Gateshead news

• Watch the government's coronavirus update live

  30-03-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is set to give a live update on the spread of Covid-19 to the UK on Monday at the daily government briefing
  
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• Award for nurse who was 'covered in smoke' after patient 'set her head on fire' by vaping in North East hospital

  16-07-2026 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Ndubuisi has been honoured for bravely stepping in and turning off the oxygen supply when a patient set her own head on fire by vaping
  
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• South Shields drug dealer left customer fearing he would be killed in machete attack over debt

  16-07-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caydon Sean left the man bleeding heavily and injured after setting about him with the dangerous weapon
  
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• Heartbroken family tribute to hero grandad who died trying to rescue children at North East beach

  16-07-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Pascoe, 62, was one of two men who tragically died after entering the sea to help two children in difficulty on Seaton Carew beach
  
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• NHS shares the '30' sun cream rule most of us get wrong

  16-07-2026 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS has shared some common sunscreen mistakes many people make
  
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• Metro suspension LIVE: 'Suspected cable theft' halts trains in both directions affecting 10 stations

  16-07-2026 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident, reported by Nexus, is affecting services on the Yellow Line, in both directions, between Wallsend and Monkseaton
  
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• Jobs created at family-run firm following North East expansion and new Middle East base

  16-07-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SIE Industrial has been running since the early 1980s and has now expanded with new Sunderland premises and a base in the Middle East
  
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• Funding bid to replace unsafe Northumberland primary school closed due to cracks

  16-07-2026 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mowbray Primary School did not reopen its doors after the Christmas holidays last year after structural engineers uncovered worsening problems at the 1920s building
  
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• UK Government urges FIFA to investigate Argentina squad over Falkland banner

  16-07-2026 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argentina advance to the World Cup Final after facing England in a scrappy match in Atlanta
  
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• RSPCA investigation into three greyhound deaths at kennels attached to North East dog track

  16-07-2026 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA has released a statement on the 'live investigation' into the deaths of the dogs at kennels attached to the Chester-le-Street stadium
  
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• Police stop 'speeding' Northumberland driver with faulty brake light to find she'd taken drugs

  16-07-2026 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashleigh Tummey was found to be over the limit for both drugs when she was stopped in a Mercedes in Prudhoe
  
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• Burglar with 151 convictions left 95-year-old Northumberland victim feeling frightened and preyed upon

  16-07-2026 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Ramsey broke into the elderly victim's home in Amble as he slept, stealing cash and bank cards to fund his drug habit
  
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• Mum accused of murder tells court 'I got frustrated being a parent but never took it out on my daughter'

  16-07-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexandra Walker, 26, and Harrison Simpson, 22, deny murdering two-year-old Isabelle Welsh
  
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• National Lottery outage as website goes down for thousands across UK

  16-07-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery site experienced a major outage this morning across the UK
  
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• The new charge facing vapers and when it comes into force

  16-07-2026 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New e-liquid charge is one of a number of recent changes affecting smokers
  
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• Sunderland Tyne and Wear Metro suspension due to 'police incident' - key details

  16-07-2026 10:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For around an hour this morning, no trains were stopping at five stations on the network, between Park Lane and South Hylton
  
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• 90 new homes to be built on former housing estate site in County Durham

  16-07-2026 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans will transform land in County Durham where 121 properties once stood before being demolished
  
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• Dangerous driver caused four-vehicle crash in Newcastle when he had epileptic fit behind the wheel

  16-07-2026 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Humphries failed to notify the DVLA about his condition
  
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• Ryanair warning for UK holidaymakers with flights booked to 15 airports - full list

  16-07-2026 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Airline says travellers are in for delays and queues
  
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• Over £10,000 raised as floral tributes left at scene of double North East sea death tragedy

  16-07-2026 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two dads lost their lives in the heart-breaking incident, after they entered the North Sea to help rescue two children
  
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• North East Labour MPs call on Government to be the one that finally fixes the A1

  16-07-2026 09:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berwick MP David Smith led an adjournment debate about the road's appalling safety record
  
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• TV licence proposal could see Netflix and Disney+ users pay additional fee

  16-07-2026 09:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposal by Labour Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would be a big change for BBC funding
  
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• Thomas Tuchel set to stay as England manager after 'fan heartbreak' in World Cup exit

  16-07-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The under-fire boss is said to 'retain the Football Association's' backing, after the semi-final loss to Argentina
  
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• Metro suspension LIVE: Updates as 'police incident' causes disruption affecting five stations in Sunderland

  16-07-2026 08:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has shared that no trains are currently stopping between Park Lane and South Hylton, Sunderland, in both directions
  
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• Argentina players hold up Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win

  16-07-2026 07:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with players holding up a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner about the Falkland Islands after the game in a politically charged celebration
  
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• NHS symptoms as Sam Neill cause of death confirmed

  16-07-2026 07:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The movie star died earlier this week aged 78
  
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• Team Valley electrification company starts building 'next generation' train batteries for neighbouring North East factory

  16-07-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Turntide Technologies says it is now moving to full production after several years of research and development work
  
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• Gateshead dad gave son savage public beating after drunken row over whether it was 4am or 4pm

  16-07-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Rooney left witnesses fearing he had killed his son after he passed out and was left covered in blood during the attack
  
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• Extra cash for Northumberland coast cycle route to be signed off in £18.6m investment package

  16-07-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It emerged last week that the expected cost of a proposed cycling corridor that will connect Blyth to Whitley Bay had risen by several million pounds
  
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• Thug attacked girlfriend in Newcastle Quayside hotel and threatened to 'jump in River Tyne' if she told police

  16-07-2026 01:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Duffy then shared an Instagram story claiming his girlfriend had faked her injuries with makeup
  
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