Gateshead news

• Turkey launching new English lessons aimed at attracting UK holiday-makers

  23-12-2024 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tourism in Turkey is set to receive a significant boost as the country takes "radical" action to prevent holidaymakers from opting for Greece instead
  
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• Major National Highways A1 update on Birtley to Coal House scheme

  23-12-2024 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme will improve approximately four miles of the A1 between junctions 65 (Birtley) and 67 (Coal House)
  
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• Newcastle's NHS hospital staff in astonishing 737kg donation for city food bank charity

  23-12-2024 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two charities in Newcastle are "incredibly grateful" to the city's NHS staff for donations this Christmas.
  
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• Man charged after incident at Gateshead Metrocentre on final Christmas shopping weekend

  23-12-2024 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man was arrested at the MetroCentre on Saturday afternoon, with videos appearing online showing a number of police restraining a man
  
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• Seriously injured cyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in County Durham

  23-12-2024 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A688 is now opened after being closed in both directions at New Coundon near Bishop Auckland
  
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• Charity's Santa's Grotto defies storm to bring festive magic to Gateshead estate

  23-12-2024 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Gateshead charity made sure that winter magic descended on a Gateshead estate, despite Storm Darragh and the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• ITV Christmas Day schedule including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Downton Abbey film

  23-12-2024 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV will have a wide variety of shows on Christmas Day including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and The Chase
  
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• BBC Christmas Day TV schedule including Gavin & Stacey, EastEnders, Strictly and more

  23-12-2024 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC will air Gavin & Stacey, EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing amongst its shows on Christmas Day
  
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• North East Mayor Kim McGuinness backs language learning event as it returns to region

  23-12-2024 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity Express Yourself will be hosting the North East Festival of Languages, with young people, from the ages of three to 18, set to take part
  
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• What we know so far as person airlifted to hospital after 'serious collision' on A688

  23-12-2024 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A688 is closed in both directions near New Coundon and police have advised motorists to avoid the area
  
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• Police gift fake TVs to families in County Durham in crackdown on burglary this winter

  23-12-2024 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of householders handed free crime prevention equipment and security devices including fake TVs, UV pens, light timers, window alarms and door chimes to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gets 'revenge' for BBC exit with big win

  23-12-2024 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has bounced back from his controversial exit from the BBC show
  
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• County Durham men appear in court after man 'hit by car' in alleged street altercation

  23-12-2024 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary say a 50-year-old man was struck by a black Renault Megane in Faraday Street, Ferryhill
  
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• Benton Park View HMRC workers stage walkout as union launches strike to reinstate sacked reps

  23-12-2024 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trade union reps Gordon Askew, Rachel Farmer and Joel Hamilton were sacked by HMRC earlier in the year
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec hit by 'power cut' on return to screens after ITV final

  23-12-2024 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec have returned to screens after hosting the final of the ITV show earlier this month
  
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• King Charles' Christmas speech breaks tradition with major move after cancer battle

  23-12-2024 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The King's Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel, in central London, in the first such broadcast not delivered from a royal residence in more than a decade
  
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• ITV Loose Women star Ruth Langsford leads dementia campaign on TV this Christmas

  23-12-2024 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth, whose father had dementia and mother is currently living with the condition, says 'it has never been more crucial to shine a light' on it
  
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• Gateshead woman who defrauded employer out of £370,000 walks free because she's pregnant

  23-12-2024 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danielle Longstaffe, of Gateshead, abused her position of trust at a Jarrow company to steal enormous sums of money
  
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• Strictly's Dave Myers tribute has BBC viewers in tears as Karen Hauer gives emotional speech

  23-12-2024 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers was one of several stars to be given a tribute in a Strictly Come Dancing BBC special
  
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• Dave Myers' Strictly tribute has BBC viewers in tears as Karen Hauer gives emotional speech

  23-12-2024 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers was one of several stars to be given a tribute in a Strictly Come Dancing BBC special
  
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• DWP and HMRC state pension deadline warning as upcoming change could see your payments reduced

  23-12-2024 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can currently buy back missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 but after the deadline, you will only be able to go back six years
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn set to leave ITV viewers 'heartbroken' in last ever episode

  23-12-2024 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be at the centre of the action when the ITV drama airs its last ever episode
  
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• Christmas choking hazards every parent should know about, according to first aid expert

  23-12-2024 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many parents are aware of obvious choking risks but there are unexpected dangers in the home at Christmas, an expert has said
  
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• Curious County Durham kitten survives Christmas scare after eating netting from roast beef

  23-12-2024 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bear was six months old when he ate the netting from his owner's Christmas roast beef, causing serious intestinal damage
  
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• Vera's ITV return confuses viewers as 'unexpected' Christmas special airs

  23-12-2024 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera made an earlier than expected return to ITV at the weekend for a Christmas special as millions watched at home
  
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• Five ways to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and show your kids where Father Christmas is

  23-12-2024 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of ways to check where Santa Claus is as he goes about delivering presents across the globe - here are some websites and apps you can use
  
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• Mary Berry shares recipe for extra crispy roast potatoes this Christmas Day

  23-12-2024 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary Berry's roast potato recipe is a game changer - and it's all thanks to three simple ingredients. Here's how to make the spuds that are perfect for your Christmas dinner
  
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• WASPI women receive 'crucial' update bringing new hope for £2,950 DWP compensation

  23-12-2024 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women could be set to receive compensation after all, as it emerges that more than 100 Labour MPs could vote against the government
  
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• Nissan confirms merger talks with Honda to create automotive giant

  23-12-2024 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nissan has been facing major challenges in recent weeks but the impact on its Sunderland plant is not clear
  
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• Mum 'sobbed with laughter' after daughter cast as a door in school Nativity play

  23-12-2024 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A parent has been left in hysterics after finding out what role their child would be playing in the school nativity - with the mum planning to create 'the most elaborate door in history'
  
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