Gateshead news

• Timpson boss sparks debate after giving staff day off on kids' first day at school

  03-09-2022 23:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street chain is known to reward staff with extra days off for life events but its latest perk has raised questions
  
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• The cooking hack that guarantees the crispiest roast potatoes every time using an unlikely ingredient

  03-09-2022 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everyone has their own tricks to make sure their roast potatoes are perfect but one man reckons he's got the ultimate recipe
  
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• See adorable pooches enjoy fun-filled day out at North East Dog Festival

  03-09-2022 22:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dog lovers were in their element at this year's North East Dog Festival in Ponteland
  
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• North East weather: Hour-by-hour forecast on Sunday and Monday as heavy rain set to hit region

  03-09-2022 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's best to bring an umbrella if you're heading out on Sunday morning
  
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• Dragon Boat Race on River Tyne draws huge crowds to Newcastle Quayside for action-packed display

  03-09-2022 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds turned out to cheer on teams taking part in the Dragon Boat Race event on the Quayside
  
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• Parents resort to hand-washing school uniform as many can't afford to use washing machine

  03-09-2022 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a survey, just under 48% of parents said they 'possibly' or 'definitely' will wash uniform items by hand rather than using a washing machine in order to save money
  
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• Ten myths about household energy usage busted as bills set to soar

  03-09-2022 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of households are gearing up for what is expected to be difficult winter
  
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• The once derelict Northumberland quarry that's the first place on the coast awarded Dark Skies Designation

  03-09-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local community is out to transform Embleton Quarry, which dates back to 1864, into a nature reserve and visitor attraction
  
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• Plea to get 'Sunderland legend' and boxing champion a headstone after grave left unmarked for 40 years

  03-09-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Casey hopes to raise enough money for a headstone for his grandad Jack Casey who was a legendary figure in the world of boxing
  
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• Grate news as customers help Newcastle cheesemonger in its fight to survive cost of living crisis

  03-09-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boss of Grate Newcastle in Jesmond launched an online fundraiser in the hope of keeping it going until Christmas as energy bills rocket
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers on Saturday, September 3

  03-09-2022 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning numbers for the National Lottery could bag the winner a cool £3.8m
  
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• Gateshead 4-1 Maidstone United - BBC

  03-09-2022 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Gateshead 4-1 Maidstone United  BBC
  
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• Sam Fender special guest at Newcastle match to deliver Local Hero treat

  03-09-2022 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The singer songwriter and supporter of the Toon was pictured in the crowd at St James' Park as Newcastle United play Crystal Palace
  
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• Meet the first baby born in Gateshead's brand new maternity theatre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Chronicle Live

  03-09-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Meet the first baby born in Gateshead's brand new maternity theatre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital  Chronicle Live
  
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• Meet the first baby born in Gateshead's brand new maternity theatre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  03-09-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Kevin Sibson was the first baby born in brand new surroundings in Gateshead.
  
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• KFC customer left 'feeling sick' after spotting dead rat in carpark of Washington restaurant

  03-09-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The KFC customer, who asked to remain anonymous, said he spent the rest of the day "feeling sick" following his visit to the fast food chicken restaurant
  
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• Devastated mum of 'unique' Berwick teen Chelsea Gillie hits out at killer driver's sentence

  03-09-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grieving Mandy Gillie believes she is the one living with a life sentence after Rhys McLennan, who caused a car crash that claimed the 17-year-old's life, walked free from court
  
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• Burglar admits targeting sports and social clubs across County Durham after 'flare up' in offending

  03-09-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Coles committed a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Horden and Peterlee between March and May this year
  
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• Martin Lewis and Susannah Reid ask future PM to come on GMB show to talk about cost of living

  03-09-2022 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will be named the new prime minister on Monday following a vote by Conservative Party members, after Boris Johnson resigned in July
  
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• Police search A696 area of Northumberland for body of retired teacher Peter Coshan

  03-09-2022 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Saturday, officers were in the area of the A696 in Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, searching for the body of the 75-year-old who was last seen in Edinburgh on August 11
  
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• Jo Malone to open first North East store at the Metrocentre

  03-09-2022 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new store will be open in time for Christmas
  
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• Matchday Live: Gillingham v Swindon, Gateshead v Maidstone, Ebbsfleet v Bath - Kent Online

  03-09-2022 15:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  Matchday Live: Gillingham v Swindon, Gateshead v Maidstone, Ebbsfleet v Bath  Kent Online
  
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• Christmas bonus on the way for millions who receive DWP benefits - check if you are eligible

  03-09-2022 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The payment is to help people across the country with their costs over the festive period and will be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible automatically
  
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• The North East's 10 most oversubscribed schools revealed as application process opens

  03-09-2022 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show just 30% of parents who put one secondary school as their top choice managed to secure a place for their child
  
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• Everything you need to know about getting the Metro on Great North Run day as 90,000 people set to travel

  03-09-2022 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Metro stations in Newcastle and South Shields will be temporarily closed to manage crowds on race day
  
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• Byker burglar walked into student apartment as man sat working at desk before stealing parcel

  03-09-2022 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Ince, 48, followed a person into the student building on February 2 this year and began trying to open doors
  
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• DWP court date announced over Universal Credit bonus and legacy benefits backpay appeal

  03-09-2022 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court hearing is set to take place to challenge an earlier DWP decision not to give Covid top-up payments to people on legacy benefits
  
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• Dad discovers single electrical appliance was costing him hundreds to run and cost as much as a hot tub

  03-09-2022 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just one aging appliance was costing the family hundreds in electrical bills
  
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• Report: Stones thrashed by Heed - Kent Online

  03-09-2022 09:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  Report: Stones thrashed by Heed  Kent Online
  
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• North East news LIVE: Police investigate incident on Langdale Crescent in Winlaton

  03-09-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chronicle Live's breaking news service including traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Meet the young SAFC fanatic sisters who are donating hair to a children's cancer charity

  03-09-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the second time Millie and Chloe Lyons-Davis have donated to the Little Princess Trust, who make wigs for children with cancer in a bid to restore confidence and identity to those going through treatment
  
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• 'He's dead and I just want to know why': Richie Kilbourne's mum still waiting for answers a year on from flat death

  03-09-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family prepare to mark anniversary of tragedy while waiting to discover how loving dad died at North Shields home
  
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• Hebburn in the 20th century is recalled in a new book of archive photographs

  03-09-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book, Good Old Hebburn part II, is the latest in a series which provide a photographic record of 20th century life in the towns that line the southern bank of the River Tyne
  
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• Newcastle gran loses an incredible 17 stone after fearing she wouldn't be alive to see grandchildren

  03-09-2022 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawn Lambert, who weighed 26st 4lbs, has shed an incredible 17 stone and dropped 13 dress sizes
  
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• Durham Cathedral rated in top five favourite historic sites in the UK and ranked best free attraction

  03-09-2022 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Cathedral was awarded a full five stars in five of the nine categories, including lack of crowds and value for money
  
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• Bad pensioners and aging criminals who ended up behind bars in their later years

  03-09-2022 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These pensioners ended up behind bars in their later years
  
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• Tynemouth's Grand Hotel at 150 - its story is captured in a new book

  03-09-2022 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local historian Charlie Steel's new book - The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth: 150 years of history, 1872-2022 - has just been published to mark the landmark building's anniversary
  
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• Bus fares capped at £2 to help struggling families over winter amid cost of living crisis

  03-09-2022 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The price of a single bus journey in England will be capped at £2 for three months amid growing concerns about the cost of living this winter
  
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