Gateshead news

• Elderly pedestrian seriously injured in hospital after being knocked over

  18-09-2018 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 80-year-old woman was taken to the RVI with head injuries after the collision in Gosforth on Tuesday afternoon
  
  Read more

• Newcastle's bid to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 has been officially unveiled

  18-09-2018 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At a launch event in the city centre, bid organisers set out how Newcastle could host one of the biggest weekend's the sport has seen
  
  Read more

• Selfless teen who was 'best friend and carer' for his disabled brother until his tragic death

  18-09-2018 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic and Thomas Blanchard, from Stanley, had a 'unique bond' from day one
  
  Read more

• Woman claims 'dream holiday' turned to salmonella hell at Egyptian hotel where British couple died

  18-09-2018 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Steigenburger Aqua Magic Hotel was evacuated in August when Britons John and Susan Cooper died
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Sunderland fan charged over alleged racist abuse at Burton away match

  18-09-2018 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Sergeant, 52, of Blackhall, Hartlepool, was charged following an alleged racist incident during Burton Albion v Sunderland
  
  Read more

• Sunderland fan charged over alleged racist abuse at Burnley away match

  18-09-2018 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Sergeant, 52, of Blackhall, Hartlepool, was charged following an alleged racist incident during Burton Albion v Sunderland
  
  Read more

• Man airlifted to the RVI after crash between car and motorbike

  18-09-2018 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A189 near Blyth was closed on Tuesday afternoon while emergency services including the air ambulance attended the collision
  
  Read more

• 'The stuff of nightmares': An eye witness account of Albert Dryden's murderous rampage

  18-09-2018 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Then-Chronicle reporter Garry Willey was present when Dryden, who died at 77 this weekend, shot Harry Collinson dead
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Vince Cable tells Lib Dems to welcome defectors from Labour or the Tories

  18-09-2018 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lib Dem leader sets out optimistic vision of defections by MPs from other parties
  
  Read more

• Mystery 'orb' spotted floating above baby's cot sparks wild theories from paranormal investigators

  18-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Stephen Armstrong claimed he was 'frozen in fear' after the spooky light appeared on his baby monitor
  
  Read more

• Fears over future of Northumbria University's Lipman Theatre after lighting rig removed

  18-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University Performance students have launched an online petition after the lighting rig was removed from the 'historic' Lipman Theatre
  
  Read more

• Young Ones stars head to Newcastle with their new comedy Vulcan 7

  18-09-2018 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ade Edmondson and Nigel Planer include Theatre Royal on tour of show about reunited friends, funnily enough
  
  Read more

• Killer Albert Dryden's letters from prison revealed after his death

  18-09-2018 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planning officer murderer, who died this weekend, wrote defiant letters to friend before his release
  
  Read more

• Rush-hour hell: Drivers warned of delays after manhole collapsed on busy Tyneside junction

  18-09-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One lane near Silverlink Shopping Park was partially closed after a manhole collapsed on Tuesday morning
  
  Read more

• HS2 bosses reveal why high speed rail network WILL benefit the North East

  18-09-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Managers of the HS2 high speed rail line say Newcastle is on the network and it will join up the entire country
  
  Read more

• Overstretched Newcastle council staff don't have time for Brexit 'navel-gazing', leader says

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council came under fire over its lack of planning for what a post-Brexit Tyneside will look like
  
  Read more

• Cancer-riddled paedophile was kept on a chain until just days before he died

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serial sex offender Robert English's crimes spanned over three decades, including molesting 12-year-old girls and flashing Metro passengers
  
  Read more

• Archive footage of the Queen on Northumberland Street shows how area has changed in last decade

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families waves flags and lined the streets when the Queen visited Northumberland Street in 2009
  
  Read more

• Footballer Stephen Darby retires aged 29 after shock Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

  18-09-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former Liverpool and Bolton player is married to Durham-born footballer Steph Houghton
  
  Read more

• Storm Ali LIVE: 80mph winds forecast; UK Met Office AMBER weather warning follows Storm Helene

  18-09-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned of travel problems, power cuts and winds strong enough to uproot trees throughout the day on Wednesday
  
  Read more

• How Storm Helene brought rain, strong winds BUT unusually warm weather across the UK

  18-09-2018 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Helene has roots in the Tropics, which means it's not just wet and windy weather it brought to Britain
  
  Read more

• England cricketer Ben Stokes charged with bringing game into disrepute

  18-09-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham cricketer was found not guilty of affray following a seven-day trial last month
  
  Read more

• Storm Ali: Why are storms named and how are the names chosen?

  18-09-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Ali is the Met Office's first-named storm of the new season - but why do the Met Office and US National Hurricane Centre name weather events?
  
  Read more

• How old is Courtney Hadwin on America's Got Talent? Singer tipped to win final

  18-09-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Courtney Hadwin is the bookies favourite to win the final of America's Got Talent on Tuesday night
  
  Read more

• UK weather: Can you actually get hurricanes in the UK and how are they named?

  18-09-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Storm Helene started off as a hurricane, but technically storms can not be hurricanes by the time they reach Britain
  
  Read more

• Can we actually get hurricanes in Britain?

  18-09-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Storm Helene started off as a hurricane, but technically storms can not be hurricanes by the time they reach Britain
  
  Read more

• Man found dead in Sunderland lake has been named by police as Gary Conlon

  18-09-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tragic discovery was made by detectives on Sunday who were searching near the Silksworth Sport Complex
  
  Read more

• Children in crisis: Shocking rise in number of Newcastle youngsters classed as being 'in need'

  18-09-2018 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has been blamed for a £2bn national shortfall used to support children classed as being 'in need'
  
  Read more

• Storm names 2018: Storm Ali to kick off Britain's winter as Met Office reveals list of this season's names

  18-09-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The list of storm names for the 2018-19 season has been announced, and the first one will be named Ali
  
  Read more

• Downpours of rain set to hit parts of the North East in the wake of Storm Ali

  18-09-2018 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fresh weather warning has been put in place for parts of West Durham, with heavy rain forecast
  
  Read more

• Holidaymakers stranded in Zante after Newcastle flight is delayed by 37 HOURS

  18-09-2018 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Cook passengers say they have twice boarded the plane only to be told they need to get off due to mechanical problems
  
  Read more

• Princess Eugenie's wedding: How much will it cost and who will pay the hefty bill?

  18-09-2018 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex-Newcastle University student is having a wedding expected to be bigger than Meghan and Harry's, but who's footing the bill?
  
  Read more

• Albert Dryden shooting: Video that shocked the nation as Harry Collinson was shot in front of TV cameras

  18-09-2018 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING: Some viewers may find content disturbing
  
  Read more

• Westminster attack inquest: Hero boxing coach tells of moment he tried to save officer

  18-09-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Davis, of Gateshead, rushed to help PC Keith Palmer when he was stabbed by Khalid Masood in London
  
  Read more

• America's Got Talent final odds have Courtney Hadwin as favourite to win

  18-09-2018 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peterlee school girl Courtney Hadwin is the bookies hot favourite to win the final of America's Got Talent on Tuesday night
  
  Read more

• Man arrested after cash machine stolen from Durham shop in alleged ram-raid

  18-09-2018 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft after a JCB digger was found outside a Sainsbury's shop
  
  Read more

• Storm Ali LIVE: 80mph winds forecast for UK; Met Office AMBER weather warning follows Storm Helene

  18-09-2018 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned of travel problems, power cuts and winds strong enough to uproot trees throughout the day on Wednesday
  
  Read more

• Storm Ali: Met Office hour-by-hour UK weather forecast as 60mph winds follow Storm Helene

  18-09-2018 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning for Storm Helene was dropped on Tuesday morning but gale-force winds are still forecast to arrive in the region first thing on Wednesday
  
  Read more

• Storm Ali: Met Office AMBER 'danger to life' warning for parts of UK

  18-09-2018 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Ali is set to be the Met Office's first named storm of the season - and looks to be bringing disruptive winds of up to 80mph
  
  Read more

• The old River Tyne and Newcastle West End is recalled in a new film, Riverside Voices

  18-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lost world of the industrial River Tyne in the West End of Newcastle is remembered in a new film, Riverside Voices
  
  Read more

• Step back into the Newcastle city centre of 31 years ago in this brilliant video

  18-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch our eight-minute video showing the lost shops, restaurants and fashions of Newcastle in 1987
  
  Read more

• Who is Courtney Hadwin on America's Got Talent? Young singer to compete in grand final

  18-09-2018 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peterlee school girl Courtney Hadwin  will compete in the grand final of America's Got Talent on Tuesday
  
  Read more

• Think it's a bit warmer than usual today, despite the 'storms'? Here's why

  18-09-2018 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Helene has roots in the Tropics, which means it's not just wet and windy weather it brought to Britain
  
  Read more

• Who is Albert Dryden? The dead killer whose planning dispute turned to murder

  18-09-2018 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Albert Dryden's deadly shooting of Derwentside Council officer Harry Collinson was caught on camera by television news crews
  
  Read more

• Shops in Newcastle could stop selling energy drinks to children as part of 'ban'

  18-09-2018 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major supermarkets have already stopped selling drinks like Red Bull and Monster to young children, and the council wants small shops to follow suit
  
  Read more

• Storm Helene LIVE: Met Office weather warning for strong winds in place across UK on Wednesday

  18-09-2018 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned of travel problems, power cuts and winds strong enough to uproot trees throughout the day on Wednesday
  
  Read more

• Council promises to allay fears over plans to open addict recovery centre at Fenham Library

  18-09-2018 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Furious locals will get another chance to quiz Newcastle City Council chiefs after a lively meeting last week
  
  Read more

• The numbers plates which the DVLA has BANNED in 2018

  18-09-2018 08:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has banned a number of registration plates this year which they deemed inappropriate or offensive
  
  Read more

• The number plates which the DVLA has BANNED in 2018

  18-09-2018 08:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has banned a number of registration plates this year which they deemed inappropriate or offensive
  
  Read more

• As it happened: Newcastle City Council reveal detail of £40m cuts package

  18-09-2018 08:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as Newcastle City Council reveal the detail of a £40m cuts package to council services, including council job losses and SureStart cuts          
  
  Read more

Follow @GatesheadUKNews on Twitter!