Gateshead news

• 19 South Tyneside planning applications that the council have made a decision on

  20-06-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several 'change of use' applications, work on listed buildings, proposed extensions and proposals for tree works all feature
  
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• 30 photos of The Hoppings on sunny Saturday for Town Moor funfair

  20-06-2026 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people visited the Hoppings on the first of two Saturdays the travelling funfair is on the Town Moor this June
  
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• Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's £6.4m lottery jackpot

  20-06-2026 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Saturday, June 20
  
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• Disruption expected as Gateshead Five Bridges roundabout to close for 25 days for flyover demolition work

  20-06-2026 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The roundabout with be closed off to all traffic for for 25 days with diversion routes in place
  
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• Bamburgh Castle hosts live jousting as knights battle in front of sell out Northumberland crowd

  20-06-2026 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stunt riders on Spanish horses will return to the castle for a second day on Sunday
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson urges men to get checked as he opens up about prostate cancer diagnosis

  20-06-2026 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about his prostate cancer diagnosis and the complications he experienced during treatment, revealing he is now in remission and urging men to get checked
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, June 20

  20-06-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Flames rip through North East takeaway as huge 999 response tackles blaze

  20-06-2026 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight fire appliances were called to the scene on Saturday
  
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• Newcastle dad's holiday nightmare after quad bike accident puts son in Greek hospital

  20-06-2026 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Quinn was involved in a quad bike collision on the island of Zante earlier this month and has been in hospital ever since.
  
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• 60-hour heat health alert issued for North East with temperatures to soar to 30C

  20-06-2026 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UKHSA has issued a yellow warning, which means temperatures could impact on the health and wellbeing of some people
  
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• Northumberland grandad-of-eight undergoing cancer treatment to run for baby hospice

  20-06-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  75-year-old Kit Tapscott is not letting his own health challenges prevent him from getting active to help others
  
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• Mindless driver rammed police car at 56mph while taking them on high-speed chase on A69

  20-06-2026 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Burn then hit eyewatering speeds of 120mph on the dual carriageway as he tried to evade officers before refusing a drugs test and being found in possession of cannabis and amphetamine
  
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• The mums swapping finance for fashion giving a second life to unwanted clothes in Gosforth

  20-06-2026 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Style Social has been set up to boost sustainability around clothing with people able to buy second hand items for bargain prices
  
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• Kurdish community helping to keep Newcastle clean and tidy after feeling 'welcomed' to city

  20-06-2026 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Led by Sabir Khalid, the growing number of volunteers have been litter-picking in the West End for several months now
  
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• Newcastle City Council owed £6m amid the collapse of City Baths charity, documents show

  20-06-2026 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fusion Lifestyle fell into administration earlier this year, with the City Baths and Turkish Baths among scores of venues across the country it had operated
  
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• DWP update as DVLA explores change to PIP tax reduction rules

  20-06-2026 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has outlined the different processes for PIP claimants seeking a vehicle tax reduction or disabled driver tax exemption
  
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• Every update as A68 reopens after five-vehicle crash with police arresting woman

  20-06-2026 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene on the A68 near Old Town Farm and West Woodburn with the road blocked in both directions
  
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• Five-vehicle crash on A68 in Northumberland sparks huge 999 response with woman arrested

  20-06-2026 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 30s has been arrested following a multi-vehicle collision in Northumberland on Saturday morning
  
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• HSBC, Barclays and NatWest paying up to £220 to people for switching banks

  20-06-2026 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has confirmed that account holders can earn up to an extra £220 by switching banks
  
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• Northumberland crash LIVE: Five-vehicle crash on A68 with police arresting woman

  20-06-2026 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene on the A68 near Old Town Farm and West Woodburn with the road blocked in both directions
  
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• County Durham man missing for weeks after van found unattended near Aldi

  20-06-2026 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary was reported missing after his van was found unattended in the Newton Aycliffe area
  
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• Drug-driving Northumberland chef stopped by police while delivering presents to child

  20-06-2026 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Francesco Cammarano was found to be over the limit for the breakdown product of cocaine, having taken the drug on Christmas Eve
  
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• What to do if you're 'bumped' from your flight or denied boarding at airport

  20-06-2026 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Civil Aviation Authority has explained what happens when you are 'bumped', your rights and what you can do in that situation
  
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• Major update on free TV licences for all pensioners with July deadline set

  20-06-2026 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition calling for free TV licences to be provided to all state pensioners have only four weeks to help trigger a debate in parliament
  
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• Northumberland crash LIVE: Updates as A68 closed after serious collision

  20-06-2026 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene on the A68 near Old Town Farm and West Woodburn with the road blocked in both directions
  
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• Girl, 12, finds 6ft boa constrictor on North East golf course after hitting tee shot

  20-06-2026 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 12-year-old girl was playing a round of golf at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington when she came across the huge snake curled up in the rough - and it was all because of her tee shot
  
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• Passengers whose flights are cancelled could claim huge compensation under new EU rule

  20-06-2026 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New rights to be aware of are set to allow stranded passengers travel replacement costs worth up to four times the price of their original ticket
  
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• North East banned drug driver smashed into police car after stinger stop

  20-06-2026 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mozafar Shan pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drug offences after a high-speed police chase through South Bank and Grangetown, Teesside, ended when he crashed into a patrol car on the A66
  
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• North East bar's late night licence approved to serve alcohol until 2am during summer

  20-06-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Turf Bar on Front Street, Consett, applied to vary its licence and extend its opening hours ahead of a busy summer period
  
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• Dad 'engulfed in fireball' feared 'it was game over' after being airlifted to Newcastle RVI

  20-06-2026 09:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leigh Taylor, 45, was distilling a new spirit in the brewery where he worked, when the container overpressurised and exploded, blowing the roof off the building
  
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