Gateshead news

• Big pay rise for 22 and 23-year-olds when new Minimum Wage rates kick in

  26-02-2021 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Minimum Wage rates will apply for 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22-year-olds, those aged 23 and over will get a new National Living Wage
  
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• Police investigation after bodies of two men found inside Sunderland home

  26-02-2021 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deaths are reportedly being treated as 'unexplained'
  
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• Volunteers needed to test nightclubs, football matches before reopening

  26-02-2021 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been reported that volunteers will be invited to experimental events starting in April to see whether it's safe for Covid restrictions to be eased
  
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• 'Another blow' to vital key workers denied vaccine priority

  26-02-2021 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vaccines will continue to be handed out based on age and clinical vulnerability, following the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
  
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• Cardiac arrest survivor’s fiancée's challenge to raise money for defibrillators

  26-02-2021 20:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Donalson has set herself the challenge of running, walking and cycling 1,079km throughout March
  
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• Gateshead Lib Dem leader told he is 'disgrace' after council tax freeze bid

  26-02-2021 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council tax will be going up by 4.99%, with 3% of that earmarked for adult social care
  
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• Gateshead Lib Dem leader told he is an 'absolute disgrace' after failed bid to freeze council tax - Chronicle Live

  26-02-2021 20:34
  
  Gateshead Lib Dem leader told he is an 'absolute disgrace' after failed bid to freeze council tax  Chronicle Live
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday February 26

  26-02-2021 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday February 26 - live breaking updates below
  
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• 'No doubt' Christmas caused Covid spike with a new case every 35 seconds

  26-02-2021 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson relaxed the rules for Christmas - but ChronicleLive analysis has revealed the deadly impact of that decision on our region
  
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• Fury at Newcastle e-scooters being 'dumped all over the place'

  26-02-2021 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A city councillor has been left angry after being told that the Neuron scooters would need to be parked in specific locations, rather than just being left on the street
  
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• This County Durham property wreck could be yours for just £25,000

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you don't mind hard work and like a project to get stuck into then this property is the one for you
  
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• Pervert who wanted to meet 13-year-old for sex caught out by vigilant landlord

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Well-educated Cambridge University graduate Carl Toner, of North Shields, thought he was talking to a child but it was a decoy profile
  
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• Opening of North East Lighthouse Lab still uncertain

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local health chiefs are still awaiting the final seal of approval from the government to open the facility, which has been built at the Baltic Park industrial estate in Gateshead
  
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• Howzat? Cricket fears cast doubt over Newcastle sports hub plan

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the major backers of plans to transform the Bullocksteads Sports Ground, Sport England, has come out against the proposals because of an absence of cricket provision
  
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• Albert Sayers reveals all about clubland, fighting and the family

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Street trader Albert Sayers has been a familiar face in Newcastle's city centre for more than half a century. In a new DVD, he recalls his colourful life and times
  
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• Albert Sayers reveals all about clubland, fighting and infamous family

  26-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Street trader Albert Sayers has been a familiar face in Newcastle's city centre for more than half a century. In a new DVD, he recalls his colourful life and times
  
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• Matt Hancock confirms when people aged under 50 will be vaccinated

  26-02-2021 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Hancock led a Downing Street press conference and spoke about the vaccine priority list
  
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• How the Gateshead Council budget will impact people in the town

  26-02-2021 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has approved a council tax rise of almost 5% and cuts to services
  
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• £8m cuts and council tax hikes - how the Gateshead Council budget will impact you - Chronicle Live

  26-02-2021 18:41
  
  £8m cuts and council tax hikes - how the Gateshead Council budget will impact you  Chronicle Live
  
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• Three arrested after police raid Ashington drugs den

  26-02-2021 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Large quantities of methadone, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine and cash were found at the address
  
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• Gogglebox's Lee gives glimpse of home as Jenny moves in for new series

  26-02-2021 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee are living together again as the new series starts on Channel 4
  
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• Woman who 'died twice' in 10-day coma now helping NHS fight coronavirus

  26-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jade Henderson, 23, was put in an induced coma after collapsing on a night out with friends in November 2019
  
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• Potential multi-million pound claim against Northumberland council dismissed

  26-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Nick Oliver said the claim could have resulted in a potential £42million liability
  
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• Parkrun targets June return date for free 5K runs in England

  26-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exhibition Park in Newcastle and Gateshead's Saltwell Park are among the venues which host the free Saturday morning run events
  
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• Gogglebox bosses say there is NO way of applying to be on show

  26-02-2021 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox bosses have crushed fans' hopes by revealing there is no way of applying to be on the show
  
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• Seafront Wearside pub's plans to extend its outdoor seating area

  26-02-2021 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Granny Annie's is currently closed, but wants to increase its seating when it reopens later this year
  
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• Last part of Northern Rock is sold by Government more than a decade from bailout

  26-02-2021 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The body set up to take charge of parts of Northern Rock and other failed banks has sealed a £5bn deal for their assets
  
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• Dancing on Ice bosses cut series short after injury pile up

  26-02-2021 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV bosses have cut short the new series of Dancing on Ice and brought the final forward after injuries and Covid cases
  
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• This Morning's Alison says she 'still needs to bond' with Dermot

  26-02-2021 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  This Morning's new Friday presenting duo Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have come under fire from some viewers
  
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• Investigation launched after Nexus employee attacked at Monument Metro Station

  26-02-2021 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police said the employee was punched at Monument Metro Station in Newcastle
  
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• Whole generation of musicians could be lost to Covid, leading figure warns

  26-02-2021 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A host of artists Generator works with have quit the industry to find other ways to make ends meet - but CEO Hannah Matterson says there is light at the end of the tunnel
  
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• Gogglebox cast for new series and how much they get paid

  26-02-2021 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox new series gets going on Channel 4 on Friday night with its cast giving opinions on TV shows from their sofas
  
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• Latest Sunderland Covid infection rates after roadmap out of lockdown unveiled

  26-02-2021 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland recorded 497 coronavirus cases - a drop of 15.6% - giving it an infection rate of 179.0
  
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• Second Newcastle Covid rapid test facility for key workers to open

  26-02-2021 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site, at Westgate College in the west end of the city, marks an expansion of Newcastle City Council’s asymptomatic community testing programme.
  
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• Rapist handed 30-year sentence after causing 'dreadful damage' to girl's life

  26-02-2021 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Dibell, who committed his 'appalling' crimes while living in Durham, was convicted after a trial
  
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• MPs fighting for more frequent train services at Northumberland stations

  26-02-2021 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They want to see more frequent services between Newcastle and Berwick
  
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• Teenager with Covid-19 symptoms coughed at care home staff and spat on floor

  26-02-2021 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jude Carradice Lamond subjected staff to verbal and physical abuse in a string of incidents at Forever Care Supported Living
  
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• Angry Chase fans brand team 'pathetic cowards' after big cop out

  26-02-2021 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase presenter and plenty of viewers at home were left far from impressed at the contestants on Thursday's show
  
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• Angry Chase fans brand team 'gutless cowards' after big cop out

  26-02-2021 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase presenter and plenty of viewers at home were left far from impressed at the contestants on Thursday's show
  
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• Lowest rated takeaways in Gateshead and South Tyneside food hygiene ratings - Chronicle Live

  26-02-2021 13:17
  
  Lowest rated takeaways in Gateshead and South Tyneside food hygiene ratings  Chronicle Live
  
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• Lowest rated takeaways in Gateshead and South Tyneside food hygiene ratings

  26-02-2021 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These takeaways or sandwich shops in Gateshead and South Tyneside have been given a low score
  
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• 'We were best friends' - Wife pays tribute to husband who died from Covid-19

  26-02-2021 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Fletcher, of Lakeside Village, fell ill at the beginning of February and his condition soon deteriorated
  
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• RSPCA rescue swan which crash-landed at Covid-19 testing centre

  26-02-2021 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The swan was struggling to stand after hitting the car park at Darlington Football Club
  
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• People aged between 40 and 49 are next on the list for coronavirus vaccine

  26-02-2021 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been decided that the most effective way to prevent death and hospital admission is to carry on prioritising people by age
  
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• Matt Hancock to hold press conference after vaccine priority list announced

  26-02-2021 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Downing Street press conference is set to take place on Friday
  
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• Matt Hancock to give press conference as under 50s set to learn vaccine timeline

  26-02-2021 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Downing Street press conference is set to take place on Friday
  
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• Fed up This Morning viewers 'switching channels' over big change

  26-02-2021 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frustrated This Morning viewers have 'switched channels' as they implore bosses to make a change to Fridays
  
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• Masked robbers target Sunderland home in terrifying Valentine's Day knife raid

  26-02-2021 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The robbers drove off with £600 in cash. A Northumbria Police investigation is underway
  
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• Covid vaccine update LIVE: People between 40-49 next on priority list

  26-02-2021 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was confirmed on Friday that people aged between 40 and 49 are next on the priority list for the coronavirus vaccine
  
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• Covid news updates LIVE: Vaccine priority next for people aged between 40-49

  26-02-2021 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was confirmed on Friday that people aged between 40 and 49 are next on the priority list for the coronavirus vaccine
  
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