Gateshead news

• What would be the difference between hard and soft Brexit?

  10-01-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We hear a lot about soft Brexit and hard Brexit but what do the terms mean and what will the difference be?
  
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• Lambing season underway as Northumberland farm welcomes adorable new additions

  19-02-2026 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sets of triplets are among the new woolly additions at Whitehouse Farm
  
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• Unemployment in North East rises to highest level in 10 years

  19-02-2026 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Chamber of Commerce said the new figures showed the scale of the challenges for those out of work
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest

  19-02-2026 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and has been released under investigation by police.
  
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• 'Deplorable' Northumberland pervert who discussed sexually abusing baby jailed for sex offences

  19-02-2026 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Michelini admitted a series of offences, including engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and taking, making and distributing indecent images
  
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• NHS norovirus alert as hospital cases hit 'highest level' this winter

  19-02-2026 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average daily number of norovirus patients in hospitals has exceeded 1,000 for the first time this winter
  
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• Council tax rises for every area in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham explained

  19-02-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While several North East councils are going for the maximum 4.99% council tax rise this year, that is not the case across the board
  
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• North East safe traffic management worker drove at 120mph on A1 in luxury Mercedes while on drugs

  19-02-2026 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yousef Majid was followed by police driving dangerously from Washington and past Team Valley on the A1
  
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• New council tax rates for Northumberland households after increase agreed

  19-02-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taxpayers will face a raise of 4.99% on last year
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, February 19

  19-02-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Northumberland Coast dark skies project to tackle light pollution and conserve wildlife

  19-02-2026 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Coast National Landscape has received more than £200,000 in National Lottery Funding for its project aiming to "secure the sparkle"
  
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• County Durham WWI ledger bought at car boot sale for £20 set to sell for over £1k at auction

  19-02-2026 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The museum-quality register lists the names of 900 men who signed up in just three days in December 1915
  
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• Northumberland company fined almost £10,000 for illegal asbestos waste site

  19-02-2026 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Demolition company Reddem Ltd was operating an illegal waste site containing asbestos
  
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• Tyne and Wear council tax bills to be hit with maximum rise in fire service precept

  19-02-2026 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The portion of council tax bills in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside which goes to the fire service will increase by 4.99% from April
  
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• Northumberland mum who has had cancer seven times hails 'breakthrough' test that 'saved her life'

  19-02-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carol Coughtrey has had cancer in six different places. She has had bowel, breast, skin, lung, kidney and bladder cancer.
  
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• Major firefighting operation launched in Bishop Auckland after huge blaze as smoke seen for miles

  19-02-2026 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters tackled a huge blaze at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland
  
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• Man critical after motorcycle he was riding crashes into roundabout in Houghton-le-Spring

  19-02-2026 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision occurred on the A183 Chester Road in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• Durham County Council approves 1.99% council tax increase after government funding

  19-02-2026 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council tax bills for County Durham households will increase by 1.99 per cent after the Reform-led council reduced the proposed rise following additional government funding
  
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• Lawyers give verdict on what you can do when someone parks on your driveway

  19-02-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The issue can be a major cause of neighbourhood feuds.
  
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• Hundreds of old bus shelters, two busy city roads, and County Durham bus station get £15m boost

  19-02-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Funding has been announced for upgrades to 325 bus shelters in Tyne and Wear, two of Sunderland's busiest roads, and Stanley's bus station
  
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• Man guilty of owning XL bully in fatal attack in first case since ban on breed

  19-02-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley Warren, 41, was convicted of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled Esther Martin, 68, to death on 3 February 2024
  
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• North East dangerous e-bike rider admits causing death of 'amazing' great grandma

  19-02-2026 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Billy Stokoe has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Gloria Stephenson by dangerous driving and while unlicenced and uninsured
  
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• Full details of 'four bin' recycling rules in England coming March 2026

  19-02-2026 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative will require most homes and businesses to have four separate bins by the end of next month
  
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• Mother banned from keeping animals neglected 43 horses and dogs on North East farm

  19-02-2026 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kerry Anne Pickersgill, 48, and her daughter Ellie Newby, 25, have been sentenced at Durham Crown Court
  
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• Norovirus in hospital hits Winter high as NHS health warning issued

  19-02-2026 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Winter virus update shows one illness dominating
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes watches Newcastle's 6-1 win from hospital bed as United thrash Qarabag

  19-02-2026 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes was sidelined for the Qarabag game but didn't miss the 6-1 win
  
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• County Durham fire LIVE: Updates on major 999 response after fire breaks out at retail park

  19-02-2026 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The emergency services are on the scene at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland due to a 'large-scale fire'
  
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• County Durham fire LIVE: Updates as 10 fire crews tackling huge retail park blaze

  19-02-2026 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The emergency services are on the scene at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland due to a 'large-scale fire'
  
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• What padel is and why the UK's first purpose-built warehouse is in the North East

  19-02-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Project Padel is set to open a purpose-built warehouse on the Gosforth Business Park in Longbenton in December this year
  
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• Anyone taking tablets issued warning over making 'dangerous' mistake

  19-02-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People who take medication are being urged to avoid making a major error which could have harmful consequences
  
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