Gateshead news

• Boris Johnson insists we MUST get our children back to school next month

  23-08-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after professor Chris Whitty warned children are more likely to be harmed by not returning to school next month than if they catch coronavirus
  
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• Common English words that mean something entirely different in Sunderland

  23-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mackem is very much its own language - but some common English words have VERY different meanings up here
  
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• Six million furloughed workers 'broke rules' during lockdown

  23-08-2020 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report claims there has been widespread abuse of the government's furlough system during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Parents' heartache after nine-month-old baby dies from heart problems

  23-08-2020 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken family are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of Charlotte - a cheeky girl who was always smiling despite facing adversity her whole life
  
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• Gateshead parents' heartache after nine-month-old baby dies from heart problems - Chronicle Live

  23-08-2020 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead parents' heartache after nine-month-old baby dies from heart problems  Chronicle Live
  
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• Socially distanced outdoor cinema coming to Blyth

  23-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A family friend cinema is to be set up in the middle of Blyth, with people sat in socially distanced 'pods'
  
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• Mum opens UK's first Ofsted registered Beach School

  23-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hannah Atkinson set up Playology Beach School and Learning Studio at Seaham Harbour Marina
  
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• Margaret Beck's husband surprised with touching tribute

  23-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret, who represented Fulwell, died on March 27 after contracting Covid-19
  
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• Hear the 'beautiful' ballad of Alan Shearer - written by a Welsh Arsenal fan

  23-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Talented singer songwriter Harry Harris penned the song for a podcast about the Newcastle United legend
  
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• Eviction ban not enough protection for renters, protesters say

  23-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Friday, the government bowed to pressure to extend its ban on evictions, but campaigners on Saturday insisted more protections are still needed for renters
  
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• Before and after lockdown - how the streets of Newcastle City Centre compare

  23-08-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pictures show a difference between life now, and life as we used to know it
  
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• Want to work with animals? Northumberland Country Zoo is hiring

  23-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Animal lovers might be interested in this job based in Felton, near Morpeth
  
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• New North Shields Lidl store could see drop in town centre trade

  23-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report claims takings at both firms would plummet if their budget rival opens near North Tyneside General Hospital
  
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• How Sunderland University cleared up exam confusion and put student on track

  23-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  “I was devastated and just thought it was all so unfair."
  
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• Coronavirus cases increase by two thirds as North East sees weekly figures rise

  23-08-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show the Covid-19 infection rate has increased in five local authority areas across the region
  
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• Durham University has offered to pay students who delay their studies

  23-08-2020 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fiasco surrounding A Level grades has led to oversubscribed courses - so Durham University has incentivised delaying studies
  
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• Kayaker rescued by lifeboat crew after suffering head injury at St Mary's Island

  23-08-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the two men had a head injury after they fell out of the kayak and they were unable to raise the alarm
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt's surprise party for mam Betty's birthday includes a pop-up pub

  23-08-2020 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Gogglebox stars show they know how to party in these images of the Betty Moffatt's big birthday bash
  
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• North East set to be hit by strong winds and rain as 60mph gales hit UK

  23-08-2020 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East will see more strong winds and heavy rain this week as a low pressure system batters the country
  
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• Coronavirus can survive for three weeks on frozen meat and fish

  23-08-2020 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists added the virus to meat and fish before freezing them and three weeks later the virus was found on the samples
  
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• Government scheme will support A1 dualling plan after delays

  23-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced support to help major transport infrastructure projects restart after Covid-19
  
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• Despicable drug addicts stole more than £2,000 from dying man

  23-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Burrows and Lee McCormack, of Walkergate, plundered the bank account of a terminally ill man after he gave Burrows his bank card to get shopping for him
  
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• Couple's three-legged tribute to courageous son's motor neurone battle

  23-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew and Sarah Greaves have raised thousands for Motor Neurone Disease Association in honour of son, David who lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease
  
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• Leaked: The 'worst case scenario' for coronavirus second wave and No Deal Brexit

  23-08-2020 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dossier has emerged as the EU warns talks with the UK are are 'going backwards'
  
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• Simon Cowell's Britain's Got Talent replacement confirmed

  23-08-2020 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon will not be judging the finals due to his horrific biking accident
  
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• Northumberland farmers concerned over poachers and trespassing dog walkers

  23-08-2020 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sheep can be put down after suffering stress and injury if a dog gets into their field
  
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• North East news RECAP: Gales and heavy wind forecast this week

  23-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Gales and heavy wind forecast this week

  23-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• Chris Whitty warns there's a 'chance' of vaccine for next winter

  23-08-2020 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty spoke in a new TV interview
  
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• Chris Whitty said we should prepare for a vaccine for winter 2021

  23-08-2020 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty spoke in a new TV interview
  
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• Manchester attacker's security bill will hit £10m after receiving death threats

  23-08-2020 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hashem Abedi's costs for his 55 year sentence would run to £5m but after a series of death threats emerged he will be given extra protection from his fellow inmates - with costs to the taxpayer running to £10m
  
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• The businesses that have closed due to fresh coronavirus cases after lockdown

  23-08-2020 09:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the businesses across the North East that have recorded coronavirus cases since being allowed to reopen in July
  
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• Chief medical officers warn R rate could soar above 1 when schools open

  23-08-2020 09:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Chris Whitty and his colleagues stressed there were “no risk-free options” and that sending pupils back to class had to be weighed up against keeping them away
  
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• Retail jobs up for grabs in the North East right now

  23-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High street retailers in the North East are looking for new staff as the economy begins to recover
  
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• Inside 'superb' £800k Morpeth home that's amazing for entertaining

  23-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a virtual tour of this four bedroom property up for sale in Morpeth which also boasts a garden of half an acre
  
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• Bigg Market bouncer who left ejected customer with fractured leg spared prison

  23-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Scott, of Whickham, a door supervisor for 20 years, lost control amid 'considerable provocation' when a customer was ejected from Popworld
  
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• The North East properties with prices as low as £5,000 up for auction

  23-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are 37 properties up for grabs for auction with a chance to grab a bargain home to live in or rent out
  
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• NHS reveals if coronavirus lockdown lead to a baby boom - or a bust

  23-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data shows how many scans were held 12 weeks after Boris Johnson took Britain in lockdown
  
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• Baby-faced burglar facing jail after raiding Northumberland golf club

  23-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morgan Hillary and another male sneaked into the Tynedale Golf Club, in Hexham, and helped themselves to a haul of equipment and booze
  
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• 24 hours with the police on 'Super Saturday' when pubs reopened

  23-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exclusive data paints a never-before-seen picture of what it was like policing Newcastle city centre on the day pubs reopened
  
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