Gateshead news

• Man charged with alleged murder of Christopher Ritchie

  22-03-2020 23:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Ritchie, aged 41, was found lifeless on Mitchell Street near to Durham bus station on March 19
  
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• Woman pulled from Tyne after falling from Millennium Bridge

  22-03-2020 23:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police, ambulances and the fire service were called to Newcastle's Quayside on Sunday and a patient was taken to the RVI
  
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• Grounds, gardens and forests close over social distancing fears

  22-03-2020 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Alnwick Garden is among the popular outdoor attractions in the North East now closed to the public
  
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• McDonald's to close all UK and Ireland restaurants due to coronavirus

  22-03-2020 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McDonald's said its stores would be closed by 7pm on Monday, March 23 at the latest
  
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• Latest figures as coronavirus cases in the North East rise

  22-03-2020 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 135 people are now confirmed to have recovered from Covid-19 but 281 people have died while suffering from the virus in the UK so far
  
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• Police chief addresses coronavirus fears in open letter

  22-03-2020 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police Chief Constable Winton Keenen has written to communities living in the force area as covid-19 continues to spread
  
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• The Nest cast as millions look set to get hooked on new BBC drama

  22-03-2020 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tense surrogate drama The Nest kicks off on BBC One on Sunday, March 22 with anticipation high for its debut
  
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• What full coronavirus lockdown could look like for the UK

  22-03-2020 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With countries such as China, Italy, France, Germany and Spain going into lockdown or announcing safety measures, we take a look at how Britain could follow in the fight against Covid-19
  
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• How many episodes of The Nest are there? New drama kicks off on BBC

  22-03-2020 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Compston is among the cast of new BBC1 drama The Nest which premieres on Sunday, March 22
  
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• Viewers set to be hooked on tense new BBC drama The Nest

  22-03-2020 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Nest kicks off on BBC1 on Sunday, March 22 with Line of Duty star Martin Compston in the cast
  
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• Loose Women & Lorraine scrapped 'to protect' GMB and This Morning

  22-03-2020 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV have revealed that both Loose Women and Lorraine have been cancelled due to coronavirus
  
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• See the adorable lambs being born at Hall Hill Farm

  22-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hall Hill Farm is normally open to families but has closed due to the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• 11 things you would only know if you grew up in Fenham

  22-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the ice cream factory to Oglilvies Chippy, these are things you would only remember if you grew up in Fenham
  
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• Watch Government's coronavirus update live as UK death toll continues to rise

  22-03-2020 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest update from Downing Street comes after Boris Johnson warned people against visiting families for Mother's Day and said the NHS would soon be overwhelmed
  
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• Beaches, parks and beauty spots packed as families ignore social distancing

  22-03-2020 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rural parts of North Northumberland and popular coastal areas like Whitley Bay and Tynemouth were packed with visitors on Sunday leading to fears that Covid-19 could spread more quickly
  
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• Primary to close all 189 of its UK stores in response to coronavirus outbreak

  22-03-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street retailer, which has a store in Newcastle city centre, announced the closure and said its priority was the wellbeing of its employees
  
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• Primark to close all 189 of its UK stores in response to coronavirus outbreak

  22-03-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street retailer, which has a store in Newcastle city centre, announced the closure and said its priority was the wellbeing of its employees
  
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• Lidl's bid to open in Ryton hanging in the balance as Gateshead Council delays decision - Chronicle Live

  22-03-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl's bid to open in Ryton hanging in the balance as Gateshead Council delays decision  Chronicle Live
  
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• Youths run riot drinking, smashing bottles and setting wheelie bins on fire

  22-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 50 young people were involved in two incidents in the Dipton and South Moor areas
  
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• Watch vicar accidentally set himself on fire during virtual church service

  22-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Beach, 61, was live streaming a 'virtual' church service but not paying enough attention to nearby lit candles
  
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• 'The bairns were screaming' - Residents react as man injured in Birtley shooting

  22-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after the incident on Dorset Avenue on Saturday evening
  
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• Lidl's bid to open Gateshead store hanging in the balance

  22-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain says 40 jobs will be created if it is allowed to open on Parsons Drive
  
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• Coronation Street and Emmerdale filming suspended due to coronavirus

  22-03-2020 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV said enough episodes had been recorded to see both soaps through until early summer
  
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• Emirates to suspend all passenger flights in response to coronavirus outbreak

  22-03-2020 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The long-haul airline announced it will halt flights by Wednesday in a bid to preserve business viability and to secure jobs worldwide
  
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• Emirates revises decision to suspend all passenger flights due to coronavirus

  22-03-2020 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The long-haul airline initially announced it will halt flights by Wednesday in a bid to preserve business viability and to secure jobs worldwide
  
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• Two arrested after man, 26, seriously injured by firearm

  22-03-2020 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after the incident on Dorset Avenue on Saturday evening
  
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• Former Gateshead drug addict tells how his life spiralled out of control and he lost everything - Chronicle Live

  22-03-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Gateshead drug addict tells how his life spiralled out of control and he lost everything  Chronicle Live
  
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• Teen with a knife caught dealing drugs in Old Eldon Square

  22-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samuel Sparks, of Forest Hall, was spotted on CCTV selling cannabis before also being found in possession of a blade
  
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• Felling apartment block approved despite fears over who would live in it

  22-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council granted Home Group Developments permission to build the block on Oban Terrace
  
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• 15 things you would only know if you worked at Durham Cathedral

  22-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is one of County Durham's most popular attractions and welcomes more than 700,000 visitors every year
  
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• Churches become virtual by live streaming services on social media

  22-03-2020 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services, prayers and other events will be streamed on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram
  
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• Panic-buying pleas ignored as huge queues snake around Tesco

  22-03-2020 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers flock to the Kingston Park supermarket with many ignoring the Government's plea to stop buying more than they need
  
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• NHS workers form huge queue outside Tesco during dedicated shopping hour

  22-03-2020 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS staff flock to the Kingston Park supermarket as Tesco has dedicated special one-hour slot for workers
  
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• What it's like to catch coronavirus - from an NHS worker who has beat it

  22-03-2020 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Jacobs got the virus after her mum returned from a holiday to Italy
  
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• Government releases full list of high-risk people told to stay home for 12 weeks

  22-03-2020 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was 'two or three weeks' behind Italy as the death toll topped 200
  
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• Ex-drug addict tells how his life spiralled out of control and he lost it all

  22-03-2020 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stevie Walker's life started to spiral out of control after he was injured on a fairground ride
  
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• Drug addict tells how his life spiralled out of control and he lost everything

  22-03-2020 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stevie Walker's life started to spiral out of control after he was injured on a fairground ride
  
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• Volunteers needed in Tynemouth to help most vulnerable during coronavirus crisis

  22-03-2020 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Lewis Bartoli is starting a support group to help people who are self-isolating or need extra help during the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Coronavirus: How the Northumberland community is supporting each other

  22-03-2020 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Communities across Northumberland have been working to help each other during the coronavirus
  
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• The three simple ingredients you need to make your own hand sanitiser at home

  22-03-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For those struggling to get hold of hand sanitiser, here is how you can make it at home
  
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• Boris Johnson tells Brits not to visit parents on Mother's Day

  22-03-2020 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson warned the NHS was in danger of being 'overwhelmed'
  
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• Violent bully assaulted partner on Valentine’s Day while she held her toddler

  22-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Jones, of Jarrow, was already wanted by police for attacking one former partner when he assaulted another one
  
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• North East news RECAP: Two arrested after man injured by firearm in Birtley

  22-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Two arrested after man injured by firearm in Birtley

  22-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Cordon in Birtley following police incident

  22-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• Motorcyclist with fake number plates pulled wheelies down busy street

  22-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Silver, of Gateshead, was stopped by police after the reckless stunt but made off from them at speed along Collingwood Street
  
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• Ethan Mountain's mum claims mental health trust failures cost his victim's life

  22-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Devastated mother of South Shields teen hits out at the services she claims let her son down, as she tells of heartache over Odessa Carey case
  
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• 100 days since Boris Johnson's election win - has he delivered for North East?

  22-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is 100 days since the Conservatives' general election victory - here's a look at what has Boris Johnson acheived
  
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