Gateshead news

• Vice-chancellor of Durham University announces plans to retire

  19-05-2020 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Stuart Corbridge will be stepping down from his role on July 31, 2021
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday May 19

  19-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday May 19 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday May 19

  19-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday May 19 - live breaking updates below
  
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• North East councils reveal schools will reopen 'when it is safe'

  19-05-2020 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils across the North East have said support will be offered to schools wishing to reopen and parents will be able to do what they feel is the right thing for their children
  
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• Tributes paid to former Gateshead Council leader George Gill who has died aged 85 - Chronicle Live

  19-05-2020 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes paid to former Gateshead Council leader George Gill who has died aged 85  Chronicle Live
  
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• Furloughed workers encouraged to help farms pick fruit and vegetables

  19-05-2020 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government warns that foreign workers who usually bring in the harvest are staying away this year
  
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• Tributes paid to former Gateshead Council leader George Gill who died aged 85

  19-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Labour councillor was first elected to represent Chopwell and Rowlands on the newly-formed authority in 1974 and served the community for 30 years
  
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• NHS staff praised for going 'above and beyond' during covid-19 crisis by MPs

  19-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative MPs for Durham and Darlington have written to a health trust thanking staff for their efforts
  
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• Knifeman left his gran 'sobbing uncontrollably' after armed siege at her house

  19-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Dunn was tasered by police after a 40 minute stand-off with armed police at his grandmother's home in Sunderland
  
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• Hour-by-hour forecast as Wednesday predicted to be hottest day of 2020

  19-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says the North East can expect warm weather, with temperatures in some areas reaching 23C on Wednesday - here is the weather forecast for the day
  
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• Lost deer spotted wandering the streets of Newcastle during coronavirus lockdown

  19-05-2020 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The animal was clearly confused when it arrived in Bigg Market to find the shops and roads deserted as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to keep the humans indoors
  
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• Two charged with Penshaw murder as victim named

  19-05-2020 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Mason, 55, was found with serious injures on Avondale Avenue in Penshaw at around 3am on Saturday
  
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• North Tyneside care homes urged to work with council after collapse warning

  19-05-2020 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A letter sent to the North Tyneside Council warns the care home sector 'is facing imminent collapse'
  
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• Whitley Bay carnival to go ahead virtually in lockdown - how to get involved

  19-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual event normally brings out thousands of people to the streets of Whitley Bay but this year plans had to be changed due to the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Selfless PC donates items to struggling refugee families during lockdown

  19-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Tracey Cook has provided over 20 refugee and asylum seeker families across Newcastle with much-needed items to support them through lockdown
  
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• Mum says she was left with eating disorder after controlling relationship

  19-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Robson, of Sunderland, who attacked his ex when their relationship ended, admitted controlling and coercive behaviour
  
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• Hundreds of pounds raised after pensioner had his bike stolen from Asda

  19-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A black and green Carrera pedal bike was stolen from a bike shed in Asda car park on April 27
  
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• Hopes for Great Park's centre as new shops are unveiled

  19-05-2020 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The double letting has been welcomed by Newcastle City Council, which hopes it is just the start
  
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• Forensic team searches third property as Penshaw murder investigation continues

  19-05-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man died after being taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident on Avondale Avenue, Penshaw
  
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• Gavin and Stacey stars to reunite to host virtual quiz

  19-05-2020 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey stars will have a surprise reunion for the virtual quiz this week in aid of Marie Curie
  
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• 11 more patients die in North East hospitals after contracting coronavirus

  19-05-2020 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Another 174 deaths were announced by NHS England on Tuesday taking the total number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 to 24,913
  
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• The Government is considering a special October bank holiday this year

  19-05-2020 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visit Britain's Patricia Yates told MPs she has been lobbying for the extra break to boost home-grown tourism that has been destroyed by coronavirus
  
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• Denise Welch causes panic by 'going missing' live on Loose Women

  19-05-2020 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women host Andrea McLean was left shouting Denise's name as she failed to appear on screen
  
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• Major grant will connect Gateshead homes to mine water energy scheme - Gateshead Council

  19-05-2020 15:09 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Major grant will connect Gateshead homes to mine water energy scheme  Gateshead Council
  
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• Laidler's grocers goes into liquidation after 107 years 'due to coronavirus'

  19-05-2020 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family-run Seaton Delaval business has 'become another victim' of the Covid-19 crisis after serving the North East for 107 years
  
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• Huge overhaul of Durham's Pitman's Parliament is officially happening

  19-05-2020 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A campaign was launched to save the listed building in Redhills
  
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• South Shields murder accused pair could stand trial in the autumn

  19-05-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ross Miller and Garry Miller, both of South Shields, are accused of murdering Brandon Lee, of Jarrow, earlier this month
  
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• X Factor star reveals heartbreaking alcohol battle and suicide attempt

  19-05-2020 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former X Factor contestant Janet Devlin stunned Loose Women viewers by opening up about her alcoholism battle
  
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• Tribute to former Gateshead Council leader - Gateshead Council

  19-05-2020 14:25 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Tribute to former Gateshead Council leader  Gateshead Council
  
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• Little Mix's Jade breaks hearts with poem about anxiety struggle

  19-05-2020 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has revealed she's been plagued with anxiety' during lockdown in a poem she shared on Instagram
  
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• Suspected drink-driver found hiding in bush by police dog after car found off A1

  19-05-2020 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 65-year-old suspect allegedly tried to evade officers after his car left the A1 and ended up in a ditch
  
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• easyJet says nine million customers' details 'accessed' by hackers

  19-05-2020 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Budget airline easyJet, currently caught up in the coronavirus crisis, says it will contact affected customers by May 26
  
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• Gateshead challenge for Mental Health Awareness Week is out to raise money for local foodbank - Chronicle Live

  19-05-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead challenge for Mental Health Awareness Week is out to raise money for local foodbank  Chronicle Live
  
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• Will parents be fined for keeping children off school when they reopen?

  19-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primary schools are set to reopen in phases on June 1, with children in nursery, reception, years one and six allowed back into classrooms - but many parents have concerns
  
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• Transformation of Dame Allan's School to go ahead

  19-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors signed off on the demolition of a series of buildings at Dame Allan’s senior schools in Fenham so that new classrooms, labs, and offices can be built
  
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• Mean Blyth thief stole from dementia sufferer who had shown him kindness

  19-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Pattison, of Blyth, sneakily stole from a dementia sufferer while she went to make him a cup of tea and burgled another woman as she took delivery of a mobility scooter
  
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• Beach-goers stunned after 'killer whales' spotted off the coast

  19-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after there was a confirmed sighting of a pod of killer whales off the Northumberland Coast on May 5, 2020
  
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• BBC confirm release date of Angels of the North series 2

  19-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angels of the North will be back on BBC iPlayer for a second series as the staff of Gateshead salon Longlox return to our screens
  
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• Coronavirus mobile testing unit returning to Beamish Museum

  19-05-2020 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Testing will take place at the site on May 21 and May 22, with anyone over the age of five who has experienced symptoms now able to apply
  
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• Council 'continuing to liaise' over when Durham schools will reopen

  19-05-2020 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool Borough Council was one of the first nationally to make a decision
  
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• Tyne & Wear is among the highest for infection rates in North East

  19-05-2020 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures have been released
  
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• Charlotte Crosby denies claims she broke lockdown for her birthday

  19-05-2020 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A rep for Charlotte Crosby has responded to accusations that she broke lockdown rules for her 30th birthday
  
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• Police searching for man who pulled schoolgirl's hair

  19-05-2020 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the image could help them with their investigation into the incident
  
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• What a trip to the hairdressers could be like after Covid-19 lockdown is relaxed

  19-05-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hooker & Young, which has salons in Newcastle, Ponteland and Wynard, revealed the COVID-19 safety measures hairdressers will implement
  
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• Dr Hilary reveals warning signs of PMIS to look out for in children

  19-05-2020 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones has advised parents of the symptoms of PMIS: the coronavirus-linked syndrome affecting children
  
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• Massive rise in people claiming unemployment benefits in North East

  19-05-2020 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highest level in benefit claimants this century follows rapid deterioration of job market in April
  
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• 'We've been thrown to the wolves' - Government slammed over reopening of schools

  19-05-2020 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the post shared by the Durham branch of the National Education Union, the anonymous teacher called for lives to be put before the economy
  
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• Susanna Reid stunned by 95-year-old twins' secret to living so long

  19-05-2020 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Susanna was taken aback by the elderly twins confession while Piers Morgan was in hysterics
  
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• Piers Morgan launches rant at United Nations over acceptable pronouns

  19-05-2020 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan got angry while discussing the United Nations' acceptable pronouns list
  
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• BBC weather presenter taken to hospital after being knocked off bike

  19-05-2020 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant thanked first responders as people wished her well in her recovery
  
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