Gateshead news

• Tesco shoppers boycott supermarket item 'on principle' after massive price rise

  26-01-2023 23:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some customers say they'll no longer buy the goods, as the price seems to have become 'extortionate'.
  
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• Virgin Media announces huge price hikes for internet customers following BT broadband ramp-up

  26-01-2023 23:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular Internet Service Provider (ISP) has followed competitors in BT Broadband - revealing substantial surges in the cost of internet. Here's how much extra you'll pay.
  
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• Matt Hancock's gargantuan I'm A Celeb fee revealed after appearance on ITV show

  26-01-2023 23:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tory's hefty fee for appearing on the ITV staple has been revealed through a Commons report - a month following his stint on the show.
  
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• Original BBC Mr Blobby costume sells through jaw-dropping eBay auction for £62,101

  26-01-2023 23:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the auction kicked off with an initial starting price of just £39 - the original BBC costume racked up a sale in excess of £62,000, after seeing over 170 bids.
  
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• Exact date you may lose BBC North East unless you act now

  26-01-2023 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Definition rollout means that owners of older set-top boxes may have to replace them or lose local programming
  
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• Sunderland murder accused claims his friend killed teenager during row over money

  26-01-2023 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louis Hackett and Ben Cook are accused of murdering Kieran Williams, who was found in a makeshift grave in Sunderland six weeks after going missing
  
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• Gateshead councillors pledge to tackle gender inequality as report highlights poverty and violence rates - Chronicle Live

  26-01-2023 21:01 via news.google.com
  Gateshead councillors pledge to tackle gender inequality as report highlights poverty and violence rates  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead councillors pledge to tackle gender inequality as report highlights poverty and violence rates

  26-01-2023 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report into gender inequalities has unified both Labour and Liberal Democrats in Gateshead to tackle growing concerns
  
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• Lost Voice Guy tells Robson Green winning BGT made people 'comfortable talking to a disabled person'

  26-01-2023 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Comedian Lee Ridley joined Robson on BBC2's Weekend Escapes, discussing life in the North East and what's changed since winning Britain's Got Talent
  
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• ITV Vera viewers on the hunt for character’s iconic £1,000 jacket

  26-01-2023 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Like Brenda Blethyn’s iconic mac and fisherman’s hat, Kenny Doughty’s character also has his very own distinctive costume with his dark biker jacket.
  
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• Public consultation launched following North East's £4.2bn devolution deal announcement

  26-01-2023 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public consultation is now under way to give people across the region a chance to have their say on the proposed devolution deal
  
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• Was the UK right to vote for Brexit? Take our poll and let us know your thoughts

  26-01-2023 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Would the outcome be the same if the referendum was held today? Let us know how you would vote
  
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• Northumbria Police officer facing sack for sexual relationship with vulnerable victim

  26-01-2023 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cop, known only as Officer J, has been found guilty of gross misconduct
  
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• How Newcastle United's Joelinton’s £29,000 drink-drive fine was calculated by the court

  26-01-2023 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United midfielder said that he is “truly sorry” after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving
  
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• 'My heart sank when I found out': Pal of alleged murder victim Jason Lord tells of disbelief at shock death

  26-01-2023 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A murder probe was launched after the 50-year-old was found dead in Kenton
  
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• Newcastle's NHS physiotherapists strike as they say Government pay offer 'nowhere near enough'

  26-01-2023 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Physios at the Freeman and RVI were among 4,200 CSP members from 30 trusts to join the strike action
  
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• First new Tyne and Wear Metro train hit by 'technical glitch' that halts journey to North East again

  26-01-2023 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The train was due to arrive in the North East this week, but has instead been sent back to the Stadler factory in Switzerland to fix a fault
  
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• Matt Lucas and David Walliams set for 'Little Britain 2' as comedians move past feud

  26-01-2023 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucas is set to reunite with his ex comedy partner Walliams for a brand new sketch show - having previously worked on the likes of Little Britain and Come Fly With Me together
  
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• Recorded crime rises in Gateshead - NewcastleWorld

  26-01-2023 18:20 via news.google.com
  Recorded crime rises in Gateshead  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Sunderland fugitive Alan Jordan still on the run as £3,000 reward for information offered

  26-01-2023 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Jordan, 31, is wanted by police on recall to prison and Crimestoppers has renewed its information appeal - with £3,000 up for grabs
  
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• Set For Life results RECAP: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, January 26

  26-01-2023 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday, January 26 - live breaking updates and results below.
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, January 26

  26-01-2023 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday, January 26 - live breaking updates and results below.
  
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• Denise Welch confirms major TV role for son Louis Healy after wows Newcastle on 1975 tour

  26-01-2023 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch is a very proud parent this week after confirming that youngest son Louis will star in a hit ITV drama
  
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• A night of American pop sophistication at Newcastle Arena with Barry Manilow 25 years ago

  26-01-2023 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1943, the singer-songwriter’s career has now spanned six decades and he’s sold more than 80 million records
  
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• Four arrested after raids uncover heroin, cannabis, cash and zombie knife on Tyneside and Sunderland

  26-01-2023 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers have arrested four people after a series of raids uncovered large amounts of drugs and cash
  
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• Food allergy campaign aiming to save lives - Gateshead Council

  26-01-2023 17:31 via news.google.com
  
  Food allergy campaign aiming to save lives  Gateshead Council
  
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• North Shields man arrested in connection with alleged Albanian people-smuggling operation

  26-01-2023 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home Office teams executed a warrant in North Shields following an investigation into a suspected smuggling operation
  
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• One taken to hospital after three vehicle smash closed A19 south at Sunderland

  26-01-2023 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ambulance services has taken one person to hospital for treatment after a three-vehicle crash on the A19
  
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• First look inside Newcastle's cool £30m 'smart office' in Strawberry Lane

  26-01-2023 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Strawberry Lane is a 'building like no other presently in the city', says Home Group CEO Mark Henderson
  
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• Inaugural Northumberland literary festival gets Hollywood backing ahead of February launch

  26-01-2023 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scenes from Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves were filmed at Alnwick Castle in 2021, and one of its directors will return to the town during a new literary festival launching next month
  
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• £4.2bn devolution deal for the North East - Gateshead Council

  26-01-2023 16:26 via news.google.com
  
  £4.2bn devolution deal for the North East  Gateshead Council
  
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• Holly Willoughby 'swears' live on This Morning before storming off camera

  26-01-2023 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Willoughby came extremely close to swearing live on Thursday's This Morning after being scared by Phillip Schofield
  
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• Birtley waste site blaze caused huge disruption after owner repeatedly ignored fire warnings

  26-01-2023 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clifford Shee, of Sunderland, admitted waste offences after a fire at his business caused disruption to schools, businesses, residents, roads and railways
  
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• Knitting's Masked Singer identity made 'public' as fans expose star on Instagram

  26-01-2023 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Knitting will be back in action on Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer and fans are sure who it is
  
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• Police seeking witnesses after pensioner, 92, hit by car and left with head injuries in Houghton

  26-01-2023 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 92-year-old woman was knocked down by a car which left her with a fractured ankle and head injuries
  
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• Suspect questioned over alleged blade attack in Elswick that left man with slash wounds

  26-01-2023 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 35-year-old alleged victim was found in the street with injuries to his face and back
  
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• North East Today: Joelinton fined after pleading guilty to drink-driving and Anthony Gordon saga latest

  26-01-2023 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your daily briefing on all the latest from across the North East
  
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• Newcastle United's Joelinton fined £29k and banned from roads for drink-driving

  26-01-2023 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian midfielder told police he'd had two glasses of wine before betting behind the wheel of his Mercedes in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Race to become first North East mayor kicks off as police commissioner enters Labour Party battle

  26-01-2023 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has confirmed she wants to be North East mayor, pitting her against Jamie Driscoll in Labour's selection contest
  
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• Why some children are 'always sick' with colds, according to a paediatrician

  26-01-2023 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A doctor has explained how winter is 'particularly bad' for viruses and why young children are prone to falling ill
  
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• Police searching for witnesses after robbers armed with hammer threaten staff at Subway in Wallsend

  26-01-2023 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of offenders allegedly entered the premises and threatened two staff members with a hammer
  
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• Bruno Tonioli causes Britain's Got Talent chaos on first day in ITV job

  26-01-2023 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioili is said to have caused chaos on his first day at the ITV show's auditions
  
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• TV star Stacey Solomon shares handy tips to keep your home tidy and reduce shower mould

  26-01-2023 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the latest episode of BBC show Sort Your Life Out, Stacey Solomon and her team visited a family in London and transformed their home
  
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• Over 200 Asda jobs at risk and 4,100 workers face pay cut under shake-up plans

  26-01-2023 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retailer is proposing that some overnight shifts at 184 stores are moved to the daytime, putting 211 night shift manager roles at risk
  
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• Drivers warned of £100 fines due to little known car tyre rule

  26-01-2023 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You could be hit with a fine of up to £100 and handed three penalty points on your licence if you make this simple mistake
  
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• Gemma Atkinson receives vile messages after Gorka Marquez baby news as she calls out trolls

  26-01-2023 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Atkinson, the fiancée of Strictly star Gorka Marquez has shared some of the vile comments she's received after their baby news
  
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• Gemma Atkinson receives vile messages after Gorka Marquez baby news as hits back at trolls

  26-01-2023 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Atkinson, the fiancée of Strictly star Gorka Marquez has shared some of the vile comments she's received after their baby news
  
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• REVIEW | Gateshead 0-3 Wrexham - News - Wrexham AFC

  26-01-2023 11:09 via news.google.com
  
  REVIEW | Gateshead 0-3 Wrexham - News  Wrexham AFC
  
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• A lost world of 1970s Tyneside pubs is recalled in 10 gritty photographs from Jarrow

  26-01-2023 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The photographs were captured by Vince Rea - a man who made a major cultural contribution to his home town of Jarrow and has died at the age of 87
  
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• Marks & Spencer recalls chocolate bar over health fears and warns people with allergy not to eat it

  26-01-2023 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency says the product has been recalled because some packs contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label
  
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