Gateshead news

• Brave swimmers rescue kayaker who capsized near Tynemouth

  31-08-2020 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tynemouth Volunteer Life Bridge was called out to the North Tyneside beach on Monday, but the man in trouble had already been brought to shore by three heroic swimmers
  
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• Vera fans left fuming by 'Britain's Favourite Detective' result

  31-08-2020 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera fans weren't too impressed by the result of the Britain's Greatest Detective which aired on ITV on Sunday night
  
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• Inside modern Durham home for sale for just £42,499

  31-08-2020 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inside modern Durham home for sale for just £42,499
  
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• How the coast looked on one of the coldest August Bank Holidays ever

  31-08-2020 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chilly temperatures didn't put people in the North East off as they flocked to the North Tyneside coast
  
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• Denise Welch rages at vile accusation against Loose Women co-star

  31-08-2020 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch shot down a troll on Twitter who made a disgusting accusation against the Loose Women star
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday August 31

  31-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday August 31 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Piers Morgan issues warning to critics ahead of big GMB return

  31-08-2020 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan is back on Good Morning Britain om Tuesday after his summer break but not everyone is happy
  
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• 'Thou shalt not wear s*** shoes' - Shop's parting message to customers

  31-08-2020 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scorpio Shoes Durham thanked all of its loyal and supportive customers over the years
  
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• Paedophile who groomed and groped 11-year-old girl spared jail

  31-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles Maconochie, 84, was given a 16-month suspended sentence at Durham Crown Court
  
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• 10 things you'd only know if your kids are going back to school

  31-08-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The summer holidays are over and the Government has said all schools in England should open in September - but 'back to school' preparations can be chaotic for families
  
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• North Sea helicopter pilot tells hearing his 'world ended' as aircraft ditched

  31-08-2020 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Duncan Munro, 46, from Bishop Auckland, was one of four people killed in the crash
  
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• Fire could take days to extinguish as crews fight 500,000 tonnes of rubbish

  31-08-2020 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are using a controlled burn at the former Eldon Brickwork site in Bishop Auckland to reduce pollution
  
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• 'Miss you already': Touching tribute to woman who died after being hit by a bus

  31-08-2020 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, near the KFC takeaway on Chichester Road, on Saturday morning
  
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• Student who lost limbs to meningitis warns Covid could lead to misdiagnosis

  31-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lyndon Longhorne, 23, of Crook, County Durham, got meningitis when he was a toddler and now is an ambassador for the Meningitis Now charity as he raises awareness of the disease
  
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• George Clarke to explore lockdown secrets of local National Trust properties

  31-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland TV architect George Clarke will be exploring National Trust properties across the country in ‘George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked’ on Channel 4
  
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• Gateshead student who lost arms and legs to meningitis warns coronavirus could lead to misdiagnosis - Chronicle Live

  31-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead student who lost arms and legs to meningitis warns coronavirus could lead to misdiagnosis  Chronicle Live
  
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• 'Idiots' block Holy Island causeway to watch tide come in

  31-08-2020 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local coastguard are often called to rescue people who've ignored tide times while trying to reach Lindisfarne and become trapped, but this seems to be a new phenomenon
  
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• Six law or rule changes set to take place this September

  31-08-2020 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  September brings changes to laws for homeowners, new coronavirus rules and new furlough rules
  
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• Police search for 15-year-old girl reported missing in North Shields

  31-08-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for Northumbria Police has confirmed that the force is looking for Seesha Dack who was last seen in the Fish Quay area on Sunday
  
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• More Northumberland residents support local lockdowns than anywhere in UK

  31-08-2020 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new YouGove poll has revealed more people in Northumberland would strongly support a local lockdown than anywhere else in the UK
  
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• Mental health nurse signed out drugs in patients' names but used them himself

  31-08-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Stephenson told his NHS employers he 'knew he would be dismissed and would be able to claim benefits' when they confronted him with the thefts.
  
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• Westgate Road shop boss charged with multiple food hygiene breaches

  31-08-2020 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahmed Fawad Kosar is the director of Z and N Foods Ltd, which operates Najeb Supermarket in Newcastle's West End
  
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• Pavement parking could be banned as Government launches consultation

  31-08-2020 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mounting the kerb to park cars causes frustration for the blind, wheelchair users and pram pushers who have to navigate around cars
  
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• Go North East unveils new £4.5m Consett bus fleet

  31-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buses will include free Wi-Fi, USB and wireless charging
  
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• Burglar smashed his way into his local fuel station to steal gin and cigarettes

  31-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drunk Mark Briggs was caught on camera forcing his way into the garage in Powburn, near Wooler, where he was usually a regular customer
  
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• Compulsory four day working week could lead to 500,000 new UK jobs

  31-08-2020 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The idea has been floated by a think tank, which states public sector workers would also remain on full pay
  
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• 18 Geordie stereotypes that are true and we're proud of

  31-08-2020 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are some stereotypes Geordies admit to - from being friendly, sports mad, liking to party and lots more
  
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• GMB host accidentally broadcasts her address and phone number to millions

  31-08-2020 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ranvir Singh was presenting GMB on Monday alongside Sean Fletcher
  
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• Brit woman killed by boat propeller while swimming near beach in Greece

  31-08-2020 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The holidaymaker was said to have been swimming off Avlaki beach on the island of Corfu, Greece
  
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• First footage from the scene as firefighters tackle huge blaze in County Durham

  31-08-2020 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene of the incident a the former Eldon Brickworks site near Bishop Auckland
  
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• Drink driver confessed 'I'll be over the limit' when approached by police

  31-08-2020 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Tinson had been driving erratically when and was forced to come to a stop after he drove down a dead-end street in Bedlington
  
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• North East news RECAP: Fire at Eldon Brickworks in Bishop Auckland

  31-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Fire at Eldon Brickworks in Bishop Auckland

  31-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Crews tackling fire at industrial site in Bishop Auckland

  31-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Carrier bag charge set to double next year in ALL shops in England

  31-08-2020 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will be charged 10p a bag regardless of the size of the shop as the crackdown on plastic waste continues
  
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• Top 20 most at risk baby names in danger of becoming 'extinct' in the UK

  31-08-2020 08:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Kirsty to Kieran - is your name falling out of favour with parents?
  
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• Newcastle wakes to litter strewn streets after big Bank Holiday night out

  31-08-2020 08:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was unmistakably the morning after the night before in the Bigg Market and Side on Monday as discarded takeaway wrappings littered the streets
  
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• Work under way on new apartments for people over 55

  31-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Extra Care site, with 64 apartments, is being constructed on land behind the Tynemouth Community Fire Station in North Shields and is scheduled to open in 2021
  
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• Knife fell from thief’s trousers as he fell over trying to steal Quality Street

  31-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Brown attempted to make off with the chocolates from an Asda store in Blyth, but tripped up and was caught by a security guard as a knife dropped from his waistband
  
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• How to watch Two Weeks To Live in the UK

  31-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The entire series will be available to watch from September 2
  
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• Drug smugglers and monster masseur 10 of the criminals locked up last month

  31-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East courts have been busy with criminals from across County Durham
  
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