Gateshead news

• Police launch search for teenager, 15, in County Durham who went into river

  17-08-2020 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency search is underway following reports that the teenager had got into difficulty after going into the River Tees at Broken Scar in Darlington
  
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• Coronavirus cases double as whole of North East sees weekly figures rise

  17-08-2020 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show the Covid-19 infection rate has risen in all seven local authority areas in the North East
  
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• Redheugh Bridge and QEII Metro Bridge have been serving Tyneside for 40 years

  17-08-2020 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are 20 pictures of the construction of the two bridges that today provide a vital link between Gateshead and Newcas
  
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• Watch romantic proposal at Sam Fender's Newcastle racecourse gig

  17-08-2020 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aidan Usher got down on one knee at the second of local lad Sam Fender's socially-distanced shows
  
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• A Level student who was marked down THREE grades says Gavin Williamson must go

  17-08-2020 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Talented Chloe Ray is now celebrating getting straight As after a Government U-turn - but she, like many, feels the Education Secretary's 'sorry' is not good enough
  
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• Bomb squad called after First World War shells found in Northumberland village

  17-08-2020 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bomb disposal unit was called out after the two unexploded devices were found at an address in Wylam on Monday afternoon
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday August 17

  17-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday August 17 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Newcastle city centre restaurant confirms it has closed for good

  17-08-2020 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was just two years ago that Kracklin was named among the best in the UK, but management say 'it is not viable' to carry on in the city centre
  
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• Number of positive coronavirus cases linked to pub continue to grow

  17-08-2020 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has called on anyone who visited the Stanley Empire Club from August 9 to 11 to self-isolate for 14 days - even if they test negative for coronavirus
  
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• 'Treated like I was thick': Newcastle man talks of growing up with dyslexia

  17-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Roberts who has dyslexia was made to sit at the front of the class with a typewriter during his time at school
  
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• Traders warn Low Fell parking restrictions put children at risk

  17-08-2020 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group also said the parking restrictions are causing a financial blow to the area
  
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• Gateshead health chief warns residents of local lockdown if cases keep rising

  17-08-2020 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Community and health leaders are urging residents to take action against coronavirus so the town does not end up in a local lockdown
  
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• HMP Durham brings in X-ray body scanners in crackdown on drug smuggling

  17-08-2020 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new scanners, developed specifically for the Prison Service, allow staff to see instantly whether prisoners are smuggling in illegal contraband items, including drugs, weapons and phones.
  
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• Heartbreak as one of England's last coal mine closes in County Durham

  17-08-2020 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bradley Mine extracted coal for the very last time on Monday
  
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• Head-on crash between lorry and car leaves man with life-threatening injuries

  17-08-2020 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The passenger of a Vauxhall Astra, which was involved in a collision with a DAF lorry on the A68 on Friday evening, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition
  
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• A Level and GCSE U-turn as teacher-assessed grades will be used

  17-08-2020 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Levelgrades which were reduced will be out back up to the original mark predicted by teachers
  
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• easyJet to scrap all international flights from Newcastle Airport

  17-08-2020 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget airline will only operate flights from the North East to Belfast and Bristol with services to Nice continuing until the end of October
  
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• Armed police called and three arrested after 'man seen with gun in house'

  17-08-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men aged 22, 23 and 28 remain in police custody
  
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• Help avoid a local lockdown in Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  17-08-2020 16:46 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Help avoid a local lockdown in Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Man arrested after collision in Byker leaves pedestrian fighting for life

  17-08-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision close to KFC on Sunday evening after reports that a 42-year-old pedestrian had been hit by a car
  
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• Plans for 'monster incinerator' in Sunderland scrapped by developers

  17-08-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 people signed petitions in opposition of the controversial site
  
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• Man from County Durham dies after car crashes into a wall on the A68

  17-08-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the road in Heighington after the incident at about 1am on Sunday but the 28-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Shipley Art Gallery prepares to reopen - Gateshead Council

  17-08-2020 15:41 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Shipley Art Gallery prepares to reopen  Gateshead Council
  
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• How to get a refund for John Dobson Street bus lane fines and beat the deadline

  17-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is refunding tens of thousands of bus lane camera tickets - but you'll need to act fast to get your money back
  
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• Drivers to get £2.5m refund over 73,000 John Dobson Street bus lane tickets

  17-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has confirmed it will pay back as much as £2.5m in penalty charge notices following a review of the notorious speed camera
  
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• A-Level announcement LIVE: Updates as students could get U-turn over grade

  17-08-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is expected to make an announcement this afternoon
  
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• A-Level announcement LIVE: Updates as England confirms u-turn over grades

  17-08-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exam regulator Ofqual announced that A Level and GCSE grades would be based on teacher assessments following widespread outrage across the country
  
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• Council leader Peter Jackson denies he is 'racist' as he faces calls to resign

  17-08-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Peter Jackson said the global Black Lives Matter movement had "the clear direction of encouraging riotous behaviour"
  
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• Council leader denies is he 'racist' as he faces calls to resign

  17-08-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Peter Jackson said the global Black Lives Matter movement had "the clear direction of encouraging riotous behaviour"
  
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• Blind runner won't let sight loss or pandemic get in the way of GNR challenge

  17-08-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead civil servant Gary Ferguson is completing the Great North Run solo challenge with a guide runner, finishing with a full half marathon he'll complete in a 'Braveheart' costume
  
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• This Morning's new consumer expert accidentally swears live on air

  17-08-2020 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie Morley was talking to callers on Monday's show about concerns over money and scams when her emotions got the better of her
  
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• Council to host Q&A on town centre traffic changes - Gateshead Council

  17-08-2020 13:28 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Council to host Q&A on town centre traffic changes  Gateshead Council
  
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• Sunderland and Durham in Zoopla top 20 cities of homes that need makeover

  17-08-2020 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 20 per cent of homes for sale in Sunderland and Durham need to be renovated
  
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• Joe Swash 'breaks campervan' during giveaway segment on Lorraine

  17-08-2020 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andi is continuing to host the show in place of Lorraine Kelly, while Joe steps in for him to present the competitions
  
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• Mike Ashley's Frasers Group 'make £30m bid for DW Sports'

  17-08-2020 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The entrepreneur is said to have tabled a bid for the sports retail firm after it collapsed into administration earlier this month
  
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• Millions can apply for £6,750 coronavirus grant from today - here's how it works

  17-08-2020 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme is open for a second round of applications - but there is a strict criteria
  
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• Storm Kyle to batter UK with torrential rain and winds of up to 55mph

  17-08-2020 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tropical storm is set to bring in an 'early autumn' after the recent heatwaves
  
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• Adil Ray clashes with Republican official who calls him a 'liar' on GMB

  17-08-2020 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harmeet Dhillon was asked about Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Gateshead Quayside office development nears completion - North East Times

  17-08-2020 10:42 via netimesmagazine.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Quayside office development nears completion  North East Times
  
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• Local lockdown measures in parts of the North 'could be relaxed within days'

  17-08-2020 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 4.5 million people in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire were hit by local lockdown measures following a rise in coronavirus cases
  
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• Kate Garraway misses GMB as husband's Covid-19 battle continues

  17-08-2020 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenter usually hosts the show alongside Adil Ray or Ben Shephard while Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid take their summer break
  
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• Students and teachers to protest A Level scandal that 'smashed hopes and dreams'

  17-08-2020 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Education unions and A Level students will descend on Monument on Tuesday to call on the government to accept teachers' grades
  
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• Using drugs at just 10, in prison 18 times - How former addict changed

  17-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Wheatley, 33, is raising funds for County Durham in Recovery which helps recovering addicts
  
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• Help avoid a local lockdown in Gateshead - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  17-08-2020 09:00 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Help avoid a local lockdown in Gateshead - Gateshead Council  Gateshead Council
  
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• Gateshead director of public health warns residents of local lockdown if cases keep rising - Chronicle Live

  17-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead director of public health warns residents of local lockdown if cases keep rising  Chronicle Live
  
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• £2m stunning Gateshead office development is launched - Business Live

  17-08-2020 09:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  £2m stunning Gateshead office development is launched  Business Live
  
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• Dr Hilary Jones' warning for GMB viewers over Covid-19 home testing kits

  17-08-2020 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Hilary said many people fail to do the test correctly, which leads to false negative results
  
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• Croatia and Turkey could be added to quarantine list amid spike in Covid-19

  17-08-2020 08:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both holiday hotspots have seen a spike in coronavirus cases
  
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• Coronavirus LIVE: UK hospital death toll rises after two more die in England

  17-08-2020 07:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest breaking coronavirus news and updates including deaths in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus UK lockdown changes, shielding guidance and daily deaths confirmation
  
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• Coronavirus LIVE: UK death toll rises with confirmed cases up by 713

  17-08-2020 07:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest breaking coronavirus news and updates including deaths in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus UK lockdown changes, shielding guidance and daily deaths confirmation
  
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