Gateshead news

• Tyne and Wear Metro delays LIVE: Disruption between Newcastle Airport and South Hylton

  10-03-2026 08:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has confirmed that there are delays of around 15 minutes on its green line, due to a train being withdrawn from service
  
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• Seven jobs where women face health risk, according to expert

  10-03-2026 06:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Early symptoms include tiredness, low motivation and irritability
  
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• Whitley Bay hotel declared unsafe to house people after fire safety failures discovered

  10-03-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Alexander Hotel on South Parade has been issued the notice by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
  
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• Embarrassing spelling blunder appears on Gateshead street sign leaving residents baffled

  10-03-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The quiet cul-de-sac in Wardley says Slaley Close on one side of the road and Slayley Close on the other
  
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• Woman found burglar in her bedroom at Whitley Bay home claiming he was 'lost'

  10-03-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Bell, of North Shields, was ordered out of the house by the shocked mum after he'd taken her purse and bank card
  
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• Tyneside corner shop granted alcohol licence despite defecation complaints

  10-03-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shop in Forest Hall has been allowed to sell alcohol despite a petition against the proposal amassing almost 500 names
  
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• Pagazzi Lighting closes 11 stores in Scotland and Northern England with 70 job losses

  10-03-2026 01:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pagazzi Lighting, a family-run lighting specialist that has been operating for nearly 50 years, has closed 11 of its retail stores and made 70 staff redundant after entering administration
  
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• Plans for new Northumberland holiday park lodged featuring 160 caravan pitches

  10-03-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site would include 120 static caravans alongside 40 touring pitches for touring caravans or motorhomes
  
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• The North East's most expensive street where the average house price is over £1.7m

  09-03-2026 22:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Runnymede Road in Darras Hall has once again been named the North East's most expensive street
  
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• Hebburn Town chairman 'over the moon' after £2m transformation plans given green light

  09-03-2026 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hebburn Town is set for new pitches, a new stand, more community spaces, and a bigger car park
  
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• Inside the new build homes perfect for first-time buyers or growing families in Newcastle

  09-03-2026 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bellway North East has a number of show-homes showcasing contemporary, energy-efficient properties
  
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• Northumberland primary school kitchen closed for three days after food hygiene inspection

  09-03-2026 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The kitchen at Burnside Primary School in Cramlington has now reopened to following a follow-up visit on Monday
  
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• New £2.4m children's home in Longbenton would help council's escalating childcare costs

  09-03-2026 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thanks for government match funding, the council hopes the proposed facility will lower the costs of external care placements
  
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• Plans emerge for second data centre in Northumberland which could create up to 640 jobs

  09-03-2026 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is claimed that between 460 and 640 direct jobs could be supported if the data centre comes to fruition
  
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• North East sailor who raped boy while on Royal Navy leave tried to buy his silence with sweets

  09-03-2026 20:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henderson, formerly of Northumberland, is now serving lengthy prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting two young boys
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 9

  09-03-2026 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Moment water main bursts firing out jet 30ft into the air in South Shields

  09-03-2026 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water is carrying out repairs on the scene after water was seen shooting into the air from a bust pipe
  
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• New cash to rescue Gateshead arena and Sunderland Crown Works film studio in mayor's £104m plan

  09-03-2026 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced funding to finally kickstart work on the major projects, but they are being scaled back
  
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• South Shields boy, 3, thriving after battling back from three open heart operations

  09-03-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby Thompson was born with a hole in his heart and has bravely battled through major surgeries at the Freeman Hospital
  
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• Rachel Reeves issues fuel price update as Iran war sees pump price soar

  09-03-2026 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor was speaking as fuel prices reached their highest level since 2022 in response to the crisis
  
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• Banish condensation from your car with simple trick using cheap kitchen item

  09-03-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unconventional advice using tea bags will be helpful for drivers in the upcoming weather
  
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• Full list of petrol and diesel cars facing major tax change from April 1

  09-03-2026 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers of these 59 cars will face a hefty £5,690 tax bill under the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax updates
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn shares career update after 'personal things' admission

  09-03-2026 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Blethyn, recognised for portraying Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, has bid farewell to her role, but she's apparently had no shortage of job offers
  
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• 'Dangerous' woman told ex she would stab her and watch her 'bleed so much' after break-up

  09-03-2026 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bethany Mulliner began sending her former partner threatening messages including 'I will happily sit in jail knowing I've killed you'
  
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• 70 new jobs to be created as Newcastle technology firm wins £38m HMRC contract

  09-03-2026 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scrumconnect will support HMRC to deliver testing and other services from its city centre base
  
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• World champion Josh Kelly inspires next generation of fighters during visits to Wearside boxing clubs

  09-03-2026 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Kelly defeated Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev on points in Newcastle in a slick display that saw him become the very first world champion from Sunderland
  
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• Tyne Bridge to be closed overnight for five nights this week as restoration works continue

  09-03-2026 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newly restored sections of the iconic bridge are set to be unveiled from today
  
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• Universal Credit letter benefit claimants shouldn't ignore ahead of DWP deadline

  09-03-2026 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP is replacing a number of older benefits with Universal Credit but the transfer is not automatic and claimants will need to take action
  
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• True crime writer's debut novel set in North East to be published in nine languages

  09-03-2026 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Philipson, from Crook, sold her successful business of over 20 years to pursue her passion to become an author - and struck gold
  
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• North East petrol stations latest as fuel costs surge due to Iran war

  09-03-2026 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rising price of oil is having a direct impact on petrol and diesel prices here in the UK, which will have a major effect on drivers
  
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• Martin Lewis gives '£3,000 rule' warning over gifts to family

  09-03-2026 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The personal finance expert has explained rules for anyone gifting money to relatives and the importance of keeping records
  
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• Missing Northumberland man last seen in NUFC shirt 'believed to have gone into water'

  09-03-2026 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers have been attempting to locate the man, who has been named only as Keith, since last Saturday, February 28
  
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• Inside the Northumberland block of flats converted into large cannabis farm as brothers jailed

  09-03-2026 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police found Elton Soufaj and Erjon Sufaj in a drugs factory in Northumberland that contained 250 cannabis plants
  
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• 'I'm a dentist - these are the key mouth cancer warning signs everyone needs to know'

  09-03-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A dentist has highlighted potential warning signs of oral cancer that people may overlook, including symptoms that could appear without even opening the mouth
  
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• HMRC to take back £300 winter fuel payments from State Pensioners - who's affected

  09-03-2026 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's an explanation of how the HMRC will recover payments of up to £300 and who will be affected by the rule
  
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• Ian Huntley's final letter from HMP Frankland with 'safety' message to mystery woman

  09-03-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Soham murderer died aged 52 on Saturday after being attacked at HMP Frankland, and in a final letter sent before the fatal assault he warned a mystery woman of the 'harm's way' she could face.
  
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• Drivers warned 'avoid non‑essential journeys' as fuel prices spiral

  09-03-2026 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022
  
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• Drivers told 'cut journeys' as 'petrol could hit 170p and diesel 180p'

  09-03-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  World events of the past week or so have sent oil prices soaring
  
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• Travel warning for UK tourists as new rule brought in for Spain, Greece and other EU nations

  09-03-2026 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a list of all the EU countries covered by the new entry rules, including popular holiday destinations
  
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• Motorists told 'no need to panic' as oil prices hit $100 amid Middle East conflict

  09-03-2026 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Reed insists there is no fuel shortage in the UK despite oil prices rising above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates
  
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• Martin Lewis says anyone aged 40 to 73 needs to take action by April 5

  09-03-2026 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The consumer expert has warned that the 'door shuts forever' if people affected don't take action in time - here's what you need to do
  
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• Easy trick to find the cheapest petrol where you live as Iran war sees prices surge

  09-03-2026 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This comes as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel, for the first time in almost four years, due to the mounting international crisis
  
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• Government assure public over claims 'two days' worth of gas left after Iran war

  09-03-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to National Gas, Britain had 6,999 gigawatt hours (GWh) of fossil gas stored this month
  
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• British Airways flight heading to UK declares medical emergency and diverts

  09-03-2026 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A British Airways flight travelling to Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing in France
  
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• Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as UK petrol prices expected to soar

  09-03-2026 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is the first time Oil prices have rocketed above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time in nearly four years
  
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• Log burners face UK ban as new rule change 'on the table'

  09-03-2026 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government consultation on Environmental Improvement Plan proposes banning sale of older wood burner models and tightening smoke control areas to cut air pollution
  
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• UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for Cyprus, Turkey and Maldives

  09-03-2026 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British holidaymakers planning trips to popular destinations are being urged to review their plans as the FCDO updates travel advice in light of the ongoing Middle East war
  
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• Russia issues chilling 'end of the world' WW3 warning as Trump bombs Iran

  09-03-2026 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov issued the dire warning amid "a perfect storm" as the US and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran, whilst Putin claims international law "no longer exists"
  
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• Full list of 67 dog breeds that could be banned in UK under new rules

  09-03-2026 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour party's new animal welfare legislation would deem many of the most common dog breeds in the country as unhealthy
  
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• Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers warned of major credit card change coming in May

  09-03-2026 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lloyds Banking Group says the changes will mean an increase in interest rates for some but for others it will be a decrease
  
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