Gateshead news

• £20m boost for Gateshead Quayside arena as North East bids win Levelling Up Fund cash

  18-01-2023 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been fears that spiralling costs could hurt the Gateshead arena project, while the North East has also been successful in bids to encourage greener forms of travel
  
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• Love Island's Zara likened to Ekin-Su as viewers predict 'trouble' from new arrival

  18-01-2023 23:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown entered the Love Island villa on Wednesday night and wasted no time in ruffling a few feathers
  
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• Prices of supermarket basics soar by almost 30% - see full list of rises

  18-01-2023 23:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Which? inflation tracker highlighted a huge increase in prices at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Ocado, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose
  
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• Cleaner quit job after earning £16k a month posing as Princess Diana on OnlyFans

  18-01-2023 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Spencer said that many of her fans compare her to the late Princess of Wales and even ask her to recreate some of her iconic poses
  
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• Cold weather to continue for North East on Thursday according to Met Office forecast

  18-01-2023 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is set for a dry, bright day on Thursday after a frosty start
  
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• Love Island's Ron and Lana 'singled out' for win already but fans raise split fears

  18-01-2023 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of Love Island might only be a few days old but bookies have already named their favourites to win
  
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• New nickname for cost of living crisis goes viral and leaves people 'absolutely losing it'

  18-01-2023 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Syllables are very expensive these days what with inflation,' one person joked
  
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• Demolition of historic footbridge in North Shields would hinder disabled people, objectors claim

  18-01-2023 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public inquiry into the demolition of a North Shields footbridge will now include an experiment suggested by objector.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns that millions are being underpaid on cash ISA savings accounts

  18-01-2023 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MoneySavingExpert founder advised people to carry out three checks when it comes to their cash ISA to make sure they're not missing out
  
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• Royal Mail moves to stamp out deadline confusion after misleading ads

  18-01-2023 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The six-month 'grace period' is not an extension, but you can still use old stamps without barcode up until July 31, it has been confirmed
  
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• Ashington miner was begged to stay alive by daughter after killing terminally ill wife in Cyprus

  18-01-2023 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Hunter has admitted to killing his terminally ill wife of 52 years in Cyprus and his trial is due to last until Easter
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro fare rises: What major price hikes will mean for your ticket from April 1

  18-01-2023 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cost of some tickets is going up by as much as 13.9%, but there are also a number of price freezes
  
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• School to turn blue in memory of tragic four-year-old Lennox Railton-Craggs a year after his death

  18-01-2023 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Youngster was killed in a motorbike accident near his County Durham home
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers on Wednesday, January 18

  18-01-2023 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery Lotto draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, January 18- we will be bringing live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Man seriously injured in hospital after Newcastle city centre shop shutter crashes down on top of him

  18-01-2023 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was injured in the morning incident, which happened outside a Hong Kong street food cafe on Saville Row
  
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• Gateshead leisure centre closures: Council plans change as Birtley swimming pool now set for axe

  18-01-2023 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A decision on whether to shut down two leisure centres will be made next week by Gateshead Council's Labour leadership
  
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• Sunderland teen found buried in makeshift grave after allegedly being murdered by friends

  18-01-2023 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Cook and Louis Hackett, of Sunderland, deny murdering Kieran Williams and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Investigation launched after suspected cannabis farm uncovered following search at Sunderland home

  18-01-2023 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers searched the address on on St Leonard Street, in Hendon following reports
  
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• "Outgoing, bubbly and loved so much": Family's tribute to teenager Leah Casson after fire death

  18-01-2023 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was killed in a blaze at a flat in Vicarage Street in North Shields on Monday morning
  
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• 'Frustration and anger' among fire crews after petrol bomb thrown in West Denton

  18-01-2023 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petrol bomb and a heavy glass bottle were thrown firefighters who had been called to a car fire
  
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• Medics explain why hacking cough is sweeping across the UK - and how to soothe symptoms

  18-01-2023 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Britons up and down the country are suffering from a nasty cough which refuses to go away - and experts have explained that it could be down to lowered resistance to infections
  
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• Haris Namani's Love Island lie exposed by 'incriminating' video as ex makes dumping accusation

  18-01-2023 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Haris Namani has been caught out by fans over a big lie he told bon day one of the new series
  
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• Haris Namami's Love Island lie exposed by 'incriminating' video as ex makes dumping accusation

  18-01-2023 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Haris Namami has been caught out by fans over a big lie he told bon day one of the new series
  
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• Teachers vote to strike in row over pay - but how much do they make?

  18-01-2023 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teachers across England have voted in favour of industrial action, with unions demanding a pay rise of 12%
  
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• The fearless Newcastle steeplejacks perched on a 222-foot cathedral spire

  18-01-2023 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral first opened its doors to the Newcastle faithful in 1844 - but the spire was not added for another three decades
  
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• Blood scandal victim's three recommendations on how Government should ensure disaster never happens again

  18-01-2023 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bragg made three clear recommendations he said would help ensure no-one suffers at the hands of NHS errors like the victims of the contaminated blood scandal have
  
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• County Durham could be 'left behind' if North East devolution deal rejected

  18-01-2023 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham will receive £4m more when combined with other North East authorities compared to the £9m it would have got if it signed a county deal, a council report says
  
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• Food prices hit 45-year high despite inflation easing in the UK

  18-01-2023 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rate of inflation fell in December, mostly triggered by a drop in fuel prices, but food and drink price inflation soared again
  
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• Postal voters won't need ID to vote in elections when law changes

  18-01-2023 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People voting in person from May 2023 will require photo ID, but the rules are different for postal votes
  
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• Nurses on strike: How to show support for NHS staff walkouts

  18-01-2023 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS nurses from a number of hospitals will be going on strike on a number of days over the coming months, how can you support their cause?
  
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• Maya Jama sparks Love Island demand as viewers threaten to switch off 'boring' episode

  18-01-2023 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island host Maya Jams has been praised by ITV viewers for livening up Tuesday's second episode of the new series
  
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• Durham nurses on the picket line warn: 'People are dying because there are not enough of us'

  18-01-2023 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nurses have told ChronicleLive that they fear chronic NHS staff shortages will see patients come to harm
  
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• Child Benefit loophole that could cost parents a hefty fine from HMRC

  18-01-2023 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many higher-earning parents do not know they need to fill out a tax return - we look at who needs to file and who doesn't
  
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• Care worker's plea for people of the North East to fill thousands of 'rewarding' social care vacancies

  18-01-2023 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michelle Brumwell has spoken about her love for working in social care in Newcastle
  
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• Loose Women's Denise Welch left 'exhausted' after diagnosis with ADHD

  18-01-2023 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch has opened up about her diagnosis with ADHD in her podcast, sharing some of the symptoms
  
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• Intruders smash way into Sunderland family-run Tin of Sardines before making off with alcohol

  18-01-2023 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Burglars targeted the Tin of Sardines bar in Roker, Sunderland, in the early hours of Tuesday morning
  
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• North East Today: Collapse of Britishvolt in Northumberland and Newcastle final transfer shortlist

  18-01-2023 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your lunchtime briefing on all the latest from across the North East
  
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• Masked Singer's Knitting exposed by fans as old video gives 'undeniable' proof

  18-01-2023 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer viewers and fans of Steps claim to have produced 'proof' that Knitting is Claire Richards
  
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• RSPCA warning after Northumberland cat faced amputation following illegal gin trap ordeal

  18-01-2023 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  *Warning: distressing images* Simba was found limping by a member of the public following the horrific incident, close to his home
  
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• MOT rules could be eased to slash costs for drivers

  18-01-2023 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes amid a cost of living crisis, where surging bills and inflation are rife.
  
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• Where was this Tyneside location from TV's Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

  18-01-2023 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? was first broadcast during 1973 and 1974 and featured locations filmed around Tyneside - including this one for a well-known episode called The Great Race
  
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• Strictly's Helen Skelton 'kept on her toes' by new partner Kai Widdrington after 'weird' Gorka split

  18-01-2023 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Skelton is about to start the Strictly Come Dancing tour along with new partner Kai Widdrington
  
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• Strictly's Helen Skelton being 'kept on her toes' by new partner Kai Widdrington

  18-01-2023 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Skelton is about to start the Strictly Come Dancing tour along with new partner Kai Widdrington
  
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• Martin Lewis explains 'snowball' tip as faster way to clear your debts

  18-01-2023 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis took on the subject of debt during his Money Show instalment on Tuesday - explaining how to clear off multiple debts in a simple but effective manner, by following the 'snowballing' technique.
  
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• Mum of Cramlington woman falls ill while supporting her daughter through major surgery in Spain

  18-01-2023 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melanie Hartshorn's mum Molly has been diagnosed with heart failure
  
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• Resident fumes at neighbour who 'keeps reserving street parking with cones'

  18-01-2023 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One social media user slammed their neighbour's decision to leave traffic cones out, in a bid to continually reserve a parking spot on their street.
  
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• Alan Shearer mocks Gary Lineker after BBC sex noise blunder in TV 'moment of the year'

  18-01-2023 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shearer's cheeky swipe comes after the naughty noises were heard on Match of the Day's live coverage Wolves vs Liverpool in the FA Cup
  
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• One person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A1 during rush hour near Newcastle

  18-01-2023 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews attended the scene on the A1 southbound before Junction 79 near Seaton Burn following reports of a multi-vehicle collision
  
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• Lioness Beth Mead releases touching statement after revelation of mum's death

  18-01-2023 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Arsenal and England star as thanked her family, as well as the wider football community for their support - after her mum, June, passed away earlier this month.
  
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• Cheryl in 2:22: A Ghost Story rehearsals with days to go until West End debut

  18-01-2023 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl has joined the cast of hit London show 2:22: A Ghost Story in the role of Jenny
  
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