Gateshead news

• Driver killed in two-car crash in County Durham

  19-02-2025 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A black Peugeot 207 and a white Kia Ceed were involved in a collision on the B6282, near Toft Hill, in Bishop Auckland
  
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• Go North East deny reports modern buses sent from North East to the North West

  19-02-2025 22:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has also said it is not aware of any looming ballot on strike action
  
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• DWP to check bank accounts for £16,000 in savings in crackdown on benefits fraud

  19-02-2025 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions will carry out checks on people's bank accounts to see if they have more than £16,000 in savings - and will be able to take money directly
  
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• Three women charged following demonstration at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road

  19-02-2025 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were called to protest activity at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road shortly after 5.20am on Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead thug attacked heavily pregnant ex shortly after release from prison for previous assault on her - Chronicle Live

  19-02-2025 20:45 via news.google.com
  Gateshead thug attacked heavily pregnant ex shortly after release from prison for previous assault on her  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead thug attacked heavily pregnant ex shortly after release from prison for previous assault on her

  19-02-2025 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Cornish, of Gateshead, left his former partner, who was seven months pregnant, with cuts to her face and head
  
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• Northumberland councillors approve 2.99% rise in council tax, rent increase and cuts of £15.8m

  19-02-2025 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council tax and social housing rents will rise from April
  
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• Washington horse 'essential' to disability charity needs surgery after tumour found in eye

  19-02-2025 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maestro has been an important part of Washington Riding Centre for two years, and Centre Manager Lorna Watson has started a GoFundMe to help with rising vet costs
  
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• St Oswald's Hospice highlights funding challenges as National Insurance rise hits budgets

  19-02-2025 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of St Oswald's Hospice is highlighting the "amazing" work they do, but also the need for funds
  
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• Heaton lout assaulted Metro worker while being escorted off train for being too drunk

  19-02-2025 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tweedy, who clocked-up his 104th offence, was also found in possession of drugs when he was arrested following the incident at Northumberland Park Metro Station
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, February 19

  19-02-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• Royal Mail apologise after victim of pervert postman took her own life while on phone to management

  19-02-2025 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail apologised about the "abhorrent" behaviour from Michael Stewart who "abused his position of trust" while working as a postman
  
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• Fitness programme helped Gateshead man to lose 5 stone and come back from 'dark place' mentally - Chronicle Live

  19-02-2025 19:22 via news.google.com
  Fitness programme helped Gateshead man to lose 5 stone and come back from 'dark place' mentally  Chronicle Live
  
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• Fitness programme helped Gateshead man to lose 5 stone and come back from 'dark place' mentally

  19-02-2025 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Gateshead man has spoken of his incredible weight loss and mental health journey.
  
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• Sunderland station train tracks need raising to safely serve new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

  19-02-2025 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Tyne and Wear Metro train finally made its first journey to Sunderland this week, but a problem remains with the new fleet's compatibility with the city's main railway station
  
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• Bishop Auckland Food Festival chef line-up confirmed with Bake Off judge and master chocolatier

  19-02-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The biggest food festival in County Durham will see several famous faces from the culinary world make an appearance
  
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• North East Mayor hails £15.8m electric vehicle charger boost – but we still lag behind rest of England

  19-02-2025 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A £15.8 million plan will see more than 1,000 electric vehcile charging points installed in the North East by 2030, but past estimates have suggested thousands more could be needed
  
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• Newcastle Council confirms plan for permanent pedestrian and cycle zone next to St James' Park

  19-02-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An order has been signed which will permanently ban vehicles from accessing Strawberry Lane, which Newcastle City Council says will make the area safer for football fans
  
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• Newcastle business hub launches near airport to help North East firms grow

  19-02-2025 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new International Space Station (ISS) Airview has become the newest addition to the growing business park
  
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• Men arrested after 'altercation' on one of Tyneside's most sought after streets bailed as probe continues

  19-02-2025 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on The Broadway in Cullercoats just after 1.30pm on Monday
  
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• Man and woman deny assaulting vulnerable man at North Shields Metro Station

  19-02-2025 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellie Falls and Declan Wilson will stand trial in April
  
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• Durham University alumni make £1.7m donation to aid research into global challenges

  19-02-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanna and Graham Barker graduated from Durham University in the 1980s
  
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• Victim of Northumberland pervert postman took her own life while on phone to Royal Mail management

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, of Amble, was convicted of offences of sexual assault, exposure and harassment and has now been jailed
  
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• Heartbreak as victim of Northumberland pervert postman took her own life while on phone to Royal Mail management

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, of Amble, was convicted of offences of sexual assault, exposure and harassment and has now been jailed
  
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• Former Newcastle United academy player Michael Newberry died at airport, inquest hears

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The defender, who went on the play in Northern Ireland, passed away on his 27th birthday
  
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• The Chase's Shaun Wallace on MOBOs 'party ban' after wild train ride to Newcastle

  19-02-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase star Shaun Wallace was in attendance at the 2025 MOBO Awards at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle
  
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• DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit face long wait for payment increase

  19-02-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority of benefits including Universal Credit are due to rise by 1.7% from April 7 - but some people may not see the increase to their payments until May or June
  
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• ITV The Chase viewers furious as 'useless' player makes bizarre choices

  19-02-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase fans were left frustrated while watching Tuesday's edition of the ITV quiz show as one player made a bold move which ultimately led to their downfall
  
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• HMRC urges working parents to claim £2,000 a year on childcare in tax-free scheme

  19-02-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to HMRC, it takes just 20 minutes to apply for help towards childcare costs and the money can be used to help pay for nursery, childminders or clubs
  
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• Wetherspoons forced to pull beloved breakfast item from menu after issues

  19-02-2025 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoons has been forced to pull a key breakfast item from its menu after a supply issue - and customers are not happy
  
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• UK recycling changes explained as households to have four bins by 'next year'

  19-02-2025 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stay up-to-date with rules around what you can throw away, what you should recycle, and when you can expect new bins on your street
  
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• Apprentice star Tim Campbell uses MOBOs appearance in Newcastle to highlight 'double risk' of prostate cancer

  19-02-2025 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tim Campbell presented an award at the MOBOs - and he has spoken out about the risk of prostate cancer
  
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• MOBO Awards showcase Newcastle school sign language choir

  19-02-2025 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Counties' collaborative British Sign Language choir performance was shown on the big screen at the award ceremony
  
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• Northumbria Police officers will travel to London as thousands of Newcastle United fans head to Wembley

  19-02-2025 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers from Tyneside and Merseyside will support the Metropolitan Police on Carabao Cup final day
  
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• UK drivers face record costs as 'mandatory' fee jumps by £78

  19-02-2025 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car insurance claims have soared to record highs in the UK in the past year, with the average cost of cover paid by drivers rising by £78 annually, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI)
  
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• Northumberland Michelin star restaurant Hjem announces shock closure in 'bittersweet' decision

  19-02-2025 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland's award-winning restaurant will close its doors at the end of the year but announces a 'year of celebration'
  
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• Head of Gateshead Yeshiva tells Strictly Orthodox community to leave the UK if the Schools Bill passes - The Jewish Chronicle

  19-02-2025 13:49 via news.google.com
  Head of Gateshead Yeshiva tells Strictly Orthodox community to leave the UK if the Schools Bill passes  The Jewish Chronicle
  
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• UK tourists warned of 'tipping rules' in holiday hotspots including Spain and Greece

  19-02-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Countries like Spain and Greece have very different tipping cultures, we lay out the differences so you can avoid awkward moments on your next holiday
  
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• Drivers are only just realising a dashboard indicator helps avoid embarrassment

  19-02-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One motorist took to TikTok after realising the petrol pump symbol can prove as a timely reminder on what side to fill your car up on, which could help save you some embarassment
  
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• Campaign launched raising awareness of extreme dangers of producing 'honey oil' and 'shatter' cannabis

  19-02-2025 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity Crimestoppers has launched a campaign in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear to raise awareness of dangerous cannabis extraction processes
  
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• State Pensioners warned 'fund your own retirement' as Triple Lock future uncertain

  19-02-2025 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Financial experts are urging people to make maximum use of any help on offer to improve their retirement prospects
  
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• Gateshead Council to invest £260m into housing over next five years - Housing Today

  19-02-2025 13:24 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council to invest £260m into housing over next five years  Housing Today
  
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• Robert Scott Clive probe: Pictures as police and forensics continue to conduct searches at North Shields home

  19-02-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives say Robert Clive, who was known as Scott, was at the property on Coronation Street on the night he went missing
  
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• CCTV shows moment Blyth burglar is caught in homeowner's 'Home Alone-style' trap

  19-02-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Howell, 56, was deterred from breaking into the person's home by the trap
  
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• 14 people Northumbria Police want your help to find

  19-02-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are asking the public if they recognise these people
  
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• Two held over Newcastle Bigg Market attack which left two injured

  19-02-2025 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men suffered facial injuries in the incident after leaving Cosy Joes
  
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• UK drivers with glasses warned over easy mistake that could lead to £1,000 fine

  19-02-2025 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to recent data, around 48 million people in the UK use corrective eyewear or lenses. But drivers who need glasses are being warned over a common mistake that could see them hit with a £1,000 fine
  
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• Felling ram raid investigated after men smashed window and stole two vehicles in Gateshead

  19-02-2025 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just after 11pm on Monday night, police were alerted to a disturbance at a premises on Stoneygate Close
  
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• How householders can half BBC TV licence cost to £84 with one condition

  19-02-2025 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not everyone has to pay the full cost of a TV licence - here are more details of who can apply for a discount on their bill
  
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• 'Paid dividends' - Crawley Town midfielder's 'quality' shows for Gateshead - SussexWorld

  19-02-2025 12:06 via news.google.com
  'Paid dividends' - Crawley Town midfielder's 'quality' shows for Gateshead  SussexWorld
  
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