Gateshead news

• Lifting the lockdown might be right for London but wrong for the North

  17-05-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are just 24 new coronavirus cases each day in London - but thousands in the North of England
  
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• Daughter's tribute to dad who died in 'tragic accident' at community bonfire

  12-07-2026 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warren "AKA" Lyttle died at a traditional Bonfire event in Northern Ireland
  
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• Homeless man violently attacked woman who let him stay with her twice in less than a week

  12-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Wilson was sentenced to eight months in prison but will be released immediately
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a former professional football player

  12-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Martin Lewis explains £68.90 state pension boost for those who might miss out

  12-07-2026 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finance guru describes 'hard bottom, soft top' system
  
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• End of an era as one of Newcastle's longest-serving bus drivers retires

  12-07-2026 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as being a highly experienced driver, Ray was also the person many colleagues turned to when they needed help with repairs to the depot's cash dispensers
  
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• Freeman Hospital patient says 'lifesaver' heart pump has given him decade of life

  12-07-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stuart Hind said his LVAD device had been a literal lifesaver
  
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• Two British hikers rescued from Spain wildfires alive but badly burned

  12-07-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unidentified man and woman are thought to have suffered 40% burns and are now in a serious condition in hospital, according to Spanish national broadcaster RTVE
  
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• 6 of the best bars and pubs in the North East according to Chronicle writers

  12-07-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a micropub tucked away in the centre of Newcastle to a live music venue serving pints, pizzas and cocktails; these are 6 of the best bars in the North East which Chronicle writers love
  
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• Legends congratulate Sam Fender and Olivia Dean after duo's hit track makes music history

  12-07-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Shields lad and guitar-wielding superstar Sam Fender has made music history along with Olivia Dean this weekend.
  
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• Great North Run's 'must' places to visit as record-breaking 63,000 to take part

  12-07-2026 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year marks 45 years of the event in the North East
  
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• Inside a new Ouseburn townhouse in an exclusive development for sale at £600,000

  12-07-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three-bedroom property in The Ropes is the last one remaining
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder probe cops say 'nothing to suggest' killing was politically motivated

  12-07-2026 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Senior officers at Devon and Cornwall Police said their team continued to be "open-minded" about any potential motive in the killing of Ann Widdecombe
  
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• Gateshead village comes together to fund memorial bench honouring fallen soldier

  12-07-2026 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The funding goal for a memorial has been hit over 16 years after his death
  
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• Washington man warned he'll become an 'old wreck' if he doesn’t kick drink and drugs after robbery

  12-07-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Quinn robbed a supermarket and returned to the same store two days later to try and steal
  
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• Check your change now for 50p worth £40k and there's millions out there

  12-07-2026 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'super rare' 50p coin is sparking huge interest online with collectors claiming it could be worth up to £40,000. You'll need to ensure the piece holds a tiny detail
  
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• Four in court after alleged group attack on woman in house in Ashington

  12-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kirsty Hunter, Beverley Todd, Chelsea Coulson and Rhiannon Coates are accused of punching and kicking the victim
  
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• 'Who on Earth am I looking at' - 'genius' found at Hadrian's Wall

  12-07-2026 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The discovery is 'incredibly rare'
  
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• Walking expert shares seven top tips for completing Hadrian's Wall Path

  12-07-2026 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A walking specialist is encouraging more people to take up solo walking, saying it is far safer than people think
  
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• North East mum's new app to support SEND parents is inspired by 'most painful' moments

  12-07-2026 09:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two parents have created the app designed to help others
  
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• Northumberland village hosts road safety event as RAF works with community to 'get message across'

  12-07-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road safety committee at RAF Boulmer and residents of Longhoughton came together to make an important point on Friday, July 3
  
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• 'I worry every hot day' - How the community has come together to ensure river tragedy is not repeated

  12-07-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three boys died after incidents in the Tyne at Prudhoe between 2022 and 2024
  
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• North East singer-songwriter Annis Rallis launches debut single 'Stay' with Greek twist

  12-07-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annis Rallis new EP 'Eyes Wide Open' EP combines Greek folk music with a rock, country twist
  
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• Who were the Tyneside youngsters featured in this 1978 national magazine story?

  12-07-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Ouseburn Farm marks its 50th anniversary, it hopes to trace these local children
  
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• Police arrest 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

  12-07-2026 01:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at around 11.40am on Thursday
  
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• Inside an 'exclusive' Craster home in modern development for sale at £485,000

  12-07-2026 01:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-bedroom detached property is in the heart of the coastal village
  
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• Veteran caught sending sexual messages to undercover cop he believed was a 13-year-old girl

  12-07-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Campbell was jailed for 18 months at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Meet the 27 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a stay in North East kennels

  12-07-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home
  
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• Mum and daughter allegedly imported 9.56kg cannabis in Blyth

  12-07-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barbara Pilkington and Samantha Greer are also accused of having the class B drug with intent to supply
  
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• Ann Widdecombe updates: Police arrest 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder

  12-07-2026 00:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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