Gateshead news

• Google under investigation by UK competition watchdog in major new probe

  14-01-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its investigation would look to establish whether Google's search and search advertising services should be designated with strategic market status (SMS).
  
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• Newcastle University's Vice-Chancellor under fire for India trip amid £30m cuts

  28-01-2025 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University and College Union has criticised the trip to Goa amid cuts and the threat of industrial action
  
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• DWP urges anyone over 66 to do 'quick application' that could unlock £4,200

  28-01-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than a third of people eligible for Pension Credit are missing out on weekly payments - here's how to find out if you qualify and how much you'll get
  
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• Northumberland's adult social care system rated as 'good' by Care Quality Commission

  28-01-2025 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just three other local authorities have posted higher scores than Northumberland
  
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• Roads minister confirms upgrades for Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts remain under consideration

  28-01-2025 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An assessment by National Highways found the proposals represented poor value for money
  
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• Sigourney Weaver play halted as Just Stop Oil Tynemouth protester disrupts West End show

  28-01-2025 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tempest at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was stopped after two climate change protesters entered the stage and one of them set of a confetti cannon, while Sigourney Weaver looked on
  
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• Hundreds of Gateshead Council flats found with faulty front door locks

  28-01-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  700 front door locks are scheduled to be fixed by March, alongside revamped fire safety installations.
  
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• HMPV: What is the 'mystery virus' that has Brits on high alert, and should you be worried?

  28-01-2025 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the winter season drags on, reports have emerged of a record high in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. But what is it?
  
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• What we know as Benfield School closed due to 'emergency' and police called to Newcastle comprehensive

  28-01-2025 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school, on Benfield Road, Walergate, was evacuated and will remain closed today
  
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• Durham University plans to cut hundreds of jobs in bid to reduce costs by £20m

  28-01-2025 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The university needs to lose around 200 non-academic positions, with teaching staff also being cut next year
  
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• Whickham shop granted alcohol licence after police withdraw objections

  28-01-2025 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and a Whickham shop manager have reached mitigations amid initial objections over a new premises licence.
  
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• Dragons Den star Sara Davies' TV show filmed in 'secret' Newcastle location gets BBC start date

  28-01-2025 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dragon's Den star Sara Davies filmed her new show The Big Idea Works will soon launch on BBC One and iPlayer
  
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• Supermarkets to pay shoppers for returning empty bottles and cans in new scheme

  28-01-2025 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative has been branded a 'silver bullet' by environmental charities that will 'save the taxpayer millions' in clean-up costs
  
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• Sam Fender signs up A-list actor to star in People Watching video as huge gig announced

  28-01-2025 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Fender has some exciting updates this week with a gig announcement and news of an A-list star being in his music video
  
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• 'I'm a grandad and have body of a 25-year-old after six-month plan'

  28-01-2025 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabbie Perry, 63, was unhappy with the way his body looked so he made a change
  
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• CCTV footage shows Darlington murderer give his account of daughter's 'play fight' death to police

  28-01-2025 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Vickers, 50, was found guilty of murdering his teenage daughter, Scarlett Vickers
  
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• Vicky Pattison chokes up as she shares heartbreaking admission about starting a family

  28-01-2025 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison appeared on Lorraine show as she spoke about her new Channel 4 documentary airing tonight.
  
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• Benfield School incident LIVE: Updates as emergency services called to Newcastle comprehensive

  28-01-2025 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are responding to an incident at a Newcastle secondary school. Follow for updates
  
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• Northumberland County Council drop plans to change employee benefit after union opposition

  28-01-2025 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council say it will not progress with the plans any further after union members opposed them
  
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• Prostate cancer now England’s most common cancer, new figures show

  28-01-2025 08:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diagnoses of the disease overtook breast cancer in 2022 and 2023, Prostate Cancer UK said.
  
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• North Tyneside firm could 'revolutionise' security in UK prisons by carrying out drone patrols

  28-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside based firm, heliguy, has been granted permission by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to undertake ground-breaking flights
  
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• North East Mayor Kim McGuinness delays Metro price hike and warns services must improve

  28-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The price rise will come into force in July rather than April following significant disruption
  
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• Jarrow woman assaulted paramedics trying to help her and threatened them with a knife

  28-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Davison, of Jarrow, left paramedics frightened following two incidents when they were called out to her home
  
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• Brave Newcastle domestic violence victim gives hope to others trapped in abusive relationships

  28-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Laidler has been praised for speaking out about her years of hell with Ryan Grundy, from Byker
  
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• North East history expert helps find lost home of King Harold

  28-01-2025 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University archaeologist Dr Duncan Wright led the project to investigate the site in Sussex
  
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• Amazon to launch drone deliveries in North East after picking region for UK trial

  28-01-2025 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US tech giant said it was lodging planning applications with the local authority and was seeking clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the drone-based delivery service, which is known as Prime Air
  
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• Tributes to 18-year-old 'with heart of gold' who died alongside two friends in horror crash

  27-01-2025 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Koby Jones, 18, was killed in a horror crash near the village of West Bretton, near Wakefield, on Friday night
  
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• North East schools to reopen after Storm Éowyn brought disruption to region

  27-01-2025 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools that were closed on Monday due to the disruption caused by Storm Éowyn are set to open on Tuesday
  
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• North Shields 800 year celebrations to launch with event in North Tyneside town

  27-01-2025 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North Shields 800 will feature a calendar of events throughout 2025, including a parade, exhibitions, street art murals, heritage projects and performing arts
  
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• Nexus announce they are recruiting eight new apprentices in 2025

  27-01-2025 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are apprentice roles in project management, signalling, customer service, financing and engineering
  
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