Gateshead news

• Greggs forced to close distribution depot in Leeds after coronavirus outbreak

  27-08-2020 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bakery business shut the site in Bramley after a number of its staff members tested positive for Covid-19
  
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• Flooding of homes and businesses 'likely' as Met Office issues rain warning

  27-08-2020 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have put a yellow weather warning in place for Thursday night and early Friday morning following days of miserable conditions in the region
  
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• Scrapping Public Health England is "real risk" to North East

  27-08-2020 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public health bosses from across the region have united in condemning the government’s decision to disband the organisation in favour of the new National Institute for Health Protection
  
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• Newcastle schools should ‘seriously consider’ face masks

  27-08-2020 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And while the North East is not currently in lockdown measures, Newcastle City Council education boss Mark Patton has encouraged the use of face coverings
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday August 27

  27-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday August 27 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Fire Chief calls for mandatory jail terms after being 'appalled' at attacks

  27-08-2020 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther has backed our Justice for Heroes campaign after seeing his crews repeatedly attacked
  
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• Call for action over growing results gap between richer and poorer school pupils

  27-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery has written to Government Ministers after study showed children from less wealthy families are almost two years behind
  
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• Operation launched after rise in reports of anti-social behaviour on the Metro

  27-08-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency operation has been launched in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour across the Tyne and Wear Metro network following an increase in reports
  
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• Trio of drug dealers sentenced for cocaine conspiracy after undercover police op

  27-08-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided the homes of Darren McBride, Ryan Crake and Kriss Bunker in Hetton le Hole and Houghton le Spring
  
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• CCTV released after thief steals elderly woman's car in Newcastle

  27-08-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a man who stole a blue Mazda 2 from a parking space near the Mile Castle Pub, which was later found and returned to the victim
  
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• Eagles Community Arena to host one of UK's first sport events with fans

  27-08-2020 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle Eagles will hold a pre-season friendly in front of spectators as part of a Government trial
  
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• NHS staff slam Matt Hancock's 'alarming' plans in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic

  27-08-2020 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government plans on ditching Public Health England, but doctors have warned that this could have serious repercussions
  
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• Ex-Labour official claims he was ordered cut election funding for 'moderate' MPs

  27-08-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn's office wanted to cut election support for MPs critical of the leader, it's been claimed
  
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• Vicky Pattison felt 'pressured' into having sex on Geordie Shore

  27-08-2020 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore original Vicky Pattison has revealed how she felt pressured into having sex on camera for Geordie Shore
  
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• Coronation Street stars delight viewers with PJ & Duncan dance

  27-08-2020 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two Coronation Street characters 'wrecked the mic' by doing a dance to Let's Get Ready to Rhumble to the delight of viewers
  
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• TikTok challenge backfires as Tyneside teens get stuck in baby swings

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning has now been issued by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue after a string of incidents since June
  
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• Man grew his own cannabis because he was 'sick and tired of being ripped off'

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Thompson, who was already on two suspended sentences, said he cultivated the drug for his own use as he was 'sick and tired' of dealers
  
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• Jet skiers banned from Sunderland's beachfront after spate of incidents

  27-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They have been branded 'irresponsible' and warned they could face prosecution if they do not comply with the ban
  
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• Elderly couple left terrified after confronting burglar who was raiding kitchen

  27-08-2020 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tools from the shed were also stolen during the incident at a property on Avondale Terrace
  
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• Drunk arsonist put neighbours at risk after sparking inferno at her own home

  27-08-2020 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abigail Turnbull, 28, ignited three separate fires at her address on Wallridge Drive in the early hours of April 17 while she was under the influence of drink and drugs
  
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• Theatre Royal boss 'devastated' as panto is postponed until NEXT Christmas

  27-08-2020 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grey Street venue has pledged to contact families with tickets in the coming weeks
  
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• Inside Scarlett Moffatt's luxury Durham home as she transforms rooms

  27-08-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt has given her Instagram followers a tour of some of the rooms of her County Durham house
  
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• Inside Scarlett Moffatt's luxury Durham home as she revamps rooms

  27-08-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt has given her Instagram followers a tour of some of the rooms of her County Durham house
  
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• Thousands of British Gas customers could receive refunds after payment changes

  27-08-2020 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 270,000 people could receive refunds from British Gas after some customers were not informed of changes to prepayment meters
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2020 line-up rumours so far as location is confirmed

  27-08-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tommy Fury, Nigel Farage, Nick Grimshaw, Maya Jama, Conor McGregor, Dan Osborne, Jeremy Clarkson, Michelle Visage, Joe Sugg, Lacey Turner and Jessie J are among those linked
  
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• 'Haunted' location of I'm A Celebrity 2020 officially CONFIRMED

  27-08-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Welsh filming location for the new series of I'm A Celebrity Get M e Out of Here has now been confirmed by ITV
  
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• What is the most popular baby name where you live? Find out here

  27-08-2020 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Office for National Statistics has revealed the most popular names given to newborns in 2019 - now you can find out which names were top of the list where you live
  
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• Sunderland health boss issues urgent Covid-19 warning ahead of Bank Holiday

  27-08-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city has seen an increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid-19, with 40 cases in the Iast two weeks
  
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• Tories turn on Northumberland County Council leader as no confidence vote looms

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative councillors have called on leader Peter Jackson to step aside, making a defeat in a vote of no confidence next week highly likely
  
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• The coronavirus pandemic has made the UK a 'kinder and more united place'

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been a terrible year so far but many people believe some good might come out of it
  
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• Newcastle University professor investigated over alleged racist Facebook post

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A probe has been launched into a social media post by Dr Paolo Missier, a professor with the school of computing, in April
  
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• Man who threatened to ‘bomb’ job centre back in court for same thing

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Emran sent his jobs coach a string of 'vitriolic messages' with 'racial embellishments' less than two months after being banned from doing so by magistrates
  
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• ITV gives update on when filming will start on Vera series 11

  27-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Blethyn will return to the role of DCI Vera Stanhope for the 11th series of the drama
  
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• Piers Morgan stunned as Maculay Culkin reveals how old he is now

  27-08-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan expressed his surprise at Macualay Culkin's age as the Home Alone star revealed how old he is
  
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• Consett college receives over £420,000 in funding for improvement work

  27-08-2020 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derwentside College will receive
  £422,366 as part of the Government's £200m scheme to help refurbish and improve colleges across the country
  
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• Denise Welch in Loose Women spat over x-rated website Only Fans

  27-08-2020 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch was on the Loose Women panel as the subject of paid for website Only Fans was discussed
  
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• Six pubs start to reopen after staff test negative for Covid-19

  27-08-2020 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A spokesman for The Miners Arms, in Coundon, said all customers had so far tested negative for the virus
  
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• Spanish City car park could get ANPR cameras to catch drivers who flout rules

  27-08-2020 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The car park, near the iconic Spanish City Dome in Whitley Bay, is not currently monitored by cameras but an ANPR system could be introduced if plans are approved
  
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• Off-duty police officer helps detain wanted fugitive on way home from her shift

  27-08-2020 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Community support officer Natalie Gibson spotted a man in a vehicle who looked familiar to a suspect evading police
  
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• New National Lottery rules mean millions will win cash for matching two numbers

  27-08-2020 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And that isn't the only change ahead after Lottery firm Camelot made a string of changes
  
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• Plans for Orthodox Jewish housing estate in Gateshead approved - Jewish Chronicle

  27-08-2020 11:43 via thejc.com
  Plans for Orthodox Jewish housing estate in Gateshead approved  Jewish Chronicle
  
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• Doctor Hilary reveals insect spray can 'kill off 'coronavirus

  27-08-2020 11:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones made the shocking claim about insect repellent on Thursday's Good Morning Britain
  
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• Shock as Geordie Shore cast member walks out during filming

  27-08-2020 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star gathered their fellow cast members in the house before making a shock announcement
  
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• Man arrested after collision which killed five-year-old released

  27-08-2020 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old was taken into custody following the fatal collision which claimed the life of Layton Darwood on Monday
  
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• Sarah Harding broke cancer news to Girls Aloud in emotional calls

  27-08-2020 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Harding is said to have made a series of phone calls to her Girls Aloud bandmates to reveal her cancer diagnosis
  
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• Northumbria Police officer broke cyclist's neck after hitting him in his car

  27-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Hayes, who works as a detention officer for the force, was off-duty when he struck the victim at a roundabout in North Shields
  
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• Decision on hold over plans for £8.8m Gateshead retail park

  27-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers want to transform neglected land off Albany Road in Gateshead with a new discount supermarket, shops, a gym, a pub, and a drive-through coffee shop
  
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• Crucial verdict delayed on plans for £8.8m Gateshead retail park as worries mount for town centre - Chronicle Live

  27-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crucial verdict delayed on plans for £8.8m Gateshead retail park as worries mount for town centre  Chronicle Live
  
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• Burglar caught on balcony of first floor flat said he was 'looking for his dog'

  27-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Francis Wilson bit the occupant's hand as he grabbed on to his coat to try and stop him getting away
  
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• How the August Bank Holiday could affect your PIP benefit payment

  27-08-2020 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The regular payment schedule for benefits including Personal Independence Payment could be affected due to the upcoming Bank Holiday - here's when you should receive your money
  
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