Gateshead news

• See Boris Johnson's new message to public as he self-isolates with coronavirus

  29-03-2020 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister thanked the NHS and private sector workers as well as stressing the importance of staying at home in his video on Sunday night
  
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• Food firm makes urgent appeal for staff to help deal with unprecedented demand

  29-03-2020 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2 Sisters Food Group, which processes chicken and produces ready meals, is looking for new staff members to work at its site at the Leechmere Industrial Estate in Sunderland
  
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• How County Durham's West Auckland Town became the first 'World Champions'

  29-03-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the first ever winners of the World's first International Football Tournament, West Auckland Town's name will be forever be etched not only on the Thomas Lipton Trophy but also in football history.
  
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• Coronavirus forces Newcastle swingers club to close

  29-03-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Shh' is the city's first swingers club but Boris Johnson's tough new measures mean it must close
  
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• Call for changes to benefits system to support disabled people

  29-03-2020 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disabled or seriously unwell people could be among those most at risk during the crisis, says the Disability Rights Consortium
  
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• How many episodes of The Nest are there? New drama continues on BBC

  29-03-2020 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Compston is among the cast of new BBC1 drama The Nest which premiered on Sunday, March 22
  
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• Three people arrested after suspected stolen vehicle stopped by police

  29-03-2020 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place in the Coast Road area of North Shields on Sunday afternoon, Northumbria Police have confirmed
  
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• Social housing in Gateshead could be brought back under the council's control - Chronicle Live

  29-03-2020 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social housing in Gateshead could be brought back under the council's control  Chronicle Live
  
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• Social housing in Gateshead could be brought back under the council's control - ChronicleLive

  29-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social housing in Gateshead could be brought back under the council's control  ChronicleLive
  
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• Revaled: Gateshead Council's bid to bring housing back under its control

  29-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council says proposed changes mean residents can access good quality housing both now and in the future
  
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• North East sex workers 'risking their lives' working during coronavirus

  29-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Tyneside sex worker speaks out as a charity raises concern about the wellbeing of workers
  
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• Our 'return to normal' could be six months away, says Government doctor

  29-03-2020 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries spoke at Sunday afternoon's government press briefing with Cabinet Minister Robert Jenrick
  
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• Two men charged after Gateshead street fight which left two in hospital - Chronicle Live

  29-03-2020 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men charged after Gateshead street fight which left two in hospital  Chronicle Live
  
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• Two men charged after street fight left two in hospital

  29-03-2020 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the disturbance in Chopwell on Friday afternoon
  
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• Woman in court after coughing and spitting at police amid coronavirus crisis

  29-03-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, from Bath, coughed and spat at officers who were responding to reports of a house party
  
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• 40 Fantastic Sunderland International Airshow pictures

  29-03-2020 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland International airshow is the biggest free annual airshow in Europe
  
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• 10 of County Durham's most famous people in 2020

  29-03-2020 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Manchester United's greatest captain to Mr Bean, the creator of Royston Vasey and the builder of the Stadium of Light.
  
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• Nine-year-old determined to do her bit for Gateshead dad, 35, with incurable brain tumour - Chronicle Live

  29-03-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old determined to do her bit for Gateshead dad, 35, with incurable brain tumour  Chronicle Live
  
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• Watch the government's latest coronavirus update live

  29-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Housing, communities and local government secretary Robert Jenrick is set to give a live update on the spread of Covid-19 to the UK on Sunday afternoon
  
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• One in four children have rotten teeth by the time they are FIVE

  29-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Oral Health Foundation is calling for more action to help prevent tooth decay among young children and has this advice for parents
  
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• Nine-year-old determined to help dad, 35, with incurable brain tumour

  29-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fern Wales, from Low Fell, Gateshead, had planned to hold a 'Wear a Hat Day' for Brain Tumour Research at her school, but plans were cancelled when schools were shut due to Covid-19
  
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• Help is still available for people trapped in abusive relationships

  29-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Help for those in abusive relationships is still available online or over the phone
  
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• See how people are staging amazing silent light discos during lockdown

  29-03-2020 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People at Smith’s Dock, in North Shields, found this heartwarming way to boost community spirit as the lockdown continues and now residents from South Shields have joined in
  
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• Changes to supermarket rules and opening times

  29-03-2020 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Up to date information about the supermarkets near you during lockdown - including new hours from Tesco and Aldi
  
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• Young people warned of ‘hidden’ coronavirus symptom ‘more likely to affect them’

  29-03-2020 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some people affected have reported experiencing a lack of smell and taste
  
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• Coronavirus fears sees Waitrose ban couples from shopping together

  29-03-2020 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has been praised on Twitter for taking the action to help with social distancing
  
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• Sunderland amateur football clubs have loaned defibrillators to NHS

  29-03-2020 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The defibrillators will be loaned to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  
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• Patient with suspected coronavirus in video plea to public from her hospital bed

  29-03-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Delia Colwill has tested both positive and negative for the virus which she claims 'absolutely knocked me sideways'
  
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• Girl's 'rainbow of hope' posters move neighbours to tears

  29-03-2020 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Olivia Walker, from Bedlington, has spent her free time making poster after poster to encourage her neighbours to stay safe and to share her thanks for key workers
  
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• How to get extra help if you need it during coronavirus shutdown

  29-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get the help you need if you're one of the vulnerable people self-isolating for 12 weeks because of coronavirus, or offer your services if you want to volunteer to help
  
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• Blocked sewers and toilet floods: Vile cost of toilet roll panic buying exposed

  29-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water is tackling the increasing number of sewers clogged up by flushed toilet roll alternatives.
  
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• 10 ways to get some peace while on lockdown with family or housemates

  29-03-2020 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's nice to have a bit of company while the coronavirus forces the nation indoors - but sometimes people need a reason to get some alone time
  
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• Hour-by-hour weather forecast as snow flurries fall in North East

  29-03-2020 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is feeling very cold on Sunday after temperatures fell to below freezing on Saturday night and the wind chill is making matters worse
  
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• New homes could be coming to Sunniside

  29-03-2020 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lok Developments is behind proposals for 21 new homes
  
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• Boris Johnson's letter in full as PM writes to every home during Covid-19 crisis

  29-03-2020 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week, is set to write a letter to 30 million households as the UK lockdown continues
  
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• North East news LIVE: Snow begins to fall in some areas of the region

  29-03-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East’s Chinese community raise thousands to get PPE for NHS staff

  29-03-2020 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chinese Community North East Fight Against Covid-19 group has raised almost £5,000 in five days after growing concerned that health workers do not have enough PPE to keep them safe
  
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• 'She'd cry for her mum': Odessa Carey's ex-prison mate reveals jail hell

  29-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 36-year-old was remanded in the women's jail after she cut her mum's head off in a horrific incident
  
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• See the amazing light show this Seaham lad displayed on his house for the NHS

  29-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Taylor, 24, lit up the whole of his house with the amazing lighting display and the neighbours filmed it before it went viral
  
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• Could the coronavirus shutdown be good news for the climate?

  29-03-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Planes are grounded and people are avoiding travel in a bid to slow the spread of Covid-19 - but when life returns to normal, could there be a silver lining for humanity?
  
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• Why some North East sex offenders are dodging court

  29-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In one year almost 30 cases were settled out of court with a so-called 'community resolution' by Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Police
  
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• The Kenton GCSE pupils whose final months at school have been cut short

  29-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils from Kenton School speak out about their final moments at school
  
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• See Byker fitness instructor to Geordie stars James Garrity's virtual bootcamp

  29-03-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal trainer James Garrity, who has worked with Newcastle United footballers, Geordie shore stars and more, is giving free workout sessions via virtual bootcamps
  
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