Gateshead news

• Northumberland Street revamp: Inside the overhaul of Newcastle's main shopping street

  13-03-2025 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ongoing work to regenerate Northumberland Street in Newcastle city centre has been delayed into 2026, but city council bosses say it marks the street's biggest moment since it was pedestrianised
  
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• Newcastle fan's crocheted St James' Park post box topper returns to city after being stolen

  13-03-2025 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Bryant spent more than 30 hours crocheting a post box topper featuring Monty Magpie and was devastated when it was reportedly stolen
  
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• Newcastle fan's crocheted St James' Park post box returns to city after being stolen

  13-03-2025 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Bryant spent more than 30 hours crocheting a post box topper featuring Monty Magpie and was devastated when it was reportedly stolen
  
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• Preston Grange slots casino plans thrown out by North Tyneside councillors amid health concerns

  13-03-2025 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans drew the ire of North Tyneside residents, the local MP and Conservative councillors before they were rejected by the council's planning committee
  
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• Aardman animation previewed at Gateshead Civic Centre highlighting dangers of groundwater flooding

  13-03-2025 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new animation from the creators of Wallace and Gromit was unveiled today at Gateshead Civic Centre as part of a campaign to raise awareness of groundwater floods
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, March 13

  13-03-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, March 13
  
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• Teen admits climbing on Team Valley factory roof after police stand-off drama

  13-03-2025 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major emergency services response descended on the Team Valley trading estate in Gateshead on Monday
  
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• Drunk woman sank teeth into man's arm during violent outburst in Newcastle's Bigg Market

  13-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellie Dilbert broke the skin and caused the victim's arm to bleed before swinging punches at police and kicking an officer
  
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• Longbenton indoor padel court plans approved for vacant land on Salters Lane

  13-03-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new padel court facility for Longbenton in North Tyneside has been given the thumbs-up from councillors following a planning meeting yesterday.
  
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• Prudhoe High School pupils to be schooled on campus 17 miles away in Washington

  13-03-2025 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The arrangement will be in place for the "foreseeable future" after structural issues at the nine-year-old school building were uncovered
  
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• Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service chief and deputy suspended

  13-03-2025 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation into culture at the fire service was launched earlier this year
  
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• Prestigious awards ceremony in Newcastle as city prepares for 200th anniversary of railway

  13-03-2025 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train operator Lumo is the headline partner of the Community Rail Awards at Newcastle Civic Centre
  
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• Newcastle thanks workers in rail industry with Community Rail Awards

  13-03-2025 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train operator Lumo is the headline partner of the Community Rail Awards at Newcastle Civic Centre
  
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• British Airways flight forced to return to Newcastle as emergency code transmitted

  13-03-2025 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BA1327 had been due to fly from Newcastle Airport to London Heathrow but a technical fault was identified after take-off
  
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• South Tyneside shoplifter behind bars after stealing from Co-op and Sainsbury's stores

  13-03-2025 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wright, 35 has stolen laundry products, toiletries and food from the South Shields shops in the span of a month
  
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• Police in Sunderland release CCTV pictures after early morning armed robbery at shop

  13-03-2025 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say a shop worker was punched during the raid at the SPAR on Chester Road in Sunderland
  
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• Scarlett Vickers' mum speaks out in defence of her killer after tragic murder of schoolgirl

  13-03-2025 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Hall has launched a campaign to overturn the murder sentence that her partner of 27 years, Simon Vickers, received last month
  
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• The new County Durham speedwatch van staffed by police and community volunteers

  13-03-2025 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham and Darlington PCC Joy Allen has appealed for more volunteers to join the efforts to help man the speedwatch van
  
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• Police update after officers search Kenton flat in early morning raid

  13-03-2025 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers swooped on the property at around 7am today
  
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• No alcohol on LNER trains for Newcastle fans travelling back from Carabao Cup final

  13-03-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alcohol will not be sold on board trains, nor will fans be allowed to bring their own on board on any trains after 7.30pm on Sunday
  
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• Northumberland County Council leader slams Government plan to remove planning decision powers from councils

  13-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals aim to improve the efficiency of planning committees and speed up applications
  
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• Kielder Observatory shares exact time to best view Blood Moon eclipse this week

  13-03-2025 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world-class observatory in Northumberland has released a statement on the Blood Moon eclipse happening soon
  
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• Knife crime cut by 50% in hotspots targeted in Northumbria Police crackdown

  13-03-2025 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth launched Project Shield last summer to target troubled areas
  
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• DWP issue major Universal Credit update as 'dysfunctional' system to be overhauled

  13-03-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP announced today, Thursday, March 13 that 1.8million people on Universal Credit are getting no support to find work - with the department preparing to take action
  
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• Infected-blood victims 'distressed and powerless' over compensation scheme

  13-03-2025 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Brian Langstaff said the feelings "can neither be denied nor ignored."
  
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• Drivers warned car park age rule at Lidl, Tesco and Asda could lead to £100 fine

  13-03-2025 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British drivers have been warned about parking in your local supermarket, and how it could lead to fines.
  
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• Cars allegedly rammed into each other near Newcastle bar before crashing on Redheugh Bridge

  13-03-2025 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One man has been arrested in connection with incident outside Switch on Scotswood Road
  
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• MK Dons defender reflects on positive Gateshead loan after shock Wales call-up - Sunderland Echo

  13-03-2025 16:05 via news.google.com
  MK Dons defender reflects on positive Gateshead loan after shock Wales call-up  Sunderland Echo
  
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• BBC TV Licence fee could be merged with another unpopular bill under Labour plans

  13-03-2025 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A BBC boss has suggested the TV licence fee could be added to council tax bills in the future - meaning a number of households could see a change to how they pay
  
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• DWP fraud officials could seize phones and 'never return them' under new laws

  13-03-2025 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Public Authorities Bill is going through the House of Commons and MPs are debating how it will work and any amendments that could be made
  
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• Washington brute imprisoned woman in home before attacking and sexually assaulting her

  13-03-2025 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee McFarling subjected his victim to sexual and physical assaults, as well as preventing her from going to sleep
  
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• Wallace and Gromit firm create flood warning film previewed here in Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  13-03-2025 15:01 via news.google.com
  Wallace and Gromit firm create flood warning film previewed here in Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Gateshead man attempted to rob bag in front of Newcastle Central Station in broad daylight - Chronicle Live

  13-03-2025 14:52 via news.google.com
  Gateshead man attempted to rob bag in front of Newcastle Central Station in broad daylight  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead man attempted to rob bag in front of Newcastle Central Station in broad daylight

  13-03-2025 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Elliott attempted to snatch his victim's bag after he was rebuffed when asking for drugs
  
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• Ryanair warning as couple turned away at gate because of Brexit passport rule

  13-03-2025 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Mason, 59, and his partner, Zoe Rooney, 47, had been due to fly from Stansted Airport to Athens for a three-day holiday
  
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• Queues down the street in Gateshead at 9am as new luxury bakery has people flocking - Chronicle Live

  13-03-2025 14:29 via news.google.com
  Queues down the street in Gateshead at 9am as new luxury bakery has people flocking  Chronicle Live
  
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• County Durham biker hit motorist after running red light in police chase

  13-03-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Smith, of Darlington, refused to stop for police when he was caught riding illegally through the town
  
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• The Northumberland place names that can be trickiest to pronounce

  13-03-2025 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The likes of Cambois, Prudhoe and Ulgham can all cause confusion
  
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• NHS changes explained as Keir Starmer 'abolishes' NHS England in major reform

  13-03-2025 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished in a bid to "cut bureaucracy across the state".
  
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• NHS England abolished by Keir Starmer just weeks after Newcastle Hospitals boss brought in as CEO

  13-03-2025 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister announced he will scrap NHS England, just a few weeks after Newcastle Hospitals chief executive Sir James Mackey was brought in to temporarily lead the organisation
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent car insurance update with 'golden rule' for all drivers

  13-03-2025 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert has warned drivers to never accept their renewal quote and to instead shop around for the best deals as car insurance prices fall by 19%
  
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• Kenton police raid LIVE: Updates as officers target Newcastle flat in early morning operation

  13-03-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are searching a flat on Fernlea Green, in Kenton
  
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• Kenton police raid LIVE: Updates as officers target flat in early morning operation

  13-03-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are searching a flat on Fernlea Green, in Kenton
  
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• NatWest launches new £150 offer for new and old customers who follow these 3 steps

  13-03-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NatWest is one of several banks offering money to switch this month alongside Nationwide, Lloyds and First Direct
  
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• NatWest launches £150 offer for new and old customers who follow these 3 steps

  13-03-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NatWest is one of several banks offering money to switch this month alongside Nationwide, Lloyds and First Direct
  
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• Drivers of these cars face £2,000 hit in 'Rachel Reeves car tax raid'

  13-03-2025 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is increasing the cost for drivers of certain popular models by up to £2,125, with the new Expensive Car Supplement set to be introduced from April 1
  
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• Illegal tobacco products hidden in boxes of crisps and juice seized from Newcastle shops

  13-03-2025 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and trading standards officers found hundreds of illicit products during operation in Newcastle's West End
  
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• Keir Starmer announces NHS England to be 'abolished' in major overhaul

  13-03-2025 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister says this is in an effort to "cut bureaucracy” and bring management of the health service “back into democratic control”.
  
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• New Newcastle Airport cargo hub to create hundreds of jobs and is already searching for businesses

  13-03-2025 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new cargo hub has been revealed in front of a global audience at real estate conference Mipim in France
  
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• Hundreds of jobs to be created at Newcastle Airport cargo hub

  13-03-2025 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new cargo hub has been revealed in front of a global audience at real estate conference Mipim in France
  
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