Tag: Westerhope
over 1 year ago
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Newcastle Aldi set to move after more than 20 years in 'outdated' Westerhope store

Aldi said that its current shop in Stamfordham Road, where it has been for more than 20 years, “no longer meets the m...

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almost 2 years ago
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Anger as Newcastle West End roadworks leave locals 'cut off' from vital services

Bus services have been diverted away from West Denton Way during a major closure that council bosses originally said ...

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over 2 years ago
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North East's most popular councillor reveals secret of his success – after winning more than 85% ...

Marc Donnelly strengthened his iron grip on Newcastle's Chapel ward with a resounding victory on election night last ...

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almost 3 years ago
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Your chance to have say on 1,600-home Callerton plan as vision branded 'completely unnecessary'

Developers want to build 400 more homes than were originally planned in the latest phase of the controversial buildin...

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about 3 years ago
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Decision day for 99 homes plan at demolished Newcastle middle school amid local backlash

Proposals to redevelop the old Chapel Park Middle School site are earmarked for approval next week

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about 3 years ago
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Plans emerge for 1,600 more homes and new school in next phase of massive Callerton development

The 'Upper Callerton' site would be the next phase in a building masterplan that will result in the creation of aroun...

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over 3 years ago
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Pictures show devastation after delivery van torched in suspected arson attack

The takeaway's van was set on fire, moments before the bins at a nearby Italian restaurant went up in flames

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almost 4 years ago
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'Significant' Covid-19 outbreak at Newcastle care home after 11 months of safety

Bosses at Whorlton Grange, in Westerhope, are 'devastated' the virus has finally found away inside

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almost 4 years ago
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Newcastle man fell down crevasse in French Alps after losing friend in forest

Corey Watson, from Westerhope, had been working near the famous ski resort of Meribel when he was reported missing on...

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almost 4 years ago
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Dean Wright's family speak of agony of spending Christmas without their only son

Popular Dean Wright died while on holiday in the Mexican resort of Cancun

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almost 4 years ago
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Mystery surrounds death of 33-year-old holidaymaker at Cancun hotel

Dean Wright was found dead on a luggage trolley in the Mexican resort 11 months ago but his family are still searchin...

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almost 4 years ago
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Father and son jailed after helping smuggle five million cigarettes into the UK

The pair headed up an 11-man crime gang which helped flood the streets with tobacco which robbed the taxpayer

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about 4 years ago
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Cheeky dog's lucky escape after snacking on 25 golf balls

Giant schnauzer Alfie has snacked on golf balls, rubber gloves, string and pieces of wood on a walk over lockdown

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about 4 years ago
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Newcastle McDonald's deep cleaned after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

A spokesperson for the fast food chain said the employee had self-isolated after coming into close contact with someo...

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over 4 years ago
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Developer spotted two days after council halted 60-home plan

Newcastle City Council confirmed last week that plans for housing next to the West Denton Community Centre were being...

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over 4 years ago
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Residents 'ignored' in plan to transform demolished school

A developer and council officials refused to meet with residents this week to discuss their plans for the former Chap...

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almost 5 years ago
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Family of man who fell down cliff in French Alps fundraise to bring body home

Corey Watson, who had been working in Brides-les-Bains, near the resorts of Courchevel and Méribeland, had gone out w...

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almost 5 years ago
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100 new homes planned for demolished Newcastle middle school

Gentoo Homes has revealed its plans to redevelop the site of the old Chapel Park Middle School, which was closed and ...

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almost 5 years ago
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Mum livid as hackers take £105 of Morrisons points meant for Christmas shop

Ashleigh Bartlett, from Westerhope, had planned to use the year's worth of points to help her young family through th...

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almost 5 years ago
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Ewan Ireland's defence QC warned against releasing suspects under investigation

Newcastle Crown Court heard that when he murdered family man Peter Duncan, then 17-year-old Ireland was released unde...

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almost 5 years ago
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Mum-of-three blames her 'uninhabitable' home after baby taken to hospital

Lisa Marsay's 15-month-old son fell ill on Sunday and she believes his condition was caused by their damp home

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almost 5 years ago
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Catherine McKinnell refuses to attend Newcastle North hustings over bias fears

The Labour candidate said the involvement of Newcastle Independents made her concerned the event would be politically...

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almost 5 years ago
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New hope for disabled 7-year-old's beloved skate park

Campaigners from West Denton were led by youngster Dylan Kirkley as they called on Newcastle City Council to abandon ...

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about 5 years ago
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Green light for micropub despite dog grooming salon's fears

Local authority bosses concluded that there was “no evidence” to back up claims from opponents that the drinking venu...

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about 5 years ago
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Westerhope Italian restaurant plan finally approved

Villagers have claimed that the new eatery in Stamfordham Road could “ruin” the area, but the plans were given the fi...

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about 5 years ago
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Battle over micropub plan amid claim drunks might harass dogs

Two nearby businesses are opposing plans to open a pub at the Primrose Yard in Newbiggin Lane, claiming that it could...

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about 5 years ago
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Controversial Italian restaurant in line for final approval

Residents and councillors in Westerhope say that turning an old bingo hall into a new bar and eatery could spark anti...

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over 5 years ago
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Armed robber jailed after he broke into supermarket through an air vent

Richard Watson was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday for his attempt to rob the Aldi supermarket in Westerhope

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over 5 years ago
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New restaurant to open despite fears it will 'ruin' village

After a backlash from neighbours and local councillors, a civic centre panel approved the plans to transform a disuse...

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over 5 years ago
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Villagers say suburb could be "ruined" by Italian restaurant plans

Efforts to turn a disused bingo hall in Westerhope into a new eatery have been met with a fierce backlash from reside...

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over 5 years ago
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Sunshine Fund families do their part during Go Bananas campaign

The local charity are reaching the end of their annual Go Bananas campaign and have already raised an amazing £30,000

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over 5 years ago
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Former bingo hall to be transformed into restaurant, bar, and coffee shop

The building operated as a bingo hall for decades

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over 5 years ago
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Your donations could change the life of boy, 5, who suffers from rare condition

Five-year-old James Thompson suffers from a rare medical condition - but the Sunshine Fund is looking to change his life

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over 5 years ago
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CCTV appeal after 18-year-old is sexually assaulted by a stranger in Newcastle

The teenager was walking through a cut in Westerhope when she was approached by a man she did not know

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over 5 years ago
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One person taken to hospital after SIX vehicles involved in two crashes on A1

Emergency services remain on scene near the Stamfordham Road junction and drivers face long delays

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over 5 years ago
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Wetherspoon responds to rumours it could open in old bingo hall

The Orion Bingo Hall was sold in December, with rumours about its future swirling

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over 5 years ago
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The North East care homes and services ordered to improve by inspectors

The services have been rated as either 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission over the...

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over 5 years ago
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Woman's terror at raid by robber who bought Armani tracksuit hours later

Arrogant Stephen Robertson made off with £12,000 in the hold-up before buying an Armani outfit and matching trainers ...

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about 6 years ago
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Mystery surrounds sudden closure of Toma Fund

The Newcastle-based charity has been supporting children with cancer and serious illnesses in the region since 2011

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