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Today we bring you the news that further snow is set to hit North East this weekend as Met Office extends its current yellow weather warning and a Newcastle HMRC building was evacuated after police were called to reports of a "suspicious item" inside.
This is your North East Today update.
Newcastle HMRC building evacuated after 'suspicious item' found inside
A Newcastle HMRC building was evacuated after police were called to reports of a "suspicious item" inside.
At around 10.45am on Thursday, officers attended a premises in the Benton Park View area after being alerted to a suspicious item that had been found inside the building.
Part of the site, which Chronicle Live understands to be the HMRC building, was evacuated while experts investigated. However, the item was later confirmed not to be a danger to the public.
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Walker grandmother stabbed with scissors in street after clashing with 'disruptive' neighbour
A grandmother was stabbed with a pair of scissors after clashing with her "disruptive" neighbour.
Charlene Hetherington had argued with the victim earlier that night and been assaulted by her, a court heard. She later approached her in the street and attacked her with the scissors, leaving her with wounds to her arms and abdomen.
Now the 36-year-old, who has a previous conviction for stabbing another woman who had assaulted her, has been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court. Her partner, Jamie Bennett, was also jailed for witness intimidation.
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Meet the exciting striker 'expecting' to be Newcastle's next signing and holds Alan Shearer ambition
Dujuan 'Whisper' Richards has already received one memorable phone call this week, after earning his first senior call-up for Jamaica. The talented striker has trained with the national team before, but could make his senior bow in two upcoming friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago.
However, the 17-year-old will still be waiting by his phone for another important call after undergoing a two-week trial at Newcastle United last month. The Phoenix All Stars Academy prospect was pictured in attendance at St James' Park for the home draw with West Ham on February 4 ahead of spending a fortnight attempting to impress academy coaches.
Having previously been in the dark over Richards' trial, Newcastle under-21s boss Ben Dawson has confirmed the trialist delivered as expected from the scout reports, and that the decision now lies with the club's hierarchy. The exciting striker is currently focused upon making his Jamaica debut, but he is confident he has done enough to earn a permanent move to Tyneside.
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Further snow to hit North East this weekend as Met Office extends yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the North East this weekend.
The warning is already in place for the region for Thursday and Friday but has been extended into the weekend when the region is set to be hit with further snowfall. The warning is in effect from 3pm on Saturday, March 11 until 6am on Sunday, March 12.
The Met Office said that the snow and ice has the potential to cause disruption from Saturday evening into Sunday morning and warned that drivers may face delays on roads. The public are also been warned to expect delays or cancellations on public transport, including buses and trains, as a result of the weather conditions.
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Major Metro line closure warning with no trains between South Gosforth and Airport
Metro passengers are being warned of a major line closure affecting trains heading to the airport later this month while essential maintenance work takes place.
Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, has announced that trains will not be operating between South Gosforth and Newcastle Airport for five days from Monday, March 20 to Friday, March 24.
A replacement bus, the 900, will be in place for customers during the closure which will call at or near all Metro stations on the affected route. The line will reopen as usual on Saturday, March 25.
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