Newcastle news

• Pedestrian injured after being hit by a car in Newcastle

  26-04-2018 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars are at the scene of the collision involving one vehicle and a pedestrian on Newbiggin Lane
  
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• Woman glassed in the face by brawlers outside pub after trying to break up a fight

  26-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warning graphic image: The woman who was hit by a pint glass had to be taken to hospital
  
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• Ringleaders behind almost 200 complaints of anti-social behaviour in Gosforth are identified

  26-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police says teens were travelling by Metro between Regent Centre and Kingston Park to cause bother
  
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• North of Tyne devolution: North East councils vote in favour of landmark deal

  26-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland councils are on course to set up the landmark breakaway authority
  
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• Great Northumberland is launched to capitalise on the Great Exhibition of the North

  26-04-2018 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council initiative will feature 56 days of arts, culture and heritage events across the county from July to September
  
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• Which areas is Rafa Benitez looking to strengthen in the summer transfer window?

  26-04-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez knows he has a huge job to do in the next few months with TV cash boost just around the corner
  
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• North East Business Awards 2018 RECAP: Merit wins North East Company of the Year

  26-04-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We had updates as companies from around the North East vie for honours at the region's premier business awards
  
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• North East Business Awards 2018 LIVE: Updates as companies go head-to-head in the regional finals

  26-04-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as companies from around the North East vie for honours at the region's premier business awards
  
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• Shocking: See which parts of the North East have the highest asbestos-related deaths

  26-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside and South Tyneside came 3rd and 4th on the asbestos-related death register in the UK respectively
  
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• Newcastle United face some big questions now - not least, can they buy some guaranteed goals?

  26-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez has done wonders with this Newcastle side, but need to address their goalscoring options this summer
  
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• From waiting staff to managers - nearly 100 jobs up for grabs at Spanish City in Whitley Bay

  26-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A recruitment drive is taking place on Friday and Saturday to help take on employees for the newly-revamped seafront venue
  
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• Crime rates in Northumbria and Durham are now HIGHER than London

  26-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show Durham Constabulary sees the highest rise in recorded crime in the country
  
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• Chancellor DEFENDS budget cuts to Newcastle, saying his 'affluent' area needs money too

  26-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wealthy areas also need money, says Chancellor Philip Hammond, as he promises reform of social care funding
  
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• Newcastle surgeons perform life-saving operation on unborn baby in its mum's womb

  26-04-2018 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The revolutionary procedure was carried out at the RVI hospital after the baby developed a rare fetal condition
  
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• The Staiths Food Market is set for May return - accompanied by Royal Northern Sinfonia

  26-04-2018 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Renowned orchestra will provide musical backdrop for Gateshead launch of popular market's new season
  
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• Newcastle police say 'gun' was probably walking frame

  26-04-2018 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  A nursing home in Newcastle was searched after a child reported a "firearm" aimed at a school.
  
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• Former Sunderland midfielder James McClean applauds Rafa Benitez for the job he's done at Newcastle

  26-04-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West Brom midfielder James McClean has been left impressed by Rafa Benitez ahead of Saturday's clash at St James' Park
  
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• Take a look at the incredible views of outer space you can see from Kielder Observatory

  26-04-2018 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The acclaimed Northumberland stargazing attraction has just unveiled its second observatory
  
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• New Channel 4 show Flirty Dancing look for single Geordies with some serious moves to take part

  26-04-2018 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley Banjo will play Cupid in the new series Flirty Dancing which will see singles go on dancing dates and let their moves do the talking
  
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• Chris Coleman insists Sunderland do not have a moment to lose as they target immediate promotion

  26-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's squad needs rebuilding this summer and Chris Coleman says the club has to get that process under way immediately
  
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• 'I can hardly contain myself' - readers react to Gateshead shipping container village news

  26-04-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Readers have taken to Twitter and Facebook to share their excitement ahead of the arrival of By The River Brew Co
  
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• US President Donald Trump to visit UK for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May on July 13

  26-04-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US president will join Theresa May for talks at No 10 after it was confirmed he will visit the UK on July 13
  
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• Northumbrian Water in the running for two national awards for responsible business

  26-04-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Project to reduce flooding has won two nominations at the Responsible Business Awards
  
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• Fenwick 'reorganisation' leads to job loss fears

  26-04-2018 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The company wants to "modernise and reorganise the business" and is consulting with staff.
  
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• Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US

  26-04-2018 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Rick Dickinson, who drew up designs for Sinclair computers in the early 1980s, has died in the US.
  
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• Train disruption in Newcastle, Northumberland and County Durham as staff plan strike

  26-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RMT has announced the date of another 24 hour walk out by its members working for Northern
  
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• Taxpayers to bail out Active Northumberland after charity's accounts reveal '£2.6m black hole'

  26-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Active Northumberland has found itself in a 'difficult financial position', council bosses have said
  
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• How many promoted sides have finished in Premier League's top 10? How NUFC can join exclusive club

  26-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has guided the Magpies to 10th place, but they have four games still remaining
  
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• Durham University has unveiled £50m plans for a new science building and two major projects

  26-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The university wants to double the number of students within the mathematical sciences and computer science department
  
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• The Late Shows announces full 2018 programme as 60-plus venues sign up for annual after-hours treat

  26-04-2018 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out what's new in Newcastle and Gateshead this year at popular family culture crawl which is to return in May
  
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• Should Fenwick modernise and embrace online shopping? Chronicle readers are split

  26-04-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fenwick has been serving Geordies since the Victorian era but its chief executive says it needs to change to survive
  
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• B&M launches pet cooling vests and they're very cute and very cheap

  26-04-2018 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Does your pet feel the heat more that most and in need of some relief? Well the Pet Cooling Vests could be the outfit for them
  
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• Poundworld considers 100 store closures, putting hundreds of jobs in doubt

  26-04-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bargain chain is the latest struggling High Street chain to consider closures and rent reductions to cut costs
  
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• Who is Bali Mumba? The schoolboy who could make his Sunderland debut at Fulham

  26-04-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old midfielder is still at school but he could make his Sunderland debut against Fulham on Friday evening
  
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• Who is Luke Molyneux? The talented youngster making the step up to Sunderland's first-team

  26-04-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Molyneux will travel with the Sunderland squad to Craven Cottage on Friday - here is all you need to know about him
  
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• The best deals and cheapest TV prices for the 2018 World Cup

  26-04-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  4K? ULED? OLED? Here's all you need to know.
  
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• Police officers raid West Denton home following reports of a person carrying a firearm

  26-04-2018 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were called to an address in West Denton, Newcastle, on Wednesday evening
  
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• Ant and Dec are reportedly heading to Las Vegas for the next series of Saturday Night Takeaway

  26-04-2018 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After doubts about Ant's return in time for I'm A Celeb, the next series of Saturday Night Takeaway could mark his big return to TV
  
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• A phone shop says this is the cheapest iPhone 8 Plus contract on the market

  26-04-2018 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deal is £49 per month for the phone and a host of freebies.
  
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• Amber Rudd under pressure to resign as it emerges Home Office set targets for deportations

  26-04-2018 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Windrush scandal: Local immigration teams were set targets for deporting people
  
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• Gateshead-based Wash Car is gearing up for £1 car wash event to help sick and underprivileged children

  26-04-2018 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car wash to cut prices on top service in week-long event to support local youngsters through Cash for Kids charity
  
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• Walker school child believed to have mistaken nursing home 'gunman' for arm of a zimmer frame

  26-04-2018 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were called to a school in Walker, Newcastle, to reports of a gunman in a nearby nursing home
  
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• Smyths toy superstores in Gateshead and Wallsend giving away free Lego for one day only

  26-04-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you've got a big Lego fan in the family you might want to head to Smyths as they are giving it away for free
  
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• North Shields pupils visit the Western Front, Seaton Valley singing event, chocolate competition and more!

  26-04-2018 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools have sent in their news including schools in North Shields, Gateshead, Durham
  
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• Sunderland teenager Bali Mumba one of three youngsters in the squad heading to Fulham

  26-04-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman has included 16-year-old Bali Mumba in the squad for the first time, although the Black Cats boss will not make major changes
  
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• A lad who fell into acting will star in one of the summer premieres at the Customs House

  26-04-2018 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  My Uncle Freddie was a popular series on BBC Radio 4 but it is now to make its stage debut in South Shields
  
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• Huge new Gateshead office block could bring 600 jobs to Tyneside

  26-04-2018 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-storey building will be situated on Baltic Business Quarter next to the iconic quays in Gateshead
  
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• Ocucon to use AI tech to protect people's identities on CCTV footage

  26-04-2018 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle firm has developed software that will Pixelate faces captured by CCTV cameras
  
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• Wembley Stadium for sale? Fulham owner reportedly on the verge of £800m deal

  26-04-2018 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The home of English football could become the home to the first British NFL franchise should the deal go through
  
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• How to get involved with Newcastle CAN, launched by Hugh Fearnely Whittingstall

  26-04-2018 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hugh's mission for Newcastle to shed 100,000lb features on his Britain's Fat Fight BBC One series
  
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