Gateshead news

• North East bus chief admits underestimating driver shortage that has caused major cancellations

  13-01-2023 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Arriva boss says the company thought that cancellations and delays caused by a lack of drivers over recent months 'would be a short term problem'
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after collision on A695 near Ryton

  03-12-2024 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service were called to the incident at 4.07pm on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Hebburn man allegedly killed partner's brother after he asked him to 'leave her alone'

  03-12-2024 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pearse Kavanagh is standing trial accused of the manslaughter of Philip McQueeney, 40, which he has denied.
  
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• Stalker who headbutted ex-girlfriend, put tracker in her car and slashed her tyres dodges jail

  03-12-2024 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reece Beckwith, 25, was given a suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court
  
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• Former Morpeth cinema to be transformed into climbing centre

  03-12-2024 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Coliseum Cinema in the market town closed in 2000 and has also been home to a nightclub
  
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• Major milestone reached in Northumberland's £10 billion AI data centre scheme

  03-12-2024 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An outline planning application has now been submitted
  
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• Response time to housing complaints remains a challenge at Gateshead Council

  03-12-2024 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While response times to chousing complaints remain a challenge for Gateshead Council, a new complaints team is underway to help drive efficiency.
  
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• Irish schoolgirl, 8, stabbed to death after 'trying to protect mum from house intruder'

  03-12-2024 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malikika Al Katib, 8, was reportedly stabbed when she rushed downstairs to intervene at a home in Co Wexford, Ireland, on Sunday
  
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• 'I am so lost without my little babe' - Heartbreaking statement from mum after inquest into M6 tragedy

  03-12-2024 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faye Dawson was killed in November 2022 in a head-on collision on the M6 motorway - an inquest has heard a devastating statement from her grieving mum
  
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• Two arrested after Bensham raid sees police seize £170k of drugs from Gateshead property

  03-12-2024 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A search of the property on Rawling Road last month led to the discovery of both amphetamine and MDMA.
  
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• Byker estate heating bills anger as homeowner hits out at 'ridiculous' £213-a-month charge

  03-12-2024 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some residents connected to the Byker district heating network have been left with bills of more than £200 per month, regardless of how much energy they use
  
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• Durham Constabulary set to open new multi-million pound police station

  03-12-2024 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Facility in Spennymoor will include specialist wing for vulnerable detainees
  
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• Benwell explosion: Homes found for more than 140 people evacuated after fatal blast as investigations at scene come to an end

  03-12-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police's investigations at Violet Close scene coming to an end ahead of demolition of destroyed properties
  
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• Newcastle man charged with attempted murder as police investigate hammer attack outside club

  03-12-2024 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At around 9.55pm on Friday, police were called after a man had been assaulted outside Lemington Labour Club.
  
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• South Shields fashion firm leader Dame Margaret Barbour receives top award

  03-12-2024 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dame Margaret, 84, has received the 2024 Special Recognition Award at the British Fashion Awards
  
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• Police called to early morning brawl in Morpeth bar

  03-12-2024 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers say no one was injured in the incident, which happened in Bridge Street
  
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• New roundabout to reduce Seaton Lane junction congestion opens in County Durham

  03-12-2024 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham County Council scheme was awarded £5.6 million of funding by Homes England.
  
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• Last chance to grab a free mince pie from first ever 'magical window' launched in Newcastle city centre

  03-12-2024 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's launched a new 'magical window' where shoppers who ring the bell will be served free mince pies and hot drinks
  
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• Vera set for New Year ratings war with BBC smash as final series dates confirmed

  03-12-2024 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera will wrap up with its final series on ITV in January and will go head to head with a very popular BBC programme
  
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• Vera set for ITV ratings war with BBC smash as final series dates confirmed

  03-12-2024 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera will wrap up with its final series on ITV in January and will go head to head with a very popular BBC programme
  
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• ITV's Vera set for ratings war with BBC smash as final series dates confirmed

  03-12-2024 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera will wrap up with its final series on ITV in January and will go head to head with a very popular BBC programme
  
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• ITV Vera set for ratings war with BBC smash as final series dates confirmed

  03-12-2024 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera will wrap up with its final series on ITV in January and will go head to head with a very popular BBC programme
  
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• I'm A Celebrity result sees star survive ITV axe to 'shut down' bottom two theory

  03-12-2024 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity star Barry McGuigan was the big favourite to be voted off the ITV show on Monday night
  
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• BBC axe MasterChef Christmas special following Gregg Wallace allegations

  03-12-2024 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC has confirmed that two MasterChef Christmas specials will not air as previously announced, amid the allegations made against Gregg Wallace
  
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• Vera ITV final series transmission dates announced in 'heartbreaking' Brenda Blethyn update

  03-12-2024 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's final series will air on ITV next year with the transmission dates for the last two episodes now confirmed
  
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• Vera ITV final series dates announced in 'heartbreaking' Brenda Blethyn update

  03-12-2024 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's final series will air on ITV next year with the transmission dates for the last two episodes now confirmed
  
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• Handful of one snack can cut your cholesterol by 30% despite being high in fat, says health expert

  03-12-2024 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not only can this snack slash cholesterol but it can also help boost heart health, cut the risk of stroke and reduce inflammation
  
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• Beloved British gran, 76, fighting for life in Florida after catching Covid on dream holiday

  03-12-2024 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patricia Bunting, 76, is currently in a critical care unit in Orlando, Florida, after she contracted Covid-19 on what was supposed to be a dream holiday
  
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• Man dies in suspected hit and run on A19 near Sunderland as road remains closed

  03-12-2024 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an appeal and believe that a blue Ford Fiesta was involved in the incident where a man in his 40s died
  
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• Great North Air Ambulance launches life-saving "Every Vehicle Every Heartbeat" campaign with massive £50k fundraising target

  03-12-2024 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GNAAS has joined with the Red Sky Foundation for a one-week campaign this December, hoping to fit all community vans with defibrillators
  
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