Gateshead news

• 11 dramatic pictures as the Festival of Rescue kicks off on Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside

  17-09-2021 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event sees teams battling it out to in five key disciplines in a bid to be crowned the very best in their field
  
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• Million-pound Cancer Research grant to help Newcastle University bring through the next generation of life-saving researchers

  16-04-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University's teams are at the cutting edge of cancer research
  
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• Gordon Gault: Bid to get teen's machete killers locked up for longer fails

  16-04-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sentences handed to Carlos Neto and Lawson Natty have been reviewed as part of the Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme
  
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• Annitsford thug who beat up his girlfriend freed to live round the corner from her

  16-04-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Lumsden, of Annitsford, has been given a suspended prison sentence for assaulting his then-partner in her home
  
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• Wallsend shop plagued by historic 'serious criminal behaviours' now under new management

  16-04-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trading Standards and Northumbria Police welcomed the change in hands of the business as it is granted a premises licence
  
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• Wallsend hit-and-run victim, 76, left lying in the road for around 90 minutes with multiple fractures

  16-04-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Grant, of Wallsend, struck the pensioner as he crossed the road then made the 'disgusting' decision to drive off before later calling police to confess
  
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• Sunderland homeowner claims new-build house is 'absolute mess' and that issues are a 'nightmare'

  16-04-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Fullard claims there are many issues at his three-bedroom detached property on Cornflower Court in Hetton-le-Hole
  
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• 'First of its kind' Newcastle study uses AI to fight cancer which hits thousands each year

  16-04-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amar Rajgor has led cutting-edge reseach using artificial intelligence to better treat laryngeal cancer.
  
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• Cramlington ex RAF and Army servicewoman raising awareness of hidden disabilities shortlisted for national awards

  16-04-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caroline Lewis has been shortlisted for two awards at the UK Top Influencer Awards after using her platform to raise awareness of hidden disabilities and illnesses
  
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• DWP Universal Credit 'will need to change to tackle challenge of long-term sickness'

  15-04-2024 21:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of benefit claimants who are out of work because of ill health has almost doubled since Universal Credit was first introduced, to reach 2.3 million, the Resolution Foundation said
  
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• BBC Not Going Out future confirmed as Lee Mack says 'it's not my decision'

  15-04-2024 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Mack has confirmed that his popular BBC sitcom Not Going Out will not be returning to screens this year, and it's not his decision as to whether it will be back at all
  
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• North East buskers who were crowned winners of The Voice UK to release their first song 'Heartbeat'

  15-04-2024 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jenna Cole and Olivia Irwin were crowned winners of the ITV show in January this year
  
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• 'Reprehensible' planned changes to East Coast mainline delayed

  15-04-2024 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Network Rail said there were too many issues to push ahead with the plans
  
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• Motorists spent up to an extra 10 minutes crossing the Tyne Bridge this morning, figures reveal

  15-04-2024 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne Bridge has been reduced from four lanes to two lanes due to ongoing renovation work
  
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• Council bosses to consider future of Gateshead traveller site due to lack of demand

  15-04-2024 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site has been unused since the end of 2022 and has now become a hotspot for vandalism and fly-tipping
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, April 15

  15-04-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning Set For Life numbers for Monday, April 15 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Calls for more local consultation on major regeneration plans for Ashington and Blyth

  15-04-2024 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has insisted local people will be consulted throughout
  
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• Persimmon 'orders' clean up of new Cramlington footpath after outcry

  15-04-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The state of the land was described as "disgraceful"
  
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• Experts warn of five diabetes red flags to look out for - including change to skin

  15-04-2024 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist of more than 35 years has warned people of five signs in particular which should never be ignored
  
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• Woman fights off intruder who attacked her in her bedroom during early hours of the morning

  15-04-2024 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, who was alone in her bedroom at the time, managed to fight him off
  
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• Gateshead woman who faced breast cancer in her 20s says 'people don't realise how difficult life after cancer can be'

  15-04-2024 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman who has faced breast cancer at a young age said that recovering was one thing - but getting back to normal life was the hardest part of her cancer journey
  
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• UK billpayers could be paid £30 after April 1 energy rule change - British Gas, EDF, EOn and more

  15-04-2024 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All major energy providers across the UK must abide by a new rule that was introduced at the start of the month - and failing to do so could see them pay customers compensation.
  
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• Environmental campaign group criticise plans to dual A1 in Northumberland

  15-04-2024 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SPACE For Gosforth feel the carbon emissions produced as a result of the project would be "ruinous"
  
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• Plan to reintroduce lynx to Northumberland could be 'exciting opportunity' for region

  15-04-2024 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans were met with stiff opposition in Northumberland
  
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• McDonald's to launch new menu including Big Mac with a twist

  15-04-2024 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food franchise is set to revamp its menu this week, with seven new items landing in stores nationwide.
  
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• Loose Women's Coleen Nolan 'abandoned' by co-stars during ITV show as host left alone on set

  15-04-2024 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Presenter Coleen Nolan was left alone on the ITV set as Loose Women returned from an ad break on Monday
  
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• South Shields FC say fans have suffered 'high level of emotional trauma' after horror A1 crash

  15-04-2024 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans were travelling home from a game against Tamworth in the Vanarama National League North
  
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• Girls Aloud's Cheryl rules out chances of reunion tour as uncovered clip comes back to haunt her

  15-04-2024 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Girls Aloud star Cheryl has been made to regret a past remark she made about the group doing a reunion
  
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• Shadow chancellor campaigns in Prudhoe ahead of General Election

  15-04-2024 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Reeves visited the town as part of a visit to the North East
  
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• Martin Lewis fan explains how a simple 11-minute phone call helped her claim back £900

  15-04-2024 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abby Kutiwa spent just eleven minutes on the phone to the Student Loans Company and managed to reclaim £900 in overpaid student loans.
  
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