Gateshead news

• Yorkshire Ripper reportedly 'tests positive for Covid-19' after hospital stay

  06-11-2020 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The serial killer, who murdered 13 women and tried to kill seven others, has returned to HMP Frankland after a stint in hospital
  
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• Coronavirus rates increasing everywhere except North East, as public thanked

  06-11-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New ONS data has shown that Covid-19 infection rates "appear to have levelled off" across the region in recent weeks
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak at Newcastle factory which produces medicine for the NHS

  06-11-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Accord Healthcare in Fawdon says half a dozen members of staff have contracted the virus and are now self-isolating
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Friday November 6

  06-11-2020 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday November 6- live breaking updates below
  
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• Woman jailed after trying to smuggle drugs to her husband in prison

  06-11-2020 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah McDevitt was caught trying to pass a package containing cocaine to her husband while visiting him at HMP Durham
  
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• Investigation under way after fire guts Sunderland shop

  06-11-2020 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are asking anyone with information on the blaze to come forward
  
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• Thug bit and spat at police after stealing Stella Artois from off-licence

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Louise Bradley threatened to attack an employee of the Village Store, Easington, before making off with alcohol, and attacking the shop owner and police officers who confronted her
  
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• The North East's Covid-19 map on the day Boris Johnson announced lockdown

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Soaring infection rates across the country prompted the PM to announce the toughest restrictions - but the picture in the North East told a different story
  
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• Step back to Tynemouth Outdoor Pool in 1934 in our video clip

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These days, Tynemouth Outdoor Pool lies abandoned and decaying. Our video clip from the North East Film Archive takes us back to its early days in 1934
  
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• Councils hire outside firm for £500,000 Covid rules campaign

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven authorities in the North East have awarded a contract for a “comprehensive communications campaign” to help explain local restrictions to residents after the national lockdown ends
  
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• Councillor accused of sex assault in lift denies being 'sexual predator'

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Foy, of Birtley, denied getting in a hotel lift with his accuser and said he can't believe what has been alleged
  
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• Boy who needed a heart transplant aged three now thriving

  06-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hasnath Begum was rushed to hospital aged three after doctors realised he was desperately in need of a heart transplant
  
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• Newcastle Remembrance service held early due to lockdown

  06-11-2020 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses opted to move the service to Friday morning after the national lockdown was announced, in a bid to avoid crowds gathering on Sunday morning
  
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• Woman charged with drink driving after one-vehicle collision in Newcastle

  06-11-2020 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 35-year-old woman is due to appear in court next month following the collision on Whickham View on Thursday night
  
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• Strictly's 'most popular' celebs revealed and they WILL surprise you

  06-11-2020 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A social media survey has revealed the 'most popular' contestants from Strictly Come Dancing 2020
  
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• The forgotten 1980s Newcastle fashion superstore, The Place

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hardly anyone remembers The Place fashion superstore in mid-'80s Newcastle - but it had a very high-profile opening 35 years ago
  
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• Popular Ouseburn restaurant to launch online store during lockdown

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shop will sell gift sets containing the restaurant's own food, along with wines and hampers
  
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• Police patrol school area after reports of van driver speaking to pupils

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers received two separate reports before half term of a driver of a white van speaking to children inappropriately as they walked to school in Gosforth
  
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• Fireworks and missiles thrown at firefighters in sickening Bonfire Night attacks

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews across the North East faced an 'incredibly busy' night which saw an “irresponsible” minority flouting lockdown rules
  
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• Cutting edge speed guns instantly identifying speeding used in North East

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The speed guns can instantly detect a vehicle’s make, model and registration plate and upload it electronically
  
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• Can you tell a Greggs festive bake from a steak bake? Take our test

  06-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festive bake goes on sale this week so we decided to run a spot the difference test to see if you're a Greggs aficionado
  
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• 90s kids lose their minds as Sister Sister is released on Netflix

  06-11-2020 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit American TV series Sister Sister has just been released on Netflix leaving fans of the show delighted
  
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• New plan to demolish Sunderland's Park Lane Market buildings

  06-11-2020 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project could be completed by January next year
  
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• Police say victims of domestic abuse can leave home during second lockdown

  06-11-2020 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a campaign aimed at domestic violence victims, Northumbria Police shared the message 'Lockdown should not mean locked up with your abuser'
  
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• Gateshead councillor Paul Foy denies assaulting woman in hotel lift - BBC News

  06-11-2020 15:40 via bbc.com
  
  Gateshead councillor Paul Foy denies assaulting woman in hotel lift  BBC News
  
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• I'm A Celeb's Jordan North already a winner from time in Sunderland

  06-11-2020 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New I'm A Celebrity contestant, DJ Jordan North, started his radio career as a student at University in Sunderland
  
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• Full list of reasons you can leave home without the risk of a £200 fine

  06-11-2020 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can now face on-the-spot fines from the police for going out without a good reason - here is a list of 'reasonable excuses' where you can avoid a penalty, according to the law
  
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• Charlotte Crosby tells why her mam did NOT want her on Geordie Shore

  06-11-2020 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore original Charlotte has revealed that her mam did not react well when she told her she'd be on the show
  
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• A night out in Newcastle in 2008 - any familiar faces in our 10 photographs?

  06-11-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These lads and lasses were all enjoying a night on the town in Newcastle city centre 12 years ago - and were photographed for our Bigg Night Out section
  
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• Piers Morgan snaps as 'tension mounts' on Good Morning Britain

  06-11-2020 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tension boiled on Friday's Good Morning Britain as Piers snapped at being given instructions by producers
  
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• Chloe Ferry has her Christmas tree up ALREADY and it looks stunning

  06-11-2020 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has got into the festive spirit early by putting her luxurious Christmas tree up
  
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• New walk-through coronavirus test centre opens in Gateshead town centre - Chronicle Live

  06-11-2020 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New walk-through coronavirus test centre opens in Gateshead town centre  Chronicle Live
  
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• New walk-through coronavirus test centre opens in Gateshead

  06-11-2020 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site, which is only for people with symptoms, opened on Friday at the Central Library Car Park
  
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• Call for legal action over huge Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel delay

  06-11-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gladys Hobson claimed that Maspero Elevatori have “used every excuse in the book” to avoid completing their installation of two inclined lifts at the crossing
  
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• Met Office issues weather warning as thick fog appears on the Tyne

  06-11-2020 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office say public should expect disruptions with travel
  
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• Sage Gateshead concerts will be online-only due to lockdown - Chronicle Live

  06-11-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sage Gateshead concerts will be online-only due to lockdown  Chronicle Live
  
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• Who is Giovanna Fletcher? Author tipped for I'm A Celebrity

  06-11-2020 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Giovanna Fletcher is heavily rumoured to be appearing on I'm A Celebrity this year alongside Shane Richie and Mo Farah
  
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• 'Rude' Eamonn Holmes blasted for swipe at I'm A Celebrity contestant

  06-11-2020 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eamonn Holmes was criticised by This Morning viewers for a rude swipe at I'm A Celebrity contestant Giovanna Fletcher
  
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• Tributes to 'role model and inspiration' barber Sam Wall

  06-11-2020 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friends and colleagues have said farewell to talented barber to the stars Sam Wall, who died on October 26
  
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• Tributes paid to 'role model and inspiration' after Gateshead barber Sam Wall dies aged 32 - Chronicle Live

  06-11-2020 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes paid to 'role model and inspiration' after Gateshead barber Sam Wall dies aged 32  Chronicle Live
  
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• Walkers 'winning' Christmas advert contest with all star cameos

  06-11-2020 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous crisp brand Walkers have delivered a brilliant festive advert for Christmas 2020 featuring some all star cameos
  
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• Piers Morgan ridicules Trump in savage style after 'cheat' claims

  06-11-2020 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GMB host Piers Morgan reacted to Donald Trump's Thursday night speech in which he alleged foul play in the US Election race
  
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• Cabinet minister tight-lipped over prospect of more lockdowns after December 2

  06-11-2020 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi said he was not going to be “presumptuous” when asked whether the extension of the furlough scheme indicated more lockdowns could be on the way
  
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• Ex Sunderland University student 'confirmed' for I'm A Celebrity

  06-11-2020 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University of Sunderland graduate is the final star to be confirmed for the new series of I'm A Celebrity
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Judging panel for this year's North East Charity Awards revealed

  06-11-2020 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nominations have closed for awards which marks heroic work of our charity sector
  
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• All the major businesses who have cut jobs since the start of Covid-19 pandemic

  06-11-2020 09:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 200,000 job losses have been announced by major firms since the start of the pandemic
  
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• Voters urged to apply for postal ballots for elections next year

  06-11-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus means many things are uncertain, but there should still be local elections in May
  
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• Sage Gateshead concerts go online-only due to lockdown - Chronicle Live

  06-11-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sage Gateshead concerts go online-only due to lockdown  Chronicle Live
  
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• 'No intention' to run fewer Metro trains despite cash crisis

  06-11-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport chiefs have warned recently that the network could face a budget shortfall of up to £30 million, after seeing passenger numbers collapse because of the pandemic
  
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• Menace with history of extreme violence against ex left her fearing for her life

  06-11-2020 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Strother, of West Boldon, has breached his restraining order again, having previously attacked the woman
  
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