Tag: Walker
11 months ago
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Newcastle foodbank plans expansion of new pantries where members can get a £20 food shop for a fiver

The Newcastle West End Foodbank has opened its first community pantry in Blakelaw and now plans to establish more in ...

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over 1 year ago
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Newcastle leisure centres spared cuts as operator slashes opening hours at more than 200 sites

GLL says that it has no plans to reduce opening times in Newcastle, despite its bid to reduce energy bills

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over 1 year ago
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Walker tower blocks demolition delayed yet again as council blames gas pipe for latest setback

Hexham House and Titan House are both empty and have been earmarked for demolition since 2018

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over 1 year ago
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Walker stand-off LIVE: Updates from scene of police incident on Kingston Avenue

A man is currently on the roof of a property on Kingston Avenue and police remain at the scene

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almost 2 years ago
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Tragedy as woman's body is found near pub in Walkergate

Officers were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a woman near Turbinia Public House Fossway

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almost 2 years ago
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'I'm over the moon' – Joy for Walker and Wallsend bus passengers as Q3 route is rescued after cuts

There was outrage after Go North East axed a section of the popular riverside route in March

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almost 2 years ago
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Inside amazing Newcastle social enterprise helping people turn scrap wood into gorgeous furniture

We took a look around Newcastle Wood Recycling in Walker and hear how they're working to 'save resources and change l...

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about 2 years ago
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Two people arrested after threats allegedly made to person at Walker flats

Police were called after a disturbance at the flats

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about 2 years ago
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Demolition of Walker tower blocks suffers another setback after thieves target empty buildings

Contractors will not start tearing down Hexham House and Titan House until July, after the removal of asbestos became...

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about 2 years ago
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Walker incident LIVE: Updates as police cordon in place following incident overnight

Emergency services were called to an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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about 2 years ago
thestar.com

Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker arrested on DUI charge in Florida

According to the document signed by the arresting officer, Walker refused a blood alcohol breathalyzer but failed his...

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about 2 years ago
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'It feels like we are the poor relation' – Anger as Walker and Wallsend axed from Q3 bus route

The route is one of more than 30 across Newcastle and North Tyneside that is being affected by a cash crisis engulfin...

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over 2 years ago
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Walker shop denies rival's crime accusations in a spat over booze plan that could 'escalate' issues

Bosses at Costcutter claimed that a nearby Heron Foods was the source of “many incidents of disturbance”

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over 2 years ago
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How 18-storey Ouseburn tower would look from the Free Trade Inn, the Tyne Bridge and more

The tower earmarked for Malmo Quay would be one of the tallest buildings in Newcastle if it is approved

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over 2 years ago
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Walker stabbing probe: Man appears in court accused of murdering Paul Wilkinson in tower block

The 47-year-old was pronounced dead at the East End flats on Saturday

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over 2 years ago
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Walker murder probe: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 47-year-old man stabbed in flats

Northumbria Police is investigating after a man's body was found in high rise flats in the East End

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over 2 years ago
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Heartbreak as Walker mum Stacey Pentland who inspired thousands dies of cancer at 37

Touching tributes have been paid to 'amazing' Walker mum Stacey Pentland following her death

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over 2 years ago
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Newcastle tower blocks finally set to be torn down as demolition work confirmed for early 2022

The towering Hexham House and Titan House are set to disappear from the city's skyline next year

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over 2 years ago
thestar.com

The Twins’ Justin Morneau Day gives a Canadian baseball star his due, just as the Rockies honour ...

Walker might have helped with inspiration, but he’s not the reason Morneau turned into such a success. For that, the ...

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over 2 years ago
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CCTV released after television is stolen in Newcastle care home burglary

Police say the man in the image could help them with their investigation

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over 2 years ago
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Distraught family's tribute to loving mum who took own life just weeks after attack by 'monster' ...

The family of Marina DiCarlo say the the 'caring' mum-of-one died by suicide following two years in an abusive relati...

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over 2 years ago
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Specialist search teams in area where human remains were found in Walker

Officers have remained in the area since the remains were found.

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over 2 years ago
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Police cordon still place in Walker after adult human remains found in wooded area

Officers have remained at the scene since Thursday evening.

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over 2 years ago
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'Skeletal' remains found in wooded area in Walker as investigation launched into death

Northumbria Police have now confirmed they are in the process of identifying the individual

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over 2 years ago
thestar.com

Larry Walker might be baseball’s most patient Hall of Famer. His wait to be inducted ends next week

The Maple Ridge, B.C., star was on the ballot for 10 years before he was elected. Then COVID put his induction on hold.

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over 2 years ago
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Mum-of-four racks up 100,000 TikTok followers as she documents her journey with incurable cancer

Stacey Pentland started recording the videos as a way to help her children remember her after the heartbreaking diagn...

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almost 3 years ago
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Walker tower blocks demolition delayed again

Hexham House and Titan House have been earmarked for demolition since August 2018, but there are still no signs of cr...

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almost 3 years ago
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CCTV appeal after suspected arson attack causes £15,000 worth of damage

Police believe the men were in the area at the time and may be able to help with the investigation

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almost 3 years ago
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Jobs hope for old shipyards hit by decades of unemployment

North Tyneside's mayor says plans to boost the jobs potential on the north bank of the river could restore 'inner pri...

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almost 3 years ago
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What we know so far after armed police were called to Walker 'weapons fight'

Northumbria Police said they received a report of a fight on Thursday afternoon

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almost 3 years ago
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Walker police incident LIVE: Updates as one man arrested after reports of fight

A large number of police officers have been at the scene in Walker

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almost 3 years ago
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Family fury as 'Covid-hit club' cancels christening - but shows Euro 2020 final

A war-of-words has now unfolded between the two sides, with the East End social club defending their actions

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almost 3 years ago
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Hopes of cleaning up River Tyne with £20m boost

A third major bid for Levelling Up money from the government could see a ‘River Tyne restoration facility' built in W...

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almost 3 years ago
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Builder tells of terrifying moment burglar stuck sawn-off shotgun in his chest

John Buchan said his instincts took over and left him with little choice but to disarm the violent intruder

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about 3 years ago
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Mum's fury as builder responsible for poisoning children walks free from court

Lisa Hopper's dream extension turned into her worst nightmare after her children were left with carbon monoxide poiso...

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about 3 years ago
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Tributes paid to well-known chip shop owner after his death from Covid-19

Gus Singh was a familiar face in Newcastle’s East End after running the successful Gus’s Chippy on Wharrier Street fo...

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about 3 years ago
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Leisure centre finally set to reopen after being mothballed

The Walker Activity Dome was one of three sites left closed indefinitely by leisure operator GLL when it made job cut...

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about 3 years ago
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Cruel online trolls left woman in tears after branding her 'fake Kim Kardashian'

Jasmine Thompson has bravely talked about the messages, which she feels is a growing form of 'bullying'

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about 3 years ago
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Football club wins bar battle despite neighbours' fears

Walker Central Football Club will be allowed to sell alcohol from its pavilion, but councillors have imposed strict c...

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