Gateshead news

• Devastating West Stanley pit disaster remembered 116 years on

  16-02-2025 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the worst mining disasters to hit the Durham coalfield took place on this day in 1909
  
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• Nutritionist says your morning coffee may actually help you live longer

  16-02-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A nutritionist has revealed that your morning cup of coffee could have a number of surprising health benefits - and it turns out it's actually better for you than a cup of tea
  
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• BBC's Call The Midwife cancelled as 'Sunday ruined' for millions of viewers

  16-02-2025 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of BBC viewers were upset on Sunday night as hit drama Call The Midwife was taken off air and replaced
  
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• BAFTA Award win for Gateshead's Peter Straughan as odds on Oscars victory slashed - Chronicle Live

  16-02-2025 21:16 via news.google.com
  BAFTA Award win for Gateshead's Peter Straughan as odds on Oscars victory slashed  Chronicle Live
  
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• 'Structural issues' shut Northumberland high school for at least a week as a 'precaution'

  16-02-2025 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prudhoe Community High will be closed until at least February 21 after 'building professionals' identified a potential safety issue
  
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• DWP doubles number of home visits as thousands of people on benefits affected

  16-02-2025 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has doubled the number of home visits it conducts each month as the department aims to move tens of thousands of people onto Universal Credit
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn has crowd on their feet as she wins top TV award after ITV exit

  16-02-2025 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's main star Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves were the toast of the Royal Television Society Awards in Gateshead
  
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• Doddie Weir's wife speaks of 'importance of hope' to people living with Motor Neurone Disease

  16-02-2025 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kathy Weir said My Name'5 Doddie is going from "strength to strength"
  
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• TV presenter Steph McGovern's life off-screen from love life to show cancellation

  16-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steph McGovern has had a long and successful career in television, but the star has kept her private life out of the spotlight.
  
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• Newcastle in 1970: 10 photographs of scenes around the city 55 years ago 

  16-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From shoppers in Northumberland Street, to Wyn Davies at St James’ Park - 10 photos recalling Newcastle in 1970
  
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• Drunk Durham plane passenger stood up during take-off and verbally abused crew

  16-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The captain of the flight issued Johnathon Rochford with a written warning about his behaviour, which he made into a paper airplane and threw down an aisle
  
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• Woman feared she'd be dumped on Valentine's Day after sending goats to partner's Newcastle Quayside office

  16-02-2025 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Archer, from Tynemouth, sent pygmy goats Harry and Pumpkin to surprise her partner Steve Grainger at Enigma Interactive on Newcastle Quayside
  
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• Newcastle's Thali Tray Indian restaurants to close 'with a heavy heart'

  16-02-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thali Tray - in Bealim House and in Sandyford - is to close
  
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• Pictures show hundreds of runners attend special Valentine's run at Newcastle's Town Moor

  16-02-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Run Britain hosted a number of events at throughout the morning, including a 5K and 10K track, as well as a couples relay and half-marathon
  
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• Ken Clarke admits he 'lost temper' and made a 'terrible mistake' during Infected Blood Inquiry

  16-02-2025 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Clarke said he regretted losing his temper under questionioing at the Infected Blood Inquiry in 2021.
  
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• The Northumberland places featured in Hollywood blockbusters and hit TV shows

  16-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sycamore Gap, Alnwick and Bamburgh are just three places to feature in box offices hits and top TV shows
  
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• Prolific Newcastle thief loaded bag with so many goods he struggled to carry it out shop

  16-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Smith, who has 283 offences on his appalling record, was already awaiting sentence for burgling a city centre hotel when he stole £300-worth of items from Sainsbury's
  
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• North Shields man found dead after missing plans to see family, inquest heard

  16-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest into Anthony Kennedy's death was held at Newcastle Coroners Court on Thursday
  
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• Rare coin experts discover error that makes 50p design 'much more sought-after'

  16-02-2025 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Paddington Bear 50ps are already popular among coin collectors - and this discovery is likely to make them even more valuable
  
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• Eclipse 2025 dates as UK set for double solar and lunar show this March

  16-02-2025 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming lunar eclipse and solar eclipse, including exact times to see them from the UK
  
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• Gmail users warned of 'devastating' new AI phishing scam - how to stay safe

  16-02-2025 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new AI Gmail phishing scam which uses phone calls to target users is leaving people at risk of having their email account fully accessed and identity stolen. Here's what to watch out for
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves pictured after TV award win

  16-02-2025 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Television Society honoured the incredible work in the North East at the awards
  
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• Lucy Letby was 'innocent' and 'cried in my arms' says ex-colleague

  16-02-2025 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted across two trials at Manchester Crown Court of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others
  
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• Killer who snatched girl from garden tent makes new bid for freedom

  16-02-2025 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old Sophie Hook was snatched from a tent, raped, strangled and then her body was thrown into the sea at Llandudno. Her killer, paedophile Howard Hughes, is now making a fresh bid to clear his name after 30 years
  
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• 'No time to waste' market and exhibition returns to North Shields community centre for second year

  16-02-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event returns to the Linskill Centre in North Shields with hopes that it will become an annual fixture in the North Tyneside calendar
  
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• Five little-known property laws that can result in fines from £500 to whopping £30,000

  16-02-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of property-related rules that householders may not be aware of, some could result in a hefty fine if breached
  
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• Gateshead pervert badly beaten and run out of home for targeting 'schoolgirl' - Chronicle Live

  16-02-2025 12:59 via news.google.com
  Gateshead pervert badly beaten and run out of home for targeting 'schoolgirl'  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead pervert badly beaten and run out of home for targeting 'schoolgirl'

  16-02-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Wilson thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl but it was a decoy profile set up by vigilantes
  
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• Monty Don names 'simple but effective' top gardening job to do now for spring

  16-02-2025 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The straightforward task will help to reduce weeds and improve the soil, ensuring that your garden is in good shape for the warmer months ahead
  
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• Magnay takes positives as Gateshead fall to Altrincham defeat - Sunderland Echo

  16-02-2025 12:04 via news.google.com
  Magnay takes positives as Gateshead fall to Altrincham defeat  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Heart doctor issues urgent medication warning for people with high blood pressure

  16-02-2025 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that whilst "prevention" may look "difficult" it's easier than "treating heart disease" - and can be as simple as making small changes to your diet
  
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• Alty TV Post-Match | Gateshead 0-1 Alty - Altrincham FC

  16-02-2025 11:38 via news.google.com
  Alty TV Post-Match | Gateshead 0-1 Alty  Altrincham FC
  
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• When Dean was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, he made a promise he's still keeping today

  16-02-2025 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Stonehouse was a fit and healthy 38-year-old who was a girls' football coach and had never been ill in his life. But just four months after he started feeling tired, he was dead
  
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• Then and Now: Newcastle's now-vanished Swallow Hotel and Newgate Shopping Centre in 1996 

  16-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city centre hotel and shopping mall stood between 1969 and 2016 before it was demolished
  
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• Seghill man in court accused of being concerned in the supply of heroin in Cramlington

  16-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Smith is also alleged to have been in possession of the class A drug with intent to supply and two class C drugs, Pregablin and Benzodiazepine
  
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• North East weather set for 'significant' change this week in Met Office forecast

  16-02-2025 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It will feel like spring is finally on its way to the region following a spell of gloomy weather across the UK that has left some parts without sun for over a week
  
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• Having a pet has 'huge benefits' for homeless people says Newcastle University researcher

  16-02-2025 09:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle University researcher said that people in homeless accommodation should be able to keep their pet
  
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• Listed: Gateshead pubs, takeaways and stores that 'must improve' food hygiene standards - Chronicle Live

  16-02-2025 02:50 via news.google.com
  Listed: Gateshead pubs, takeaways and stores that 'must improve' food hygiene standards  Chronicle Live
  
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• Listed: Gateshead pubs, takeaways and stores that 'must improve' food hygiene standards

  16-02-2025 02:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Usually displayed on the window of the business, the zero to five hygiene ratings help customers choose where to eat or shop for food
  
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• Take a look around this stunning 10-bedroom period house with 1.7 acres of land

  16-02-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The amazing County Durham property is on the market for offers in excess of £1,000,000
  
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• Ashington woman appears in court accused of spitting at two police officers

  16-02-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellie Henderson is also alleged to have kicked one of them in the stomach and leg after she was told she was being arrested
  
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• Brother of Northumberland woman who killed their mother says 'psychiatric care needs drastic change'

  16-02-2025 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Crook, from Northumberland, is calling for a complete overhaul of mental health care in the UK after hearing of failings in the case of Nottingham triple-killer Valdo Calocane
  
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• Gateshead 0-1 Altrincham: Birthday boy Kian Taylor seals the deal! - The Non-League Football Paper

  16-02-2025 01:00 via news.google.com
  Gateshead 0-1 Altrincham: Birthday boy Kian Taylor seals the deal!  The Non-League Football Paper
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves honoured at Royal Television Society Awards

  16-02-2025 00:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Actor Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves received Outstanding Contribution honours at Saturday's Royal Television Society TV awards for the 'phenomenon' that is Vera - and its star bagged the Drama Performance award too
  
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