Gateshead news

• After Newcastle United's 17-day break from action, we recall a three-month break in 1963

  29-02-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How the infamous winter of 1962-63 meant there was no football at St James' Park between December and March
  
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• Researchers from Northumbria University find evidence mangrove forests in Maldives are 'drowning'

  14-11-2024 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The research team, led by Northumbria University, warn that the findings have implications not only for the Maldives, but also for other island nations and coastal ecosystems around the world
  
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• Six signs of mice in your home as pest control experts say rodent activity peaks during winter

  14-11-2024 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The experts have warned that mice spread diseases like salmonella and hantavirus to humans through their urine and droppings
  
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• Newcastle taxi driver denies falsely imprisoning and sexually assaulting woman in his cab

  14-11-2024 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Duduveica, of Benwell, will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Son of alleged murder victim tells court he saw his dad dying after knife attack in Gateshead

  14-11-2024 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Williams told jurors trying three teenagers how he and his dad, Gary Belfield, were attacked by two people in their home in Felling
  
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• Gateshead recipe box business to launch into supermarkets after crowdfunding

  14-11-2024 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wowzabox delivered more than 180,000 recipe boxes of delicious Chinese delicacies in its first year
  
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• Police search land beside A19 for remains of North East mum killed by estranged husband

  14-11-2024 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been numerous searches for Rania Alayed over the years
  
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• New pictures released of missing Durham man who has not been seen for four days

  14-11-2024 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul, 53, was last seen at Tesco Express in Durham City on Monday afternoon
  
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• State pensioners born in these years benefit from instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase

  14-11-2024 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State pensioners who are eligible and born in these years can get an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment this winter
  
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• HMRC workers to vote on strike action as union claims reps were 'victimised' and sacked

  14-11-2024 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three PCS Union reps - Gordon Askew, Rachel Farmer and Joel Hamilton - were dismissed earlier this year
  
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• GP issues 'stay at home' warning for norovirus patients over new 'extremely contagious' strain

  14-11-2024 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cases of norovirus have doubled on last year and a new variant of the highly contagious virus has been identified in the UK, according to AXA Health. A GP has outlined the key symptoms to look out for
  
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• WASPI women told 'compensation could be paid soon' in fresh DWP update

  14-11-2024 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has been given fresh hope that compensation could be paid out "soon" after a DWP update from Liz Kendall
  
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• Axe wielding Gateshead pensioner turned up at ex-husband's home and threatened to chop granddaughter's head off

  14-11-2024 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Bell, 69, was carrying two axes and a hammer when she was arrested at the Washington property
  
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• EastEnders Christmas death 'confirmed' after BBC script leak as character set to be killed off

  14-11-2024 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is set to be a death on EastEnders as Christmas and experts have predicted who they think will be killed off
  
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• Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy

  14-11-2024 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers have confirmed that legislation will be introduced to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines, as they said phasing out the fossil fuel worldwide is a crucial step to limiting global temperature rises and improving air quality
  
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• Three arrested after two 'drug-related' deaths and weapons seized in Gateshead

  14-11-2024 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police searched a property on Claremont South Avenue in Bensham on Wednesday, where equipment related to the production of drugs and weapons was found
  
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• Nationwide Building Society issues major update around new perk for current account holders

  14-11-2024 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new interest-free buffer will be available to new and existing holders of Nationwide's FlexPlus, FlexDirect and FlexAccount current accounts from Wednesday
  
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• Perrie Edwards enters Christmas number 1 race as new Band Aid single made favourite

  14-11-2024 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has thrown her hat in the ring for this year's Christmas number 1 with her festive track
  
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• Hooters makes renewed Newcastle city centre restaurant opening bid

  14-11-2024 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The controversial US restaurant chain's initial bid was blocked by licensing bosses nine years ago
  
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• Sunderland officers seize two vehicles suspected of fly-tipping as part of crackdown

  14-11-2024 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is suspected the vehicles were being used to dispose of waste unlawfully at the former Frosterley Close site, in Easington Lane, Sunderland
  
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• 35 conditions no longer treated on the NHS due to crackdown on prescriptions

  14-11-2024 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prescriptions for a range of common 'over the counter' remedies are no longer available on the NHS after a crackdown in recent years on 'unnecessary' spending by the service on common ailments
  
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• Take a look inside a charming cottage in Morpeth up for sale at £350,000

  14-11-2024 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dairy Cottage, in the conservation village of Whalton, promises to be a comfortable family home in a rural setting
  
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• Northumberland County Council bosses agree to fund repairs to Ashington's Woodhorn Museum

  14-11-2024 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The structure has been deemed "at risk" by Historic England
  
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• Northumberland matron inspired to become a nurse after dad's devastating death

  14-11-2024 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland matron Philly Hollinghurst has reflected on almost three decades looking after the health of people around the county
  
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• Jobs at risk as Gateshead tech firm Zytronic put up for sale

  14-11-2024 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company, which employs around 110 people in Tyneside, has appointed restructuring specialists FRP Advisory following the consultation
  
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• Almost two thirds of children going through justice system have special educational needs, says council report

  14-11-2024 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Statistics from North Tyneside Council's Youth Justice Plan have revealed around 60% of children going through the justice system have some form of additional educational requirement.
  
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• DWP to review of PIP assessment process after claims of 'humiliation' of disabled claimants

  14-11-2024 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has admitted that the process of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is 'humiliating' - and suggested that changes could soon be on the way
  
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• Top rated Newcastle bakery with 'the best cakes in town' has United WAGs flocking

  14-11-2024 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A popular Newcastle bakery with three different branches in the area has become a big hit with the other halves of United players
  
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• Council chiefs to sign off on plans to improve employee health and wellbeing amid ageing staff

  14-11-2024 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council chiefs are set to approve work to help the health and wellbeing of staff amind an ageing workforce.
  
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• Wallsend restaurant owner in court after selling peanut contaminated meal in undercover operation

  14-11-2024 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Majeda Miah operated Prince of Spice at Hadrian Park Shopping Centre, which has since closed.
  
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