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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 Monday, 7 April 2014

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The Chronicle's live breaking news blog brings you regular updates, pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, travel, weather, crime and council news for Monday, 7 April 2014.

You can contribute to the live blog by posting your comment below, and you can also tweet us @EveningChron to share breaking news stories, pictures and opinions.

Our Newcastle breaking news live blog begins at 06:30am every weekday and is updated throughout the day until 10.00pm.

06.30
Katie Davies

Good morning all. Reporter Sarah Scott here kicking off the live blog for Thursday, April 3, 2014.

As always, if you're out and about and see something, get in touch and let us know - comment on the live blog, tweet us (@EveningChron), or call us on 0191 201 6273.

Thanks for joining us, whether you're on your way to work, just getting in, or simply and early bird, we hope you have a great day.

Katie Davies
 

06.41
Katie Davies

WEATHER: First up this morning, the weather. It looks like we're in for a cloudy but dry start. Forecasters are predicting outbreaks of rain throughout parts of the day but it should become dry later tonight. We should see highs of 12 °C.

Tonight temperatures will drop to 3°C and winds will increase.

06.43
Katie Davies

NEWS: I'm just about to put calls in with our emergency services to see what sort of a night they've had. I will be back with any updates very soon.

07.00
Katie Davies

NEWS: A teenager was knocked down by a car that moved to the side of the road to let a police vehicle past.

The 17-year-old was taken to North Tyneside General Hospital with bruising to her legs following the accident at around 9pm at Norham Road, in North Shields.

Officers were travelling to an emergency at the time of the crash involving a Nissan Juke.

Police say they are providing support to the teenager and her family and full investigation is taking place into the collision. 

They have spoken to a number of people at the scene and any witnesses can contact police on 101 ext 69191.

07.14
Katie Davies

NEWS: TWO drivers suffered injuries after a crash in Northumberland.

It happened at 6.05pm yesterday on B6314 Military Road near Chollerton in Northumberland.

The road was closed following the two-car smash but was reopened at 10.15pm. Both drivers were taken to Hexham General Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries before being released.

07.30
Katie Davies

TRAVEL: Watch out for these road closures if you're out and about near to Washington

 

07.42
Katie Davies

NEWS: Former Liberty X star Michelle Heaton told today of the scariest 24 hours of her life after her newborn son was diagnosed with viral meningitis.

The Newcastle-born singer, 34, who is married to personal trainer Hugh Hanley, was left devastated when five-week-old Aaron had to be taken to hospital for urgent medical attention.

And opening up about the nightmare on Twitter, the relieved mum-of-two revealed their little fighter was doing well.

She said: "The last 24 hours has been the worst and scariest in my life. With everything I've been through mentally and physically, nothing and I mean nothing compares to that when your baby is sick.

"Our beautiful baby boy has been very looked after in hospital after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and reflux disease just to top it off. He's fighting strong and taking the antibiotics well so far but at only five weeks old you can imagine our distress as parents."


07.57
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: For those of you on the roads this morning, watch out for the three car pile-up near to Heworth roundabout in Heworth, Gateshead.

Police are on their way and they are asking drivers to approach the roundabout with care.

08.13
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: Traffic seems to be building up in all the usual places this morning.

One the A1 in Birtley, traffic is busy but moving northbound between Angel Of The North and the Coalhouse Roundabout junction.

Traffic is also heavy on the A1 southbound between the A69 junction in Denton Burn and the A184 junction in Dunston.

08.30
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: In Byker, Newcastle, there is also queuing traffic on the A193 Byker Bridge westbound from Byker Bank to Stoddart Street, so expect some delays if you're heading that way.

8.42
Katie Davies

NEWS: Robbers pulled a teenager off his bike before fleeing with his mobile phone.

The 18-year-old was cycling in Spencer Street, in Jarrow, on Saturday at around 9pm when two men attacked him.

He wasn't seriously injured however was left shaken by the incident. Two 17-year-old youths have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone who was in the area and who saw what happened is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 18834F/14.

08.44
Katie Davies

NEWS: Here's something to cheer you up on this drizzly Monday morning.

If you haven't checked out our lamb cam yet then do it now by clicking here.

We've teamed up with Hall Hill Farm to bring lambing live to your home. You can log on anytime of the day because our camera streams 24 hours a day for seven days.

 

09.07
Katie Davies

NEWS: Today the Chronicle lead with a story about lollipop lady Eleanor Harman who won a legal victory worth millions - thanks to crucial CCTV footage.

Cameras at the 61-year-old’s home captured the moment the on-duty warden was mown down by a pensioner on the school run.

But after driver Margaret Boyles denied liability, it was images from the camera that put the mum-of-two in line for a multi-million pound pay-out.

It is thought the figure could top £3m – thought to be the largest compensation package ever awarded to an injured lollipop lady.

You can check out our full story here.

Simon Greener Eleanor Harman, from South Shields, who was knocked down whilst working as a lollipop lady on Beach Road
Eleanor Harman, from South Shields, who was knocked down whilst working as a lollipop lady on Beach Road
 

09.28
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: Roadworks care causing problems for some motorists in Newcastle.

There are lane closures on the A695 Scotswood Road because of ongoing work by Northumbria Water. I'm also hearing that there are delays on the B6324 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, because of temporary traffic lights.

09.36
Katie Davies

NEWS: Vandals have thrown paint at a horse.

The paint was also thrown against the stables and tyres were punctured on a horse box and trap at Furnace Bank, in Bedlington, Northumberland, on Friday.

The horses were also let out of the stables. Anyone with any information can call police on 101. 

10.00
Katie Davies

NEWS: Newcastle Central Station is taking shape after a £8m transformation.

A Chronicle snapper has taken a range of pictures showing the progress. Why not check out our gallery here and let us know what you think.

WITH VIDEO. James Croasdale construction manager with Miller construction looking over the near finished new look central station Newcastle.
 

10.22
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: I'm hearing that there are temporary traffic lights on Cleadon Lane, in Cleadon, near to West Hall Farm.

Engineers are on site to replace a BT telecoms pole, take care if you're heading that way.

10.36
Katie Davies

NEWS: Toon boss Mike Ashley tried to muscle in at the last minute on the Chinese takeover of House of Fraser by snapping up an 11% stake in the department store, it has been revealed.

Mr Ashley, who owns Sports Direct, bought the shares from entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter a week ago, according to reports, before trying to derail the sale of the business to Nanjing-based conglomerate Sanpower by buying out other investors.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley at St Mary's Stadium
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley at St Mary's Stadium
 

10.56
Katie Davies

SPORT: In sport, Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew could drop Hatem Ben Arfa for clash in Stoke City this weekend.

The Chronicle understands that harsh words were exchanged between the Toon boss and the French player following the team's 4-0 defeat at the weekend.

Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench
Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench

11.09
Katie Davies

NEWS: I can guarantee that most of you will have heard of Italian restaurant chain Sambuca. Well, serving their Geordie customers a slice of home in Benidorm.

The Benidorm restaurant is on Lavante Beach and will be the same cheap and cheerful prices the brand has become famous for.

Check out our full story here.

Director of the Sambuca chain Omar Jaber chats about expanding the restaurants overseas
Director of the Sambuca chain Omar Jaber chats about expanding the restaurants overseas
 

11.23
Katie Davies

NEWS: Well, it looks like Gary Madine has been caught out again.

The shamed Tyneside soccer star has been caught on camera hurling vile abuse at workmen, just weeks after leaving prison.

The Gateshead-born player vowed in the Chronicle that he would never get in trouble again, after being jailed for 18-months for a double assault.

But just five-weeks after being released early, the Sheffield Wednesday star was filmed launching a foulmouthed tirade at road workers.

Madine, who earns £5,000 a week, shared footage of him hurtling past labourers in his £100,000 Mercedes. And he is heard yelling “Silly *****! Get some work done, yer ********!”

Read our full story here.

Sheffield Wednesday's Gary Madine
Sheffield Wednesday's Gary Madine
 

11.36
Katie Davies

NEWS:  Two men were injured when a car ploughed into a group of people.

One man suffered a broken leg and received hospital treatment, while another suffered bruising and swelling, in the accident on Saturday near to North Main Court and Sea Winnings Way, Westoe Crown, in South Shields. 

It's believed the car they were struck by was a red Astra. Officers are carrying out inquiries in order to establish what happened and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information to get contact. 

Any witnesses should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 396 060414 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.

11.58
Katie Davies

NEWS: North East comic Bobby Pattinson gets a Silver Heart Award from the Variety Club for raising more than £100,000. Read about how he did it here.
 

Bobby Pattinson
Bobby Pattinson
 

12.15
Katie Davies

NEWS: Metro passengers beware - two people have been fined for obstructing the doors of a train

 

12.23
Katie Davies

NEWS: Seven people have been jailed following an investigation into drug supply in Sunderland. 

They appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, April 4, for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.  The sentencing follows a nine-month intelligence-led operation targeting the supply of cocaine in the Houghton-le-Spring area. The seven were arrested in raids on July 29, 2013.

DI Mark Ord, Northumbria Police's Major Investigation Team, said: "This was a complex operation targeting a group of individuals who supplied both cocaine and crack cocaine in the local area.

"Drugs bring misery to communities through associated crime and disorder and the impact of drugs on individuals and neighbourhoods and we continue to do everything we can to tackle those involved in drug use and supply."

12.40
Katie Davies

NEWS: A teenager who was knocked down by a car when it moved to the side of the road to let a police vehicle past will today be released from hospital.

The 17-year-old was taken to North Tyneside General Hospital with bruising to her legs when she was hit by the Nissan Juke at around 9pm at Norham Road, in North Shields.

But police have said her injuries were minor and will be released from hospital later today. Officers were travelling to an emergency at the time of the crash.

They say they are providing support to the teenager and her family and full investigation is taking place into the smash. Anyone with any information about the smash can call police on 101 ext 69191.

12.51
Katie Davies

NEWS: A man has died after taking "homemade" ecstasy.

Paramedics were called to South Shields yesterday afternoon. The 20-year-old was taken to South Tyneside Hospital, where he died.

It's believed the man had taken an ecstasy tablet that was potentially homemade. 

The tablet is a pale green colour. Anyone who believes they have taken a tablet from the homemade batch is urged to seek medical assistance immediately. 

Detective Inspector Paul Woods said: "These tablets are potentially very dangerous and anyone thinking of taking any drug, particularly one similar to this, should not. If anyone thinks they have taken this drug they should seek immediate medical attention." 

South Tyneside coroner Mr Carney has also expressed his concerns for members of the public taking any similar tablets. Anyone who needs emergency medical attention should call 999.

13.07
Katie Davies

TRAVEL: Heading to Hadrian's Wall from Hexham? Well, there's a new bus service operating.

13.26
Katie Davies

TRAFFIC: Visibility on the A690 Durham Road, in Sunderland, is poor and drivers are being asked to take extra care.

I'm also hearing that there is slow moving traffic on the A167 Durham Road, in Low Fell, so expect some delays if you're heading that way.

13.45
Katie Davies

NEWS: Police are making a fresh appeal for witnesses after a robbery in Newcastle. 

It happened around 5.30pm on Tuesday, March 25, at the junction of Oaktree Avenue and Peartree Gardens in Walker. 

A 17-year-old girl got off a bus on Old Shields Road and walked on to Oaktree Avenue, and as she approached Peartree Gardens she became aware of a man walking towards her. The man walked passed her before going back towards her and demanded she hand over her belongings. He produced a knife, which he threatened her with and she handed over cash to the offender. 

The woman was left shocked and shaken following the incident but was not injured. The suspect is described as Asian, aged in his early 20s, with a southern accent. He was wearing beige chinos, beige Timberland boots and a blue zip up cardigan with a hood. 

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the robbery or anyone with information to contact them on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 907 25/03/14, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

14.06
Katie Davies

TRAVEL: I'm hearing that traffic is busy but moving on the A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge in Sunderland near to the B1405 Pallion New Road junction.

14.16
Katie Davies

TRAVEL: Newcastle International Airport, arrivals flight TOM1143 17:35hrs is now expected 17:59hrs

14.26
Katie Davies

Well, that's me for the day but I will be leaving you in the very capable hands of  Sarah Jeffery who will be keeping you updated with all the breaking news and traffic updates up until 10pm today.

14.33
Sarah Jeffery

Good afternoon. I'm Sarah Jeffery and I'm here to bring you all the latest traffic, travel, news and weather through the afternoon rush hour until 10pm.

I hope you are all having a good day whether you're at work or out and about. It is rather grey and miserable here in Newcastle this afternoon, so make sure you have a coat and brolly if you're going out.

As always, if you're out and about and see something, get in touch and let us know - comment on the live blog, tweet us (@EveningChron), email us at ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk or call us on 0191 201 6344.

14.40
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Convicted robber Adam Gallagher, 30, has breached terms of his licence after being released from jail

Adam Gallagher
Adam Gallagher

A manhunt is today on for a convicted robber who has breached the terms of his prison licence.

Police are trying to find Adam Gallagher, who is 30, and of no fixed address.

Gallagher was sentenced to seven years in prison following a conviction for robbery in 2006.

He was living in the Gateshead area and is also known to spend time in the Blyth and Newcastle.

You can read the full story here

14.47
Sarah Jeffery

SPORT: If Yohan Cabaye had gone to London in August, this would be a relegation season, says Neil Cameron

Yohan Cabaye : Press Conference In Paris
Yohan Cabaye : Press Conference In Paris

There is only one man who should dominate the end-of-season awards at Newcastle United.

Above anyone else, he has done more to assure this campaign has been at least a moderate success.

That man is Arsene Wenger.

Had the Arsenal manager not made a ridiculously derisory offer for Yohan Cabaye in August, something he compounded by refusing to make a second bid, there is every chance Newcastle would be near the bottom of the Premier League right now, fighting to avoid the drop.

You can read the full story here

14.55
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS:  A 20-year-old from South Shields has died in South Tyneside Hospital after taking homemade ecstasy

A man has died after making 'homemade' ecstasy
A man has died after making 'homemade' ecstasy

A man has died after taking “homemade” ecstasy.

Paramedics were called to South Shields yesterday afternoon. The 20-year-old was taken to South Tyneside Hospital, where he died.

It’s believed the man had taken an ecstasy tablet that was potentially homemade.

The tablet is a pale green colour. Anyone who believes they have taken a tablet from the homemade batch is urged to seek medical assistance immediately.

You can read the full story here

15.04
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: North Tyneside school elect Rebecca Moore as their next member of the UK Youth Parliament

North Tyneside MP Mary Glindon witnesses Rebecca Moore signing the UK Youth Parliament declaration

Schoolgirl Rebecca Moore was top of the class when it came to the election of North Tyneside’s next representative for the UK Youth Parliament.

Rebecca, a Year 9 student at Marden High School, secured 2,269 votes out of 6,646 votes cast during the three-day ballot in schools and community venues in the borough, representing a 54 % turnout.

It was the first time elections for the UK Youth Parliament have been held in North Tyneside, and Rebecca will now represent the borough’s young people, taking forward their views and debating on their behalf on a local, regional and national level.

You can read the full story here

15.25
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Police are searching for missing Wideopen man, Gary Smith, who was last seen in the West Road area of Newcastle on March 31

Gary Smith from Wideopen whose body was found at mental health clinic in Newcastle's West End
Gary Smith from Wideopen whose body was found at mental health clinic in Newcastle's West End

Police are appealing for help in tracing missing Wideopen man Gary Smith. 

Mr Smith, 52, was last seen in the West Road area of Newcastle around 8.30pm on March 31.

He is described as being around 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build. When he was last seen he was un-shaven and was wearing a dark jacket and dark trousers.

Mr Smith suffers from mental health issues and takes medication.

You can read the full story here

15.32
Sarah Jeffery

WHAT'S ON: Things to do in Newcastle tonight – whether you like gigs, art or comedy, we’ve got it covered. We’ve picked out five of the best including The Gavin Webster Comedy Show at The Stand Comedy Club; School of Language at The Cluny, Newcastle and Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Sunderland Empire.

Gavin Webster
Gavin Webster

You can read our full guide here. If something takes your fancy, simply click on the heading to get times, prices and to book tickets.

15.37
Sarah Jeffery

SPORT: Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits his side need 'nearly a miracle' to stay up, but insists it can be done

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet
 

Gus Poyet wants to be Sunderland’s miracle man.

The Black Cats boss accepts his side is now the clear favourite to go down after the gap between the Wearsiders and safety widened to seven points over the weekend.

However, Poyet refuses to give in and says he would love to prove the pundits - most of whom believe it is just a matter of time before Sunderland succumb - wrong.

You can read the full story here

15.57
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Rail unions have launched a legal battle with the Coalition Government over the sale of the East Coast Main Line

Action For Rail and coalition partners campaign outside Newcastle Central Station to keep the East Coast Main Line in public hands
Action For Rail and coalition partners campaign outside Newcastle Central Station to keep the East Coast Main Line in public hands

Rail unions have launched a legal battle with the Coalition Government over the sale of the East Coast Main Line.

They claim the planned “re-privatisation” of the service before the next general election in 2015 is being rushed through and that ministers have “cut corners”.

The rail unions Aslef and the TSSA said their members’ jobs and conditions, as well as the interests of passengers and taxpayers, were being threatened by a lack of consultation.

You can read the full story here

16.27
Sarah Jeffery

TRAFFIC: We're hearing reports of very slow traffic due to shed load on A183 Chester Road in both directions between A1052 and A1(M) J63 / A167 Chester-le-Street. This is affecting traffic between Chester-Le-Street and Bournmoor.

16.35
Sarah Jeffery

TRAVEL: For those of you planning on leaving work shortly or if you're already on your way home, here is the latest traffic and travel round-up

Roads

  • St Thomas' Street is closed in both directions  due to gas leak between Queen Victoria Road and B1307 Percy Street.Traffic is coping well.
  • There is slow traffic on A1 Southbound between A69 / A186 West Road and A184.
  • The A167 Tyne Bridge Southbound is busy but moving from A167(M) Central motorway / Pilgrim Street Roundabout (Newcastle Upon Tyne) to A184 Askew Road traffic lights (Gateshead).
  • Traffic is flowing freely on A167 outbound from A189 Grandstand Road (Cow Hill Junction) to A167 Ponteland Road / B1305 Two Ball Lonnen (Cowgate Roundabout).
  • There are reports of slow traffic due to a van fire on A19 Northbound after A1231 Wessington Way.
  • The A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge is clear between B1405 Pallion New Road and A1290 Queens Road.
  • Traffic has returned to normal on A1231 Trimdon Street / Silksworth Row between B1405 Pallion New Road / Queen Alexandra Bridge and A183 Livingstone Road.

Public Transport

  • No problems to report on DFDS Seaways between Newcastle and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam).
  • No problems to report on Shields Ferry between North Shields and South Shields.
  • There are no reported problems with bus, train or ferry services.
16.45
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: St Thomas' Street is currently closed in both directions due to gas leak between Queen Victoria Road and B1307 Percy Street.

At around 3.35pm police received a report from Northern Gas Networks of a suspected gas leak on Saint Thomas Street. 

A number of properties have been evacuated. 

The road is a bus only route and is closed at this time as a precaution. Pedestrians are also advised to avoid the area.

16.50
Sarah Jeffery

TRAFFIC: We' hearing reports that the A695 is partially blocked in both directions due to accident involving a car and a van between Station Road and Dukes Way. This is near Ovingham bridge and is causing very slow traffic.

17.05
Sarah Jeffery

SHOWBIZ: Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is nominated alongside South-Shields born Millican for her show, The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Ian West/PA Wire Ant and Dec
Ant and Dec

 

Geordie double-act Ant and Dec are going head to head with fellow Tyneside performer Sarah Millican for the entertainment performance award at this year’s Baftas.

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway is nominated alongside South-Shields born Millican for her show, The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

Both missed out on winning a Bafta at last year’s glamorous ceremony.

Ant and Dec found themselves in the same entertainment category as Millican, but both acts missed out on the award to Alan Carr for Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

You can read the full story here

17.15
Sarah Jeffery

SPORT: Newcastle United have appointed Lee Charnley as their new Managing Director

From left, John Irving, Lee Charnley, Alan Pardew and Ben Stevens
From left, John Irving, Lee Charnley, Alan Pardew and Ben Stevens

Newcastle United have promoted club secretary Lee Charnley to the role of managing director at St James' Park.

The Chronicle reported today that Charnley was set to step up his role at United and the club today confirmed the news.

Charnley, in a statement on the club's official website, said today: "It is a real honour to be appointed as managing director.

"I have been with the Club for almost 15 years and have seen a great many changes in my time here.

"The Club has never been in such a stable and healthy financial position, which gives us the best possible platform from which to grow.

You can read the full story here

17.21
Sarah Jeffery

TRAFFIC: Traffic is easing and road cleared after earlier accident on A695 in both directions between Station Road and Dukes Way in Prudhoe.

The accident happened near the Ovingham bridge.

17.37
Sarah Jeffery

TRAFFIC: Traffic is easing and road cleared after earlier shed load of an air conditioning unit on A183 Chester Road in both directions between A1052 and A1(M) J63 / A167 Chester-le-Street. This was affecting traffic between Chester-Le-Street and Bournmoor.

17.55
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: St Thomas' Street is still closed in both directions due to a gas leak between Queen Victoria Road and B1307 Percy Street.

Gill Johnston, who works at the nearby Great North Children's Hospital, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary said: "All of St Thomas Street was cordoned off and there were emergency services everywhere. "There was a lot of fire engines, police and about four or five Northern Gas vans."

18.11
Sarah Jeffery

AIR TRAVEL: EasyJet Flight EZY6408 from Malaga was due at Newcatle Airport at 15:45, but it now expected at 18:45.

18.17
Sarah Jeffery

WHAT'S ON: A new exhibition on Tyneside reveals how stories leap from the page of children’s books and on to the silver screen

Seven Stories opens a new Moving Stories exhibition. Ethan Cross, three

A new exhibition on Tyneside reveals how stories leap from the page of children’s books and on to the silver screen.

Moving Stories, which opened at Seven Stories at the weekend, is the result of the first collaboration between the Newcastle-based centre for children’s books and the National Media Museum in Bradford.

The exhibition, arranged under five themes on two floors of Seven Stories, goes back to the very beginnings of screen-based storytelling.

Curator Gill Rennie, of Seven Stories, said: “They came to us with the proposition and said they liked what we do. They wanted to attract more families so they suggested this exhibition.

You can read the full story here

18.25
Sarah Jeffery

CRIME: Police are appealing for information after a number of cars were damaged in Blyth.

In the last three weeks vandals have damaged the tyres on six cars all across the Blyth area.

Overnight between Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, a BMW had it's tyres damaged while parked in Marlow Street.

Between Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, all four tyres on a Mini Countryman were punctured while it was parked in Willow Crescent.

On Sunday, March 23, three tyres on a VW parked in Bondicar Terrace were damaged.

Between Tuesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 4, a Honda Civic in Ingham Drive had four tyres punctured.

And between midnight and 9:30am on Sunday, April 6, two cars in Elsdon Close had their tyres damaged.

Enquiries are ongoing into the damages and officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101 ext 69191 for the attention of the Blyth Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Blyth Neighbourhood Sergeant Garry Neill said: "We are carrying out enquiries into the damages and looking into whether they are linked. Whoever has done this has upset a lot of people in the local area and leaving them hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

"I'd urge anyone with any information as to who is responsible for these damages to come forward and let us know as soon as possible. I'd also ask residents to be vigilant and report anyone acting suspiciously around parked cars to us straight away."

18.40
Sarah Jeffery

LIFESTYLE: Westeros hero Davos Seaworth returns to Sky Atlantic in Game of Thrones Season 4 tonight

Ian West/PA Wire Liam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham

He said the cult TV show, which has tens of millions of viewers, was filled with strong female characters.

“People say about the show that there’s so much sex and violence, blah-blah-blah, that it becomes manipulative and gratuitous,” he said.

“Some of the most dangerous characters in the show are women. They’re extraordinarily well drawn.

“We see them in brothels, we see them in the corridors of power, alternating between being undermined and asserting their power — if there were not hugely strong female characters in Game of Thrones, it would be much the lesser for it."

You can read the full article here

18.52
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Members of one of the region’s biggest unions have been told to demand more from Labour.

UNISON leader Dave Prentis
UNISON leader Dave Prentis
 

Unison chief Dave Prentis told members gathered in Newcastle that the party “has to make sure Labour is on our side.”

In an apparent attack on party leader Ed Miliband, Mr Prentis told union representatives gathered in the city’s Vermont Hotel that “You can’t get Ed to say he likes trade union leaders.”

He added: “He says he likes trade unions, I’m not sure he even knows what one is.”

Mr Prentis said the Labour party had “wasted time” on the party leader’s reforms to Labour’s trade union links.

You can read the full story here

18.56
Sarah Jeffery

TRAIN TRAVEL: There are delays between Newcastle and York due to electrical problems at Durham

19.03
Sarah Jeffery

TRAIN TRAVEL: National Rail have just confirmed that the electrical supply at Durham has been restored. Trains will be moving shortly.

19.23
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS:  A man, who is thought to have been drunk, entered an amusement arcade and threatened a woman working inside

Police are still working to establish whether or not the robber was armed and are checking CCTV from the building
Police are still working to establish whether or not the robber was armed and are checking CCTV from the building

A robber got away with cash after threatening an amusement arcade worker.

It happened at Nobles Amusements, on Clayton Street, in Newcastle city centre, at around 8.40pm on Saturday.

A man, who is thought to have been drunk, entered the premises and threatened a woman working inside. He then fled in the direction of Falconar Court with cash in a yellow bag.

The Chronicle understands police are still working to establish whether or not the robber was armed and are checking CCTV from the building.

You can read the full story here

19.42
Sarah Jeffery

CRIME: Police investigating an assault at a Newcastle Metro station have released a CCTV image of a male they'd like to trace.

CCTV image of a man police would like to trace after an assault at a Newcastle Metro station
CCTV image of a man police would like to trace after an assault at a Newcastle Metro station
 

It happened about 1.15pm on Wednesday, January 29, at Wansbeck Metro Station in Gosforth, when a male attempted to punch a 22-year-old man, who blocked the punch with his arm. He was uninjured.

Police investigating the assault have released a CCTV image of a male they need to speak to who it's believed may have information which can help with enquiries.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 619 29/01/14, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

20.00
Sarah Jeffery

WHAT'S ON: Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a magical show from Disney on Ice, writes Entertainment Editor Gordon Barr

A scene from Disney on Ice's 100 Years of Magic

Get ready to celebrate in style!

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Disney On Ice shows at the Metro Radio Arena this October, with new show 100 Years of Magic.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, take to the ice for a grand celebration in the heart of Newcastle.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 60 unforgettable Disney stars that span the decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes.

You can find out more about the show here

20.05
Sarah Jeffery

TRAIN TRAVEL: There is ongoing disruption on East Coast services between Edinburgh Waverley and York due to electrical supply problems at Durham.

The lines at Durham have reopened however delays of up to an hour are expected until around 20:30. This is also affecting CrossCountry and First Transpennine Express.

20.11
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Here is a look at today's top news and sports stories from around the North East including: A radical £8m makeover of Newcastle Central Station is unveiled today; Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew could drop Hatem Ben Arfa for clash in Stoke City this weekend and Newcastle United set for shake up this summer with Lee Charnley the man to step up his role.

Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench
Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench

You can read the top five news and sports stories here

20.53
Sarah Jeffery

Sorry about the delay in posting but I have been experiencing technical difficulties. Fingers crossed I'm back up and running for th rest of the evening.

21.01
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: E-cigarette smokers are being warned to take care when charging their devices after a lithium ion battery exploded and caused a house fire.

Officers from Wallsend and Tynemouth Community Fire Stations in North Tyneside responded to the call
Officers from Wallsend and Tynemouth Community Fire Stations in North Tyneside responded to the call
 

Sam Hepple, 24, from Crawford Place in Whitley Bay left his e-cigarette on charge and then went out to visit his grandma.

When he returned he found the battery had launched into the air, hit the ceiling of his home and started a fire on the bedroom floor and burnt through his floorboards.

Sam said: “When I opened the front door, I could see the house was full of smoke and it appeared to be coming from upstairs.

You can read the full article here

21.15
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Crucial CCTV footage has helped lollipop lady Eleanor Harman win a legal victory worth millions.

Simon Greener Eleanor Harman, from South Shields, who was knocked down whilst working as a lollipop lady on Beach Road
Eleanor Harman, from South Shields, who was knocked down whilst working as a lollipop lady on Beach Road
 

Cameras at the 61-year-old’s home captured the moment the on-duty warden was mown down by a pensioner on the school run.

But after driver Margaret Boyles denied liability, it was images from the camera that put the mum-of-two in line for a multi-million pound pay-out.

It is thought the figure could top £3m – thought to be the largest compensation package ever awarded to an injured lollipop lady.

Eleanor, 61, was left with horrific brain injuries and needs round-the-clock care while Boyles was given a £90 fine.#

You can read the full story here

21.28
Sarah Jeffery

SPORT: Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew could drop Hatem Ben Arfa for clash in Stoke City this weekend

Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench
Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United looks on from the bench

Hatem Ben Arfa could be facing the axe from Alan Pardew for this weekend’s trip to Stoke City.

The Chronicle understands that harsh words were exchanged between the Toon boss and the French playmaker after the 4-0 hammering against Manchester United.

Ben Arfa was summoned to the technical area for what looked like an explanation to assistant coach John Carver after Man United’s third goal from Javier Hernandez after the ex-Lyon and Marseille star trotted back to cover on the left-hand side.

You can read the full story here

21.45
Sarah Jeffery

NEWS: Newcastle United boss Mike Ashley tried to muscle in on House of Fraser deal at last minute

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley at St Mary's Stadium
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley at St Mary's Stadium

Toon boss Mike Ashley tried to muscle in at the last minute on the Chinese takeover of House of Fraser by snapping up an 11% stake in the department store, it has been revealed.

Mr Ashley, who owns Sports Direct, bought the shares from entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter a week ago, according to reports, before trying to derail the sale of the business to Nanjing-based conglomerate Sanpower by buying out other investors.

However his attempted coup did not succeed but means that Sanpower, which has agreed terms on a deal valuing the chain at more than £450m, is denied full ownership and is instead taking 89% of the business.

You can read the full story here

21.56
Sarah Jeffery

Right everybody, that's it for today.

Thanks for joining us, make sure you check back tomorrow at 06:30am when reporter Michael Brown will be back to bring you all the latest news, travel and weather from around the region.

If you're staying in and fancy something to read, then why not check out our most read story of the day - Alan Pardew could wield the axe on Hatem Ben Arfa after harsh words exchanged in dressing room

Whether you're staying in or going out, have a great evening.

 

 

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