Gateshead news

• Met Office warns of storms and high winds for North East on Tuesday and Wednesday

  03-10-2022 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wild weather is in prospect later this week, though Tuesday will remain calm
  
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• People are just finding out why biro lids have holes in the top of them

  03-10-2022 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A recent explanation has gone viral, with many shocked at learning about the crucial function of holes at the top of most pen lids - and it's more serious than you'd initially think.
  
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• The Chase viewers in hysterics as 'chaotic' star admits to being Bradley Walsh's 'stalker'

  03-10-2022 22:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers of the popular quiz show were left creased after watching a contestant called Zuby who is a big fan of host Bradley Walsh
  
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• Flight attendants give passengers they dislike a secret code name

  03-10-2022 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to experts in the trade, being labelled a 'Phillip' means that you're more likely to receive terrible service in flight
  
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• DWP announces exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be paid into bank accounts

  03-10-2022 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £324 payment - which is the second half of a £650 package for those on some benefits - will flood into accounts between November 8 and November 23
  
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• Coronation Street fans warned of huge ITV schedule shake-up this week

  03-10-2022 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic ITV soap usually screens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday - but this week it will be broadcast slightly differently
  
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• Stags and hens can take on real-life Squid Game challenge in Newcastle's Bigg Market

  03-10-2022 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stags and hens can take part in the Squid Game experience in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle's Thali Tray to close as lease expires at popular Ouseburn home

  03-10-2022 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budding Stepney Bank Indian eatery took to Instagram to break the news to customers
  
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• Fenham taxi driver to help flood victims in Pakistan after generous Geordies raise £25,000

  03-10-2022 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raja Khan and Zafer Hussain are travelling to Pakistan to help flood victims
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, October 3

  03-10-2022 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you the winning Set For Life numbers as soon as they are drawn
  
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• Blood scandal victim slams NHS for not 'learning from its mistakes'

  03-10-2022 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bragg, a Newcastle University graduate and patient at the city's hospitals, has told the Infected Blood Inquiry how his experience with the NHS makes him doubt its commitment to learn from mistakes.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam 'fake' live shows as BBC's 'worst kept secret'

  03-10-2022 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers tuning into the popular BBC show were left infuriated, taking to social media to vent their anger
  
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• Newcastle championship dog show judge's 'snarling' Rough Collie bit neighbour in vicious attack

  03-10-2022 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle pensioner Daphney Iley was found guilty of being in control of a dangerous dog which left a man scared for his life
  
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• ‘It’s brought me so much joy’: Durham make-up artist's pride as she opens her own salon

  03-10-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roos is also a Rising Star finalist in the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards for her talented work
  
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• 'The damage is already done' – Truss and Kwarteng branded 'incompetent' after 45p tax rate U-turn

  03-10-2022 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One North East MP accused the government of having "lost all credibility" after dropping plans to cut the top rate of income tax for the highest earners
  
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• North East charity speaks out on new Government policies which 'threaten nature, climate and food security'

  03-10-2022 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced several schemes since the new PM came into office that is said could 'threaten' nature
  
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• The top ten true crime shows on Netflix according to IMDB - including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer

  03-10-2022 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The true crime collection belonging to the popular streaming platform contains an ever-growing selection of documentaries and series delving into the minds of some of the most notorious serial killers and criminals.
  
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• DWP explains new changes to PIP decision making process for claimants

  03-10-2022 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An online petition has been launched calling for a review of the PIP application process - it has received more than 11,300 signatures.
  
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• iPhone users warned of scam notification telling them their device has been hacked

  03-10-2022 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cyber security experts have urged users not to click on the harmful message which instructs them to download software
  
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• Loose Women's Kaye Adams suffers awkward moment after being voted off Strictly

  03-10-2022 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The panellist's day went from bad to worse when she was ironically asked who was voted off the competition by hotel staff when ordering room service.
  
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• The Hebburn housewife who battled for decades against pollution from local cokeworks

  03-10-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book, Clean Air, recalls how a Tyneside housewife Jennie Shearan united the local community to fight against the pollution her neighbourhood was forced to endure
  
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• North East coastal museum wins Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award

  03-10-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum has won the prestigious accolade which puts it into the top 10% of listings
  
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• Drunk dad exposed genitals and urinated in front of young boys in Eldon Square

  03-10-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV captured Michael Cooper relieving himself outside of John Lewis in the shopping centre as disgusted passers-by, including two teenagers, looked on
  
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• Northumbrian Water told to pay £20.3m back to customers for failing to meet targets

  03-10-2022 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water says the Ofwat penalty is 'almost entirely driven' by water supply cuts in Northumberland and County Durham during Storm Arwen
  
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• Police seize £50,000 of illegal drugs as part of Newcastle freshers' week clampdown

  03-10-2022 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 38 arrests have been made after an operation targeted drug dealers in the city
  
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• Brits say they feel ‘misled’ over use of Union Jack label on food and drink products

  03-10-2022 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new survey found that many people believed the flag means a product has been made using 100% British ingredients - but this is not the case
  
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• Turkey could be off the table this Christmas as millions are culled due to bird flu outbreak

  03-10-2022 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Farmers have warned there may be shortages over the festive period if the deadly disease continues to spread
  
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• Newcastle Clean Air Zone cameras switched on – but signs are 'confusing' for drivers

  03-10-2022 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses announced on Monday morning that cameras and warning signs for the Clean Air Zone had been installed, but motorists do not have to pay any charges just yet
  
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• Warning issued over 'significant risk' of gas shortages in Britain this winter

  03-10-2022 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a letter, energy regulator Ofgem said there was a risk of a 'gas supply emergency' because of the Russian war on Ukraine
  
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• UK food and drink sector could see price surge of £1.7 billion due to CO2 costs

  03-10-2022 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has said that the cost of groceries could be heavily impacted if CO2 prices remain high
  
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• Parents advised of little-known law if they get married after having children

  03-10-2022 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Legitimacy Act 1978 means that it's the law for this extra step to be taken even if both parents are already on the birth certificate
  
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• Patsy Palmer is first contestant confirmed for Dancing on Ice 2023

  03-10-2022 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patsy, who has played Bianca Jackson during several Eastenders stints, said she wants to get out of her comfort zone and challenge herself
  
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• Wanted criminal sent back to prison after armed police swoop on West Denton street

  03-10-2022 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police cordoned off the street in Linbridge Drive on Saturday evening
  
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• Newcastle and Gateshead unveil Clean Air Zone signs - bbc.com

  03-10-2022 14:11 via bbc.com
  Newcastle and Gateshead unveil Clean Air Zone signs  bbc.com
  
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• Newcastle and Gateshead unveil Clean Air Zone signs - BBC

  03-10-2022 14:11 via bbc.com
  Newcastle and Gateshead unveil Clean Air Zone signs  BBC
  
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• Newcastle man wanted in connection with alleged assault turns himself in following appeal

  03-10-2022 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers from Northumbria Police searched a number of associated addresses before the 32-year-old turned himself in
  
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• Martin Lewis blasts Government’s ‘nonsense’ Treasury tweet on stamp duty savings

  03-10-2022 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MoneySavingExpert founder called on the Treasury to remove the Tweet as he debunked its figures
  
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• Fugitive murderer Lee Nevins still at large almost one week on from prison escape

  03-10-2022 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nevins, from Gateshead, is on the run for the second time after absconding from an open prison in Derbyshire
  
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• Northern Lights dazzle in Whitley Bay and Kielder on an early autumn morning

  03-10-2022 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The aurora borealis treated the North East to a light show this morning and was photographed in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear and Kielder, Northumberland
  
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• Met office issues wind warning for North East on Wednesday with gusts of 50mph likely

  03-10-2022 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has put a yellow wind warning in place across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham on Wednesday October 5
  
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• Energy firm deadlines for people who didn't provide meter reading on October 1

  03-10-2022 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up meter reading deadlines for major firms including British Gas, EDF, Scottish Power, E.on, Shell and others
  
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• The changing face of Newcastle's former Stack site as work continues to create HMRC office block

  03-10-2022 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New photos show work is well underway to transform a landmark site in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Third of social care workers find their salary too low to live on

  03-10-2022 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  30% of care workers surveyed in the North East are likely to leave the sector in the next 12 months
  
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• Third of social care workers find their salary to low to live on

  03-10-2022 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  30% of care workers surveyed in the North East are likely to leave the sector in the next 12 months
  
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• DWP: If your £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is missing you can report it

  03-10-2022 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost six million have received the £150 payment for disabled people due by the end of September, but the DWP said some may be paid later in October
  
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• George Michael in Newcastle 10 years ago - a rare Tyneside show by the tragic superstar

  03-10-2022 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When George Michael stepped out to perform at Newcastle Arena 10 years ago, it was his first show in the region since a trio concerts back in December, 1984
  
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• CCTV released as man wanted in connection with suspected stalking incident on the Metro

  03-10-2022 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A female passenger on the Metro became uncomfortable when a fellow passenger reportedly began to watch her before allegedly following her
  
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• Weekend North East non-league round-up (October 1): Gateshead equalise, Blyth Spartans progress, South Shields at ease + more – SportsByte - SportsByte

  03-10-2022 11:00 via sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk
  Weekend North East non-league round-up (October 1): Gateshead equalise, Blyth Spartans progress, South Shields at ease + more – SportsByte  SportsByte
  
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• Gateshead 1-1 Eastleigh – Match Highlights – SportsByte - SportsByte

  03-10-2022 10:30 via sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk
  Gateshead 1-1 Eastleigh – Match Highlights – SportsByte  SportsByte
  
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• Russian TV airs footage of nuclear explosions ‘in anticipation of nuclear conflict’

  03-10-2022 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The segment showed mushroom clouds, an atomic blast and gas masks as it discussed 'weapons of mass destruction'
  
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