Gateshead news

• 12 people arrested in Palestine Action protests in Newcastle city centre

  18-11-2025 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 20 people taking part in the protests held signs saying "I support Palestine Action"
  
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• Central Station new entrance finally opens after seven-year wait, as taxi rank relocation dropped

  10-12-2025 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new gateway to Central Station has been opened opposite the Centre for Life, but linked plans for a major rejig of the station's taxi rank and car parks have been dropped
  
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• North East artist marks 100th birthday with exhibition to thank hospital that saved him twice

  10-12-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Hughes is thanking the teams at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a very special exhibition
  
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• Heartbreaking burglary sees Chronicle Sunshine Fund charity fight to plug funding gap after donations stolen

  10-12-2025 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North East charity that funds equipment for disabled children faces a fight to replace up to £10,000 of fundraising that now won't be possible this Christmas
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special winner leaked weeks early as fans fume

  10-12-2025 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special winner has been leaked online weeks before the December 25 show - and fans have been left furious
  
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• Grieving North East father's campaign after wife and son killed in horror crash

  10-12-2025 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bill Boyack wants to push for more traffic controls, as well as getting sentences for offenders which reflect justice for the victims left behind
  
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• Grieving North East father campaigning for speed cameras after wife and son killed in horror crash

  10-12-2025 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bill Boyack wants to push for more traffic controls, as well as getting sentences for offenders which reflect justice for the victims left behind
  
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• Metrocentre welcomes 16 million visitors for first time since pandemic amid wave of investments

  10-12-2025 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead shopping and leisure complex has also seen occupancy rates rise as more retailers open and expand stores
  
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• Well known Tyneside estate agency saved after calling in administrators

  10-12-2025 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Redundancies have been made at the Newcastle company but the majority of roles have been saved in the deal
  
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• Northumberland high school staff strike over pupil behaviour measures with more action to come

  10-12-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teachers walked out at Haydon Bridge High School on Wednesday morning, with unions left unsatisfied by the school's actions
  
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• Household recycling centre in Northumberland town closed due to high winds following Storm Bram

  10-12-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre has now been closed due to the weather
  
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• CCTV released after North East shop workers threatened with a blade during robbery

  10-12-2025 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place at around 6.15am on Saturday, December 6, at Family Shopper, in the Eden Valley area of Thornhill
  
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• North East families turn to local charity to make children's wheelchairs and buggies fit for purpose

  10-12-2025 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our 12 Days of Sunshine series to support the Chronicle Sunshine Fund's Christmas equipment appeal continues, as we explain how the charity is supporting North East families in making their children's wheelchairs and buggies fit for purpose
  
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• Leading North East nurse highlights signs of flu and answers common questions

  10-12-2025 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading NHS nurse has explained how symptoms of colds and the flu differ - and what you can do to stay healthy.
  
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• Police hunting wanted North East conman sentenced to 20 years prison in his absence

  10-12-2025 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sundeep Chahal operated a sophisticated fraud, alongside Timothy Paul Nellis, from which money was laundered and used to finance organised crime group activities
  
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• Newcastle personal trainer with cerebral palsy 'devastated' after 'essential' laptop stolen

  10-12-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ken Rogan, 39, runs K.R. Fitness based in Fenham, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disabled people through inclusive coaching
  
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• Sophie Kinsella, award-winning author of Shopaholic novel series, dies aged 55

  10-12-2025 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The writer was recently shortlisted as "Author of the Year" by the British Book Awards
  
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• Northumberland social housing development approved despite Green Belt worries

  10-12-2025 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new social housing development has been approved in Hexham. Officers told councillors it would help address the area's annual housing shortfall.
  
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• North East man who left school with one GCSE now teaching next generation for 'real chance in life'

  10-12-2025 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Hardingham felt his life was at a crossroads after suffering a boxing injury but is now helping others launch their career
  
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• HMRC writing to UK households over 'rule breach' as warning issued

  10-12-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC will contact people after the tax year ends if they have oversubscribed to their ISA and advises savers not to attempt to fix the issue themselves
  
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• DWP Motability rule change update as key 2026 date for £400 hit confirmed

  10-12-2025 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed changes to the Motability scheme with average advance payments set to rise by around £400 from July 2026
  
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• British soldier killed in 'tragic accident' while on duty Ukraine is named

  10-12-2025 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a 'tragic accident'
  
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• RAC issues urgent advice for drivers filling up at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda

  10-12-2025 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RAC confirms supermarket petrol is generally 3-4p cheaper per litre than the UK average, with all fuel meeting the same legal standards
  
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• Free Wi-Fi being trialled for Tyne and Wear Metro system for the first time

  10-12-2025 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service is being piloted by Nexus at Newcastle Central Station, and could then makes its way to other underground stations
  
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• GCHQ Christmas card sets annual festive challenge for puzzle lovers

  10-12-2025 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's intelligence agency has released its annual brainteaser: Are you as smart as a secret agent?
  
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• Newcastle building fire causes severe damage after huge emergency response to blaze

  10-12-2025 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze, in the upper part of a building on Chillingham Road in Heaton, saw police and firefighters swarm the area
  
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• North East bridge left to 'wrack and ruin' amid growing safety concerns

  10-12-2025 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Redheugh Bridge connecting Newcastle and Gateshead is undergoing inspections for cracking and flaking concrete, with councillors calling for swift action on any necessary repairs
  
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• Labour could ban social media for under 16's as government issues statement

  10-12-2025 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The news comes following the launch of a 10-year youth plan amid fears of social isolation in young people
  
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• Family loses everything in house fire with Christmas around the corner

  10-12-2025 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A plea has been issued to help save the children's Christmas
  
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• RSPCA officers 'overcome by smell' after woman kept 30 dogs in filthy conditions

  10-12-2025 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ginette Warne had multiple terriers and lurchers living amongst faeces, rotten food and rat droppings at her mid-terrace property
  
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