Gateshead news

• All the new DWP benefit cuts announced by Rachel Reeves in Spring Statement

  26-03-2025 23:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor has announced additional savings clawed back from Universal Credit (UC) after the OBR said ministers have overstated the savings from the welfare reforms
  
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• Full list of who automatically qualifies for Blue Badge disabled parking

  26-03-2025 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Badges are a vital resource for people with disabilities, allowing those with mobility issues to park closer to their destination - and they can also save holders money
  
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• Hexham pensioner killed man by mounting Ponteland pavement in her Range Rover and hitting him

  26-03-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irene Bell, 80, struck Keith Maxwell Wilson, in his 70s, as he walked through Ponteland in June last year
  
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• New DWP rule allows government to deduct 40 per cent from bank account

  26-03-2025 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the Department for Work and Pensions, when a direct deduction is made, a DWP official will evaluate bank information to determine the most suitable deduction amount.
  
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• ITV Dancing on Ice axed after 19 years as viewership plummets - full statement

  26-03-2025 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV has confirmed that Dancing on Ice has been axed after 19 years, which also means that Holly Willoughby no longer has any programmes left on the channel
  
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• Gateshead Council urges families to access free school meals to help in cost of living crisis - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2025 21:09 via news.google.com
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• Gateshead Council urges families to access free school meals to help in cost of living crisis

  26-03-2025 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has seen an uptake in this, with the number of free school meals being accessed rising from 4,500 to 8,000
  
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• Prolific Seaham thief banned from every Sainsbury's and Co-op in County Durham

  26-03-2025 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie Bartley, 30, has been charged with 25 counts of theft after extensive work from Durham Constabulary officers
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, March 26

  26-03-2025 20:30 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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• County Durham woman who bludgeoned elderly father to death died in prison from heart disease

  26-03-2025 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann-Marie Pyle battered 77-year-old William Pyle with a poker and repeatedly stabbed him, 'in revenge' for her mother’s death
  
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• Mile Castle attack victim's loved ones hope for 'best send off' after dad of four's tragic death

  26-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes are today being paid to the 43-year-old who passed away after incident at Newcastle city centre pub
  
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• Newcastle trophy parade preparations continue on Town Moor ahead of historic celebrations

  26-03-2025 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers are pushing on to get the Newcastle city centre location ready for Saturday's huge event
  
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• Northumberland County Council approve plan to make "hero" Dan Burn freeman of Northumberland

  26-03-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Even Sunderland-supporting councillors backed the decision
  
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• North Tyneside Council hopes £880,000 in previously unclaimed elderly benefits could help most vulnerable

  26-03-2025 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A campaign to sign up North Tyneside's elderly to benefits they could be eligibile far has seen 400 people assisted
  
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• New campaign to save historic Newcastle building named among UK's most at-risk

  26-03-2025 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers are hoping to protect the Banqueting Hall in Jesmond Dene and help a bigger restoration of the grade II listed building become a viable proposition
  
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• North Tyneside missing man last seen in Forest Hall searched for by police

  26-03-2025 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Routh, 37, was last seen at 8pm on Saturday in the Feetham Avenue area, and his family are growing concerned
  
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• Gateshead FC takeover - everything we know on Victor Anichebe-fronted deal - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2025 18:14 via news.google.com
  Gateshead FC takeover - everything we know on Victor Anichebe-fronted deal  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead road floods after burst water main leaves huge pool on Victoria Road - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2025 18:08 via news.google.com
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• Gateshead road floods after burst water main leaves huge pool on Victoria Road

  26-03-2025 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumbrian Water team is currently on site dealing with the incident, which forced the road to close
  
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• Newcastle Central Station clocks broken again - just five months after being fixed

  26-03-2025 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The clocks were repaired in October 2024 after they had stopped working for over two years
  
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• Disabled campaigners rally in Newcastle in protest over Rachel Reeves' welfare cuts

  26-03-2025 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of activists gathered around Grey's Monument on Wednesday as Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a major welfare squeeze in her spring statement
  
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• Eddie Howe honoured with Freedom of Hoults Yard after Newcastle United Carabao Cup win

  26-03-2025 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NUFC manager has been awarded the accolade by Newcastle's prestigious business village, which changed its name to Howes Yard this week
  
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• Benefit cuts could push 250,000 people - including 50,000 children - into poverty

  26-03-2025 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A damning report by the DWP has revealed the grim impact cuts to the welfare system could have
  
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• Watch dangerous County Durham biker lead cops wrong way around roundabouts in police pursuit

  26-03-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Biker sped along pavements and rode the wrong way around roundabouts in their ultimately unsuccessful attempts to evade police
  
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• Newcastle City Council to take ownership of Crowne Plaza hotel over near £40m debt

  26-03-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council looks set to take control of the Crowne Plaza hotel, with its current owners owing the authority around £40 million in loan repayments
  
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• What we know so far after fire at Brunswick Village home sparks emergency response

  26-03-2025 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a large police presence in Brunswick Village on Wednesday morning following a 999 call-out
  
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• Drivers over 70 warned to follow simple DVLA rule or risk road 'ban'

  26-03-2025 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have told drivers over 70 that 'you won't legally be allowed to drive' if you don't comply with a lesser-known rule - here are more details of what you need to do
  
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• Gateshead flooding LIVE: Updates as street turns into river with police at the scene - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2025 15:26 via news.google.com
  Gateshead flooding LIVE: Updates as street turns into river with police at the scene  Chronicle Live
  
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• North East 'staggered' at backing for £9 billion Thames crossing as Tyne Bridge cash wait goes on

  26-03-2025 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's decision to approve the building of a major road connecting Kent and Essex also comes after controversies like the scrapping of plans to dual the A1 in Northumberland
  
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• Labour aiming for Northumberland local election victory after eight years in opposition

  26-03-2025 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will head to the polls in May
  
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• Gateshead flooding LIVE: Updates as street turns into river with police at the scene

  26-03-2025 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are in attendance in the area with a large amount of surface water visible on Victoria Road
  
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• Mile Castle attack victim dies in hospital after assault at Newcastle city centre pub

  26-03-2025 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Tulip, 43, has passed away in hospital following incident at the pub on Grainger Street in Newcastle.
  
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• Newcastle trophy parade travel advice for fans heading to city centre for Carabao Cup celebration

  26-03-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public transport is expected to be extremely busy on Saturday, March 29 due to Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup trophy celebration event
  
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• Gateshead paramedic with 'best job in the world' recognised for outstanding service - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2025 14:11 via news.google.com
  Gateshead paramedic with 'best job in the world' recognised for outstanding service  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead paramedic with 'best job in the world' recognised for outstanding service

  26-03-2025 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jayne Elliot has served the North East public in a career spanning almost 30 years
  
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• 'I spent £36k on plastic surgery because I wanted to look like an Instagram filter'

  26-03-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dale-Saint Cullen, from Chester-le-Street, has spent six years 'addicted to chasing a certain look' after the rise of social media
  
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• Moment County Durham danger driver is caught after hitting speeds of 130mph during A19 police chase

  26-03-2025 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Ainslie was spotted driving the stolen Citroen near Castle Eden at around 8pm on July 3 last year.
  
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• Netflix Adolescence warning on hidden language used by teens in hit TV show

  26-03-2025 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hit show has exposed how online misogyny and sexism radicalises men and young boys
  
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• Japanese restaurant to open in Newcastle city centre bringing ramen and sushi delights

  26-03-2025 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The growing chain is already going down a storm in other UK cities and is now opening its first North East restaurant in Newcastle
  
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• You could avoid paying council tax if you have one of these 7 medical conditions

  26-03-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some people are entitled to a discount on their bill and may be able to claim up to 50% off - and in some cases you may not need to pay any council tax at all
  
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• Thousands of Hays Travel staff to receive windfall bonus to share in firm's success

  26-03-2025 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland travel agent is giving staff £100 for every year they've worked in the business after reaching a landmark figure of £3bn in Total Transaction Value
  
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• 21 HMRC tax codes explained and what to look out for if you are owed a rebate

  26-03-2025 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your tax code is used by your employer or pension provider to work out how much Income Tax to take from your pay or pension - here's what the letters and numbers mean and how to check if you're on the right one
  
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• Brunswick Village police incident LIVE: Updates as 999 crews swarm residential street after fire

  26-03-2025 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is currently a large police presence in Brunswick Village following a 999 call-out
  
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• Brunswick Village police incident LIVE: Updates as 999 crews swarm residential street

  26-03-2025 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is currently a large police presence in Brunswick Village following a 999 call-out
  
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• Brunswick Village house fire LIVE: Updates as police tape off bungalow with probe ongoing

  26-03-2025 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is currently a large police presence in Brunswick Village following a 999 call-out
  
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• Full list of 19 Universal Credit changes claimants must report to DWP or risk penalty

  26-03-2025 10:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benefit claimants can be taken to court or may have to pay a penalty if they give wrong information or do not report a change in circumstances
  
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• Tynemouth collector discovers original unseen sketches of Led Zeppelin album artwork

  26-03-2025 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Music memorabilia collector, Joseph Robert O’Donnell, uncovered the sketches hidden among mixed artworks which he bought at auction in London
  
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• Google rolls out AI-powered Gmail fix as users urged to check inbox now

  26-03-2025 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Google is rolling out a significant upgrade to Gmail inboxes, which uses AI to find the emails that are most relevant to you - here's everything you need to know about the new feature
  
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• Tesco warns shoppers 'please do not eat' as it recalls food product over allergy fears

  26-03-2025 09:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket is urging customers to return the affected items to their nearest Tesco store where a full refund will be given
  
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• Rachel Reeves Spring Statement LIVE updates as Chancellor makes major UK economic announcements

  26-03-2025 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor Rachel Reeves to set to make her Spring Statement in the House of Commons today
  
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