Gateshead news

• Five arrested after 70 Salvation Army charity donations reported stolen in County Durham

  07-05-2025 22:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Salvation Army International contacted Durham Constabulary after devising a way to outsmart the suspected thieves
  
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• Government minister rules out changes to infected blood compensations scheme that would 'cause undue delay'

  07-05-2025 22:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Thomas-Symonds said while there could be some changes to how infected blood compensation works - these would have to meet a test of not causing "undue delay"
  
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• Serious violence and knife-related incidents fall in Northumbria Police area

  07-05-2025 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The data comes as the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit marks five years since its launch
  
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• Cheryl legally responsible for Liam Payne's estate following One Direction star's death

  07-05-2025 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former One Direction star left behind a £24.3 million fortune following his death in October
  
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• 'My biker dad lived life to the fullest and attended own living wake after brain tumour diagnosis'

  07-05-2025 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malcolm Wigham, 59, passed away just seven months after being told he had a brain tumour
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, May 7

  07-05-2025 20:00 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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• Labour must invest in the North and reverse 'broken' system to win back votes, mayor warns

  07-05-2025 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness has warned Labour ministers need to pump money into 'left behind' Northern communities after her party suffered big losses in Northumberland and Durham at last week's elections
  
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• Northumberland Red Wall Labour MPs call on Government to change tack after local election results

  07-05-2025 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The call has been backed by leading figures in Northumberland, where Reform UK made significant gains
  
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• Metro passengers warned of four-day line closure which will impact trains for Newcastle Airport

  07-05-2025 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro services to Newcastle Airport will be impacted and passengers are warned to plan ahead
  
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• Sycamore Gap accused may have thought the 'arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery' was 'a laugh'

  07-05-2025 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barristers in the trial of Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have made their closing speeches in the trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Rare World War II photos depict destruction, courage and hope of wartime life

  07-05-2025 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of carefully collated images have been brought together in a special new magazine commemorating VE Day
  
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• Concerns about safety at Layton Carr Gateshead fire scene raised in weeks before teen's death - Chronicle Live

  07-05-2025 17:57 via news.google.com
  Concerns about safety at Layton Carr Gateshead fire scene raised in weeks before teen's death  Chronicle Live
  
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• Concerns about safety at Layton Carr Gateshead fire scene raised in weeks before teen's death

  07-05-2025 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The area was mentioned at a meeting just the day before the 14-year-old's body was found following a fire
  
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• 'Ringleader' who challenged police line and kicked out at officer during Sunderland disorder jailed

  07-05-2025 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Parker, 54, was captured on CCTV making gestures and approaching the police line
  
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• New Tyne and Wear Metro trains door problem 'cannot happen again'

  07-05-2025 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Metro's new fleet of Stadler trains were out of action for more than a week after an incident in which a train's doors opened on the wrong side at Simonside station
  
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• Murderer Stephen Bonallie's friend jailed for killing him in New Year horror crash

  07-05-2025 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bonallie, who was jailed for battering Brent Martin to death in 2007, was killed in collision near Durham city following his release from prison
  
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• Five flowers anyone can grow even with zero gardening experience

  07-05-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gardening can be a wonderful and fulfilling hobby, but for those who are new to it, the thought of creating a beautiful garden from scratch can be daunting. These flowers could change that
  
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• 50 poignant pictures show the realities of life in WWII from home and the frontline

  07-05-2025 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A special magazine commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day, featuring 50 iconic images from the war
  
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• Gardeners urged to make one key change to keep robins coming back

  07-05-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robins are one of the UK's most-loved birds, and there's one very simple addition you can make to your garden to encourage them to visit more often, according to experts
  
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• Huge emergency response in Northumberland as man falls 10 metres from riverside path onto rocks

  07-05-2025 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was injured in the Allen Banks area on Bank Holiday Monday
  
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• UK Visa crackdowns explained and what nationalities are affected

  07-05-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A UK visa crackdown is set to be announced in full next week by the government as Keir Starmer looks to manage immigration.
  
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• Whitley Bay pensioner admits causing death of two people by careless driving on A69

  07-05-2025 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Nicoll, 84, was behind the wheel of a Mazda 3 when he was involved in an accident, which killed Keith Aiston and Catherine Elford
  
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• M&S leaves shoppers heartbroken as summer staple axed

  07-05-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upmarket supermarket chain confirmed recently on Twitter that it had axed its Plant Kitchen ice cream range - much to the disappointment of fans
  
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• Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album of the Year award moves out of London for first time

  07-05-2025 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on October 16
  
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• Popular Gateshead doughnut shop with 'fattest donuts in the Toon' announces closure - Chronicle Live

  07-05-2025 15:13 via news.google.com
  Popular Gateshead doughnut shop with 'fattest donuts in the Toon' announces closure  Chronicle Live
  
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• Popular Gateshead doughnut shop with 'fattest donuts in the Toon' announces closure

  07-05-2025 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Big Fat Donut Co at the end of the High Level Bridge decides to 'leave on a high' and says its last day of business will be this Sunday
  
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• Popular doughnut shop with 'fattest donuts in the toon' announces closure this Sunday

  07-05-2025 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Big Fat Donut Co at the end of the High Level Bridge decides to 'leave on a high' and says its last day of business will be this Sunday
  
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• Mark Carruthers: Gateshead glory fades in Southend United stalemate - The Non-League Football Paper

  07-05-2025 14:22 via news.google.com
  Mark Carruthers: Gateshead glory fades in Southend United stalemate  The Non-League Football Paper
  
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• New Layton Carr video footage statement released by police investigating 14-year-old's death

  07-05-2025 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has made a new plea for information over 14-year-old's fire death.
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following tragic death of 14-year-old boy in Gateshead - Hexham Courant

  07-05-2025 13:47 via news.google.com
  Appeal for witnesses following tragic death of 14-year-old boy in Gateshead  Hexham Courant
  
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• Seaside Travel reports ‘amazing response’ to opening of new Gateshead shop - travelweekly.co.uk

  07-05-2025 13:32 via news.google.com
  Seaside Travel reports ‘amazing response’ to opening of new Gateshead shop  travelweekly.co.uk
  
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• Madeleine McCann new developments explained ahead of Channel 4 documentary

  07-05-2025 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Evidence discovered by police offers new insights into the McCann case over 18 years after the initial disappearance
  
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• DWP issues new cost of living payments update as households urged to act

  07-05-2025 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of ways for struggling households to get financial support this year - here's what you can do
  
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• Nationwide customers told 'please don't' ahead of major change

  07-05-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many Nationwide members can expect to hear from the building society
  
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• Full list of VE Day events in Northumberland, Newcastle, County Durham and Sunderland

  07-05-2025 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe has the whole country up celebrating peacetime, with many events in the North East to choose from
  
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• Infected Blood Inquiry hearings re-open as compensation fight becomes 'scandal within a scandal'

  07-05-2025 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An unprecedented move sees the independent Infected Blood Inquiry re-open today, a year after its final report was delivered
  
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• Man 'touches woman's bum' on Newcastle bus after sitting next to her

  07-05-2025 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a report of sexual assault on board a bus travelling through Newcastle city centre
  
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• Police update after Northumberland A1 crash involving overturned lorry

  07-05-2025 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 was closed near Causey Park for a number of hours following a four-vehicle collision which wreaked havoc for drivers during rush hour
  
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• Gateshead’s playoff dreams shattered after a 0-0 draw to Southend - SportsByte

  07-05-2025 11:32 via news.google.com
  Gateshead’s playoff dreams shattered after a 0-0 draw to Southend  SportsByte
  
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• Exact date Met Office weather maps shows North East temperatures will soar this week

  07-05-2025 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office experts say the weather will be "fine and settled" as we head towards the weekend and temperatures will rise
  
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• DWP benefit means 500,000 people entitled to free BBC TV licence but don't claim

  07-05-2025 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are missing out on the free TV licence for over-75s - but can claim the benefit if they get Pension Credit from the DWP
  
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• Fan Gallery: Gateshead (A) - Southend United Football Club

  07-05-2025 11:01 via news.google.com
  Fan Gallery: Gateshead (A)  Southend United Football Club
  
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• UK drivers warned of 'honest mistake' that could cost them their licence

  07-05-2025 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has strict rules about the information drivers must share with them and failing to do so could see motorists hit with penalty points and a fine
  
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• BBC Bargain Hunt's Philip Serrell receives touching support as he shares family update

  07-05-2025 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bargain Hunt star took to social media to tell his followers the delightful news that his daughter Clementine is engaged to be married after her beau Jorgen Deal proposed
  
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• DWP urges claimants 'contact us straight away' ahead of payment shake up

  07-05-2025 10:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important message to benefit claimants ahead of the second bank holiday in May. Here's what you need to know
  
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• More than £20,000 raised for family of Layton Carr who died in devastating Gateshead fire

  07-05-2025 10:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of tributes have been paid to 14-year-old Layton and thousands of pounds are being donated to support his family
  
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• Primark to introduce new fee at checkout from this date as shoppers left fuming

  07-05-2025 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primark is known for its signature brown paper bags, which signal a Primark shop is nearby when shoppers carry one while out and about - but the store is making a change
  
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• Gateshead Council buys covert cameras to catch fly-tippers - BBC

  07-05-2025 09:16 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council buys covert cameras to catch fly-tippers  BBC
  
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• UK updates travel advice as 'at least 19 dead' in India-Pakistan conflict amid missile strikes

  07-05-2025 08:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK has updated its travel advice for India and Pakistan after missile strikes and artillery fire between the two countries amid a deadly escalation in conflict
  
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• Gateshead VE Day film descendants gather to watch ancestors - BBC

  07-05-2025 07:03 via news.google.com
  Gateshead VE Day film descendants gather to watch ancestors  BBC
  
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