Gateshead news

• Road closed as emergency services called to Tynemouth to 'assist a gentleman from a car'

  22-02-2023 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police cars, fire engines and an ambulance were called to Percy Park in Tynemouth
  
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• North East weather: Met Office forecasts spring-like sunshine for Thursday and Friday

  22-02-2023 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region will be treated to sunny spells in the lead-up to the weekend with the odd light shower and breezy conditions on the coast
  
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• North East firefighters first in UK tested for cancer in new life-changing research

  22-02-2023 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The research looks at the need for thorough decontamination and the links to cancer in firefighters.
  
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• Council tax, rent bills, and coastal parking fees to rise in Northumberland as £17m budget cuts approved

  22-02-2023 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County council chiefs were accused of asking residents to pay more for less as the authority's financial plans for the next year were signed off on Wednesday
  
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• Newcastle fans can grab free Carabao Cup souvenir photos in Eldon Square

  22-02-2023 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supporters can grab a selfie in front of the striking Newcastle United flower wall inside Eldon Square ahead of the cup final
  
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• "Barbaric and callous" - victim's family speak out after postman jailed for life for murdering wife

  22-02-2023 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Turner family say they have been robbed of a mother and grandmother
  
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• Newcastle gym offering local children free boxing classes to help keep them safe in the battle against knife crime

  22-02-2023 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pro-Fitness Infusion in Hazlerigg has named its scheme 'Knives Down/Gloves Up!', and it already has over 25 kids taking part after just a month
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, February 22

  22-02-2023 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery Lotto draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, February 22 - we will be bringing live breaking updates and results below
  
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• NUFC mad couple cut short holiday in Jamaica to watch Carabao Cup Final at Wembley

  22-02-2023 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jim Cruddas and Linda Wright will fly back to London Heathrow via Atlanta for the Carabao Cup Final
  
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• Durham postman who stabbed wife 78 times found guilty of murder

  22-02-2023 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Turner, 54, denied murdering his wife Sally Turner but was found guilty by a jury
  
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• North East parents use watered down evaporated milk to feed babies instead of formula as prices soar

  22-02-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Soaring costs mean parents in the North East are struggling to provide their children with basic essentials
  
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• HIGHLIGHTS: Gateshead 2-1 Latics - News - oldhamathletic.co.uk

  22-02-2023 18:49 via news.google.com
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Gateshead 2-1 Latics - News  oldhamathletic.co.uk
  
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• North East relief at £80m Government pledge to stave off 'catastrophic' cuts to bus services

  22-02-2023 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were fears that bus companies could slash services across the region by up to 20% within a matter of weeks, but have now been given extended relief funding
  
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• Residents evacuated and one person taken to hospital following 'explosion' at flat in South Shields

  22-02-2023 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Bewick Street, South Shields, shortly after 11am and a number of homes had to be evacuated as police and fire crews worked to assess the damage
  
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• Trusted business manager defrauded Sunderland primary school out of £119,0000

  22-02-2023 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Anderson had worked at Fulwell Junior School for 20 years but had been forging cheques to pay cash to herself over a four year period
  
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• Trusted business manager defrauded Sunderland primary school out of £119,000

  22-02-2023 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Anderson had worked at Fulwell Junior School for 20 years but had been forging cheques to pay cash to herself over a four year period
  
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• ITVX true crime documentary to explore the death of Harry Potter star Rob Knox

  22-02-2023 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenage actor Rob was stabbed multiple times after intervening in a fight involving his younger brother
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues travel guidance for Brits travelling to Cyprus

  22-02-2023 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Authorities in North Cyprus do not share information regarding British Nationals in distress with the UK Government
  
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• Strictly's Gorka Marquez confirmed for 'reunion' with co-stars after tour absence and quit denial

  22-02-2023 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez will soon reunite with co-stars from the BBC programme
  
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• Strictly's Gorka Marquez confirmed for 'reunion' with co-stars after tour absence

  22-02-2023 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez will soon reunite with co-stars from the BBC programme
  
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• Gateshead-based construction firm Tolent enters administration - Palatinate

  22-02-2023 18:00 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead-based construction firm Tolent enters administration  Palatinate
  
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• Newcastle United in action under the St James' Park floodlights for 70 years

  22-02-2023 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's 70 years this week since St James' Park hosted its first floodlit match, with Newcastle United playing Celtic in a Wednesday evening friendly in February 1953
  
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• Stevie Wonder set to be awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music legend hailed for Martin Luther King campaign

  22-02-2023 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Motown icon could join the likes of Sir Bobby Robson and Nelson Mandela in being awarded the city's highest civic honour by Newcastle City Council
  
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• Around 150 jobs saved at collapsed Tolent as North East firm steps in

  22-02-2023 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brims Construction has worked with the Gateshead firm's founder and former chairman to help save part of the business
  
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• AJ Odudu's BBC Eurovision host 'snub' angers fans as another huge TV role predicted for her

  22-02-2023 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eurovision fans were surprised that AJ Odudu was missing from the confirmed list of BBC presenters for the contest
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2023 hosts confirmed including Graham Norton and Alesha Dixon

  22-02-2023 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC have announced who will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest and what channels it will be on
  
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• Spring flowers that are toxic to dogs including daffodils, bluebells and tulips

  22-02-2023 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA urges owners to contact their vet immediately if they suspect their dog has been poisoned - here are the springtime flowers to look out for
  
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• Police spend three days searching after taping off wooded area in Benwell

  22-02-2023 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a large police presence behind Amelia Walk in Benwell
  
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• Bed expert shares best ways to clean your mattress and how often you should change it

  22-02-2023 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The expert has revealed why it's important to make sure your mattress is comfortable and clean - and when you should replace it
  
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• North East Today: Police searching woodland and residents evacuated after home explosion

  22-02-2023 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your afternoon briefing on all the latest news from across the North East
  
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• Riley Jones admits Vera future is 'out of cast's hands' as series 13 remains unconfirmed

  22-02-2023 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera actor and fan favourite Riley Jones has discussed the future of the ITV show after its latest series finale
  
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• Loose Women's Jane Moore gets 'promotion' on ITV show after spat with co-star divides viewers

  22-02-2023 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Jane Moore was handed a promotion by her ITV bosses on Wednesday as she headed the panel
  
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• Police search wooded area in Benwell, Newcastle

  22-02-2023 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police search wooded area in Benwell, Newcastle
  
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• Vile Northumberland sex attacker jailed for harrowing assault on teenage victim

  22-02-2023 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Arismandez attacked the victim on May 10 last year, who then bravely told their family of the terrifying ordeal
  
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• South Shields explosion LIVE: Updates as residents evacuated following blast at home

  22-02-2023 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A person has been left injured following an explosion at a terraced home with emergency services at the scene
  
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• ITV's Vera 'replacement' confirmed as upset fans make new series demand

  22-02-2023 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest series of Vera came to an end on ITV on Sunday, February 19 with finale The Darkest Evening
  
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• This Morning's Holly Willoughby left 'squirming' in disgust at studio guest's announcement

  22-02-2023 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holy Willoughby looked slightly concerned moments into This Morning as a chef appeared in the studio
  
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• Illegal immigrants jailed after Tyneside's biggest ever cannabis farm worth £1.65m found in Fenham

  22-02-2023 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former student accommodation in Fenham had been turned into a highly professional set up and was being tended to by four Albanian men
  
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• Newcastle's Pizza Punks unveil two stunning brand-new North East specials

  22-02-2023 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pizzas will be available until mid-March.
  
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• The best place to live in Newcastle - have your say in our poll

  22-02-2023 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whether you're a born and bred Geordie or have recently moved to the area, ChronicleLive is looking for residents to have their say
  
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• Metroland funfair at the Metrocentre opened 35 years ago - 10 photographs

  22-02-2023 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday, February 22, 1988, Metroland funfair opened its doors for the first time - it would remain a firm favourite with Tyneside youngsters for the next 20 years
  
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• Strictly's Kai Widdrington delivers exciting Nadiya Bychkova update to fans

  22-02-2023 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly pro dancer Kai Widdrington has taken to Instagram to deliver an exciting update to fans on what he and Nadiya have been up to
  
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• Gateshead Metrocentre expands leisure offering with £2.5m ... - Bdaily News

  22-02-2023 11:57 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead Metrocentre expands leisure offering with £2.5m ...  Bdaily News
  
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• Newcastle social club fined £25,000 for illegally screening Premier League matches

  22-02-2023 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League took action against Forest Hall Social Club for illegally showing live matches
  
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• ITV's Lorraine Kelly struck down by 'horrendous bug' minutes before show as Ranvir Singh steps in

  22-02-2023 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly left the studio before her show on Wednesday as Ranvir Singh was called into replace her
  
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• Mrs Hinch fans praise 38p cleaning tip for banishing yellow stains from toilet seats

  22-02-2023 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans of cleaning supremo Mrs Hinch have come up with the best ways to get rid of yellow marks - and one method was popular
  
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• 80 jobs lost as Metnor Construction in Killingworth collapses into administration

  22-02-2023 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company had won the Tyneside and Northumberland Company of the Year at the North East Business Awards in 2017
  
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• Eurovision 2023 hosts confirmed including Graham Norton and Alesha Dixon

  22-02-2023 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC have announced who will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest and what channels it will be on
  
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• BBC's Eurovision 2023 hosts confirmed including Graham Norton and Alesha Dixon

  22-02-2023 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC have announced who will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest and what channels it will be on
  
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• North East Business Awards to recognise region's top companies

  22-02-2023 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new look ceremony will see businesses and individuals able to enter across 13 awards categories
  
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