Gateshead news

• Eight more coronavirus deaths recorded at North East hospitals

  13-05-2020 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was announced on Wednesday that there had been a further 494 deaths in the UK overall
  
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• Police searching for Blyth man wanted for alleged harassment

  13-05-2020 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are now asking anyone who may have information on his whereabouts to come forward
  
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• Watch 'appalling' moment lout says he has Covid-19 then coughs on police officer

  13-05-2020 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disgraceful Mark Wright, of Newcastle, has been jailed after he told the Northumbria Police officer he had the deadly virus then lunged at him and coughed
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday May 13

  13-05-2020 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday May 13, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Places of worship could re-open for private prayer

  13-05-2020 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government is speaking to faith leaders to see how there could be a limited re-opening of places of worship.
  
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• How the North East looked on the first day of the new relaxed lockdown rules

  13-05-2020 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An easing of the Government restrictions on Wednesday allows people to take unlimited outdoor exercise, enjoy picnics and sunbathing, and meet up with people from other households
  
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• Poundland reopens stores at Gateshead Metrocentre and Sunderland under strict measures - Chronicle Live

  13-05-2020 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poundland reopens stores at Gateshead Metrocentre and Sunderland under strict measures  Chronicle Live
  
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• What is 'R' and why does it help to decide whether the lockdown should end?

  13-05-2020 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's plan to reduce the lockdown depends on keeping 'R' below 1
  
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• The County Durham pubs, shops and curry houses suspected of flouting lockdown

  13-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firms have been named under Freedom of Information laws - and many have put their side across
  
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• Newcastle glamour model's hair and skin scorched after garden fire accident

  13-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kym Graham, 27, suffered horror burns after the freak accident in her Heaton garden
  
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• 32 of your pictures from Sunderland's virtual runs over the weekend

  13-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sunderland City Runs Festival announced that they would be holding virtual runs between May 9-11- and here are some of the people who got involved
  
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• An artist made Monument Metro Station on Animal Crossing

  13-05-2020 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locked down visual artist Euan Lynn said he missed the Metro so much that he decided to make a station on the Nintendo Switch game
  
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• Durham MP condemns plan to re-open classrooms

  13-05-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's plan to send some children back to school after June 1 were described as 'ill thought-out and reckless'
  
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• Coronavirus mobile testing unit opens at Beamish Museum

  13-05-2020 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Testing will take place at the site from Wednesday to Thursday, with people who are going to work and can’t work from home now able to apply
  
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• Why South Tyneside's beach car parks are still closed despite new travel rules

  13-05-2020 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council said it won't re-open car parks straight away, despite the relaxation of coronavirus lockdown measures
  
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• Gateshead 2013/14: the team that nearly guided the Tynesiders back to the football league and where they are now? - SportsByte

  13-05-2020 18:11 via sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk
  Gateshead 2013/14: the team that nearly guided the Tynesiders back to the football league and where they are now?  SportsByte
  
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• Community Centres in County Durham receive funding support for upkeep bills

  13-05-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Community Centres across the county have benefitted from the grant
  
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• Vulnerable Sunderland residents get food and medicine delivered

  13-05-2020 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So far over 12,500 people have been identified as vulnerable
  
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• Our Nightingale Hospital 'will stay as long as NHS needs it'

  13-05-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The emergency healthcare centre opened next to the Nissan car plant, and is yet to see a single patient
  
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• Sunderland University asks staff to take voluntary redundancy

  13-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The university said its main focus was "protecting and supporting students and staff"
  
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• Now the Government hopes local lockdowns will control the coronavirus

  13-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lockdown was introduced nationwide but in the future, schools and workplaces will be closed in specific towns and cities where the virus is spreading
  
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• ALL the countries and songs for Eurovision Song Contest 2020

  13-05-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 might be cancelled but the event will be celebrated with TV special Europe Shine A Light
  
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• Woman who fell and suffered a head injury on Holy Island rescued on lifeboat

  13-05-2020 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman who had been injured in a fall had to be taken to hospital but the causeway road had been cut off by the tide
  
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• Holly Willoughby heartbroken over This Morning viewer's dead cat

  13-05-2020 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Wiiloughby was saddened by a This Morning viewer's news that her cat had died
  
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• Bar manager pens emotional tribute to friend who lost her life to Covid-19

  13-05-2020 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Lynch, has composed a song in memory of his long-time friend and colleague of 10 years, Brenda Kristensen-Herdman, who died after contracting coronavirus last month
  
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• How 14-day quarantine rules will affect the Port of Sunderland

  13-05-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anyone arriving in the UK from abroad will soon have to isolate for at least two-weeks
  
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• Safety fears as crowds expected to return to beaches but no lifeguards in place

  13-05-2020 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RNLI lifeguards normally help to keep people safe along a number of North East beaches however their roll-out was paused in March due to coronavirus restrictions
  
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• Poundland in Sunderland is to reopen next week

  13-05-2020 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poundland are reopening 30 of their stores around the country
  
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• Award-winning Durham city curry chef serves up 100 meals for NHS staff

  13-05-2020 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Syed Islam, who is executive chef at The Capital, has been delivering meals to NHS staff at the University Hospital of North Durham
  
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• Jamal Khashoggi's widow pleads with NUFC fans to reject takeover

  13-05-2020 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hatice Cengiz has written an open letter to NUFC supporters urging them to 'stand tall together for the game, your club, your city and your country'
  
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• Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee pleads with NUFC fans to reject takeover

  13-05-2020 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hatice Cengiz has written an open letter to NUFC supporters urging them to 'stand tall together for the game, your club, your city and your country'
  
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• Clay's Garden Centre welcomes first customers since lockdown closure lifted

  13-05-2020 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Cain, who is retail director at Clay's Garden Centre in Washington, said they have lost a portion of the crucial spring trade
  
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• Head of North East LEP steps down after six years in job

  13-05-2020 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Body responsible for economy in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham starts search for new chair
  
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• PM award for Gateshead woman making vulnerable children's dreams come true - GOV.UK

  13-05-2020 15:05 via gov.uk
  
  PM award for Gateshead woman making vulnerable children's dreams come true  GOV.UK
  
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• Man due in court on communications charge over death of dad Barry Armstrong

  13-05-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doting dad died when car he was in crashed into house on Chichester Road in South Shields
  
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• Bradley Walsh makes savage dig at Piers Morgan on The Chase

  13-05-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley Walsh made a cutting remark at Piers Morgan's expense at The Chase and many viewers agreed with him
  
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• Police chief warns public to 'act sensibly' during next stage of lockdown

  13-05-2020 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Acting Durham Police, Crime and Victim Commissioner Steve White and Chief Constable Jo Farrell are asking people to remain vigilant
  
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• The Great British Take Off urging Brits to strip in their gardens

  13-05-2020 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The people behind The Great British Take Off are encouraging Brits to bare all in their own gardens
  
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• The Great British Take Off urging Brits to bare all for charity

  13-05-2020 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The people behind The Great British Take Off are encouraging Brits to bare all in their homes and gardens
  
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• Beauty therapist sets up phone and text service for people alone in lockdown

  13-05-2020 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "We just want to let people know that we are here. Whether that be for a chat, collect food or medication, take their dog for a walk - we are here to help."
  
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• Dog walker feared for his life after stranger attacked him and broke his arm

  13-05-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting the mystery violent attacker whose victim only escaped when brave passers-by came to the rescue.
  
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• Geordie Shore star 'going bald' over stress from online abuse

  13-05-2020 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Abbie Holborn revealed she is going bald as a result of tress from hurtful comments from online trolls
  
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• Gateshead Quays plans submitted | The Planner - The Planner

  13-05-2020 13:14 via theplanner.co.uk
  Gateshead Quays plans submitted | The Planner  The Planner
  
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• Gateshead Quays plans submitted - The Planner

  13-05-2020 13:14 via theplanner.co.uk
  Gateshead Quays plans submitted  The Planner
  
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• Five crucial dates to help see lockdown lifted

  13-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These five dates represent big landmarks in the country's fight against the coronavirus
  
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• Ambitious plans to turn Raby Castle into landmark tourist destination revealed

  13-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals for Raby Castle include renovations and improvements to the Grade I listed medieval castle, its park and gardens
  
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• Victim of alleged South Shields murder named as 24-year-old Brandon Lee

  13-05-2020 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brandon Lee, of Jarrow, was found dead by emergency services in a flat and police arrested a 23-year-old man at the scene with his murder
  
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• Empty Metros as employees return to work under new coronavirus lockdown rules

  13-05-2020 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged some employees to get back to work but avoid public transport if possible, our Metros were virtually empty
  
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• Warning after new parents targeted by cold call scammers in County Durham

  13-05-2020 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A member of the public received a call claiming to be from Durham County Council Registration services, asking for card payment to register a birth
  
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• Shock as 'Millionaire' contestant 'bottles' £1 million question

  13-05-2020 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Who Wants To Be A Millionaire viewers were left shocked when Andrew Townsley got to £1 million but didn't take the risk
  
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