Gateshead news

• I visited The Hoppings and was one of the first to ride the new XXL white knuckle attraction

  21-06-2024 22:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I also tried the Wild Mouse coaster and had a go on the new 60m high big wheel
  
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• Infected blood campaigners fear they're 'in limbo' and vow to continue fight for fair compensation for NHS scandal

  21-06-2024 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners like Sean Cavens are adamant that full compensation for the contaminated blood scandal must do more than simply leave them "no worse off"
  
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• Gateshead name ex-Newcastle keeper Elliot as new manager - TribalFootball.com - Tribal Football

  21-06-2024 21:08 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead name ex-Newcastle keeper Elliot as new manager - TribalFootball.com  Tribal Football
  
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• Solicitors who drew up 'gagging clauses' for ambulance service whistleblowers warned by regulator over 'error of judgement'

  21-06-2024 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Solicitors made an "error of judgement" when writing a non-disclosure agreement
  
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• County Durham non-profit urges employers to ‘think differently’ this learning disability week

  21-06-2024 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'We See You’ campaign shines a spotlight on the abilities of people with learning disabilities in the workplace.
  
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• Gateshead pub launches stunning new outdoor bar and beer garden for summer 2024 - Chronicle Live

  21-06-2024 20:39 via news.google.com
  Gateshead pub launches stunning new outdoor bar and beer garden for summer 2024  Chronicle Live
  
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• 'Contaminated groundwater' continues to be root cause of Cullercoats 'poor' water quality

  21-06-2024 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tynemouth Cullercoats has received a poor annual classification for the last four years at least
  
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• Drone footage gives incredible birds-eye view of The Hoppings as iconic Town Moor fair finally opens

  21-06-2024 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings officially launched on Friday afternoon
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, June 21

  21-06-2024 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday, June 21 - live breaking updates below
  
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• The Hoppings 2024 launches as families enjoy the sunshine at Newcastle funfair

  21-06-2024 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings is back, with a few changes, on the Town Moor in Newcastle where its 300-plus attractions will be drawing the crowds over the next 10 days, with fingers crossed for continuing sunshine
  
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• Bedlington thief swiped 12 packets of Viagra, flowers and baby bottles during crime spree

  21-06-2024 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darryl Simm, of Bedlington, admitted robbery and nine offences of theft at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Newcastle city centre has an array of statues we walk past every day - but can you name where they all are?

  21-06-2024 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take our quiz to find out whether you could identify where these Newcastle city centre statues are located
  
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• Labour accused of 'taking votes for granted' in Newcastle as constituency's only hustings cancelled

  21-06-2024 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary Glindon, Labour's candidate in Newcastle East and Wallsend, said she pulled out of a hustings in Heaton due to concerns that it risked attracting protests
  
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• Archived photos show the Tyne Tunnel from construction to the present day

  21-06-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These photos look back on the history of the Tyne Tunnel from construction to the present day
  
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• 'I'm not a local candidate, but I've got a lot of experience' - Labour's North Durham candidate Luke Akehurst responds to criticism

  21-06-2024 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's candidate for North Durham has insisted he will prioritise the area amid criticism he is not local
  
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• Labour candidate Luke Akehurst responds to criticism over pro-Israel views

  21-06-2024 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Akehurst, candidate for North Durham, said he stands in solidarity with Israel
  
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• County Durham Conservative candidate's 'horrendous' abuse ordeal

  21-06-2024 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Howey says she has faced daily threats and abuse online as she bids to become the MP for Easington
  
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• Heartache as Muslim girl denied place at first choice school but offered Catholic academy place further away

  21-06-2024 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school has moved away from its traditional catchment area, placing youngsters in certain villages at a disadvantage
  
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• Kenton man who poses high risk of harm to partners jailed for two attacks on girlfriend

  21-06-2024 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shakeel Khan, of Kenton, left his victim screaming and hysterical in two separate attacks just weeks apart
  
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• Gateshead hospital trust taking urgent action after rats and maggots found - but bosses say no risk to patients

  21-06-2024 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead confirmed they had been dealing with rats and maggots
  
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• Gateshead hospital trust takes 'urgent action' after rats and maggots found - Chronicle Live

  21-06-2024 17:57 via news.google.com
  Gateshead hospital trust takes 'urgent action' after rats and maggots found  Chronicle Live
  
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• Newcastle man admits being in charge of XL Bully that attacked two children and teen

  21-06-2024 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Conroy, 42, admitted being in control of two dangerous dogs who attacked two children and a teenager
  
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• Football fan faces banning order after drinking can of lager at St James' Park during England match

  21-06-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Syed Adamali, 24, was given a conditional discharge and was ordered to pay court costs
  
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• Investigation launched after boy, 3, is injured in motorcycle hit-and-run in Fenham

  21-06-2024 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three-year-old boy was crossing the road when he was struck by a motorcycle on Kingsway in the Fenham area of the city
  
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• Man denies sexually assaulting woman at Newcastle Central Station

  21-06-2024 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Lambert, 65, is accused of carrying out a sexual assault on a woman - which he denies
  
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• I went to Dunston Staiths to speak to people about life around the 130-year-old structure

  21-06-2024 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I decided to come and see the Staiths for myself, before nipping into the cafe to get other people's thoughts about life around the historic site.
  
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• Banned driver found with 16 bags of cocaine outside Hard Rock Café in Newcastle

  21-06-2024 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Akaa Bawa, 25, of Low Fell, Gateshead, was found with the small snap-bags of class A drugs in February
  
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• Newcastle man who owes over £10,000 in court fines is fined once again for heroin possession

  21-06-2024 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crystan Wilson, 31, was fined for possession of heroin
  
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• North East pharmacies protest over funding 'emergency' that could force more to close down

  21-06-2024 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One pharmacy owner in County Durham explained how she is having to use credit cards and an overdraft to keep her business going, due to a shortage of NHS funding
  
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• South Shields 16-year-old carried out violent sex attack on stranger to prove he needed a sex doll

  21-06-2024 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caleb Gleadlow, formerly of South Shields, strangled and sexually assaulted a woman in a country park in a terrifying attack
  
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• Teenager set to skydive alongside his Great-nana in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer - Chronicle Live

  21-06-2024 17:16 via news.google.com
  
  Teenager set to skydive alongside his Great-nana in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead teenager set to skydive alongside his 86-year-old Great-nana in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer

  21-06-2024 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Thompson and his family were supported by Young Lives vs Cancer, after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby
  
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• 'It's still a drive-through town' - what voters have to say in Northumberland's former Red Wall seat that turned Tory

  21-06-2024 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was the first red wall seat declared to turn Conservative in 2019
  
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• Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from June 14 to June 20

  21-06-2024 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
  
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• The Hoppings on Newcastle's Town Moor are back: 10 archive photographs from 1955 to 1990

  21-06-2024 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings began life 142 years ago as the Newcastle Temperance Festival, inspired by the crusading Victorian movement of the same name
  
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• Spacious detached home with views across the Tyne Valley - take a look around

  21-06-2024 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property looks out towards Horsley and Wylam and is set away from the road, creating the perfect location for a family home
  
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• Inside the spacious detached home with views across the Tyne Valley

  21-06-2024 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property looks out towards Horsley and Wylam and is set away from the road, creating the perfect location for a family home
  
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• Then and Now: Northumberland Street, Newcastle, in 1980 - and a very different view today 

  21-06-2024 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle’s Northumberland Street was yet to be pedestrianised in 1980, and shoppers still had to contend with traffic
  
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• New owners of popular Gateshead pub promises "all new" experience ahead of opening - NewcastleWorld

  21-06-2024 16:30 via news.google.com
  
  New owners of popular Gateshead pub promises "all new" experience ahead of opening  NewcastleWorld
  
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• 'Forced labour' claims made against Newcastle United sleeve sponsor Noon

  21-06-2024 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Human rights organisation Equidem says it has uncovered “indicators of forced labour and modern slavery" at online retailer Noon, whose name appears on NUFC's kit
  
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• Gateshead’s Central Bar - a survivor of 33 pubs said to have once lined the High Street - Chronicle Live

  21-06-2024 16:28 via news.google.com
  Gateshead’s Central Bar - a survivor of 33 pubs said to have once lined the High Street  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead’s Central Bar - a survivor of 33 pubs said to have once lined the High Street

  21-06-2024 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our then-and-now photographs show the Central Bar on Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, in 1978 and 2024
  
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• The pair of Elswick flats up for auction with starting bid of £1

  21-06-2024 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upstairs and ground floor flats both require extensive renovation works but could be a rewarding project for the right buyer
  
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• Pair of Elswick flats up for auction with starting bid of £1

  21-06-2024 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upstairs and ground floor flats both require extensive renovation works but could be a rewarding project for the right buyer
  
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• Meet the Newcastle fashion designer who's a red carpet smash as stars flock to wear her creations

  21-06-2024 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Corey Dixon and her brand Somebody Else's Guy are now in demand from stars wanting to wow on the red carpet
  
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• Meet the Gateshead fashion designer who's a red carpet smash as stars flock to wear her creations

  21-06-2024 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Corey Dixon and her brand Somebody Else's Guy are now in demand from stars wanting to wow on the red carpet
  
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• The vicious North East criminals locked up for harming their friends - including couple jailed for 50 years

  21-06-2024 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These criminals betrayed old friends in carrying out horrendous acts.
  
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• Thousands of women owed up to £12,486 from DWP - check if you were underpaid and can make a claim

  21-06-2024 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those who may have been impacted include married women and widows who reached state pension age before April 2016
  
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• South Tyneside mother neglected young children found in 'deplorable' squalid conditions

  21-06-2024 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, from South Tyneside, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting child neglect
  
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• Vet outlines nine signs your dog may have heatstroke as temperatures rise across UK

  21-06-2024 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expert has offered advice on ways to keep your dog cool when the weather is hot and how to spot symptoms of heatstroke in your pet
  
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