Gateshead news

• Drunk Arthur's Hill lout punched woman in wheelchair before spitting on police

  23-03-2025 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maisie McAllister also kicked a council worker and a further police officer during the prolonged violent outburst on a busy Newcastle street
  
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• Rachel Reeves warned households could take £1,400 hit in new analysis

  23-03-2025 21:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Resolution Foundation think tank has warned that by 2030, families will be on average £1,400 worse off than they are today - with a 3% drop in disposable income
  
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• 'I've had Long Covid for five years - and it's not getting any better'

  23-03-2025 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumberland Park man is still struggling to do day-to-day tasks and said Long Covid had been life-altering.
  
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• HMRC warning to women aged between 60 and 79 as thousands could be missing out

  23-03-2025 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC said that Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was a scheme to help protect parents' and carers' entitlement to State Pension before it was replaced with National Insurance credits in 2010
  
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• 44 pictures as Newcastle fans bask in derby glory and welcome Carabao Cup home

  23-03-2025 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can you spot yourself in our gallery of NUFC fans? They loved every minute of a passionate Tyne-Wear derby - and saw the Carabao Cup in person.
  
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• North East suicide support groups in desperate need of more volunteers to continue providing vital work

  23-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Consett women has shared her personal bereavement experience that led to a career change to help as many people as possible
  
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• Families flock to St James' Park as Carabao Cup goes on show to Newcastle fans in women's Tyne-Wear derby

  23-03-2025 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the Newcastle Women's match against Sunderland, fans discuss their feelings about their first chance to see the Carabao Cup in its new home and mixed views over plans to celebrate with a city event rather than a parade
  
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• The Hebburn Vera Lynn tribute who 'brought people together' during Covid pandemic

  23-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deborah Taylor-Smith, 42, sang to residents in care homes around the region
  
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• Support for 'superb soldier' who served as a sniper killed by teenager in one punch attack

  23-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-four, Corporal Shaun Roberts was killed in a one-punch attack by Mason Ibbotson
  
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• Newcastle fans arrive at St James' Park to see Tyne-Wear derby - and Carabao Cup for first time

  23-03-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can you spot yourself in our gallery of fans heading to St James' Park ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby in the WSL2.
  
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• Gateshead suffer fifth successive defeat against Tamworth - SportsByte

  23-03-2025 15:28 via news.google.com
  Gateshead suffer fifth successive defeat against Tamworth  SportsByte
  
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• Young Northumberland climbing fanatic who scaled Ben Nevis aged 7 sets sights on next mountain

  23-03-2025 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Azari James has already climbed to the top of Ben Nevis in Scotland and will be climbing Mount Snowdon in May
  
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• Inside 'most impressive' Northumberland mansion set on a quiet river bank

  23-03-2025 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Choppington home features an indoor pool, games room and an annex which features its own kitchen/living space - take a look around
  
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• Gateshead shop thief failed to show for court because she had 'pins and needles' - Chronicle Live

  23-03-2025 14:31 via news.google.com
  Gateshead shop thief failed to show for court because she had 'pins and needles'  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead shop thief failed to show for court because she had 'pins and needles'

  23-03-2025 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A district judge didn't sympathise with Tanya Tait's excuse and issued a warrant for her arrest
  
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• Contaminated hand soap recalled over fears it could cause infection

  23-03-2025 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the alert earlier this week
  
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• Darlington woman found dead at home after receiving eviction notice for compulsive hoarding

  23-03-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawn Marie Smith, 45, was sadly found dead in her home by her landlord on July 15 last year
  
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• Pope Francis makes his first public appearance following month-long health scare

  23-03-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is the first time Pope Francis has been seen in public since his admission to hospital
  
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• Met Office issues Northern Lights alert for parts of the UK tonight

  23-03-2025 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a chance the Northern Lights could be visible in many parts of the UK tonight
  
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• Heathrow Airport returning to normal operation as investigations continue into power outage

  23-03-2025 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The power outage caused days of disruption, as investigations continue into the cause
  
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• Man on stag-do in wig had glass 'punched in his face' at Cosy Joe's in Newcastle

  23-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim, who has been left with an 8cm scar, was inured after the glass he was carrying was punched into his head by Theohari Walker
  
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• Gateshead Council to create Saltwell Park memorial to remember lives lost in pandemic - Chronicle Live

  23-03-2025 11:00 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council to create Saltwell Park memorial to remember lives lost in pandemic  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead Council to create Saltwell Park memorial to remember lives lost in pandemic

  23-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was confirmed at a Day of Reflection event on Sunday that the majority of Gateshead residents are in favour of a permanent memorial
  
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• Five changes drivers must report to DVLA or risk a fine of up to £1,000 - full list

  23-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are some changes to your personal circumstances and your vehicle details that must be declared to the DVLA - here are the rules
  
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• DWP benefit and State Pension payment dates for Easter 2025 - see when you'll get your money

  23-03-2025 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP and HMRC do not pay out benefits on bank holidays, therefore many people will receive their cash on a different date in April
  
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• BBC TV licence update for state pensioners as calls to scrap £174.50 fee grow

  23-03-2025 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Government responded to the petition at the end of January, and while it didn't openly reject the proposal, it didn't directly acknowledge it either - here's what it said
  
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• Five years on from Covid lockdown, Tyneside health boss gives emotional thank you - 'for everything you did'

  23-03-2025 08:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alice Wiseman, driector of public health in Newcastle and Gateshead, said the whole of society had come together to fight Covid-19.
  
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• 'Rank stupidity' - Soldier out clubbing in Newcastle forgot about 8cm knife in his pocket

  23-03-2025 04:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nyonde Richards has been fined after he 'accidentally' took the blade into Jalou
  
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• ChronicleLive lockdown survey reveals 98% of people believe government could've handled pandemic better

  23-03-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked ChronicleLive readers how they felt about the government's response to the pandemic
  
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• Pictures show how Newcastle city centre looked on the first day of covid-19 lockdown v now

  23-03-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vibrant city centre became a ghost town overnight - but is business as usual five years on
  
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• Occupational therapist 'breached professional boundaries' in years-long relationship with 'vulnerable' man

  23-03-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emma King's behaviour in starting a sexual relationship with a vulnerable man just weeks after finishing work with him was "deplorable", a panel found.
  
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• Boris Johnson announced Covid-19 lockdown five years ago today - what happened next in the North East

  23-03-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What was expected to be a few weeks turned into months of restrictions
  
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• How Newcastle plans to honour the lives of 38 miners who died in flooded coal mine 100 years ago

  23-03-2025 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A series of events have been organised to mark the landmark anniversary of the Montagu pit disaster
  
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• Full list of North East tip opening times including Newcastle, Sunderland and Northumberland

  23-03-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Times vary from council to council, so we assemble all the times you'll need here
  
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