Gateshead news

• First footage from Jesmond as man locked in stand-off with armed police

  30-03-2020 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off Osborne Terrace is Jesmond as armed officers with rifles and riot shields enter property following concerns for a man
  
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• Five arrested in drugs crackdown in Peterlee

  30-03-2020 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police were out in County Durham acting on intelligence gathered by officers and the public in a bid to stop the supply of drugs in the area
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly making five 999 calls to complain about the NHS.

  30-03-2020 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 60-year-old man from Sunderland is being questioned over repeated calls to emergency call handlers complaining about the NHS amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Meet the Boldon postman doing his rounds in fancy dress to lift families spirits

  30-03-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jon Matson has been dressing up in fancy dress outfits every day to cheer his customers up during the COVID-19 lockdown
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Monday March 30

  30-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday March 30 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Former dating site conman jailed for stalking and harassing his ex

  30-03-2020 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Haider Akbar, jailed in 2016 for blackmail after claiming he had links to the ruling family of Db
  
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• More than £12m paid out to County Durham businesses hit by coronavirus outbreak

  30-03-2020 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council expect to pay out more than £89m in grants once all eligible businesses have applied
  
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• Two men arrested after nurse is burgled while treating coronavirus patients

  30-03-2020 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old and a 30-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and a theft from a motor vehicle in Darlington
  
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• Coronavirus: See 'eerie' Newcastle at night on the first full lockdown weekend

  30-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pictures were taken on Saturday night and show the city centre looking like a ghost town
  
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• Budget Taxis offer NHS staff free vehicle health checks and courtesy cars

  30-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Budget Taxis is reopening its garage in Fenham for NHS staff only, to show its support for them working on the front line to fight against the coronavirus
  
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• University donates specialist equipment to help detect Coronavirus

  30-03-2020 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The special piece of equipment, which can detect viruses within hours, has been used for fundamental research into cures for cancer, dementia, and infectious diseases.
  
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• Government launches £75m airlift to bring Brits stranded overseas home

  30-03-2020 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces how the Government will help people stranded overseas due to coronavirus
  
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• Foodbank suffers blow after vital supplies damaged during attempted break-in

  30-03-2020 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  East Durham Trust charity has been providing food parcels to struggling families during the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• Calls for a cheer for shop workers and delivery drivers

  30-03-2020 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People who work in our supermarkets and essential shops are keeping the North East supplied during a very difficult time and some have suggested they also deserve a public show of gratitude
  
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• CCTV appeal after pensioner's wallet is stolen in Seaham Aldi store

  30-03-2020 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to this man as part of their investigation into the theft of an elderly man's wallet in Seaham's Aldi store on March 25
  
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• Watch the government's coronavirus update live

  30-03-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is set to give a live update on the spread of Covid-19 to the UK on Monday at the daily government briefing
  
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• Police investigating burglary release image of man they want to trace

  30-03-2020 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Intruders forced entry into a Nisa Local during the early hours of February 9 and removed a cash box and CCTV hard drives before fleeing the scene in a white van
  
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• Check before you share - Gateshead Council website

  30-03-2020 17:33 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Check before you share  Gateshead Council website
  
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• Should non-essential businesses still be asking their employees to come to work?

  30-03-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses that provide non-essential services have been encouraged to close by Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson
  
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• Heartbreak as devoted mum-of-four dies after falling from balcony

  30-03-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes paid Terri Davison Woodmass' as loved ones prepare to say their goodbyes at a funeral attended by just 20 mourners due to coronavirus restrictions
  
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• How many episodes of Liar are left? Series 2 unearths shock past

  30-03-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit drama Liar is back on ITV for a second series which cranked up a few notches in its fourth episode
  
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• Tributes paid to John Shallcross after coronavirus death

  30-03-2020 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The founder of Wallsend firm Patterson Ryan received an OBE for charity work in the North East
  
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• Durham yoga teacher trapped in Goa without fresh water

  30-03-2020 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hans Bartholdi, who teaches yoga classes including for Hotpod Yoga in Newcastle, is unable to leave the resort in Goa where he has been since November
  
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• Police thank the 'majority' who stayed indoors during first weekend of lockdown

  30-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers say they only want to use new powers as a 'last resort' if people fail to follow request stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus
  
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• Even MPs are confused about the coronavirus rules

  30-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland MP Guy Opperman praised a colleague who visited his father, but police took a different view
  
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• Huge fall in visitors to Newcastle as coronavirus lockdown takes hold

  30-03-2020 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures have revealed the full extent of the impact of strict social distancing and lockdown efforts on everyday life in Newcastle, as people are urged to stay at home
  
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• 2,400 jobs at risk as Brighthouse goes into administration

  30-03-2020 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company had 21 shops in the North East and experts say those seeking refunds might now find it more difficult
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing 'in crisis' due to coronavirus

  30-03-2020 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be in the middle of 'a crisis' because of coronavirus
  
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• Durham firm Graphene Composites aiming to create 'virus killing' face masks

  30-03-2020 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sedgefield firm has already had offers to collaborate on the project
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak could mean South Tyneside council tax cuts

  30-03-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has also set up a new hardship fund to help people in financial crisis
  
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• Bridges shopping centre is now only open to buy essentials

  30-03-2020 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Only shops selling food or medicine will remain open
  
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• Three people due in court after incident involving stolen vehicle

  30-03-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The men, from Whitley Bay, were arrested by police after an incident in North Tyneside on Sunday afternoon and are to appear in court in May
  
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• One Show's Alex Jones 'up every night' after Matt Baker's sad news

  30-03-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The One Show star Alex Jones has revealed she's been left devastated by co-host Matt Baker's sad news
  
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• Staff 'threatened with blade' in attempted post office robbery

  30-03-2020 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery
  
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• Councillors donate hundreds of pounds to local food bank amid Covid 19 pandemic

  30-03-2020 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Carl Johnson said he was “delighted” by the decision
  
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• Over 200 Sunderland roadworks projects will take place 2021

  30-03-2020 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council is spending nearly £6 million on improvements to local highways
  
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• Inside Little Mix Jade's home complete with amazing drinks cabinet

  30-03-2020 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall gave fans a virtual tour of her London home while appearing live on Capital radio
  
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• MPs want the military to help Brits stranded in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

  30-03-2020 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Durham MP Kevan Jones, a former defence minister, says the Ministry of Defence can help
  
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• Gateshead to look at bring housing back in-house - The MJ

  30-03-2020 14:55 via themj.co.uk
  Gateshead to look at bring housing back in-house  The MJ
  
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• Three people arrested after Sainsbury's ram raid in Sunderland

  30-03-2020 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in two linked burglaries last week
  
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• North East Ambulance Service slam 'selfish' equipment thefts

  30-03-2020 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews have been targeted in four separate incidents in just one week
  
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• Jade Thirlwall's amazing Lego creation wows This Morning viewers

  30-03-2020 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has spent self isolation building the Lego model of a Disney princess castle
  
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• Newcastle carer has gloves and masks stolen from her car

  30-03-2020 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The carer, who looks after vulnerable and disabled adults, can now not do her job following the heartless theft
  
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• Woman arrested for allegedly flouting coronavirus restrictions in Newcastle

  30-03-2020 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police has confirmed that a 41-year-old woman was arrested at Newcastle Central Station on Saturday and is due to appear in court on Monday
  
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• How to get a refund if you've booked an easyJet flight

  30-03-2020 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget airline has grounded all planes indefinitely and given all staff a two-month leave of absence
  
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• Marnie Simpson hit with anxiety over reduced hospital access

  30-03-2020 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson has opened up about her anxiety over not having full access to hospitals due to coronvirus
  
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• Mum dresses as Disney princess for kids after coronavirus ruins their birthday

  30-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachelle Douglas even mimics Elsa from Frozen's American accent to put a smile on the face of children around the world
  
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• Lidl steps up safety precautions to protect staff amid Coronavirus outbreak

  30-03-2020 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl has increased its safety measurements to protect staff and customers to help fight against the Coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• 'Brave' NHS staff given free parking in Gateshead car parks - Chronicle Live

  30-03-2020 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Brave' NHS staff given free parking in Gateshead car parks  Chronicle Live
  
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• Universal Credit claimants targeted in cruel coronavirus scam

  30-03-2020 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary is warning people not to engage in an advert circulating on social media
  
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