Gateshead news

• Environment Agency issues several flood alerts in the region for early hours of Thursday morning

  16-10-2024 22:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government agency has warned of high tide levels at the Northumberland Coast, the Tyne and Wear Coast and the Tyne estuary
  
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• British girl, 3, dies after falling into swimming pool in the Costa del Sol

  16-10-2024 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The girl was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to a country house between Torrox and Sayalonga
  
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• Standing desks 'do not make up for sitting down all day' and could pose health risks, study finds

  16-10-2024 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new study has found that people who stand or sit for long periods should schedule regular movement throughout the day and that standing does not reduce the risk of diseases such as stroke and heart failure
  
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• Driving test delays hit trainee paramedics and aspiring police officers, MPs say

  16-10-2024 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's Kevin McKenna told MPs that some of his constituents had travelled hundreds of miles to secure their licences
  
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• Prince William calls for 'systemic change' to end homelessness in the UK

  16-10-2024 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has called for a movement that creates "systemic change" to end homelessness in the UK
  
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• Boys, 7, and 15, killed in M6 crash as Cumbria Police investigate car 'driving wrong way'

  16-10-2024 21:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash involved a Skoda and a Toyota and happened on the M6 northbound near Tebay Services on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle TV star sets up GoFundMe to support families affected by Benwell explosion

  16-10-2024 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Chapman, who is currently appearing on Married at First Sight UK, has raised over £7,300 already, with a goal of £50,000
  
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• Councillor and SEND parent delighted after issue raised with Keir Starmer

  16-10-2024 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumberland MP quizzed the Prime Minister on problems facing SEND children and their families
  
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• Benwell resident found window in her garden after explosion opposite her home

  16-10-2024 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Ramsay was at home with her dog Rosie when several flats on Violet Close were reduced to rubble following a house explosion
  
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• More government support needed to tackle poverty in Gateshead, say council bosses - Chronicle Live

  16-10-2024 19:28 via news.google.com
  More government support needed to tackle poverty in Gateshead, say council bosses  Chronicle Live
  
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• More government support needed to tackle poverty in Gateshead, say council bosses

  16-10-2024 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the authority has been given nearly £2m to help its most vulnerable, councillors say more central government funding is still needed
  
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• ITV Tipping Point player says 'I don't want to know' as she suffers huge loss in nail-biting final

  16-10-2024 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tipping Point viewers were left fuming after Jen decided not to take a gamble in the final round - only to discover she would have won the £10,000 jackpot
  
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• Cowgate teenager caught with indecent images of children is spared prison

  16-10-2024 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leon Dunlavy, of Cowgate, was 17 at the time of the indecent images offences and said he was disgusted by some of the material depicting younger children
  
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• Benwell community rally together to support families evacuated after fatal explosion

  16-10-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Merton Lodge community centre has been taking donations throughout the day after manager Emma Skillen decided to open the centre to provide shelter for those affected
  
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• Newcastle Arm-Wrestling Club win big at regional competition and now target nationals

  16-10-2024 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Arm-Wrestling Club, which is based in Benton, is targeting success at the Novice and Professional Nationals in November and December
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being injured in Byker shooting as Northumbria Police arrest 21-year-old

  16-10-2024 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim, in his 40s, was found in the Headlam Green area with injuries consistent with having been caused by a firearm
  
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• Newcastle and Sunderland Veterans Clubs to play charity football match raising money for homeless veterans

  16-10-2024 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Club will take on the Sunderland AFC Armed Forces & Veteran's Supporters Branch at Newcastle Benfield FC on Friday, November 8
  
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• M6 crash tragedy: Transport Secretary statement on collision which killed five people

  16-10-2024 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Transport Secretary has issued a statement on the M6 horror smash which killed five people - including two children
  
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• Thug who slashed man across face and stabbed another outside County Durham pub jailed

  16-10-2024 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joel Stoddart, 27, has been sentenced to six years in prison
  
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• Byker shooting LIVE: Police arrest 21-year-old after man injured 'by gunshot'

  16-10-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police officers have been called to an alleged shooting at the Byker Wall housing estate
  
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• Byker shooting LIVE: Armed police on scene after man injured 'by gunshot'

  16-10-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police officers have been called to an alleged shooting at the Byker Wall housing estate
  
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• Byker police incident LIVE: Updates as armed police tape off area in ongoing response

  16-10-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police officers have been called to an ongoing incident at the Byker Wall housing estate
  
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• Assisted dying bill: Everything you need to know about the new proposal being introduced today

  16-10-2024 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A landmark bill proposing the UK legalises assisted dying was formally introduced to the House of Commons today - here is everything you need to know about the proposed law and the debate surrounding the controversial issue
  
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• Loose Women's Linda Robson shuts down Pauline Quirke feud speculation

  16-10-2024 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Linda Robson has marked 35 years since the first episode of Birds of a Feather aired as she quashed any rumours she'd fallen out with co-star Pauline Quirke
  
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• Grantchester's Robson Green set to star in Channel 5's new 'high stake' drama

  16-10-2024 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robson Green has landed a major new role in a Channel 5 drama - and it will see him team up with his former co-star Jason Watkins
  
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• Tories confirm candidate for North Tyneside Mayoral Election next year

  16-10-2024 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Liam Bones will stand as the Conservative Party's candidate for the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside in 2025.
  
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• Daughter of alleged Wallsend murder victim John Smyth reveals pride and devastation at funeral

  16-10-2024 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 63-year-old Royal Navy veteran died after an alleged attack in Wallsend
  
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• £15m state-of-the-art learning hub in Blyth welcomes first ever students

  16-10-2024 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cutting-edge development is aimed at providing the skills and knowledge needed to work in the clean energy sector
  
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• Alty for all! Gateshead game picked to celebrate inclusivity - Altrincham FC

  16-10-2024 17:11 via news.google.com
  Alty for all! Gateshead game picked to celebrate inclusivity  Altrincham FC
  
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• County Durham woman given ban after malnourished horse found suffering in field

  16-10-2024 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Rush has been disqualified from keeping equines for three years
  
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• See pictures of vibrant new Pleasure Garden Urban Art Gallery in Newcastle City Centre

  16-10-2024 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Creative Central NCL has unveiled a brand-new Pleasure Garden themed urban art gallery on the historic Forth Lane
  
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• County Durham man wanted by police in connection with alleged Hartlepool arson

  16-10-2024 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Declan Kennedy, 25, has links to both Hartlepool and Durham
  
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• Police confirm "truly devastating" death of seven-year-old boy after house explosion in Benwell

  16-10-2024 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child died and six people were taken to hospital following the incident in Violet Close in the Benwell area of Newcastle
  
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• Loose Women's Coleen Nolan breaks down as she recalls final moment with late co-star

  16-10-2024 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coleen Nolan was left in tears as she paid tribute to her late Loose Women co-star Lynda Bellingham - with the star struggling to continue on with the heartfelt tribute
  
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• Six artists transform Newcastle's Forth Lane into a vibrant Urban Gallery

  16-10-2024 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A brand-new urban art gallery on Forth Lane has opened in Newcastle City Centre
  
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• Sunderland bar licensee fined more than £7,000 for illegally screening Sky Sports

  16-10-2024 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Craig, licensee of Cleo's Bar, was found guilty of two offence relating to the dishonest programming of Sky televised programming
  
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• Lorraine Kelly 'burst into tears' as she tackled 'overwhelming' role away from ITV show

  16-10-2024 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lorraine Kelly has spoken about a role she performed away from her ITV show Lorraine, which has left her in tears and feeling 'overwhelmed', along with a performance from the Change and Check Choir
  
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• Families forced to leave homes after Benwell blaze being helped at community centre

  16-10-2024 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council's leader has told of sadness after this morning's major fire on Violet Close
  
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• Indian restaurant named 'best outside of London' and in top 20 across the UK - The Northern Echo

  16-10-2024 14:22 via news.google.com
  Indian restaurant named 'best outside of London' and in top 20 across the UK  The Northern Echo
  
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• Mum of North East woman accused of smuggling £3.5m of cocaine into US says 'truth will come out'

  16-10-2024 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim Hall, 28, is accused of bringing two suitcases containing 43 kilograms of cocaine from Mexico to Chicago's O'Hare airport, where she was arrested by Homeland Security officials
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning of rain for North East with flooding and thunderstorms possible

  16-10-2024 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spells of heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon and evening may lead to some travel disruption and flooding in places
  
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• ITV Big Brother fan backlash as Marcello sparks Ofcom complaints over 'misogynistic' behaviour

  16-10-2024 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofcom has received 72 complaints after Big Brother aired a scene in which housemate Marcello claimed he had kissed Ali, 38, who is a lesbian and has been trying to avoid his advances
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say Pete Wicks 'truly cursed' after show update

  16-10-2024 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks is set to take to the dance floor with Jowita Przystal once more this weekend, but fans are convinced the former TOWIE star is 'cursed'
  
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• Mum-of-three aged just 33 dies from cancer misdiagnosed as endometriosis

  16-10-2024 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Barlow, 33, was enjoying life with her husband Michael, 32, and their three children until she noticed blood in her stool at the end of October last year
  
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• This Morning viewers demand show 'stop' as they're left fuming 5 minutes into ITV show

  16-10-2024 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were dressed as police officers as they took a trip down memory lane and discussed their own cameo appearances.
  
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• Prue Leith says 'I'll really miss Bake Off' as she discusses show future

  16-10-2024 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dame Prue said she spoke to the producers and 'I actually suggested to them that I stopped'
  
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• GMB's Charlotte Hawkins delivers breaking news in important update

  16-10-2024 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins paused the show to deliver an important update on the UK's economic state
  
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• Carol Kirkwood calls out co-star Ben Thompson for 'cheeky' remark on BBC Breakfast

  16-10-2024 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood was scolded by co-star Ben Thompson earlier today after he made a cheeky swipe, with host Sally Nugent also threatening to leave the show
  
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• The One Show's Roman Kemp halts show to make announcement in last minute change

  16-10-2024 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The One Show was back on our screens on Wednesday evening and presenters Roman Kemp and Alex Jones had some big news to share at the end of the show about Children In Need
  
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• Harrowing pictures show devastating damage to homes after major fire in Newcastle

  16-10-2024 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people were taken to hospital after a fire at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle, at around 12.45am on Wednesday
  
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