Gateshead news

• Six fishermen escorted to safety after sparking alarm at Tynemouth pier

  07-06-2020 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of rescue crews were called on Sunday afternoon after reports the men appeared to be in danger as heavy waves were breaking over the pier
  
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• Police condemn teens who spat at mum and baby in Gateshead as coronavirus pandemic continues - Chronicle Live

  07-06-2020 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police condemn teens who spat at mum and baby in Gateshead as coronavirus pandemic continues  Chronicle Live
  
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• Mum and baby spat at by teenager in 'despicable' incident

  07-06-2020 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It happened on Carr Hill Road in Gateshead on Friday afternoon when the 28-year-old woman was pushing her son in a pram and she was approached by a group of teens
  
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• See amazing pictures of the historic Berwick Town Walls

  07-06-2020 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They were built hundreds of years ago but the Berwick Town Walls remain an incredible piece of architecture today - and these photographs show exactly what they look like
  
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• Ex-Hartlepool United midfielder signs new deal at Gateshead - Sunderland Echo

  07-06-2020 18:03 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  Ex-Hartlepool United midfielder signs new deal at Gateshead  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Gateshead captain to leave the club after three seasons - Sunderland Echo

  07-06-2020 17:58 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  Gateshead captain to leave the club after three seasons  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Meet Colin the Covid-19 snake who is bringing happiness to a community

  07-06-2020 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors to Oliver Henderson Park, in Leam Lane, have been laying painted pebbles around the pond to create a resident snake, known in the community as Colin. Since he was created on May 28, he has already accumulated over 1500 pebbles placed by local residents
  
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• How the North East looked this weekend as wind and rain kept people home

  07-06-2020 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our pictures, taken in areas including Tynemouth and Newcastle, show that fewer people ventured outdoors this weekend as the region saw wet and windy weather
  
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• NHS workers' clever new version of 'Blaydon Races'

  07-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle Hospitals boss rewrote the lyrics of the Geordie anthem to express gratitude to the public for their support in 'clapping for carers'
  
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• Newcastle doctor shortlisted for national award celebrating Asian women

  07-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Meenakshi Choudhary, a consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine, was nominated in recognition of her achievements throughout her 18-year career
  
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• End of an era as bulldozers move in on the Deep in Whitley Bay

  07-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bouncers were breathalysing revellers by the end of the Whitley Bay nightclub's life - but there are exciting plans in place for the site
  
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• Shoppers return to markets in County Durham for the first time in three months

  07-06-2020 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social distancing measures have been put in place to ensure safety of traders and customers
  
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• Demolition will take weeks

  07-06-2020 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for the demolition of Unicorn House have been approved by the council's planning department
  
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• Three further coronavirus deaths in North East hospitals

  07-06-2020 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is the lowest number of new deaths recorded in the region in weeks
  
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• The strange things you might not have noticed in Newcastle

  07-06-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle is a beautiful city with lots of attractions to view, but you will be surprised how many quirky things that are not often noticed
  
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• 57 Geordie words and phrases you'll only hear someone from Newcastle say

  07-06-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a list of popular Newcastle, Geordie and even some (gasp) Mackem sayings - we've updated it with some new suggestions so keep them coming
  
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• Coronavirus death toll passes 400,000 globally - and UK makes up 10% of that

  07-06-2020 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to data from John Hopkins University, around 40,000 of the coronavirus deaths involved British people and a further 100,000 were from the USA
  
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• HMP Northumberland prisoner brought down after 10-hour rooftop stand-off

  07-06-2020 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inmate came down in the middle of the night as bosses confirm the protest was not linked to Covid-19
  
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• Gogglebox apologises to Eamonn Holmes for TV gaffe

  07-06-2020 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cutting remarks - TV host was 'hurt beyond belief' for the way Channel 4 portrayed him in celebrity special of the hit show
  
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• How a community still mourns Northumberland's last mine

  07-06-2020 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The last operating deep mine of the Great North Coalfield has been gone for over 15 years - but its heritage remains
  
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• Investigation launched after man caught on CCTV setting fire to cars

  07-06-2020 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four vehicles in total were torched around Trimdon Station in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Cannabis oil salesman hit with £1,000 following flyposting spree

  07-06-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now Luca Di Gennaro has been hit with a £1,000 fine in court after being found at fault
  
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• Revealed: The shocking speed one driver reached on the Western Bypass

  07-06-2020 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver was clocked by Northumbria Police, one of over 1,600 caught by the force during the first month of lockdown
  
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• Man charged with the murder of Andrew Mather in Sunderland

  07-06-2020 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Miller, 32, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Monday
  
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• Nightmare neighbour left family scared he would 'come through the ceiling''

  07-06-2020 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Brennan started shouting threats at his downstairs neighbour when she complained about the noise coming from his South Shields flat in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Covid-19 could mean secondary schools might not fully reopen until January

  07-06-2020 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some primary schools have already returned but reports have emerged which could mean secondary pupils won't return to classrooms until 2021
  
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• Two men arrested after early hours incident involving weapon in Wallsend street

  07-06-2020 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police said two men have been arrested following the incident in Vine Street, Wallsend
  
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• Owners of Metrocentre and Eldon Square reportedly put administrators on standby

  07-06-2020 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shopping giant Intu has drafted in KPMG to handle an insolvency process if lenders refuse to grant a standstill on its debt obligations, Sky News has reported
  
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• Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe celebrates his birthday by eating a trifle

  07-06-2020 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Evil Sutcliffe, who killed 13 women, has left the relatives of his victims feeling 'sick'. It comes a year after he reportedly ate 80 pieces of chicken to celebrate his birthday.
  
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• Weddings could be permitted by July under new government plans to ease lockdown

  07-06-2020 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson is expected to use a speech to unveil a potentially huge range of measures to lift lockdown
  
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• North East leaders in the dark over Test and Trace system

  07-06-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials have warned that they simply do not have the ability to detect and respond to new clusters of Covid-19 infections as lockdown restrictions are lifted
  
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• Cafe owner delivering meals for pensioners targeted by abusive calls

  07-06-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephanie Bruce, who owns The Vale cafe in Rothbury, said she's had three sinister phonecalls despite efforts in the community
  
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• MPs reveal level of fury surrounding Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham

  07-06-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'There have been more emails on this than on any other single issue', said City of Durham MP Mary Foy
  
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• Driver who led police on high speed chase with pregnant passenger spared jail

  07-06-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Archer was given 'a chance' by a judge after he drove dangerously twice in four days, with police having to ram his vehicle on the second occasion
  
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