Replay: Breaking news updates from Newcastle and the North East

The latest traffic, travel, weather, crime and breaking news updates from The Chronicle, covering Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham for Friday, 5 July 2013

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Our Newcastle breaking news live blog begins at 06:30am every weekday and is updated throughout the day and into the evening.

6.30
Rachel Wearmouth

Good morning everyone, I'm Rachel Wearmouth and I'll be manning the live blog today, bringing you all the traffic, travel and breaking news this Friday

6.30
Rachel Wearmouth

We have a wonderful day ahead in terms of the weather. Highs of 22C in the North East today, low winds and no rain. Get yourself some sausages for the barbecue on the way home too because tomorrow looks to be even better

6.31
Rachel Wearmouth

I'm going to put a couple of calls in now to see if it has been a busy night for the police and fire services in the region

6.38
Rachel Wearmouth

Now, let's see what is making the headlines ...

6.43
Rachel Wearmouth

Today, The Chronicle's front page is all about the arrest of Geordie Shore stars Vicky Pattinson and Holly Hagan on suspicion of assaulting another woman at a club in Newcastle

Vicky Pattinson
 

7.00
Rachel Wearmouth

In sport, The Chronicle goes with the story that NUFC will be offered the sale of Loic Remy from Queen's Park Rangers but look set to say no. The Frenchman, who came close to becoming a Toon player in January, was arrested on suspicion of rape in May

Loic Remy
 

7.12
Rachel Wearmouth

Making the front pages nationally:

* the release of James Bulger's killer Jon Venables (for the second time following his recall)

* Labour MP Tom Watson quitting the shadow cabinet as a storm over the party's biggest funder the union Unite's involvement in candidates' selection rumbles on

* police making statement that missing youngster Madeleine McCann could still be alive

* the Daily Telegraph has a story on MPs using their children to claim expenses

* more turmoil in Egypt as the country is left reeling from a military coup

* doctors caring for Nelson Mandela urge his family to allow them to turn off his life support

* tributes to singer Bernie Nolan following her death from cancer aged 52

 

7.22
Rachel Wearmouth

And in sport:

* Sir Alex Ferguson speaks in support of fellow Scot Andy Murray ahead of his Wimbledon semi-final match with Jerzy Janowicz (the first Polish player to reach this stage in the competition) later today

* Man U manager David Moyes has given Fergie old boys Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs (embarking on what is expected to be his last season as a professional player) coaching positions at the club

* news that Formula 1 drivers could boycott the German Grand Prix should there be any repeat of the tyre blowouts at Silverstone

* Sabine Lisicki's victory over Agnieszka Radwanska in the Wimbledon women's semi finals. The 23-year-old German has emerged as a favourite to win the contest

7.22
Rachel Wearmouth

OK, turning to traffic and travel ...

7.26
Rachel Wearmouth

Train cancellations in Sunderland due to a fault at the station

 

7.26
Rachel Wearmouth

Although it doesn't explain why Sunderland station is closed, this could be adding to the delays. A dead animal on the tracks in Middlesbrough

 

7.26
Rachel Wearmouth

There has also been an accident near Esh Winning in County Durham

 

7.38
Rachel Wearmouth

Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison was quizzed by police after a student allegedly suffered facial injuries in a late-night catfight at a Tyneside bar.

Filming for the seventh series of the hit fly-on-the-wall TV show, which attracts millions of viewers, has now been stopped after the Wallsend-born brunette was arrested.

Read our chief reporter Dan Warburton's story here

 

7.41
Rachel Wearmouth

Looks like Sunderland station will reopen at around 8am so any delays/cancellations should start to get sorted 

 

7.41
Rachel Wearmouth

Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers – but the Magpies look set to steer clear of the French international.

Read Lee Ryder's Chronicle back page story here

Loic Remy
 

7.41
Rachel Wearmouth

Commuters should be aware there is heavy traffic on the A1 southbound

 

7.47
Rachel Wearmouth

The problem at Sunderland station has now been resolved. It isn't clear exactly what the problem was yet

 

7.50
Rachel Wearmouth

Delays in County Durham's A177 road in Sedgefield

 

8.20
Rachel Wearmouth

Traffic starting to build up in the usual places - the Tyne Bridge and Redheugh Bridge

8.35
Rachel Wearmouth

A traffic delay on the A167 to be aware of

 

8.42
Rachel Wearmouth

The A1 southbound near Swalwell has now cleared

 

8.59
Rachel Wearmouth

Our Remember When editor Dave Morton looks back to 29 years ago when Bob Dylan, Santana and Lindisfarne played at St James' Park in today's Chronicle

 

9.01
Rachel Wearmouth

Police and firefighters yesterday pulled a body from the River Wansbeck near Northumberland's Ashington. Today our reporters will be looking into this but here is the story we have so far

9.15
Rachel Wearmouth

Geordie favourite Cheryl Cole today hits out at a journalist who claimed her 30th birthday party was depressing

An incensed Cheryl calls the column a "nasty bitter horrible incredibly inaccurate and misinformed article". Remind me to never cross our Chezza!

Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole on the catwalk during the Fashion For Relief show during London Fashion Week at the BFC Tent
 

9.18
Rachel Wearmouth

Here is The Chronicle's back page, leading on how the Toon is likely to snub QPR's Loic Remy

9.20
Rachel Wearmouth

The Chronicle's front page. We've splashed on the arrest of two Geordie Shore stars on suspicion of assault

 

9.25
Rachel Wearmouth

There could be delays on the A167M northbound due to a broken down vehicle

9.38
Rachel Wearmouth

A week on Saturday will be the Durham Miners' Gala which could turn out to be quite the political occasion this year with Unite general secretary Len McCluskey due to speak

The union (Labour's biggest funder) has been accused of interfering with the selection of an MP candidate in Falkirk - something which led to the resignation of phone hacking campaigner Tom Watson MP from the shadow cabinet. Mr Watson has strong links to the union and was once Mr McCluskey's flatmate

MP Tom Watson
 

9.50
Rachel Wearmouth

There is a lot of support for Cheryl Cole in the Twittersphere after she blasted journalist Polly Hudson this morning

10.00
Rachel Wearmouth

Tears mixed with celebration at the funeral of Pamela Jackson yesterday. The body of the Chester-le-Street grandmother was found on moorland in West Yorkshire in May. Her partner Adrian Muir has been charged with her murder 

But yesterday her friends and family were determined to celebrate her life at an emotional service at Mountsett Crematorium

Here is our report

 

10.05
Rachel Wearmouth

Staying in tonight? Here is The Chronicle's pick of what's on TV tonight

10.25
Rachel Wearmouth

More than 100 suspected soccer yobs have now been quizzed over the derby day disorder that stunned Tyneside. Read our story here

 

10.29
Rachel Wearmouth

This is worth noting if you are headed to the Wallsend Festival this weekend

 

10.41
Rachel Wearmouth

Eight men have been charged with affray after a brawl at Sunderland's Brunton Terrace.

It comes after police were called to the area at 3.26pm on Wednesday to reports of a disturbance.

Eight people aged 25, 29, 35, 45, 32, 30, 34 and 38, have now been charged with affray and are due to appear at Sunderland Magistrates' Court.

Superintendent Alan Veitch, Sunderland Area Command, said: "We will not tolerate this type of behaviour in Sunderland. This is normally a quiet area and we understand how concerning it can be to residents when disorder like this takes place."

10.50
Rachel Wearmouth

Slow-moving traffic in Gosforth

11.45
Rachel Wearmouth

A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in the street in South Tyneside.

It happened on Saturday June 22 around Whitehall Street and Stanhope Road, in South Shields.

The woman was taken to South Tyneside Hospital for treatment.  Her injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening. 

A short  time later at 11.27pm police were called a disturbance near the entrance of the hospital, which is on Harton Lane, where they arrested a 25-year-old-man suspicion of assault.

Officers are keen to speak to a man and woman who were at the bus stop on Harton Lane and may have been involved in an altercation with the suspect. The man is described as being in his mid 20s with dark hair in a ponytail. 

Police also want to trace a female seen on Harton Lane around the same time, wearing a headscarf and described as asian.  Another witnesses said he shouted a warning to her and she ran off. 

Police are 101 ext 69191 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

11.45
Rachel Wearmouth

A team of workers has saved a threatened nursery from the axe

The future of the Lyndhurst Pre-School hung in the balance when Gateshead Council announced the closure of the Lyndhurst Centre, on Beacon Lough Road, where the nursery is based, as part of their £30m cuts package

12.05
Rachel Wearmouth

Our entertainment editor Gordon Barr highlighting the great meet and greet competitions we are running in today's Chronicle

 

12.10
Rachel Wearmouth

Murder accused Sharon Swinhoe has told a jury she is innocent and pinned all the blame on one of her co-accused

Swinhoe claimed she worshipped and loved her alleged “sugar daddy” Peter McMahon, despite accusing him of raping her and calling him cruel

Giving evidence at her murder trial at Newcastle Crown Court, Swinhoe said it was her friend and co-defendant, Joseph Collins, who killed Mr McMahon

Peter McMahon
 

12.18
Rachel Wearmouth

Transport bosses are cutting costs to plug a £29m funding gap in a massive scheme to modernise the Metro system

The savings drive will affect hundreds of projects including work on trains and stations

 

12.21
Rachel Wearmouth

They may have had the support of Toon striker Papiss Cisse, but this football club is now in desperate need of your help

Grainger Park Boys Club, the second oldest club in the region after forming in 1928, has become one of the first to enter the Chronicle’s new Wish Sport campaign

 

12.26
Rachel Wearmouth

Sammy Ameobi ... having a nice day

 

12.33
Rachel Wearmouth

Dozens of disabled workers in the North East face redundancy after the Government said attempts to save a Remploy plant had failed

The site in Sunderland is to close along with seven others around the country. The decision was condemned by the GMB union as the work of an uncaring Government

Read The Chronicle's story here

 

12.42
Rachel Wearmouth

There has been a two-car crash near Kingston Park. Expect delays in the area as emergency services get to the scene

 

12.45
Rachel Wearmouth

Papiss Cisse admits Newcastle United’s disappointing campaign last term was nothing to write home about 

But with a new adventure about to start next month for Alan Pardew’s troops, the number 9 is desperate to erase bad memories with an explosive start to the campaign and here he tells Chronicle chief sports writer Lee Ryder his thoughts about the up and coming big kick-off

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse
 

13.06
Rachel Wearmouth

Broken-down vehicle on the A19

 

14.00
Rachel Wearmouth

OK, I'm signing off now for the day. One of my colleagues will be with you later this afternoon

15.22

Hello,

Reporter Kate Proctor here keeping you up to date with breaking news, traffic and travel for the rest of the afternoon.

Hope you're all enjoying the lovely weather out there.

 

15.30

Traffic is already building up in Sunderland this afternoon. With the hot weather a busy rush hour is expected.

 

15.30

Durham Constabulary is renewing its appeal today for images from the Miners Gala in 1962 and the years before.

Can anyone help them out?

 

 

15.30

Traffic on the A1 Southbound Western bypass is building up too. Travel times now 17 minutes.

 

15.30

Little Mix are telling their Twitter followers they are back in the studio to start some new recording - which so far seems to involve a lot of finger clicking!

 

15.49

Former South Shields MP David Miliband has been tweeting from a Global Ocean Commission meeting in New York. He is warning that research shows a 'business as usual' approach means ocean acidification destroys 75% of coral reefs by 2050.

15.50

Busy traffic across the Tyne Bridge

 

15.57

Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has been listed eighth most influential woman in IT by Computer Weekly.

Their annual list of the top 25 most influential women in UK IT aims to focus on the role of women in IT.

She is Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and Digital Government and co-chair of the Parlimentary ICT forum, PICTFOR and is board member of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

MP Chi Onwurah
 

16.00

It's school sports day time of year and the Chronicle would love you share your proud pictures with us.

Email any lovely pictures to community@ncjmedia.co.uk.

 

16.00

Metro users might need to change their plans on Sunday as the line is closed between Hebburn and Brockley Whins for a short while.

There will be a a bus replacement service.

 

16.13

The future of the Lyndhurst Pre-School hung in the balance as part of Gateshead Council's £30m cuts package.

Now nursery workers who have been at the school for more than 20 years have decided to open their own nursery in its place.

Read the full storyhere.

16.20

I am signing off the live blog now as there's a busy evening ahead for me with some Geordie celebrity guests and tracking this weekend's heat-wave.

I'll leave you in the hands of late reporter Sonia Sharma.

Bye for now.

 

16.24

Good afternoon everyone. I'm Sonia Sharma and I will be bringing you the latest breaking news and travel information for the rest of the afternoon.


 

16.33

Some fresh news from crown court about a man who has been jailed for seven years for an armed robbery.

Bruce Spedding, 37, of Blucher Road, North Shields, was today found guilty of the offence by a jury.

The robbery happened at around 10pm on November 1, at the Co-op food store on Cleveland Road, in North Shields.

Spedding entered the store, threatened staff with a kitchen knife and stole a quantity of Lambert and Butler cigarettes. No-one was injured in the incident.

DC Ed Massey said: “Today’s sentence is a good result for the staff at the store who were left traumatised by this robbery and for the community as a whole.

“I am pleased that Spedding has been jailed for his crimes. I hope that the long jail term acts as a deterrent to others who think that crime pays.”


Bruce Spedding
 

16.39

We are getting reports of a theft of disability ramps from outside a house in Newcastle.

Thieves stole the wheelchair ramps from the side of a house in Silver Lonnen between June 29 and July 4.

The ramps allow the homeowner access into and out of their house. As a result of the incident, the victim has been unable to leave their home.

Inquiries into the theft are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 101 ext 69191.

16.46

Four men were arrested after a quantity of cannabis was found at a South Shields home.

Officers found around 16 seedling cannabis plants at an address on Chichester Road on July 4.

A 25-year-old man received a caution and a 21-year-old man a penalty notice for possession of cannabis.

Two men, aged 23 and 21, also arrested will receive no further police action.

Insp Peter Sutton, of South Shields police, said: “We will always actively target the production and supply of drugs in South Tyneside.

“Anyone with any suspicions around drug activity in their neighbourhood should contact us.

“I’d also like to remind landlords how important it is for them look for signs regarding cannabis production at their properties which they should check regularly.

“By working together, we can stop drug offences in the borough.”



Insp Peter Sutton, South Shields neighbourhood policing team
 

 

16.55

Here is a report about a man who exposed himself to a woman in Gateshead.

The incident happened at 11.30am on June 26, on Tundry Way, at the Chainbridge Road Industrial Estate, in Blaydon, just under the Scotswood Bridge alongside the River Tyne between Keelmans Way and Derwenthaugh marina.

A man shouted at the woman, aged 29, to get her attention. She then turned around and he exposed himself.

The offender was aged between 55 and 60, was around 5ft 6ins tall, of large build, with bushy dark brown hair which was described as wavy. He was unshaven, had black teeth and look dishevelled. He was wearing a black suit, black shirt and a black three quarters or mid thigh length jacket.

Witnesses should contact police.

17.04

We have some news of a disturbing offence involving a baby in Newbiggin.

At 3.24pm today, police received a report of an incident on Woodhorn Crescent.

It appears that a mother was in the street with her child in a buggy when she saw a man apparently in some distress. She approached him and engaged him in conversation, at which point he grabbed the baby from the buggy and threw the child to the ground.

The man then left the scene.

The child was taken to be checked over at Wansbeck Hospital for what have been described as very minor injuries.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested nearby on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody.

Officers are currently making inquiries in the area and are speaking to witnesses to find out what exactly has taken place.

17.11

Info from the roads:

* Traffic is slow on the northbound A1 Western Bypass, between Blaydon and the Westerhope turn off.

* On the southbound A1 Western Bypass, travel time between the junctions of the A69 Hexham and the A194 Washington is around 12 minutes


A1 Western Bypass
 

17.17

We have details about a two-vehicle crash that happened on the A1 Western Bypass earlier today.

It happened at 12.15pm when a land rover and a car collided.

The collision happened on the northbound slip road for the junction to the Kingston Park roundabout, which was closed for a short time to allow for police investigations.

The driver and passenger of the car were taken to hospital for treatment. Both, a man and woman in their 70s, are thought to be in a serious condition.

The driver of the land rover attended a police station voluntarily to help officers with their inquiries.

Police are keen to trace the driver of a dark-coloured vehicle, who is believed to have been on the sliproad shortly before the collision.

Anyone with any information should ring 101 ext 69191

17.22

More travel updates for drivers:

* The A690 Milburngate Bridge in Durham is busy but moving between Leazes Bowl roundabout and the A691 Framwelgate

* The A181 Gilesgate in Durham is busy but moving inbound at the A690 Leazes Road junction

* Traffic is slow on the southbound A1 Western Bypass, between the Metrocentre junction in Dunston and the Coalhouse roundabout

 

17.36

Some useful info for motorists south of the river:

* The A1018 West Wear Street in Sunderland is busy but moving westbound at Wearmouth Bridge

* Traffic is slow on A183 Chester Road outbound in Sunderland

* The A19 Hylton Bridge in Castletown, Sunderland, is busy but moving in both directions


 

18.00

Police are warning people of the affects of a legal high currently circulating in the Ashington area.

Earlier today a teenage pupil from Ashington High School was taken to hospital after collapsing. Early indications are that the pupil had taken some kind of substance that led to him taking ill. The boy is currently in a stable condition.

It is thought that he smoked a cigarette containing a legal high called Salvia.

This afternoon a 16-year-old boy who had also taken the same substance was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a baby in Newbiggin.

Supt Mick Paterson said: “Our advice is - just because it says ‘legal’ on the packet does not mean it is safe. These products are usually made from chemicals that can have a serious effect on your health.

“People appear to be suffering some particularly nasty side effects to this substance, Salvia, and we are concerned that there appears to be a quantity of it circulating in the Ashington area at this time.

“If you are in possession of this substance do not use it - and if you have taken it seek medical assistance at once.”

Anyone who needs advice on drugs should contact FRANK on 08700 77 6600

drugs, salvia
 

18.01

Another update for drivers:

* On the A1 Western Bypass southbound, travel time between the junctions of the A696 Airport and A194M Washington is around 22 minutes

* On the A1 northbound, travel time between the junctions of the A194 Washington Services and A69 Hexham is around 14 minutes

18.06

For all tennis fans,

World number one Novak Djokovic has qualified for the Wimbledon final after beating Juan Martin Del Potro

 

18.31

While we prepare to bask in the warm weather over the coming days, firefighters are urging us to stay safe.

They are asking us to take precautions at barbecues.

Area manager Kevin Hepple, from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: “After a slow start to the summer it’s natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy it with family and friends. Many of us can’t wait to get the barbecue lit. We all know how tempting it can be to give stubborn coals a helping hand, but, please be patient and make sure you use the right tools for the job.

“And if you’ve planned a barbecue and the weather lets you down, don’t take the barbecue indoors or into a tent. In recent years, some people have sadly succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result, so we are urging everyone to stay safe this summer.”

There is more information on fire safety at www.twfire.gov.uk


barbecue, BBQ
 

18.36

This is Sonia Sharma logging off the live blog for today. Have a nice weekend. We will be back with you on Monday morning.



 

18.36
Rachel Wearmouth

Taking a quick look at the weather and it seems like the heat wave is spluttering to an end. After thunder and rain overnight, we have had showers again today. There is also an increased risk of thunderstorms and torrential rain overnight but it will still be very, very humid.

This looks set to continue for the rest of the weeks, sorry folks

 

 
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