summer 2020

  14-03-2019 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers will now be able to fly direct to the beautiful Greek island from Newcastle Airport, while Jet2 is also expanding its Turkey offering
  
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• Newcastle husband trapped in Europe and refused UK return by three airlines over 'legal loophole'

  14-03-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dragan Dukic has been exiled from his Tyneside home for more than a month by three airlines who insist he needs a residence card or visa to fly back to the UK
  
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• Driver spotted on motorway fast lane with feet on the dashboard

  14-03-2019 14:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  A policeman called it "utterly stupid and dangerous"
  
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• Parents warned of 'roundabout challenge' after children suffer extreme injuries

  14-03-2019 14:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  It left one boy injured last year, and now another has taken part in the bizarre craze
  
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• Will new Madeleine McCann documentary reveal a breakthrough in the case?

  14-03-2019 13:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  Parents Kate and Gerry declined to participate in the Netflix documentary
  
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• The six things that could happen if MPs vote to delay Brexit

  14-03-2019 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs are to vote on whether to delay Brexit and extend Article 50 - here's what could happen after that
  
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• Sunderland and Northumberland College merger decision expected next week

  14-03-2019 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Plans for a merger between Sunderland College and Northumberland College which would create a regional 'super college' with more than 20,000 students could be approved next week
  
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• Gateshead's James Burrell reveals 'strong' results with £64m turnover - Bdaily

  14-03-2019 13:20
  Gateshead's James Burrell reveals 'strong' results with £64m turnover  BdailyJames Burrell Builders Merchants has released its set of results for the year to October 2018. This strong financial performance has led to a growth in both ...
  
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• Sainsbury's staff in Heaton dancing in the aisles in brilliant The Greatest Showman spoof

  14-03-2019 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers at the Sainsbury's store in Heaton have recorded their very own performance of 'The Greatest Show' to raise money for this year's Comic Relief
  
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• Medomsley Detention Centre scandal: 27 new victims come forward in two days this week

  14-03-2019 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five former officers have now been convicted of crimes against detainees at the facility near Consett in the 1970s and 80s
  
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• David Attenborough praises school for banning Comic Relief red noses to cut plastic waste

  14-03-2019 12:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  The school was "buzzing" to get a handwritten letter from the natural historian
  
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• Tribute to 'much loved' Steven Bell who died after being hit by a car in County Durham crash

  14-03-2019 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Police say a black Audi A3 lost control on the bend of the A177 southbound at Shincliffe and hit Mr Bell fatally injuring him
  
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• Man becomes first resident in the UK to be fined for leaving his bins out

  14-03-2019 12:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  Ionel Paun was given numerous warnings by the council and was ultimately charged £395
  
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• North East leaders demand Government takes Metro expansion seriously in plea for funding

  14-03-2019 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region is preparing to make its case to the government for a significant widening of the Metro network into under-served communities
  
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• Strong winds to batter the North East as the wake of Storm Gareth brings weather warning

  14-03-2019 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a warning covering most of the North East for Friday with strong winds expected to cause disruption
  
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• Pro-Brexit 'Fishing for Leave' plan 'yellow wellies' sail and convoy from North Shields to Newcastle

  14-03-2019 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fishing for Leave say 20 boats and a parade will travel from North Shields to Newcastle the day before the Sunderland - London March to Leave
  
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• Netflix shows to be given cinema age ratings with warnings about content

  14-03-2019 10:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  This comes after research found almost 80% of parents are concerned about children seeing inappropriate content
  
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• Paul Merson in tears confessing his ‘life has fallen apart’ after gambling relapse

  14-03-2019 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former football ace, turned TV pundit, sobs on ITV’s Harry’s Heroes show, as he admits: "My gambling is out of control"
  
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• Madeleine McCann Netflix documentary release date confirmed

  14-03-2019 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A documentary all about the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann is coming to Netflix
  
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• Police seize knife after ANOTHER pupil brings blade to school in County Durham

  14-03-2019 10:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been two separate incidents at schools in Stanley and Peterlee, County Durham, within the last week
  
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• Triple Frontier actor Charlie Hunnam defends 'daring' Netflix films over Oscars ban threat

  14-03-2019 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Hunnam, from Newcastle, says services like Netflix allow 'more original and more difficult' films to be made
  
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