Gateshead news

• St Oswald's Hospice to open first donation station to encourage more gifts for shops

  04-10-2024 23:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The facility in Ouseburn, in Newcastle, will accept a range of items
  
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• 'Biggest and best' Houghton Feast kicks off with face paint, bagpipes and family fun

  04-10-2024 22:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Houghton Feast 2024 began on Friday night
  
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• Barratt £2.5bn takeover of fellow housebuilder Redrow gets approval from competition authority

  04-10-2024 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deal will create by far the UK's largest housebuilder but had been blocked over competition concerns
  
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• Boris Johnson says he regrets apologising over 'Partygate' lockdown breaking

  04-10-2024 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Separately, a second interview with the former Prime Minister has been cancelled
  
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• Royal Mail stamp prices to rise again next week - how much more you'll pay and how to beat it

  04-10-2024 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The price of a standard first-class stamp will increase from £1.35 to £1.65 - up 30p, or 22% - from October 7
  
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• Take a look inside a 'stunning' Jesmond townhouse designed by John Dobson for sale for £870,000

  04-10-2024 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grade II listed six-bedroom property dates back to 1836, and was renovated three years ago
  
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• Charming four-bedroom house in South Gosforth on the market for £550,000

  04-10-2024 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property is on the market, with offers in the region of £550,000
  
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• Former soldier hit by car in Northumberland while going out to celebrate being cancer-free

  04-10-2024 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Harmer suffered a devastating knee injury after being hit while crossing the road to meet family and friends in Pegswood
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday October 4

  04-10-2024 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday October 4 - live breaking updates below
  
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• 'Depraved' County Durham paedophile who had 15,000 vile images convicted over historic sex abuse of teenager

  04-10-2024 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Russell Duncan Frederick Weatherley faces jail after a jury found him guilty of 11 child sex offences
  
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• Three fire engines called to tackle blaze at Peterlee McDonald's branch

  04-10-2024 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to the blaze at Peterlee McDonald's on Friday morning
  
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• Families plead with mayor to take action on 'really awful' child poverty crisis in Newcastle's West End

  04-10-2024 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle’s West End is home to some of the most deprived communities in the region, with almost half of children in some areas growing up in poverty
  
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• Met Office forecasts sunshine and showers for North East this weekend ahead of 'unsettled' period

  04-10-2024 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned that ex-Hurricane Kirk could bring disruptive weather to the UK next week following a mix of sunny spells on Saturday and drizzle on Sunday
  
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• Newcastle could stop council-run school dinners amid 'genuine risk' posed by rising costs

  04-10-2024 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbouring North Tyneside Council ended its school dinners provision earlier this year and there is concern that Newcastle could be forced to do the same
  
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• 10 pictures of a Bigg Night Out in Newcastle in autumn 2008

  04-10-2024 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a pick of 10 scenes from 16 years ago showing pals having fun in Newcastle
  
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• Gosforth Group apologises to parents after fury over Newcastle school admissions rules

  04-10-2024 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New admissions policies for four Newcastle academies were issued on Friday, after a watchdog found that the previous rules were not sufficiently clear and transparent
  
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• Lumo partners with bakery to bring back stotties on board trains - including a Christmas stottie

  04-10-2024 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle-based rail operator Lumo has brought back stotties to its services from Newcastle - including a festive themed option for Christmas
  
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• Northumberland predator jailed for 11 years after 'appalling' sex attack on woman caught on CCTV

  04-10-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Newton, of Seaton Delaval, was caught on CCTV abusing the victim after taking her out of a pub and away from her family
  
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• Two hospitalised after crash in Durham that saw elderly driver cut out of car by firefighters on A1

  04-10-2024 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary is appealing for witnesses after a three-vehicle crash left two people in hospital
  
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• Nick Knowles pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing Movie Week due to injury

  04-10-2024 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV star has been forced to pull out of the live show after sustaining an injury in rehearsals
  
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• Man arrested after woman left with facial injury in doorstep attack in Northumberland

  04-10-2024 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in Milfield, near Wooler, on August 21
  
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• Update on DWP's proposed PIP overhaul due next week as cash benefits may shift to vouchers and grants

  04-10-2024 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first time that Labour's DWP - which Liz Kendall heads - stands in the spotlight, updates on the proposals could be shared.
  
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• Incredible Alnwick Halloween house set to return after missing last year

  04-10-2024 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The house on Allerburn Lea has become a popular fixture with families trick or treating over Halloween
  
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• Chancellor wants to bring more jobs and investment to the North East following multibillion-pound green pledge

  04-10-2024 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has committed nearly £22bn to two carbon capture projects, including one in Teesside
  
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• Former Harrods executive claims Fenwick blocked him from starting CEO role

  04-10-2024 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Blow had been due to start his job at the Newcastle department store chain this month
  
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• DWP state pension triple lock in doubt as experts call for sustainable alternatives

  04-10-2024 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The triple lock has been in the spotlight in recent years as it has led to eye-watering increases in the state pension - but there are fears such rises could become a thing of the past
  
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• Work set to begin on pedestrianisation of Narrowgate in Alnwick following successful trial in 2019

  04-10-2024 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pedestrianisation works will finish in January 2025
  
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• Take a look around this three-bedroom barn conversion in Newcastle on the market for £600,000

  04-10-2024 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property is on the market, with offers in the region of £600,000
  
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• Maximo Park's surprise Newcastle performance at Grainger Market as new album released

  04-10-2024 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle band delight crowds with free acoustic set in celebration of new album Stream of Life - out now - following up with a city signing ahead of a special event taking place this Friday night in Tyneside Cinema
  
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• Ridley Scott's production company reports £2.6m loss after battling 'turbulent waters'

  04-10-2024 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ridley Scott Associates has reported a pre-tax loss of £2.6m for the 12 months to 30 September, 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House
  
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• Prue Leith surprises Newcastle commuters with LNER tasting event at Central Station

  04-10-2024 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great British Bake Off judge is working with LNER on a mission to help 'redefine' food on trains with some quirky snacks on offer
  
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• 'Friendly' 13-year-old dog spends weeks in North East kennels as charity finds older animals are often 'overlooked'

  04-10-2024 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dogs Trust has found that older dogs can often take much longer to rehome
  
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• Drunken Wallsend husband strangled wife in bed after being locked out of house

  04-10-2024 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Pringle, 37, was given a suspended prison sentence after admitting intentional strangulation
  
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• Fenwick and Barbour team up to launch cosy Newcastle Tea and Toasties cafe

  04-10-2024 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cafe is decorated with quilted Barbour furnishings and also sells Ringtons teas alongside quilted cakes and toasties
  
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• Newcastle writers honoured in Channel 4 Writing for TV Awards

  04-10-2024 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Glendenning-Laycock, from Newcastle, has won a TV industry placement following the ceremony at Leeds Playhouse
  
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• Massive County Durham solar farm project gets green light again after legal issue

  04-10-2024 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new solar farm will be built on around 282 acres of land at Hett, near Spennymoor and will help around 14,400 homes during its lifetime, the developer says
  
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• Newcastle's favourite dog breeds revealed as pet lovers celebrate World Animal Day

  04-10-2024 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A list has been released ranking Newcastle's favourite dog breeds
  
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• Northumbria Police arrest 32-year-old suspected nuisance motorcyclist in Whitley Bay and seize class B drugs

  04-10-2024 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police received reports of motorcyclists riding dangerously in the Whitley Bay area on Saturday, September 21..
  
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• County Durham street set for transformation with new housing and cafe culture expansion

  04-10-2024 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former shop on Coniscliffe Road in Darlington could be demolished and converted into apartments and townhouses as part of a wider town centre redevelopment
  
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• Nine DWP Attendance Allowance changes you must report or risk losing benefit payments

  04-10-2024 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances
  
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• Potential for 'major' Northern Lights display in the North East as huge solar flares hit

  04-10-2024 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sun has just released its strongest solar flare since 2019, with a massive solar storm heading for Earth and bringing the chance of an incredible aurora show
  
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• Residents demand tighter controls on HMOs in East Durham amid housing concerns

  04-10-2024 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 150 people have signed a petition calling for Durham County Council to adopt a policy that informs all residents and the wider community of potential new applications
  
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• Bin lorry fire closes A1 northbound in County Durham causing hours disruption

  04-10-2024 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just after 9.30am, it was reported that there was an obstruction between J62 for the A690 and J63 for the A167.
  
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• Sunderland boy, 15, charged with 'riot' offence to go on trial in December

  04-10-2024 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had admitted a charge of violent disorder and burglary
  
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• Dubai travel warning as airline passengers face flight disruption amid Middle East conflict

  04-10-2024 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A travel expert has warned that anyone travelling to destinations such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi may face disruption due to the ongoing conflict
  
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• UK homes face £23.4bn bill to meet 2030 energy standards, Rightmove reports

  04-10-2024 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rightmove found that an average of £8,074 will have to be spent on rental homes to upgrade them to a C rating by EPC standards.
  
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• BBC to stream fourth round qualifying tie between Hednesford Town and Gateshead - The FA

  04-10-2024 12:58 via news.google.com
  BBC to stream fourth round qualifying tie between Hednesford Town and Gateshead  The FA
  
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• Pictures show shocking aftermath of Gateshead allotment fire - Chronicle Live

  04-10-2024 12:43 via news.google.com
  Pictures show shocking aftermath of Gateshead allotment fire  Chronicle Live
  
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• Pictures show shocking aftermath of Gateshead allotment fire

  04-10-2024 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service teams from Byker, Gateshead, Newcastle Central, Washington and West Denton were all in attendance.
  
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• Spennymoor mortuary plans near primary school scrapped following community backlash

  04-10-2024 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of objections were submitted to Durham County Council just days after the plans were revealed in July
  
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