Tag: Longbenton
over 1 year ago
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Council reveals vision to move Freeman Hospital to new home at HMRC offices in Longbenton

The huge 'Ministry' site is due to be vacated when HMRC moves thousands of its staff to a new regional headquarters i...

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over 2 years ago
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Brave victims speak out after abuser sentenced to 17 years behind bars

The first victim reported Gallagher to police in the 1980s but no charges were brought at the time.

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over 2 years ago
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CCTV released as police investigate attempted burglary in Longbenton

Officers have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident on Elmsford ...

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almost 3 years ago
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Video of strange 'UFO' spotted flying over the North East believed to be Nasa rocket

Locals took to social media to share sightings of the strange triangular light passing over the area

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about 3 years ago
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Six arrested and £14,000 seized as police raid homes across the North East

Police raided homes in North Shields, Wallsend, Kenton and Longbenton this week

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over 3 years ago
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Lowlife burglars snatch Longbenton pensioner's cash 'while he watches TV'

Northumbria Police is investigating the break-in, with forensic officers visiting the property

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almost 4 years ago
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Greggs stops production after coronavirus outbreak among production staff

The bakery chain said it had decided to temporarily close the Newcastle site after 'a small number of colleagues' tes...

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almost 4 years ago
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Armed robber apologised to betting shop worker while pointing gun at him

Richard Soltanpur apologised to his victim as he put a bag on the counter to be filled with cash during a terrifying ...

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almost 4 years ago
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Three arrested and £20,000 of suspected criminal cash seized in dawn raids

The men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs following searches in Longbenton, Midd...

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almost 4 years ago
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Woman questioned after police find cannabis farm in Longbenton

Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward

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about 4 years ago
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Man arrested after police chase ends in car smashing into bungalow wall

The car involved crashed into the garden wall of a property and has caused significant damage

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about 4 years ago
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Neighbours furious as new Four Lane Ends takeaway approved

Residents say that odours from the Benton Road shops can be unbearable, but have been urged to give the latest takeaw...

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over 4 years ago
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Two workers at HMRC offices in Longbenton 'confirmed to have coronavirus'

The staff members at HMRC buildings at Benton Park View are said to be self-isolating at home

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over 4 years ago
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HMRC defends decision to keep hundreds of staff at Longbenton site

Those manning the phone lines at 'the Ministry' at Benton Park View are unable to work from home

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over 4 years ago
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Can you help little Oliver get a safe place to sleep this Christmas?

The six-year-old from Longbenton needs a specialist bed that meets the needs of his disabilities but they cost almost...

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over 4 years ago
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Two men arrested after police stop car and find six drums of fuel in the back

The men, aged 23 and 24, remain in police custody following the incident on Tuesday afternoon

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almost 5 years ago
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Just Eat ban takeaway after inspectors hand it zero-star review

The Longbenton restaurant is thought to be one of the first in Tyneside to be hit by the firm's tough new rules

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almost 5 years ago
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Parents face hours of gridlock in last-minute rush for school uniforms

Emblematic, in North Tyneside, is the sole school uniform supplier for tens of schools across the North East

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about 5 years ago
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Manhunt after men raid Subway shop armed with knives

A police manhunt is underway after scary raid on sandwich shop on Saturday evening

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over 5 years ago
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Girl, 8, seriously injured after being knocked over by car

Northumbria Police was called to the scene of the crash on Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, on Saturday afternoon

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over 5 years ago
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Horror as woman 'finds CATERPILLAR' in her takeaway

Furry fury as 31-year-old - who is 'petrified of bugs' - spots bug in order from popular Heaton venue The Naked Deli

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almost 6 years ago
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'Give up drink or die' - the words which changed one man's life

After 17 years of following his consultant’s orders, Alan Ross was dealt a blow when a routine scan discovered cancer...

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about 6 years ago
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Ex-footy coach accused of sex assaults on boys won't attend his own trial

Newcastle Crown Court heard that John Marshall, 71, has been ruled by experts to be unfit to plead to allegations of ...

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about 6 years ago
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Dad allegedly scammed out of 18k - and he doesn't want it to happen to you

Ian Hutton claims he lost his savings after investing in a franchise supplying vending machines

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over 6 years ago
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Brave four-year-old Frankie Sherwood loses his fight for life

Four-year-old Frankie Sherwood fought deadly childhood cancer neuroblastoma for more than two years

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almost 7 years ago
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Metros resume between South Gosforth and Shiremoor after overhead line came down

Nexus confirmed that Metros were running as normal on Wednesday morning after workers repaired the damage despite the...

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almost 8 years ago
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Seriously ill school boy surprised with very special gift

Young Callum McGilligan, from Longbenton, suffers from a host of rare conditions, but today he can forget all about t...

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almost 8 years ago
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'Keep your dogs on leads' pleads distraught owner after vicious attack

A Longbenton mum says she is now scared to walk her pet near her home after he was savaged by a huge black dog

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over 8 years ago
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Longbenton schoolboy receives sensory room to help him deal with autism

Caudwell Children helped raise £1,327 to provide Andrew Young, from North Tyneside, with calming lights and a special...

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over 8 years ago
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Blind Longbenton veteran Pamela Woodford travels to London to join Remembrance Day parade

Former Wren is accompanied by her grandson and fellow visually impaired veterans who receive support from military ch...

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almost 9 years ago
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Gateshead event ran by the Stroke Association highlights there is 'life after stroke'

Keen cyclist and two-year-old girl are among those honoured at North East's Life After Stroke Awards in Gateshead

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almost 9 years ago
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North Tyneside's Natalie Overton could land UK's Sexiest Vegan title with public votes

The 29-year-old model and charity volunteer from North Tyneside is a finalist in PETA competition which ends on Friday

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