Gateshead news

• Major DWP Universal Credit change means claimants will see extra £420 in bank account

  09-05-2025 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have explained how the new Fair Repayment Rate will work and how Universal Credit claimants will be affected by the change
  
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• Metro passengers issued warning of essential maintenance taking place in Newcastle

  09-05-2025 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project, taking place on Sunday May 18, requires both Metro lines south of South Gosforth to close at 9pm
  
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• Tyneside parents issued warning after unknown man approaches child in park

  09-05-2025 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are believed to be investigating the incident which is alleged to have taken place in Hebburn Park
  
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• North East mayor Kim McGuinness answers your questions on public transport, child poverty and more

  09-05-2025 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness came to ChronicleLive's Newcastle city centre offices to answer a variety of questions sent in by ChronicleLive readers, a year into her term in office
  
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• Patients and life-saving NHS staff mark 40 years of heart transplants at Newcastle hospital

  09-05-2025 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the last 40 years, the Freeman Hospital has played a pioneering role in heart transplant surgery.
  
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• Fundraiser in memory of schoolboy Layton Carr will now take place at Hebburn Park

  09-05-2025 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old schoolboy tragically died in a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead, leaving the whole community devastated
  
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• Gateshead residents celebrate VE Day with a traditional street party - NewcastleWorld

  09-05-2025 20:32 via news.google.com
  Gateshead residents celebrate VE Day with a traditional street party  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Major wildfires warning issued in Northumberland with temperatures set to soar

  09-05-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wildfire risks are deemed exceptionally high in Northumberland for this weekend due to the prolonged dry weather
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, May 9

  09-05-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for May 9, 2025 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Expert method to remove dandelions from lawns naturally without vinegar or chemicals

  09-05-2025 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dandelions are the most common type of weeds that love to invade lawns and can be very difficult to get rid of if you're not using the right methods. But don't immediately reach for the weed killer - there are ways of dealing with the problem without spraying chemicals.
  
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• The 'run down' corner of Newcastle city centre set to be transformed with vibrant artwork

  09-05-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public artwork project that began on the Forth Lane alleyway last year will be extended to neighbouring Pink Lane, with more murals expected to pop up elsewhere in Newcastle city centre
  
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• 'Pair who deliberately felled our Sycamore Gap tree must be punished with tough sentences'

  09-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men were found guilty of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland by a jury
  
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• Gunman pulled pistol from man bag and shot rival in Byker after being called a 'grass'

  09-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Thompson, of Walker, fired a pistol at Nikki Stuart in a street in the Byker Wall area after coming off second best in a fight
  
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• Northern Trains slammed for introducing car parking charges at Stocksfield train station

  09-05-2025 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company say the changes were brought in to stop people parking overnight
  
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• Newcastle restaurant fined after serving peanuts to customers who went into anaphylactic shock

  09-05-2025 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspectors found a series of issues at Rasika Restaurant after two men went into anaphylactic shock
  
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• Met Office issues urgent warning to anyone who trims their hedges in May

  09-05-2025 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the weather warming up and summer just around the corner, many of us will be looking to get our gardens in shape. But before you do, the Met Office has issued an important warning
  
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• Burst Gateshead water main causes traffic chaos after major roads left flooded in Low Fell - Chronicle Live

  09-05-2025 17:40 via news.google.com
  Burst Gateshead water main causes traffic chaos after major roads left flooded in Low Fell  Chronicle Live
  
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• Burst Gateshead water main causes traffic chaos after major roads left flooded in Low Fell

  09-05-2025 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Belle Vue Bank and Durham Road were left with a large amount of standing water, with Northumbrian Water called to the scene
  
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• New WhatsApp tool can tell you if you're being scammed in seconds

  09-05-2025 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a free AI-powered scam-checking service that allows you to check any suspected scam attempt through WhatsApp
  
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• Could you start your fostering journey this Foster Care Fortnight? - Gateshead Council

  09-05-2025 17:35 via news.google.com
  Could you start your fostering journey this Foster Care Fortnight?  Gateshead Council
  
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• The Northumberland day out loved by Robson Green with 'hidden gem' beauty spot and castle

  09-05-2025 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From peaceful lakeside walks to adventures in history, one episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes provides inspiration for the perfect day exploring Northumberland
  
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• DWP issues update on 2025 cost of living payments for struggling households

  09-05-2025 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know
  
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• The vanished railway stations of 1970s Tyneside - in 10 archive photographs

  09-05-2025 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  50 years ago, many of Tyneside’s suburban stations were dilapidated - but change was coming
  
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• Sycamore Gap: What sentence could Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham face for felling iconic Northumberland tree

  09-05-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A jury at Newcastle Crown Court has found the two former friends guilty of cutting down the much-loved landmark
  
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• Newcastle hospital porter hopes to achieve goal of raising £1,000,000 for charity

  09-05-2025 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Dixon began fundraising at the age of 13
  
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• Then and Now: A now-vanished Newcastle city centre bus station - and the same location today

  09-05-2025 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For decades Worswick Street bus station, just off Pilgrim Street, served passengers heading to and from the south of our region
  
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• Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends Government's record in the North East

  09-05-2025 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor says Government will "unlock North East's potential" and highlights investment in job-creating schemes
  
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• Government leads £1bn investment into 1,000-job factory in Sunderland

  09-05-2025 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited the AESC battery plant near the Nissan factory in Sunderland to announce the finance package
  
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• North East teen in agony after terrifying dog attack left her covered in blood

  09-05-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Eden Moss, 19, was attacked by a dog while walking along a path near James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough
  
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• BBC's This City is Ours star spotted in Gateshead as filming takes place on new movie - Chronicle Live

  09-05-2025 15:29 via news.google.com
  BBC's This City is Ours star spotted in Gateshead as filming takes place on new movie  Chronicle Live
  
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• BBC's This City is Ours star spotted in Gateshead as filming takes place on new movie

  09-05-2025 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A well known star from hit BBC drama This City is Ours has been on Tyneside to film a new movie role
  
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• Newcastle police incident updates as cordon in place in city centre near China Town

  09-05-2025 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon is in place and officers can be seen near to Stowell Street in China Town
  
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• Job fears at Sabic 'cracker' plant as conversion work paused amid economic uncertainty

  09-05-2025 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saudi state-owned chemicals firm Sabic has been grappling with high costs in Europe, prompting fears of potential job losses
  
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• Infected blood compensation chiefs warned to make changes to ‘restore trust’ in process

  09-05-2025 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Compensation bosses said they would go away and consider what changes can be made to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme - and were warned they must act to "restore trust" among campaigners
  
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• All the latest official Sycamore Gap statements after conviction of two 'moronic' tree fellers

  09-05-2025 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers face up to likely prison sentences, Northumbria Police, the National Trust, Historic England and Northumberland National Park Authority have reacted
  
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• Gateshead end takeover talks with ex-Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe as chairman steps down - Chronicle Live

  09-05-2025 14:14 via news.google.com
  Gateshead end takeover talks with ex-Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe as chairman steps down  Chronicle Live
  
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• Vicky Pattison shares 'pride' on dad's 'win' as he battles lifelong health issue

  09-05-2025 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has opened up on her dad John's health battle, saying that she is 'really proud' of him as he continues to fight the illness
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro service best in three years despite new trains door failure 'blip'

  09-05-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  April saw the Metro record its best levels of punctuality since June 2022, with 89% of its services arriving on time – even with the issue that took its new fleet temporarily out of use
  
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• Gateshead: 'Significant challenges' for club after takeover falls through - BBC

  09-05-2025 13:28 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead: 'Significant challenges' for club after takeover falls through  BBC
  
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• Hartlepool United's National League rivals Gateshead confirm takeover talks with ex-Sunderland star have ended - Hartlepool Mail

  09-05-2025 13:05 via news.google.com
  Hartlepool United's National League rivals Gateshead confirm takeover talks with ex-Sunderland star have ended  Hartlepool Mail
  
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• Gateshead confirm takeover talks with former Sunderland star have ended as chairman steps down - Sunderland Echo

  09-05-2025 12:49 via news.google.com
  Gateshead confirm takeover talks with former Sunderland star have ended as chairman steps down  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Gateshead Council agrees employee menopause policy - employeebenefits.co.uk

  09-05-2025 12:24 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council agrees employee menopause policy  employeebenefits.co.uk
  
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• Statement from the Gateshead Football Club Board of Directors | May 2025 - Gateshead FC

  09-05-2025 12:20 via news.google.com
  
  Statement from the Gateshead Football Club Board of Directors | May 2025  Gateshead FC
  
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• Vacancy declared in new North Tyneside Mayor's former ward

  09-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the Mayoral election last week North Tyneside Council has advertised a council vacancy
  
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• Newcastle woman avoids jail after 'mummified' dogs found in home

  09-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers found the corpses of five animals when they entered Kimberley Black's home in Newbiggin Hall
  
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• Plans revealed for new 'garden village' housing estate in Newcastle's East End

  09-05-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keepmoat Homes has been appointed by Newcastle City Council to deliver a regeneration project in Pottery Bank that could see more than 40 new homes built
  
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• New Newcastle tower block court ruling over crime and anti-social behaviour as residents feel 'unsafe'

  09-05-2025 01:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Court orders to restrict access to three tower blocks in the West End is part of the council's plan to keep residents safe
  
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• Gosforth resident unable to live in his flat for over a year due to damage caused by leaking roof

  09-05-2025 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Francisco De Freitas first reported a leak in the kitchen ceiling of his top-floor Gosforth flat on December 5, 2023
  
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• Reform demand 'extremely high price' for coalition agreement in Northumberland

  09-05-2025 01:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The party is the second-largest group in Northumberland following last weeks local elections
  
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