Gateshead news

• North East public losing faith with 'levelling up', reports say

  19-10-2022 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reports come as doubts grow on the new administration's commitment to the levelling up agenda
  
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• It might not feel like it, but North East has lowest electricity costs - here's why

  19-10-2022 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We pay £55 less per year on average under energy price guarantee and a massive £121 per year less than people living in Merseyside
  
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• How prices of every day foods like bread, milk and cheese have risen in the past year

  19-10-2022 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ongoing cost of living crisis influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and rife inflation has bumped up the cost of many household items
  
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• Reassurance on Britishvolt gigafactory following reports of emergency funding talks

  19-10-2022 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports over the weekend said the company was taking part in 'emergency talks'
  
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• Three dads raise more than £1m for suicide charity after their daughters take their own lives

  19-10-2022 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen have completed two fundraising walks together
  
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• Grant Shapps appointed Home Secretary, Downing Street confirms

  19-10-2022 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Shapps hasreplaced S
  uella Braverman as Home Secretary
  
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• Always Sunny star Rob McElhenney apologises for butchering the pronunciation of 'Blyth'

  19-10-2022 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'A big part of this endeavor has been learning new pronunciation' said Wrexham AFC co-owner and actor Rob in a lighthearted message to Blyth Spartans
  
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• The top 10 Halloween movies of all time according to IMDB, just in time for spooky season

  19-10-2022 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  October 31 is just around the corner, so here's a list of films to get you in the mood for trick or treat time.
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, October 19

  19-10-2022 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery Lotto draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, October 19 - we will be bringing live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Houghton-le-Spring woman's delight after 'miracle surgery' saves pet dog's sight after eye was pierced by thorn

  19-10-2022 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kona the pointer has been a comfort to Andrea Bishop since her partner's suicide.
  
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• Northumberland doctor says reducing restraints on mental health patients helped turn hospital around

  19-10-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland medic Dr Gbolagade Akintomide has helped turn around Cygnet Hexham.
  
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• Nestlé fined £800,000 after worker suffers serious injury after getting arm caught in Rolo machine at Fawdon factory

  19-10-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old worker was seriously injured after his arm got caught in a Rolo machine at the Fawdon factory
  
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• 'Unwelcome' fare hike for bus passengers as major operator Go North East announces new ticket prices

  19-10-2022 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Go North East has announced that it will be upping its ticket prices from this Sunday, October 23, blaming “big increases” in the costs of fuel and parts
  
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• Eligible residents urged to get vaccinated as Covid cases rise

  19-10-2022 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears of a "twindemic" of Covid and flu this winter
  
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• Hell's Angel spared jail for violent disorder at Black Lives Matter protest in Newcastle city centre

  19-10-2022 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Richardson, who recklessly struck a police officer during the violence, walked free due to being in poor health
  
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• Inspired by Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, charity's push for more Singing for Dementia in the North East

  19-10-2022 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir has inspired many.
  
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• Tory MPs rally around Prime Minister's pensions commitment as PMQs performance branded 'painful'

  19-10-2022 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Conservative MPs praised Liz Truss' move to commit to the triple lock on pensions, but Newcastle Central's Chi Onwurah warned the PM has 'no authority even in her own party'
  
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• Newcastle theatre extends opening hours to provide a free warm space for the community

  19-10-2022 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alphabetti Theatre is welcoming people inside to help them through the cost of living crisis this autumn and winter
  
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• I'm A Celebrity line-up rumours for new series including Boy George, Mike Tindall and Jill Scott

  19-10-2022 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity is firmly on the horizon and a whole host of stars have been linked with the ITV show this year
  
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• Government silent on plans to 'accelerate' huge North East transport projects – including A1 dualling and Tyne Bridge

  19-10-2022 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is unclear how ministers intend to speed up a number of critical transport upgrades across the region, having promised to do so in last month's mini-budget
  
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• Newcastle fans warned of St James' Park road closures until Christmas - and they start tonight

  19-10-2022 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United supporters heading to St James' Park will need to change their route as new closures are in place
  
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• Tragedy as man dies after falling from multi-storey car park at Eldon Square in Newcastle

  19-10-2022 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews were at the scene on Percy Street as a man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Pigs rehomed after they grew to full size after Gateshead owners thought they had bought micro pigs

  19-10-2022 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two male Kunekunes were taken into the care of the RSPCA after they had been holed up in a small flat
  
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• Strictly's Giovanni Pernice backs Rose Ayling-Ellis as reigning champion breaks 'scary' job news

  19-10-2022 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice was quick to react as ex celeb partner Rose Ayling-Ellis announced she big career news
  
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• £13m luxury spa and health club expansion planned for Sedgefield hotel

  19-10-2022 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hardwick Hall Hotel plans also include the creation of 35 new bedrooms
  
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• The Food Warehouse to open new Northumberland store, creating 22 jobs

  19-10-2022 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The food outlet will join KFC, Costa, Aldi and Greggs at the Loaning Meadows Retail Park in Berwick
  
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• Gateshead: Pet pigs kept in kitchen of family's flat rehomed - BBC

  19-10-2022 15:24 via news.google.com
  Gateshead: Pet pigs kept in kitchen of family's flat rehomed  BBC
  
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• Chico appears on Geordie Shore as spiritual guru 17 years on from X Factor fame

  19-10-2022 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former X Factor star Chico made a shock appearance in the latest episode of Geordie Shore: The Reunion
  
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• Little Horrors 2022: Send us photos of your spooky Halloween outfits!

  19-10-2022 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you dressing up this Halloween? We want to see your ghoulish outfits and we will publish them in the Chronicle
  
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• Veterans can get Royal British Legion grant of up to £2400 to help with energy bills

  19-10-2022 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal British Legion scheme set to help the UK armed forces families who are struggling with the cost of living
  
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• eBay removes Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes after victim's mother heartbroken

  19-10-2022 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Netflix series has sparked a number of sellers to take to the marketplace to flog costumes just in time for Halloween.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds thanked for giving 6-year-old cancer fighting Blyth Spartans fan a week to remember

  19-10-2022 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Deadpool actor urged stem cell donors to come forward and arranged VIP treatment for Leland, six, when he went to see Blyth Spartans take on Wrexham
  
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• This Morning's Alison Hammond suffers 'awkward' auto cue blunder as Dermot 'Leary steps in

  19-10-2022 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Alison Hammond styled things out as she messed up a live link while introducing a guest act
  
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• Connor Brown and Samantha Madgin's families back tough sentences for those selling knives to children

  19-10-2022 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Madgin and Connor Brown tragically died after being stabbed
  
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• Police seize stolen motorbike in South Shields after help from 'eyes in the sky' helicopter amid crackdown on bad behaviour

  19-10-2022 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people allegedly dumped the bike near a block of flats in South Shields after it was stolen
  
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• Cost of living crisis: Easy sum to work out how much your appliances cost to run

  19-10-2022 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a lot simpler to make decisions on what to use and what to cut back on when you know exactly how much it's hitting your pocket
  
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• Man sexually assaulted by former Durham cricket coach Michael Strange calls for inquiry into abuse

  19-10-2022 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Strange, previously of Gateshead, was convicted on four separate occasions of sexually abusing young players he coached
  
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• Angels of the North series 4 filming locations - from The Hoppings to Rusty's as BBC show returns

  19-10-2022 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angels of the North is back on iPlayer and BBC Three with its fourth series and the cast have been filming all over the region
  
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• Cheap cupboard staples that can be used to clean your home from vinegar to lemon juice

  19-10-2022 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may have these products at home already, and they work as effective multi-purpose cleaners while helping you save money
  
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• Drivers who work in the NHS and emergency services can save money on fuel - see if you're eligible

  19-10-2022 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Esso is offering discounted petrol at more than 1,200 fuel stations - here is a list of people who can qualify for the discount
  
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• 55 years of the Tyne Tunnel - 10 photographs recall its early days in the 1960s

  19-10-2022 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne Tunnel was officially opened on October 19, 1967 with Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Prince Philip attending ceremonies in North Shields and Jarrow
  
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• Costa Coffee cuts price of five menu items to £1 - but only for Costa Club members

  19-10-2022 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are a member of the free Costa Coffee Club app, you can buy tea, a bottle of water, children's sandwich, toast or cornflake cake for just £1
  
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• Joe Tracini's This Morning appearance has viewers in floods of tears as he performs emotional song

  19-10-2022 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Actor, author and social media star Joe Tracini made an emotional guest appearance on This Morning on Wednesday
  
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• Five cost of living payments which will land in bank accounts before Christmas

  19-10-2022 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The second instalment of the £650 cost of living assistance announced by former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to drop next month.
  
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• Sky launches new stream service allowing you to watch without a satellite dish

  19-10-2022 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sky Stream offers the same services at last year's Sky Glass launch, including Netflix, but without the need to buy a new TV
  
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• McDonald's launches first permanent burger in 15 years today in the McCrispy

  19-10-2022 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McDonald's is so confident that the McCrispy will be its biggest success to date, that they've decided to replace the Chicken Legend with Cool Mayo completely.
  
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• Gogglebox's Marcus and Mica thank fans for 'love and prayers' after family tragedy

  19-10-2022 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox's Marcus and Mica Luther took to social media to thank fans for all their support
  
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• New measures to prevent the spread of bird flu - Gateshead Council

  19-10-2022 12:18 via news.google.com
  New measures to prevent the spread of bird flu  Gateshead Council
  
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• Network Rail nationwide train strikes set to hit North East over three days in November

  19-10-2022 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expect train disruption in the Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland area on November 3, November 5 and November 7, the Metro could be affected too
  
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• How much your Universal Credit and state pension could be cut by in April

  19-10-2022 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How much is the current UK state pension, and what is forecasted should Liz Truss choose to scrap the triple lock? Here's everything you need to know about next year's planned payments
  
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