Tag: Chopwell
over 1 year ago
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Gateshead's Chopwell Wood will be selling Christmas trees for one day only this year

Festive tradition gets the chop this year as Gateshead wood announces its sales of real Christmas trees will be drast...

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over 1 year ago
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Real Christmas trees around Newcastle - a guide to where to buy this year

Here's our updated guide - with new additions for 2022 - to some of the North East venues selling real Christmas tree...

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about 3 years ago
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Hunted-style challenge at Chopwell Woods has new summer date

A great escape event, cancelled due to the pandemic, will now make its debut in Gateshead in August

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over 3 years ago
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Residents' concern as village 'invaded' with visitors despite lockdown

Residents of High Spen are worried that families travelled outside their 'local area' to visit Chopwell Wood this wee...

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over 3 years ago
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Gateshead to host Hunted-style chase through Chopwell Wood

Chopwell Wood at Rowlands Gill will be the location for a new challenge setting contestants loose in a TV-style chase

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over 3 years ago
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Where to buy your real Christmas tree in and around Newcastle

Here's our guide to some of the North East venues selling real Christmas trees - but one favourite, Chopwell Woods, h...

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almost 4 years ago
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Friends honour selfless Gateshead lad who died at just 35

Sam Ling Gibson, from Blackhall Mill, spent much of his life volunteering for Casa Taller Las Moyas, a community orga...

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about 4 years ago
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Further three men charged in connection with fight in Gateshead street

Two men were left seriously injured following the disturbance in Chopwell

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about 4 years ago
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Two men charged after street fight left two in hospital

Emergency services were called to the disturbance in Chopwell on Friday afternoon

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about 4 years ago
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Two men arrested after street fight in Gateshead leaves two in hospital

Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being attacked with a knife and blunt object

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over 4 years ago
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Man drank most of a bottle of vodka before driving to McDonald's for breakfast

James Hall had consumed the booze between 6pm and 8am before getting "the munchies" at 8am and heading to the Blaydon...

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over 4 years ago
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Huge Chopwell housing plans put on hold amid residents' fears

Councillors were told on Wednesday morning that the new development could pose serious road safety issues and disturb...

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over 4 years ago
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Rare chance to visit North East steel furnace this weekend -for free

As part of Heritage Open Days, Land of Oak & Iron in County Durham offers access to furnace with a famous history

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almost 5 years ago
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Tour of Britain 2019 route: Where to watch in Gateshead and County Durham

Stage Four of the cycle race will set off from South Shore in Gateshead and make its way through County Durham before...

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almost 5 years ago
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Neglected dog put to sleep after cruel owners left him in severe pain

WARNING: This article containsdistressingphotographs. Three members of the family have been prosecuted by the RSPCA a...

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about 5 years ago
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Footage shows the devastating aftermath of 'malicious' fire at woods

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service say they believe the blaze, which took four fire engines to tackle, may have be...

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about 5 years ago
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Police find £10,000 stash of drugs during home raid

A haul of suspected crack cocaine and cannabis was uncovered by police investigating an assault on Thursday morning

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over 5 years ago
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Wanted: The Boxing Day 'bully' who beat up his own mum

24-year-old Jordan Fearn wanted to be released from his 'excessive' jail term for hitting, dragging and threatening t...

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over 5 years ago
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Locals win fight to have first refusal on buying pub

Developers want to turn the once-booming Chopwell Hotel a dozen flats - but neighbours aren't happy

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over 5 years ago
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Fight to stop Chopwell pub becoming flats back on as new plans lodged

Gateshead Council previously rejected bid to revamp The Chopwell Hotel after community opposition

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over 5 years ago
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Fight over historic Chopwell pub's future won amid drug violence warnings

Plans to turn the Chopwell Hotel into flats have been rejected by Gateshead Council

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almost 6 years ago
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'Cowboy' builder spared jail - because he's an OAP

David Scott Thompson’s, of Energy Solution Home Improvements, charged £6,400 for a conservatory with shoddy electrica...

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almost 6 years ago
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Man fighting for life after alleged attack outside Gateshead home

Police were called to Coquet Street in Chopwell on Saturday afternoon where they found the victim in a critical condi...

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almost 6 years ago
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Man critical after 'explosion' at Gateshead home

A 47-year-old man remains in hospital with burn injuries following the incident on Tees Street in Chopwell

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about 6 years ago
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Multi-million regeneration plan for Chopwell and Blackhall Mill approved

The plan to transform Chopwell and Blackhall Mill has been approved by council bosses

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about 6 years ago
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Council plans £1m kickstart for Chopwell and Blackhall Mill regeneration

The ambitious 10-year plan to regenerate the area could be approved next week

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about 6 years ago
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Bushcraft and den-making for kids on offer at Chopwell WoodFest

Find out how local craft organisations can sign up to Derwent Valley's celebration of traditional skills and local he...

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over 6 years ago
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Cat burned by fireworks and dressed in Halloween outfit desperately needs a home

RSPCA officers are hoping to find a new home for Phoenix, a cat who has had an unlucky life so far

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over 6 years ago
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Three men in court following alleged Gateshead spate of burglaries and car theft

Peter Robinson, 43, Jonathan Gregory, 37, and Colin Urwin, 43, have been released on bail after being charged with mu...

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about 7 years ago
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Police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl

Clarice, from Chopwell, has not been seen since Friday, April 14 when she was reported missing from her home

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about 8 years ago
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Why a Gateshead community project thinks sheds are the answer to men's social isolation

The Blaydon Shed was set up to help men deal with issues including depression, domestic abuse and social isolation

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over 8 years ago
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Gateshead former miner blames 'care staff shortage' after being stuck in bed for more than 16 hours

Multiple sclerosis sufferer Terry Meadows despairs at "atrocious" treatment after carers repeatedly show up late

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over 8 years ago
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Northumberland wartime memories inspire illustrated novel showing life in days gone by

Gina Jack draws from her memories of being evacuated during the Second World War for her children's book Calendar Pigs

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almost 10 years ago
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Vera star Brenda Blethyn enjoys some sunshine during filming

Vera star Brenda Blethyn shot the latest scenes of the hit crime drama in glorious sunshine in a picturesque area of ...

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