Gateshead news

• Video footage shows firefighters tackling orange flames as they battle to put out caravan blaze in Houghton-le-Spring

  29-02-2024 22:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two fire engines have been sent to Snowberry Close area of the town
  
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• The Chase's Bradley Walsh has dig at ITV co-star saying 'that's all we need'

  29-02-2024 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laughter erupted in the ITV studio as witty host Bradley Walsh took aim at Darragh Ennis and a contestant on The Chase.
  
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• NHS signs and symptoms of cancer to look out for as Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66

  29-02-2024 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Biker Dave Myers passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
  
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• Newcastle Clean Air Zone upgrade cash to be offered to more people – but limits remain on £15m fund

  29-02-2024 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are relaxing the rules over who can receive grants to help upgrade their vehicles and avoid being charged to enter the Newcastle Clean Air Zone
  
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• Seaham nurse diagnosed with leukaemia after noticing bruising on her leg while on honeymoon

  29-02-2024 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kay Cutting started to show symptoms of leukaemia on her honeymoon
  
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• Sainsbury's to cut 1,500 jobs in contact centre, bakeries and fulfilment centres

  29-02-2024 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company hopes that the move will save the leading supermarket around £1billion per year.
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, February 29

  29-02-2024 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, February 29.
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer pays tribute to 'dear friend' Dave Myers as Hairy Bikers star dies aged 66

  29-02-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the late television cook and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dave Myers, who died aged 66 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
  
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• Northumberland's fire service chief welcomes improved inspection result

  29-02-2024 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Significant improvements have been made since the service was first inspected in 2019
  
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• Power cut concern in Northumberland over looming move to digital telephone lines

  29-02-2024 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Analogue phonelines still function during powercuts, unlike their new digital counterparts
  
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• Plans for expansion of Wallsend GP surgery leave community divided

  29-02-2024 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans have divided local opinion but councillors will gather next week ultimately to decide.
  
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• Man dies after caravan fire at County Durham holiday park

  29-02-2024 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Three boys, aged 15, arrested after woman allegedly raped near Tynemouth Priory

  29-02-2024 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman, in her 30s, reported being attacked close to the coastal landmark on Sunday afternoon
  
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• Government could 'damage' towns and cities with policies that deter international students, warn university leaders

  29-02-2024 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  International student demand and enrolments are falling especially among postgraduate students, according to Universities UK
  
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• County Durham boy, 3, allegedly murdered by mum was in an 'obvious amount of pain' days before he died, jury told

  29-02-2024 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A lover of murder accused Christina Robinson has told how he saw little Dwelaniyah with painful burns during a visit to her home
  
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• Safety fears over Government plans to double power of electric bikes

  29-02-2024 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport is consulting on doubling the maximum power of the devices in Britain from 250 watts to 500 watts
  
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• Plans to revamp run-down Stanley town centre building revealed

  29-02-2024 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stanley Board School, on Front Street in the former County Durham pit town, was purchased by Karbon Homes in 2023. Now, the social housing provider has revealed how the building could play a new role in the community.
  
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• Channel 4 announces major Hollyoaks shake-up with fewer episodes each week

  29-02-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster has announced a major shake-up for the popular soap
  
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• British Gas issues new smart meter rules 'from 11am until 4pm'

  29-02-2024 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Gas issues new smart meter rules 'from 11am until 4pm'
  
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• Dave Myers' wife's heart-breaking tribute to Hairy Bikers star after tragic death at home

  29-02-2024 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Myers' wife Liliana Orzac has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband after his death was announced today, saying: "Rest in peace, my love. My wonderful, brave man! Till next time we meet!"
  
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• Tragedy as woman dies after being hit by a Metro train in Whitley Bay

  29-02-2024 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to South Wellfield in Whitley Bay shortly after 10am following a report of concern for a female
  
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• Adam Sandler's new Netflix film Spaceman release date and cast

  29-02-2024 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actor takes on a more serious role in the upcoming movie
  
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• Parents urged to check child's jabs as measles cases rise again

  29-02-2024 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed a further 69 laboratory confirmed measles cases have been confirmed in England since last week - bringing the total number since October to 650.
  
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• Drugs, cash and 'Zombie' knife recovered during organised crime raids on three North East houses

  29-02-2024 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Searches of three properties resulted in officers recovering a quantity of suspected Class B drugs, a large quantity of cash, drug paraphernalia, and a large 'Zombie' knife.
  
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• Thieves who abandoned stolen motorbike in Newcastle city centre hunted by police

  29-02-2024 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two suspects ran off when police arrived at scene near the Bigg Market
  
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• Miners' Strike 40 years on: 'I was a miner during the year-long strike - I never thought it would last so long'

  29-02-2024 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun McLoughlin was just 22 when he walked out of Kellingley Colliery in March 1984 - he never thought he would be out for a year
  
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• Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley in court over £36m debt claim

  29-02-2024 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Staveley, who headed the Saudi-backed consortium that took over Newcastle United in 2021, has asked the High Court to set aside a demand served by Victor Restis in May 2021
  
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• BBC The One Show makes schedule change following death of Dave Myers

  29-02-2024 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC has announced a slight schedule shake up on tonight's episode of The One Show following the death of Dave Myers
  
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• Cyndi Lauper signs deal with company behind Abba Voyage arena show

  29-02-2024 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 70 year old American singer's agreement with Pophouse Entertainment Group means the Swedish company owns the majority share of her master recording revenue and publishing
  
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• ITV Loose Women's Charlene White gives moving tribute to Dave Myers following his death

  29-02-2024 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Charlene White remembered friend of the show Dave Myers on Thursday after the sad news of his death was announced by best pal and co-star Si King
  
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• Newcastle University benefactors withdraw support amid antisemitism row

  29-02-2024 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of former Sage co-founder David Goldman had been long-term supporters of the university's business school
  
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• Sunderland council tax bills to rise by almost 5% from April as budget plans approved

  29-02-2024 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council has signed off its latest budget plans, including another council tax rise and millions of pounds of savings
  
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• The Body Shop to close another 75 stores including two North East sites - see full list

  29-02-2024 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A string of Body Shop branches are due to close however administrators say 116 shops will stay open - here is the list of sites that will shut and those that will remain
  
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• ITV This Morning's Rochelle Humes and Andi Peters announce shock new host for Monday

  29-02-2024 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis will be one of the new hosts of This Morning when the show returns on Monday
  
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• Landlord fined for failing to produce gas safety certificates after Sunderland tenants left without heating

  29-02-2024 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tracey Robinson breached her duties as the landlord of a terraced house in Sorley Street, Sunderland
  
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• Netflix fans gripped by new series on journalist's mysterious death

  29-02-2024 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Netflix viewers are going wild over a new series following the mysterious death of an American journalist who had been investigating a major conspiracy when his life was tragically cut short
  
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• Free NHS prescription rules for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

  29-02-2024 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You are entitled to a medical exemption certificate for free prescriptions if you are on certain benefits or have specific health conditions
  
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• Warning as parents face higher fines for taking children out of school without permission

  29-02-2024 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nearly 400,000 fines were handed to parents in 2022-23 for school absences - almost nine in ten were for unauthorised holidays
  
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• Gateshead leisure centre licence plans - The Northern Echo

  29-02-2024 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead leisure centre licence plans  The Northern Echo
  
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• Sunderland woman who defrauded junior school out of almost £120,000 must pay back thousands

  29-02-2024 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Anderson of Summerhill, East Herrington in Sunderland, had previously been handed a suspended sentence
  
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• Tragedy as woman dies after horror crash between motorbike and lorry in Darlington

  29-02-2024 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested the driver of the motorbike following a crash on Yarm Road, in Darlington, which saw the passenger die at the scene
  
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• Legends – Gateshead care home residents share traditional folklore with local pupils - Sunderland Echo

  29-02-2024 12:31 via news.google.com
  
  Legends – Gateshead care home residents share traditional folklore with local pupils  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Legends – Gateshead care home residents share traditional folklore with local pupils - Shields Gazette

  29-02-2024 12:31 via news.google.com
  
  Legends – Gateshead care home residents share traditional folklore with local pupils  Shields Gazette
  
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• Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies following cancer battle as pal Si King pays moving tribute

  29-02-2024 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave, who first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in 2022, died aged 66 on Wednesday night
  
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• New Covid effect that has an impact on memory found in major study of 140,000 UK adults

  29-02-2024 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The study, by Imperial College London, showed that the memory of Covid patients was affected - here are more details
  
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• Tesco Clubcard customers have hours left to spend millions of pounds worth of vouchers

  29-02-2024 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco warned last month how more than £18million worth of Clubcard vouchers would vanish after 11.59pm on February 29
  
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• 32 health risks linked to ultra-processed foods like ready meals and fizzy drinks

  29-02-2024 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives that extend shelf life
  
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• Bowel cancer sign that can be tricky to spot among symptoms you need to look out for

  29-02-2024 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bowel cancer screening can pick up the disease early, which may mean it's easier to treat, so it's important to get any symptoms checked as soon as possible
  
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• Durham council tax bills to rise by 4.99 per cent as local authority faces £51.8m shortfall

  29-02-2024 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has approved the 4.99 per cent council tax rise, which will help generate an additional income of around £13.350 million next year
  
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• Shields Ferry 'plan B' being developed as doubt continues over funding for new terminal

  29-02-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The future of the Shields Ferry has been debated for years and a 2025 deadline to build a new landing for it in North Shields is looming ever closer
  
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