Gateshead news

• B&Q reveals new rules on who can shop at stores that have now reopened

  01-05-2020 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DIY and homeware retailer has reopened all of its stores but the firm has introduced some strict rules to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
  
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• Reopening date confirmed for Newcastle's three tips

  01-05-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have agreed when to reopen the household waste recycling centres at Brunswick, Byker, and Walbottle, but have not said what social distancing measures will be in force
  
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• Man jailed after three-hour rooftop clash with police in Chester-le-Street

  01-05-2020 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Gray tried to break into Superdrug on Front Street, in Chester-le-Street, and fled to the roof from where he threw tiles at officers and threatened to spit on them
  
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• Lockdown phone pest made 100 sexually explicit calls to 999 handlers in 24 hours

  01-05-2020 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Marsh, from Blackhall Colliery, rang the NHS number 111 as well as 999 more than 100 times in just 24 hours and has now admitted two charges in court
  
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• Danger driver who used his car as a weapon to send man flying is jailed

  01-05-2020 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Walmsley, of Leam Lane, deliberately knocked a man over after a woman hit his car window with her stiletto in scenes captured on video which went viral online
  
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• 'Irresponsible' councillor posts lockdown park beer photo

  01-05-2020 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Byker councillor Nick Kemp admitted that the picture was "foolish", but insisted that he had not broken any guidelines set out by the government during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Couple's heartache after cancelling dream wedding due to coronavirus outbreak

  01-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kay Brennan and Alan Cutting, both 59, had to cancel their nuptials and dream honeymoon due to the outbreak. /instead they have returned to the frontline as key workers
  
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• Matt Hancock says government has reached target of 100,000 coronavirus tests

  01-05-2020 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government was accused of a slow start providing testing, but numbers have increased dramatically
  
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• Covid-19 deaths drop by a third in South Tyneside and Sunderland

  01-05-2020 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  But we're unlikely to return to normal any time soon
  
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• North East records 22 more coronavirus deaths, NHS confirms

  01-05-2020 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The highest number of new Covid-19 deaths occurred at the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
  
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• Viewers shocked as Yasmeen 'kills' Geoff on Coronation Street

  01-05-2020 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After months and months of abuse, Yasmeen lashes out at husband Geoff in dark scenes on Friday's Coronation Street
  
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• Go North East uses buses to spell out 'NHS' in support of key workers

  01-05-2020 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Go North East have been committed to raising money for the NHS throughout the Coronavirus outbreak
  
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• Coronavirus: Funerals could soon be live-streamed from Sunderland Crematorium

  01-05-2020 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are working on plans to live stream funeral services for families unable to attend due to coronavirus.
  
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• Why Friday night's Coronation St will be VERY different to normal

  01-05-2020 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friday night's Coronation Street will see the Geoff and Yasmeen domestic abuse storyline come to a head
  
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• More than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in the North East so far

  01-05-2020 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The death rate in parts of the region is much higher than the national average
  
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• Many in the North don't want to leave our homes even if lockdown ends

  01-05-2020 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in the North are reluctant to send their children to school or use public transport even if the Government says it's allowed
  
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• Love Island doubt as ITV don't want people 'slathering over each other'

  01-05-2020 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of Love Island has been thrown into doubt after concerned were raised by an ITV executive
  
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• Tanfield Railway over the years as urgent appeal launched

  01-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers who run the world's oldest railway, in Gateshead, say they're worried essential projects will be delayed as funds dry up during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Nightingale Hospital to open its doors on Tuesday with virtual Royal ceremony

  01-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 460-bed hospital in Sunderland is due to be opened virtually by HRH the Countess of Wessex on Tuesday, May 5
  
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• Museums seek crisis cash for top North East attractions

  01-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses say they will need long-term financial support to offset the impact of the pandemic, with visitor numbers expected to be substantially down on normal levels when venues reopen
  
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• Geordie Shore cast's day jobs revealed as show gets set to return

  01-05-2020 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore cast members don't just get drunk on TV for a living, they had or still have other jobs
  
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• Geordie Shore cast's day jobs revealed a show gets set to return

  01-05-2020 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore cast members don't just get drunk on TV for a living, they had or still have other jobs
  
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• Boots opens safe spaces for domestic abuse victims during coronavirus lockdown

  01-05-2020 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity Hestia is overseeing the scheme following a surge in the number of people reaching out for information and support on domestic violence
  
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• McDonald's has revealed when UK restaurants will begin to reopen

  01-05-2020 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast-food chain has spent this week testing its operations behind closed doors in preparation to reopen sites - this is what the firm says about its plans
  
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• Hunt continues for thieves who stole delivery man's van before running him down

  01-05-2020 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver suffered minor injuries after his van was stolen as he dropped of a parcel on April 23
  
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• Celebrating the true spirit of the people of Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  01-05-2020 14:51 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Celebrating the true spirit of the people of Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Three men charged with firearms offences after bomb squad called to street

  01-05-2020 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers and bomb disposal experts were called to Osborne Avenue in South Shields after reports that a firearm had been discharged - three people were arrested
  
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• Gateshead nurse dies after contracting COVID-19 | Tyne Tees - ITV News - ITV News

  01-05-2020 14:13 via itv.com
  
  Gateshead nurse dies after contracting COVID-19 | Tyne Tees - ITV News  ITV News
  
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• This Morning blasted for 'rushing through' domestic violence phone-in

  01-05-2020 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning has been criticised by viewers for 'rushing through' a domestic violence phone-in in favour of a cooking demonstration
  
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• This Morning blasted for 'rushing through' domestic abuse phone-in

  01-05-2020 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning has been criticised by viewers for 'rushing through' a domestic violence phone-in in favour of a cooking demonstration
  
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• Three men charged with breaking lockdown and beating duck to death

  01-05-2020 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One mallard was found dead and another injured at Hardwick Park near Sedgefield and three men were arrested
  
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• Sunderland resident hit with injunction after repeatedly breaking lockdown rules

  01-05-2020 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gentoo Group is warning people there are serious penalties for breaking the rules after issuing over 60 tenancy breaches to homes
  
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• NUFC fans react as Alan Shearer's daughter releases a single

  01-05-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer tweeted about the release of daughter Hollie's single on Friday
  
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• Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Gateshead are Covid-19 death rate highest in North East - The Northern Echo

  01-05-2020 13:17 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Gateshead are Covid-19 death rate highest in North East  The Northern Echo
  
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• Shy teen to sing live for her estate to raise money for the NHS

  01-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Soulsby, 15, is performing live on her street in Stanley to raise money for the NHS
  
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• Private student hall providers slammed for charging rent during covid-19 crisis

  01-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate McIntosh, President of Durham Students’ Union, and Mary Foy, MP for the City of Durham, have written to providers asking for an option to end agreements
  
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• 'No retreat, no surrender': 'Obsessed' stalker refused to leave ex alone

  01-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Maughan, of Kingston Park, bombarded the woman with messages, unwanted gifts and then started contacting her friends
  
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• Newcastle firm reveals Covid-19 test with capacity for 2m tests a week

  01-05-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  QuantuMDx says its new test can provide results in laboratories in around 70 minutes
  
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• Murder investigation launched man dies in hospital day after Blyth attack

  01-05-2020 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Crofton Street in Blyth on Wednesday after a man was seriously injured and he has since died
  
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• Clap for carers: See NHS staff at QE Gateshead receive incredible show of appreciation - Chronicle Live

  01-05-2020 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clap for carers: See NHS staff at QE Gateshead receive incredible show of appreciation  Chronicle Live
  
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• Shock as Eamonn Homes admits to regularly breaking lockdown rules

  01-05-2020 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eamonn Holmes made the confession about breaking lockdown rules on Friday's This Morning
  
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• Man wanted for aggravated burglary on run from police

  01-05-2020 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary are searching for wanted man Bradley Finn from County Durham
  
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• Eamonn Holmes blasts people for wanting to go on holiday

  01-05-2020 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning host Eamonn questioned why people are itching to go on holiday if coronavirus-enforced travel restrictions are lifted
  
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• Ant and Dec throw things at each other in 'biggest ever fight'

  01-05-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec didn't let distance get in the way of a good scrap as they took each other on in a hilarious TikTok video
  
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• Ben Shephard gives emotional update on Kate Garraway's husband

  01-05-2020 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate's Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shephard gave an update on her husband Derek Draper who is still battling coronavirus
  
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• Denise Welch slams Piers Morgan for causing anxiety over coronavirus

  01-05-2020 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie actress Denise Welch has hit out at Piers Morgan for adding to people's anxiety over coronvirus
  
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• Photographer Allan Todd Cameron found guilty of rape, indecent assault - Newcastle Herald

  01-05-2020 10:43 via newcastleherald.com.au
  
  Photographer Allan Todd Cameron found guilty of rape, indecent assault  Newcastle Herald
  
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• The new smoking laws coming into effect this month you need to know about

  01-05-2020 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes as a whole host of changes were introduced in April including to Universal Credit, prescriptions charges and driving tests
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine could be ready in six weeks - and NHS will get 'first dibs'

  01-05-2020 09:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford University, said the partnership with AstraZeneca will allow for rapid vaccination around the world
  
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• When are the North East's tips going to reopen?

  01-05-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All 12 household waste recycling centres in Northumberland will be open from Monday, but councils in other parts of the region are yet to announce when theirs will be back in use
  
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