Gateshead news

• New North East mum calls for changes at hospital after criticising treatment

  06-05-2025 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Niki Cotson has launched an online petition for a trust to be placed into special measures due to what she describes as serious failings at a Teesside hospital
  
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• Common garden fence mistake can risk fines of up to £5,000 - and criminal record

  06-05-2025 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the UK celebrates National Gardening Week, millions of Brits will be sprucing up their gardens in preparation for the summer season - but it's important to remember the rules
  
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• Town council election results in Northumberland's ten largest towns

  06-05-2025 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform UK performed well in Ashington and Blyth
  
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• Northumberland Tories' leader prepared to work with other parties after local election results

  06-05-2025 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tories remain the largest party despite a surge in support for Reform
  
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• Downing Street refuse Winter Fuel Payments u-turn despite Labour Party pleas

  06-05-2025 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winter Fuel Payments have been on everyone's minds since the cut last year, but this is one more blow to pensioners' pockets
  
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• Whitley Bay High admissions need change following Monkseaton High closure, says report

  06-05-2025 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Admission policies to Whitley Bay High have been dubbed "unfair" and need change, according to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator, in light of the looming closure of another coastal school
  
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• New restaurant plans emerge for once-popular Jesmond spot two years after sudden closure

  06-05-2025 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Westgate Road-based Fuochi Pizza Experience is hoping to take over the former Geisha restaurant in Sandyford Road, Jesmond, two years after it closed its doors
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, May 6

  06-05-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, May 6
  
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• Two people injured in horror A1 lorry crash causing major delays in Northumberland

  06-05-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-vehicle crash near Morpeth has wreaked havoc in and around the A1 with a lorry overturning and shedding its load
  
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• Majority of Gateshead Council tenants unhappy with complaint handlings, report finds - Chronicle Live

  06-05-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  Majority of Gateshead Council tenants unhappy with complaint handlings, report finds  Chronicle Live
  
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• Majority of Gateshead Council tenants unhappy with complaint handlings, report finds

  06-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While overall satisfaction with Gateshead's largest landlord remains stagnant, less people are now satisfied with the council's housing complaint handling
  
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• Fundraising event in honour of schoolboy Layton Carr who died in devastating Gateshead fire

  06-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Layton Carr tragically died following a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead which has left the whole community devastated
  
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• Sycamore Gap accused says outcry over 'just a tree' was 'almost as if someone had been murdered'

  06-05-2025 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Carruthers, who denies causing criminal damage to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall, said he couldn't understand the worldwide media interest in the felling of the famous tree
  
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• Layton Carr Gateshead fire death: 'Security concerns were raised' - BBC

  06-05-2025 18:41 via news.google.com
  Layton Carr Gateshead fire death: 'Security concerns were raised'  BBC
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as road blocked after lorry overturns in serious crash near Morpeth

  06-05-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision involving a HGV which has overturned and spilled the contents onto the carriageway
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as road blocked after lorry overturns in serious collision near Morpeth

  06-05-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision involving a HGV which has overturned and spilled the contents onto the carriageway
  
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• Newcastle man admits being concerned in supply of cocaine

  06-05-2025 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Hemmings was part of a group involved in dealing the class A drug
  
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• Police appeal after car 'purposefully damaged' in Gateshead - Chronicle Live

  06-05-2025 17:25 via news.google.com
  Police appeal after car 'purposefully damaged' in Gateshead  Chronicle Live
  
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• Police appeal after car 'purposefully damaged' in Gateshead

  06-05-2025 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Mazda 2 was damaged on South Shore Road, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage
  
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• What we know so far as A181 closed for 'some time' after serious motorbike crash near Stanley

  06-05-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major road is closed in both directions between Thornley and the junction for Cassop after the crash
  
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• Drivers urged to take 'yearly test' to avoid risk of £1,000 fine and bans

  06-05-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of car accidents related to poor eyesight has reached a 6-year high - and drivers are being warned they must take a 'yearly test' or face hefty fines and even bans
  
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• BBC VE Day concert full line-up, timings and which Royals to look out for

  06-05-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  VE Day celebrations will be taking over for the next few days, find out the best ways to watch from home if you're unable to join in with a street party
  
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• Less than one in five Gateshead council home residents happy with service - NewcastleWorld

  06-05-2025 16:11 via news.google.com
  Less than one in five Gateshead council home residents happy with service  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Charity organisation aims to make £10m impact on North East's neediest communities

  06-05-2025 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Community Foundation North East has a new name and five new priorities
  
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• DWP crackdown could mean 10,000 'innocent people' have bank accounts monitored

  06-05-2025 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP will be able to check the bank accounts of people suspected of benefit fraud under a new bill that has sparked concerns from MPs from all parties
  
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• North East child poverty campaigners say Government strategy 'cannot come soon enough'

  06-05-2025 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The North East Child Poverty Commission has called on the Government to reverse a number of its current positions to reduce the number of children growing up poor
  
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• 'Can't continue' - Carl Magnay opens up on Gateshead FC situation, takeover and unrest - Chronicle Live

  06-05-2025 14:49 via news.google.com
  'Can't continue' - Carl Magnay opens up on Gateshead FC situation, takeover and unrest  Chronicle Live
  
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• End of season 'disaster' for Gateshead - Magnay - BBC

  06-05-2025 14:46 via news.google.com
  End of season 'disaster' for Gateshead - Magnay  BBC
  
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• What could the £2.9 billion Deliveroo takeover mean for you and your meals

  06-05-2025 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular food delivery app could potentially vanish from the streets in a new merger proposition
  
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• Fire at John Henry Sayers' house being treated as suspected arson, police confirm

  06-05-2025 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have confirmed that the incident at the weekend is being treated as suspected arson
  
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• Man spends £600 on scratchcards and is astonished at how much he won

  06-05-2025 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TikTok user Jax has shared the results of his latest efforts to profit from National Lottery scratchcards, this time splashing out a total of £600 on the Millionaire Maker game cards
  
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• Landlord discovers tenant was growing cannabis in tents inside Newcastle home

  06-05-2025 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan Jiri Jirout claimed he was producing the drug to help with pain to his foot following a double fracture
  
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• Full list of 2026 bank holidays as Brits given Boxing Day warning

  06-05-2025 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're looking forward to next Easter for more Mini Eggs or just want to plan ahead to maximise your annual leave, we've listed every bank holiday for next year
  
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• New childcare grant worth up to £6,800 for parents confirmed in these North East locations

  06-05-2025 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents in towns like Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe will have first access to a new childcare grant scheme being launched by North East mayor Kim McGuinness
  
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• Families enjoy Cresswell Pele Tower VE Day celebrations

  06-05-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tower's garden was transformed into a lively scene from the past
  
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• Northumberland community hospital gets operating theatre upgrade as part of major £1.8m works

  06-05-2025 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patients and staff are now benefitting from a refurbished theatre and endoscopy suite at Alnwick Infirmary
  
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• Gateshead town centre to host celebrations for VE Day’s 80th anniversary - NewcastleWorld

  06-05-2025 12:45 via news.google.com
  Gateshead town centre to host celebrations for VE Day’s 80th anniversary  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Tributes paid to Layton Carr following death which 'rocked an entire nation' - Chronicle Live

  06-05-2025 12:22 via news.google.com
  Tributes paid to Layton Carr following death which 'rocked an entire nation'  Chronicle Live
  
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• More heartfelt tributes to Layton Carr at Gateshead industrial estate following death which 'rocked an entire nation'

  06-05-2025 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flowers, balloons, teddies and emotional messages line the gates of Fairfield industrial park in Bill Quay, Gateshead
  
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• Ex-Hartlepool United defender & Gateshead boss calls for clarity over takeover bid led by ex-Sunderland player - Hartlepool Mail

  06-05-2025 12:15 via news.google.com
  Ex-Hartlepool United defender & Gateshead boss calls for clarity over takeover bid led by ex-Sunderland player  Hartlepool Mail
  
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• Inside Japan's first Newcastle 'Geordie Bar' where locals are loving one key thing

  06-05-2025 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby J. Hyatt, who is originally from Walbottle, opened the new business in Obayashi, Takarazuka City, in February, and it has already been successful
  
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• Households using washing up liquid urged to make major change as warning issued

  06-05-2025 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have highlighted the contents of washing up liquid and the possible impacts of certain types of plastic bottles
  
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• Full list of new DVSA driving rules with major changes in place from today

  06-05-2025 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial period starts today, and will affect learners trying to get on the road through 20 driving test centres across the country
  
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• Gardners swear by £2 item that will stop ants 'invading' your home

  06-05-2025 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ants invading your home or garden is annoying, but one gardener has shared a simple and affordable hack to keep the insects at bay this summer - and it smells lovely too
  
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• Rare chance to see inside historic Newcastle Quayside building Bessie Surtees House for free

  06-05-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Free guided tours of Bessie Surtees House will take place every Tuesday and Friday in May, as well as two Saturdays
  
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• Warning to every Santander banking customer with major branch closures this month

  06-05-2025 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Santander has announced it will close 24 branches in June, meaning millions of customers will be affected by the move - here is the list of all the branches closing
  
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• Martin Lewis shares five-digit code for anyone who owns a mobile phone to 'protect yourself'

  06-05-2025 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mobile phone users can type in a simple five-digit code that could protect your device from theft
  
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• Homes with houseplants given 'once a week' job to help them thrive this month

  06-05-2025 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All houseplants will need extra care throughout the summer to keep them alive during the warmer and sunnier months
  
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• DWP issues Pension Credit update as pensioners getting £3,900 boost quicker

  06-05-2025 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has provided an update on Pension Credit processing times, which will be good news for the hundreds of thousands of pensioners who claim the benefit
  
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• Sainsbury's makes major change to supermarket stores in bid to stop shoplifters

  06-05-2025 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket is overhauling its self-service checkouts - and it's all to do with shoplifting
  
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