Gateshead news

• Vaccine fatigue blamed as Newcastle sees huge spike in patients hospitalised with flu

  14-03-2025 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,500 people were admitted to Newcastle’s hospitals with flu in December 2024 compared to just 315 the year before, with health chiefs concerned by a drop in vaccine takeup
  
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• Prudhoe High School investigation likely to be completed by Easter

  14-03-2025 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school is likely to be closed until at least Christmas after structural issues were identified
  
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• Wallsend teenager locked up for biting, stabbing, strangling, punching and kicking woman

  14-03-2025 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taylor Moore, of Howdon, admitted assault and intentional strangulation and has been sent to a young offenders institution
  
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• Russian captain charged with manslaughter after fatal North Sea tanker crash

  14-03-2025 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Solong's Russian master has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter
  
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• Brawl breaks out on Gateshead street after cars driven into one another - Chronicle Live

  14-03-2025 21:16 via news.google.com
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• Brawl breaks out on Gateshead street after cars driven into one another

  14-03-2025 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Rugby Gardens in Wrekenton with people reportedly fighting in the street
  
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• Bid to clean up River Tyne and protect thousands of jobs given multi-million pound boost

  14-03-2025 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The River Tyne Restoration Facility to be built in Walker will hold up to 250,000 tonnes of sediment contaminated by mine waste that will be dredged from the riverbed
  
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• Durham teams planning first UK stadium for female athletes as part of elite sport complex

  14-03-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Women FC and Durham Cricket have announced they are working together to build a state-of-the-art facility for elite women's sports
  
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• Gateshead's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Purim festival - Chronicle Live

  14-03-2025 20:02 via news.google.com
  Gateshead's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Purim festival  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Purim festival

  14-03-2025 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The theme of Purim festival is one of unity. The celebrations have occurred in Gateshead for around 140 years
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday's £136m jackpot

  14-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, March 14
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, March 14

  14-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, March 14
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn gives 'seal of approval' to ITV spin-off after emotional exit

  14-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn was put on the spot about a potential ITV spun-off during an event in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle United's 'oldest' season ticket holder, 95, who has attended 1,777 games

  14-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Beeby, 95, attended the Carabao Cup Final at Wmbley in 2023 fulfilling a life-long dream of seeing his club play in a cup final
  
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• Lib Dem leader Ed Davey tells Government to be 'more ambitious' for North East on trip to Diggerland

  14-03-2025 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was in County Durham on Friday morning, where he took a ride on some of the attractions at the Diggerland theme park
  
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• Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service appoint interim bosses after chief and deputy suspended

  14-03-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service say it is currently working through the 'appropriate next steps'
  
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• Campervan owners around North East targeted by thieves who stole £142,000 of cherished vehicles

  14-03-2025 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jackson Bainbridge, of Houghton-le-Spring and Steven Smith, of Sunderland stole the vehicles while Gary Richardson handled one of them
  
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• Northumbrian Water update after Durham City water main burst and affected thousands of homes

  14-03-2025 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saddler Street was engulfed in water after a main burst
  
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• Gateshead Council sets aside £18m to demolish dangerous flyover - BBC.com

  14-03-2025 18:18 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council sets aside £18m to demolish dangerous flyover  BBC.com
  
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• Police appeal to find missing Houghton-le-Spring teenager last seen on Tuesday

  14-03-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Layla Anderson, 15, was last seen at about 11.15pm on Tuesday (March 11) in the area of Scott Street
  
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• Newcastle school turns black and white in celebrations ahead of Carabao cup final

  14-03-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Counties school students kicked off black and white celebrations today ready for the carabao cup final
  
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• £70m fund from North East mayor aiming to create 2,300 jobs

  14-03-2025 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fund aims to provide backing for ambitious companies and help commercialise research from the region's universities
  
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• Victorian theme park moves 450 miles to County Durham after being bought by Kynren

  14-03-2025 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind Kynren have bought the Flambards Victorian village attraction after the Cornish theme park closed down
  
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• Newcastle United star Sean Longstaff's former North Shields school turns black and white for final

  14-03-2025 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Preston Grange Primary School students were decked out in Newcastle tops as they celebrated ahead of Sunday's massive game
  
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• State pensioners urged to cancel direct debits in bid to save potentially thousands

  14-03-2025 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brits could waste thousands that could be going to their pension pot
  
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• Northumberland teen accused of planning terrorist attack to face trial next year

  14-03-2025 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old boy from Northumberland appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey on Friday
  
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• Strictly stars Aljaž and Janette promise Gateshead a night to remember - NewcastleWorld

  14-03-2025 16:37 via news.google.com
  Strictly stars Aljaž and Janette promise Gateshead a night to remember  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Face of Cheryl Tweedy's convicted killer stalker who left Girls Aloud star 'terrified'

  14-03-2025 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stalker had a criminal history before setting his sights on the Girls Aloud star
  
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• Police helicopter called out after disturbance in Wallsend

  14-03-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The helicopter was called to search for a suspect after reports someone had attempted to enter a property on Derwent Gardens
  
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• Drivers finally work out what mystery 'gap' in car door actually means

  14-03-2025 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A driver shared a photograph of the door of their car after being left baffled by a mysterious gap below the window button - and fellow motorists confess they have been using it all wrong
  
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• School phone bans: North Tyneside Council willing to work with schools on "case by case" basis

  14-03-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority can assist schools looking into phone prohibitions if they chose to do so, says deputy Mayor.
  
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• Council leaders cheer 'Howay the lads' raising the flag for Newcastle United

  14-03-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle City Council leader, Lord Mayor and Sherriff put on a black and white display in hopes of a Wembley win this Sunday
  
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• Campaign for 24-hour urgent treatment at North Tyneside General Hospital supported by councillors

  14-03-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are pressuring top health bosses to bring back open all-day treatment to Rake Lane and restore Battle Hill walk-in centres
  
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• See water gushing down Durham City street after burst main causes 'major leak'

  14-03-2025 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saddler Street was flooded after a water main burst causing chaos with a number of businesses, including Greggs, forced to close
  
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• Full police statement after car crashes into Easington Lane house during pursuit

  14-03-2025 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man is in custody after the pursuit in the early hours of Friday morning
  
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• Stalker and convicted killer who left Cheryl Tweedy 'terrified' by turning up at her home jailed

  14-03-2025 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stalker Daniel Bannister had left the singer 'terrified' in her own home for over a year
  
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• State Pension warning for anyone aged under 73 as millions risk losing out on full DWP payment

  14-03-2025 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to experts, many people are unaware they have gaps in their National Insurance record, which could reduce the amount of State Pension they receive
  
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• Northumberland schools to resume serving hot meals after FIVE months without working kitchen

  14-03-2025 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Issues around the electricity supply for responsible for the delays at two schools in Amble, Northumberland
  
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• Collapse of Sunderland call centre business leads to 120 job losses

  14-03-2025 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Energy Compare had employed hundreds of people at its Wearside operation
  
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• List of five most lost cat and dog breeds as experts issue warning to pet owners

  14-03-2025 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pet insurance expert has said there are steps owners can take to protect their animals - here's what you can do
  
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• Newcastle United superfan, 96, transforms room into Toon shrine for Carabao Cup final

  14-03-2025 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland's Betty Brown has held a NUFC season ticket for 45 years and is sending her well wishes to Eddie Howe and the team for Sunday's final
  
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• Drivers could be asked by DVLA to 'stop driving' if they take three medicines, experts warn

  14-03-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some medicines can affect your ability to drive so the DVLA may recommend you should avoid driving if you take them
  
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• A189 crash in Northumberland: One person taken to hospital after two-car collision closes busy road

  14-03-2025 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A busy section of the A189 southbound was closed for over an hour during rush hour on Friday morning
  
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• Newcastle ex priest gave 'foster carer' tips on how to sexually abuse vulnerable young children

  14-03-2025 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Timothy Gardner, formerly of Newcastle, has been jailed for sickening online chats in which he claimed to be a GP who was abusing his own children
  
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• Durham city flooding LIVE: Updates as burst water main affects 3,000 properties

  14-03-2025 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Streets in Durham city centre are flooded this morning due to a burst water main
  
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• Man arrested in connection with two separate arson attacks in Newton Aycliffe

  14-03-2025 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two properties were allegedly targeted on Monday and Wednesday last week
  
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• Hairy Bikers' Si King opens up on 'tough' time putting together new cookbook after Dave Myers' death

  14-03-2025 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Si King has released a new Hairy Bikers cookbook, and has opened up about the difficulties of putting it together while grieving his friend and co-star Dave Myers
  
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• Former Jarrow pub set for transformation into children's nursery with job opportunities

  14-03-2025 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building is described as Johnnie's Bar in the official planning listing but the site is also known as the former Golden Lion Public House
  
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• UK prisons predicted to hit capacity by 2026 despite government's expansion plans, MPs warn

  14-03-2025 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) remains operating 'hand to mouth', while the service acknowledges it as 'detrimental' for rehabilitation efforts to cut reoffending
  
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• DWP to send letter to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details

  14-03-2025 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions says it's important to read the letter to ensure the correct amount is received
  
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