Gateshead news

• Blyth man Justin McLelland wanted by police on suspicion of a 'number of offences'

  01-05-2019 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old from Blyth is alleged to have breached his bail and caused criminal damage
  
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• Police arrest 24 people during dawn raid targeting suspected 'county lines' drug dealing

  01-05-2019 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is the first operation of its kind in Northumbria force area to target a national drug crime known as ‘county lines’
  
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• Friend of murder accused branded alleged victim a 'wife beater' and warned: 'They could kill each other'

  01-05-2019 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helena Karine Atay denies murdering Atakan Atay at their home in Birtley and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Stunning remembrance wall unveiled in tribute to Ewan Brown, as friends vow: 'We won't forget him'

  01-05-2019 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  United by grief, devastated friends pulled together to celebrate Ewan Brown's life with a fitting tribute to his memory
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday May 1

  01-05-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Monday, May 1 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Is this your dream summer job? You can get paid to do nothing but test out spas

  01-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SpaSeekers is looking for an official spa tester - the successful candidate will be able to earn some cash by visiting top venues, swimming in their pools and getting pampered
  
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• How a dad miraculously found wedding ring he lost at Tynemouth beach - thanks to schoolgirl

  01-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Stevenson thought he would never see his ring again after it was lost at Longsands beach but a young girl and people on social media helped to return it to him
  
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• Barnard Castle Brewery allowed to run a tap room bar in Newgate

  01-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for the Barnard Castle Brewery (also Three Counties Brewery) to run a tap room bar two nights a week have been approved by Durham County Council
  
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• Hundreds of new build houses at risk of fire according to BBC investigation

  01-05-2019 18:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The BBC has found that some houses built by Persimmon Homes are lacking adequate fire safety measures
  
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• Rafa Must Stay: Regional leaders back effort to keep Benitez at Newcastle United

  01-05-2019 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive is urging fans to make their feelings clear ahead of what could be Rafa's last home game this weekend
  
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• Prepare for earth to be hit by a meteorite in our lifetime, NASA chief warns

  01-05-2019 17:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jim Bridenstine spoke at The International Academy of Astronautics’ Planetary Defence Conference in Maryland, US
  
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• 'We got our beautiful boy back' - body found in River Tyne believed to be Alex Johnson

  01-05-2019 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular 24-year-old Alex, fromChester-le-Street
  , was believed to have fallen from the bridge in the early hours of April 16
  
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• South Shields man wanted by police for allegedly breaching restraining order against him

  01-05-2019 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Acer Smith, 29, is believed to have breached the order in January but officers have been unable to trace him
  
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• Ice cream vans banned over environmental concerns

  01-05-2019 17:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Scientists warn the black carbon released by ice cream vans can stunt the growth of children’s lungs and trigger asthma attacks.
  
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• How woman made over her 'tired' kitchen for just £45

  01-05-2019 17:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  She transformed the kitchen she 'hated' in just 24 hours
  
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• Fuming calls school 'disgusting' for feeding children bread and butter over school meals debt

  01-05-2019 17:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'If I sent my children to school with bread and butter I'd have social services knocking at my door'
  
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• Plea for financial support for North East employers hit by Brexit uncertainty

  01-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firms are short of cash because they've been stockpiling goods in preparation for a difficult Brexit
  
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• Gateshead to host prototype e-voting trial - Gateshead Council website

  01-05-2019 16:27 via gateshead.gov.uk
  Gateshead to host prototype e-voting trial  Gateshead Council websiteA trial of a new system that could completely revolutionise elections is to be carried out in Gateshead this year. A prototype e-voting system, in which the ...
  
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• Heartbreak: Tributes pour in for missing Ewan Brown after body found

  01-05-2019 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the body is that of profoundly deaf Ewan Brown, 27, of Spital Tongues, Newcastle, and scores of people have paid tribute to him
  
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• Northumbria and Newcastle NHS trusts hit A&E waiting time targets - and are above the average

  01-05-2019 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both trusts missed the 95% targets in January and February, but managed to surpass 90% and were well above the England figures of under 85%
  
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• Gateshead industrial and logistics development enters building phase - Bdaily

  01-05-2019 16:14 via bdaily.co.uk
  Gateshead industrial and logistics development enters building phase  BdailyEnabling works at Gateshead's Follingsby MAX development have reached practical completion with tenant builds due to begin. Developer Highgrove Group ...
  
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• Bye-bye Atkins - experts say to eat rice to combat obesity

  01-05-2019 15:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Research has shown that people living on rice-based diets are less likely to be obese
  
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• Good Morning Britain cuts Piers Morgan off mid-rant

  01-05-2019 15:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He was complaining about Percy Pigs becoming vegan-friendly
  
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• Local elections: Ouseburn rivals resume battle, one year on from dramatic 12-vote victory

  01-05-2019 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One year ago, just 12 votes made the difference in Ouseburn as long-serving Liberal Democrat Gareth Kane was ousted and Labour took full control of the swing ward
  
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• Sex on a first date can lead to a lasting relationship, study shows

  01-05-2019 15:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  "We have all grown up about sex and only prudes are going to think any less of you if you jump into bed on the first night."
  
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• Apply for First Dates as Channel 4 shows searches for single Geordies for next series

  01-05-2019 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy being on First Dates? The hit Channel 4 show is on the hunt for Geordie singletons to take part
  
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• Clarkson, Hammond and May set for multimillion-pound windfall, records show

  01-05-2019 15:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The trio present Amazon’s The Grand Tour
  
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• 10 pictures of Vera filming in Gateshead today - ChronicleLive

  01-05-2019 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  10 pictures of Vera filming in Gateshead today  ChronicleLiveVera star Brenda Blethyn was at Gateshead Snooker Centre as filming for the new series entered its third day.
  
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• Women warned against inserting sea sponges

  01-05-2019 14:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A leading gynaecologist has spoken out about dirt, bacteria, yeast and mould
  
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• Gateshead fans to hold critical meeting over the club's future this evening - ChronicleLive

  01-05-2019 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Gateshead fans to hold critical meeting over the club's future this evening  ChronicleLiveGateshead Soul are urging fans to attend Wednesday night's supporters' meeting at Pelaw Social Club, with the club's future in serious doubt.
  
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• Krispy Kreme launches ice cream that tastes just like its doughnuts

  01-05-2019 14:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The snacks are available from today and start at £1.95
  
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• Police want to speak to this man after a cash machine theft outside Benton Asda

  01-05-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money was taken out of a cash machine after it was accidentally left behind by a man at the Benton Asda store
  
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• Drivers see fuel prices rocket to almost £70 for a full tank

  01-05-2019 14:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Diesel prices have gone up for 14 consecutive weeks dating back to mid-January, while petrol prices have risen for the past 11 weeks.
  
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• Just how cold and miserable is the weather going to be this Bank Holiday weekend?

  01-05-2019 14:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wintery showers, frost and thundery downpours are on the cards
  
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• Beware of new DVLA scam telling drivers their car tax payment has failed

  01-05-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Northumberland County Council is urging people to remain vigilant after a resident received an email
  
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• Major waste recycling plant set for approval near Chester-le-Street

  01-05-2019 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council's planning officers have backed proposals for land west of Drum Road in the Drum Industrial Estate
  
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• Healthy cafe planned for former bathroom show room in Birtley

  01-05-2019 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plum tomatoes will replace plumbing if an application to change a former bathroom show room into a healthy cafe is given the thumbs up
  
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• Metro trains between Wallsend - St James WON'T be back on until at least Thursday

  01-05-2019 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train services are not running between Wallsend and St James and complex repairs are set to take place during the rest of the day
  
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• Image of man released after teenager allegedly raped and sexually assaulted by two men in Newcastle

  01-05-2019 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An image of a man police would like to speak to has been released after an 18-year-old said she was assaulted by two men
  
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• Cracked pavements ‘restricting older people from walking’

  01-05-2019 13:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A poll found potholes, uneven surfaces and obstructions limit hinder the over-65s taking a stroll in their local community
  
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• See Vera filming in Gateshead as Brenda Blethyn heads to the gym - Chronicle Live

  01-05-2019 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  See Vera filming in Gateshead as Brenda Blethyn heads to the gym  Chronicle LiveCast and crew of hit ITV1 series film scenes above a Gateshead gym as work on series 10 gathers pace.
  
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• Seagull makes bid for fame on traffic camera

  01-05-2019 13:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'Always good to get a bird’s eye view'
  
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• Travelling circuses face wild animals ban

  01-05-2019 13:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Animal welfare charities which have been campaigning for a ban welcomed the news
  
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• Is the sideboob on this airline safety card sexist? Some travellers think so

  01-05-2019 12:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The illustrated passenger appears to be wearing an extremely skintight mini dress
  
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• Body found in the River Tyne by emergency services near the Tyne Bridge

  01-05-2019 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are working to identify the person who was pulled from the river on Wednesday morning by the emergency services
  
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• Lidl add summery new flavour to their popular gin range

  01-05-2019 12:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  "It’s a summer breeze in a glass!"
  
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• Poppy the cat is virtually blind and must be fed through a tube after being shot with air gun

  01-05-2019 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This story features images which readers may find distressing - a cat charity has renewed calls for air gun licensing after Poppy was shot in Seghill
  
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• Coffee, wine, fruit and veg may cut breast cancer risk

  01-05-2019 12:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Women with the highest intake of phenolic acids had the best protection against cancer, research suggests
  
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• All UK drone operators to face £16.50 charge

  01-05-2019 12:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Strict new rules come into force from November
  
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• Images of Royal babies down the years

  01-05-2019 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Images of Royal babies down the years
  
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