Gateshead news

• Durham County Council warn of bin collection disruption during police activity

  10-04-2025 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council have issued advice for residents in the Stanley area
  
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• All the latest A1 crash updates on injured officers and arrests after BMW pursuit

  10-04-2025 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 between Junction 73 Swalwell and Junction 75 Denton was closed for several hours following the incident
  
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• HMP Durham attack thug fractured fellow prisoner's skull after being called a 'nonce'

  10-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren John Waugh was on remand at the County Durham jail when he launched a surprise attack on another prisoner
  
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• Armed police surround County Durham house in Barry Dawson murder investigation

  10-04-2025 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary confirmed that the response related to an investigation into the death of Barry Dawson
  
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• Match Information | Gateshead (H) - WE ARE FGR

  10-04-2025 21:36 via news.google.com
  Match Information | Gateshead (H)  WE ARE FGR
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro staff help customers get to grips with modern features on new trains

  10-04-2025 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new campaign has seen members of the Nexus project team star in a series of short videos on the transport giant's social media channels
  
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• Northumbria Police A1 crash update on officers injured after BMW pursuit

  10-04-2025 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven officers were taken to hospital after five police cars crashed with a BMW on the A1
  
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• Teenage sex offender raped girl in County Durham disabled toilet

  10-04-2025 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named for legal reasons - raped and sexually assaulted a girl in County Durham
  
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• South Shields pervert who engaged in sex chats with children said 'age doesn't matter'

  10-04-2025 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Craik, of South Shields, was also found with indecent images of children
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, April 10

  10-04-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, April 10
  
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• Brave Heart youngsters living with illnesses from cancer to heart failure honoured at St James' Park

  10-04-2025 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brave Hearts of the North East awards took place again on Thursday at Newcastle's St James' Park.
  
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• North East local elections 2025 guide ahead of polls in Northumberland, Durham, and North Tyneside

  10-04-2025 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elections are being held in Northumberland, Durham, and North Tyneside on May 1 for councillors and a mayor, but not in other parts of the North East
  
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• NHS trust 'deeply sorry for pain and distress' as Gateshead man dies after cancer 'red flag' missed - Chronicle Live

  10-04-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  NHS trust 'deeply sorry for pain and distress' as Gateshead man dies after cancer 'red flag' missed  Chronicle Live
  
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• NHS trust 'deeply sorry for pain and distress' as Gateshead man dies after cancer 'red flag' missed

  10-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John James 'Jim' Johnson died in 2023. An inquest heard that there had been a missed opportunity to treat his cancer when a "red flag" on an X-ray was not acted upon
  
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• Sam Fender stardom could help make Newcastle the 'future of music' in the UK

  10-04-2025 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council's leadership is hoping to boost Tyneside's reputation as a hotbed of musical talent and capitalise on Sam Fender's huge success
  
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• Labour and Tories outline plans for affordable housing in Northumberland ahead of election

  10-04-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are currently around 14,000 people on the county's waiting list for social housing
  
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• 300 solar panels likely to be installed around Dunston Leisure Centre

  10-04-2025 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to install the green energy technology around the centre have been recommended for approval by council officers
  
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• Plans for 37 Gateshead holiday lodges are set for final approval - Chronicle Live

  10-04-2025 18:18 via news.google.com
  Plans for 37 Gateshead holiday lodges are set for final approval  Chronicle Live
  
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• Plans for 37 Gateshead holiday lodges are set for final approval

  10-04-2025 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After initial approval in 2020, Gateshead Council is now set to give the final nod for the plans
  
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• Northumberland Line trains may need more carriages as passenger numbers soar

  10-04-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some trains, particularly on matchdays, have been so busy passengers have had to stand
  
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• North East Charity Awards launches for 2025 to celebrate best of voluntary sector

  10-04-2025 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now in their 11th year, there are 12 prizes that highlight the best of the region's charities, fundraisers and supporters
  
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• Coastguard called to Holy Island Causeway to reports of two vehicles and four people stranded

  10-04-2025 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team attended two incidents on Holy Island on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Netflix warn of price hike over 'streaming tax' as Labour consider changes

  10-04-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company is fighting back against giving a portion of their revenue to a British cultural fund in it's own kind of TV licence charge
  
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• Coin collectors 'going crazy' over rare' £2 pound coin worth more than £1,000

  10-04-2025 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A coin expert has urged people to look out for a rare two pound coin that is currently fetching more than £1,000 on eBay as coin collectors are "going crazy" for it
  
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• '200 new GPs' in the North East says Government, amid drive to 'cut red tape and end the 8am rush'

  10-04-2025 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the Department of Health and Social Care, 200 new GPs have been hired across the North East and Yorkshire since October
  
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• Brighton Avenue Primary becomes first in Gateshead to receive prestigious School of Sanctuary award - Gateshead Council

  10-04-2025 16:07 via news.google.com
  Brighton Avenue Primary becomes first in Gateshead to receive prestigious School of Sanctuary award  Gateshead Council
  
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• Man suffers fractured skull after serious assault in Newcastle city centre

  10-04-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The assault happened in the early hours of Sunday, March 16 outside of Best One on Saint Andrews Street
  
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• Full list of mortgage lenders cutting rates and what it means for your money

  10-04-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A raft of UK mortgage lenders have slashed rates as the fallout of US President Trump's tariffs continues to shock financial markets. Here's everything you need to know
  
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• Sunderland road worker suffers serious leg injuries after being hit by Ford Transit

  10-04-2025 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Moorsley Road in Hetton-le-Hole on Monday afternoon
  
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• Gateshead crash casualties remain in hospital one week on from collision involving Mini and HGV

  10-04-2025 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people are still in the Royal Victoria Infirmary after the collision on the A692 between Lobley Hill and Sunniside
  
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• South Shields danger driver stole and crashed uncle's 'pride and joy' car in police pursuit

  10-04-2025 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Spowart, of South Shields, was almost double the drink drive limit when he helped himself to the car and crashed it twice
  
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• Nationwide shares exact date millions of customers will get £50 bonus

  10-04-2025 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The payment is part of their "Big Thank You" initiative to give back to their customers
  
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• Durham County Council local elections 2025 - full list of election candidates

  10-04-2025 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham County Council and parish and town council elections will take place on May 1 and will decide the authority's political future for the next four years
  
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• Five admit false imprisonment in Gateshead 'cannabis farm' raid before fleeing North East

  10-04-2025 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The men travelled from London to raid a suspected cannabis farm in Gateshead in October last year
  
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• DVLA introduces new car tax rules as 2,500 drivers lose key documents each month

  10-04-2025 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has made changes to its vehicle tax service, making it easier for Brits to tax their cars without the necessary documents
  
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• Drivers issued £150 warning as new DVLA car tax changes come into force in April

  10-04-2025 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The AA says VED changes and future increases threaten a 'major financial shock to the finances of millions of car owners'
  
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• Man in court charged with murder of granddad Barry Dawson in fatal Stanley shooting

  10-04-2025 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Dorward and his partner Michaela Hetherington were remanded in custody after their first appearances at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Thursday
  
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• Free bus pass update as major milestone nears - who is automatically entitled

  10-04-2025 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioner bus travel is a popular issue up and down the country, and this petition proves it
  
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• NHS waiting lists fall but millions still waiting for hospital appointments

  10-04-2025 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 6.24 million patients were waiting for treatments at the end of February 2025, down from 6.50 million in September 2023
  
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• Keir Starmer announces police changes, vowing to 'put bobbies back on the beat'

  10-04-2025 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbourhood policing is being boosted, with the goal of eliminating the "postcode lottery" of policing
  
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• Gateshead students showcase their talent at sell-out dance performance - Shields Gazette

  10-04-2025 11:40 via news.google.com
  Gateshead students showcase their talent at sell-out dance performance  Shields Gazette
  
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• 'Suspicious' husband launched kebab pole attack in McDonald's car park on man who gave wife a lift

  10-04-2025 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harpinder Chatha, of South Tyneside, assaulted his wife's taxi driver friend after finding them in a McDonald's car park
  
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• Drivers share little known dashboard trick to help combat LED headlight glare

  10-04-2025 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A survey found that more than half of drivers think bright LED headlights are a danger, with experts sharing a simple dashboard trick to help combat the glare
  
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• Infected Blood Inquiry to quiz compensation bosses amid 'anger, confusion and despair'

  10-04-2025 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two new days of Infected Blood Inquiry hearings will see top Government officials grilled about their handling of Infected Blood compensation
  
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• DWP pension warning for older people set to retire this year - all you need to do

  10-04-2025 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension is as a contributory benefit and is not paid automatically by the DWP so claimants must take action
  
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• History lessons come to life at Newcastle Castle as students enjoy 'space hopper jousting'

  10-04-2025 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A history themed initiative is getting local children active and eating more healthily
  
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• BBC TV licence new rules explained and what they mean for you

  10-04-2025 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC TV licence fee increased from £169 to £174.50 a year on Thursday, April 1 - but there are some simple ways to check how much you're paying and how to see when it's time to renew
  
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• Man suffers serious head injury after being punched in face in Newcastle city centre

  10-04-2025 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking to speak to a man in relation to an assault on Clayton Street
  
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• NHS bladder cancer tablet to be rolled out across England - full details

  10-04-2025 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The drug, recommended by NICE, works by blocking certain proteins to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells
  
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• RSPCA officers 'nearly sick' after dogs were found living in 'deplorable conditions' in County Durham home

  10-04-2025 10:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hannah Critchlow offered dog walking, behaviour and training services before being banned from keeping animals
  
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