Gateshead news

• Furious sports fans hit out after being charged five times by BT Sport

  05-10-2022 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One angry woman tells how her monthly payment was taken NINE times from her bank account as angry customers take to social media to complain
  
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• Hollywood star Hilary Swank announces she’s pregnant with 'miracle' twins at 48

  05-10-2022 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PS I Love You actress admitted that she had wanted children ‘for a long time’ as she revealed the happy news
  
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• Experts warn consumers not to listen to social media 'advice' on energy bills

  05-10-2022 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Facebook and Twitter are awash with worried people struggling to cope with rising costs but the help suggested is not always wise
  
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• Energy firm doubles payment for Warm Homes Discount recipients

  05-10-2022 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shell Energy will give an extra £150 to around 150,000 customers who are eligible to receive the Governments grant from next month
  
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• Hour-by-hour North East forecast on Thursday and Friday as changeable weather to continue

  05-10-2022 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weather looks set to be a mixed bag over the next few days so it's worth being prepared
  
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• Strictly star James Bye reveals his finger ‘almost fell off’ in rehearsal room injury

  05-10-2022 21:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The EastEnders actor was bandaged up as he admitted his wedding ring was 'the only thing keeping my finger on'
  
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• Kate Middleton holds tiny premature baby in touching moment during hospital visit

  05-10-2022 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales met the newborn as part of a series of royal engagements she and Prince William are undertaking this week
  
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• See inside new Japanese restaurant Butakun

  05-10-2022 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look inside new Japanese restaurant Butakun which has opened in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Police arrest 11 people in Sunderland dawn raids and seize firearm, motorbikes, drugs and cash

  05-10-2022 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers retrieved £5,000 as well as machetes and a quantity of suspected amphetamine
  
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• This Morning viewers criticise ‘insulting’ cooking segment after Gino uses £100 truffle

  05-10-2022 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some viewers branded the show 'out of touch' and 'tone deaf' after the chef used the pricey ingredient
  
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• You could play Cluedo for real at a Northumberland lakeside cottage this Halloween - and it's free!

  05-10-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of friends could stay at a luxury lakefront cottage to celebrate the release of a new version of the popular murder mystery board game
  
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• Tomasz Oleszak, 14, remembered as 'charismatic and loyal friend' by Gateshead school after tragic knife attack

  05-10-2022 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Gateshead has paid tribute to Tomasz Oleszak who was a much-loved pupil at the school
  
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• Thomasz Oleszak, 14, remembered as 'charismatic and loyal friend' by Gateshead school after tragic knife attack

  05-10-2022 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Gateshead has paid tribute to Tomasz Oleszak who was a much-loved pupil at the school
  
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• Matt Hancock rumoured to be joining Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up

  05-10-2022 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Health Secretary is reportedly keen to take on the show's challenges to 'reveal a different side of himself'
  
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• 'Mean and nasty' Hebburn woman who stole from two pensioners spared prison in 'mercy' after tragedy

  05-10-2022 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jean Carr, of Hebburn, was released from custody after a court heard her daughter had died
  
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• See smirking driver sipping alcohol at the wheel moments before crashing and injuring partner

  05-10-2022 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dane Wood, of Houghton-le-Spring, was in a state of 'joyful exuberance' but moments later his girlfriend was slumped unconscious and injured
  
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• 'It's desperately sad': Gateshead football club raise thousands after Tomasz Oleszak's alleged murder

  05-10-2022 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old lived in Gateshead and played for Gateshead Cleveland Hall Football Club
  
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• North East groups warn PM against "cruel and avoidable" benefit changes

  05-10-2022 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wide range of business, education and charity groups have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor to warn against real-term cuts to benefits
  
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• Newcastle MP accuses 'out of touch' Liz Truss of having 'no plan' to deal with cost of living crisis

  05-10-2022 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister pledged to "get Britain moving" on Wednesday, but made no new policy announcement during her Tory party conference address in Birmingham
  
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• Matt Baker's Our Farm in Dales hit by 'frustrating setback' during filming

  05-10-2022 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Baker has spoken out on a setback suffered by his family during filming for the new run of Our Farm in the Dales
  
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• When the warship HMS Northumbria collided with the Swing Bridge on the River Tyne

  05-10-2022 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as the mishap on the Tyne 50 years ago, HMS Northumbria had been involved in accidents in 1962 at Gateshead, and in 1968 during a NATO exercise in the English Channel
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor backed by family after score setback

  05-10-2022 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing contestant Will Mellor has showcase the support he's been getting from his family
  
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• Liz Truss's Government 'must keep commitment to Level Up health in areas like the North East', urges professor

  05-10-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prof Clare Bambra has voiced concerns that the new Liz Truss-led Government is moving away from previous commitments to Level Up health.
  
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• Gateshead school Cardinal Hume speaks out after 14-year-old boy is allegedly murdered

  05-10-2022 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tomasz Oleszak died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was seriously injured on the Springwell Estate on Monday night
  
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• Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues advice on overpaying your mortgage as rates rise

  05-10-2022 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The consumer champion has explained if you are likely to benefit from overpaying your mortgage or if you should put the money into savings instead
  
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• Liz Truss angers M People star by using Moving on Up as walk on music 'without permission'

  05-10-2022 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  M People star Mike Pickering has hit out at prime minister Liz Truss for using Movin' On Up at the Conservative conference
  
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• NHS trust 'inadequate': Families tell CQC how restraints 'injured our loved ones' at Lanchester Road Hospital

  05-10-2022 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shocking report reveals safety fears at a North East mental health and learning disability NHS trust
  
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• Early pension age increase not ruled out by Prime Minister Liz Truss

  05-10-2022 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister deflected a question about an extra increase to the pension age and said she will 'do what it takes' to fix economy
  
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• Loose Women's Denise Welch relives mortifying Whitley Bay Ice Rink moment on live TV

  05-10-2022 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch spoke candidly about a mortifying moment from a past visit to Whitley Bay Ice Rink on Loose Women
  
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• ONS publishes top 10 most popular baby names in the North East and across England

  05-10-2022 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Olivia and George were the most common names given to babies born in the North East in 2021, while Noah became number one for boys around the country
  
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• Prime Minister Liz Truss heckled by protesters during Tory conference speech

  05-10-2022 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister had taken to the stage in Birmingham for her first conference speech as leader but was interrupted by Greenpeace supporters
  
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• Tesco freezes prices on over 1,000 products including chips, beans, rice and coffee

  05-10-2022 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prices will be locked on items such as Heinz Baked Beans, McCains chips, Robinsons Orange Squash and Tilda Pure Steamed Basmati Rice
  
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• Remember Metroland? Work was starting on the popular Metrocentre funfair 35 years ago

  05-10-2022 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was October 1987, and Metroland, an indoors funfair at the Metrocentre, was under construction - the park would remain a family favourite for 20 years
  
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• Recycling contamination a huge problem - Gateshead Council

  05-10-2022 13:13 via gateshead.gov.uk
  Recycling contamination a huge problem  Gateshead Council
  
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• Rush hour chaos after one person taken to hospital following medical incident on Metro in Newcastle

  05-10-2022 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews attended the scene at West Jesmond Station where the train was held
  
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• Mum shares 'genius' Tooth Fairy hack in the form of a note, which tricked son into brushing his teeth

  05-10-2022 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mum has took the internet by storm, after sharing a clever method she used to trick her youngster son into better oral healthcare - with a little help from the fictitious Tooth Fairy.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Simmonds admits to 'tough' week as fans rally after defiant speech

  05-10-2022 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds has spoken about difficulties in training after delivering am inspiring message to fans
  
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• Growing collection of floral tributes left at scene as Gateshead mourns 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak

  05-10-2022 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many moving messages were left at the scene on the Springwell Estate as the community comes to terms with its tragic loss
  
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• Greggs put up price of sausage rolls due to supply chain issues - and fans are not happy

  05-10-2022 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sausage rolls are now costing £1.15 in most Greggs stores, prompting customers to comment on the price change on social media
  
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• Roker Hotel in Sunderland is put up for sale by Tavistock Hospitality

  05-10-2022 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotel has come onto the market almost three years after the leisure firm's founder passed away at just 46
  
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• Family release picture as teenager who died in suspected knife attack in Gateshead is named

  05-10-2022 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of the 14-year-old have shared a picture of their much loved son following the boy's death
  
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• Vicky Pattison features in Geordie Shore reunion despite rejecting return to show

  05-10-2022 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison did appear in Geordie Shore: The Reunion on Tuesday despite rejecting the chance to return to the MTV show
  
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• Gateshead stabbing: First picture of Tomasz Oleszak, 14, released - The Northern Echo

  05-10-2022 11:48 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Gateshead stabbing: First picture of Tomasz Oleszak, 14, released  The Northern Echo'Kind and caring' 14-year-old killed in suspected Gateshead murder named by police  NewcastleWorldGateshead: Boy, 14, held in murder probe into teenager's death  BBCTeenagers held after boy, 14, stabbed to death in Gateshead  The GuardianBoy, 14, stabbed to death in Gateshead named as young footballer who 'had whole life ahead of him'  The TelegraphView Full cover
  
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• CCTV appeal as man and woman wanted in connection with assault at Metro station in Gateshead

  05-10-2022 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched following the incident after a man was reportedly punched in the head and face at Felling Metro Station
  
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• Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle reunion snub confirmed as co-stars question decision

  05-10-2022 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore original Gaz Beadle was one of just a few stars to snub the invite to attend the reunion in Newcastle
  
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• Warning over British Gas scam emails offering fake energy bill 'refund' worth hundreds

  05-10-2022 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scammers are targeting vulnerable householders who may be struggling financially and are pretending to offer refunds from British Gas
  
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• Police promise to visit all home burglaries under new national policy

  05-10-2022 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police attended just 35% of home burglaries in 2021 and Durham attended 59.5%, but leading chiefs hope to change that
  
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• Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu 'so excited' after being confirmed as Dancing On Ice contestant

  05-10-2022 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ekin-Su has been announced as the third contestant of Dancing On Ice for the 2023 series, joining John Fashanu and Patsy Palmer
  
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• 'We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time': Police will be at this year's Houghton Feast one year on from Jack Woodley murder

  05-10-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten teenagers were convicted of killing the 18-year-old at the long-running funfair in Houghton-le-Spring last year
  
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• NHS bosses give detail on new care service that will bring 250 jobs and ease pressure on hospitals

  05-10-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service will be rolled out across Northumberland and North Tyneside
  
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