Gateshead news

• Newcastle A1 northbound disruption lasts several hours due to overturned vehicle

  08-07-2025 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At around 4.10pm on Tuesday, Northumbria Police officers were called to a collision on the major road
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, July 8

  08-07-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, July 8
  
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• 'Mental torture' continues for County Durham man impacted by both Post Office and Infected Blood scandals

  08-07-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A County Durham man has little faith in the Government to bring justice in either the Infected Blood or Post Office scandals
  
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• Air ambulance lands at Sunderland school with one person taken to hospital

  08-07-2025 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopter arrived at St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy at around 12.20pm on Tuesday
  
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• Northumberland County Council delivered balanced budget despite huge overspends in social care

  08-07-2025 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both adults and children's services budgets saw significant overspends amid growing pressure
  
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• Social and economic factors having negative influences on health in North East

  08-07-2025 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health outcomes can be determined by wider social and economic factors
  
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• Two teens arrested after motorbike pursuit in Northumberland involving police helicopter

  08-07-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At 3.35pm on Monday, July 7, Northumbria Police officers from the specialist Motorcycle Unit got sight of a suspicious vehicle in Cramlington
  
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• Shock as Newcastle back lanes left covered in rubbish just 24 hours after clean-up

  08-07-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Images showing piles of rubbish in a back lane in Benwell only 24 hours after it was cleared come days after footage of children playing in a rat-infested alley
  
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• New training programme to benefit next generation of Go North East engineers

  08-07-2025 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Go Ahead, Go North East's parent company, has announced a multi-million pound investment to excel engineering
  
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• Post Office Horizon scandal victims in the North East hope they live to see justice served

  08-07-2025 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chairman Sir Wyn Williams delivered the first Post Office inquiry report, which highlighted the human impact of the Horizon scandal
  
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• Search for businesses to join Greggs in new Bedlington market place development

  08-07-2025 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are three brand new empty units that need to be filled
  
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• Issue that caused Shanklea Primary School solar panels to catch fire unlikely to be widespread

  08-07-2025 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school has been closed for several days following the fire on Saturday
  
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• Newcastle transport plan delay as councillors bemoan 'deeply frustrating' wait for 2045 vision

  08-07-2025 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A strategy that will guide changes to Newcastle's transport infrastructure over the next 20 years was due to be published earlier this year, but will now not be seen until September at the earliest
  
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• Newcastle village's shock as 'swarms' of police investigate woman's death

  08-07-2025 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forensics have been at the scene in Hazlerigg where a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead
  
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• Heartbroken family pays tribute to 'kind and caring' grandad who died in A690 County Durham crash

  08-07-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Casey, 58, from Crook, passed away when his van collided with an HGV at 11.15am on Tuesday, July 1
  
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• Newcastle children falling through cracks due to 'scatter gun' mental health support

  08-07-2025 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health chiefs in Newcastle heard on Monday how there has been a massive surge in demand for mental health support for children, but that many ended up being passed from one service to another
  
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• Gregg Wallace statement in full as host breaks silence and lashes out at BBC

  08-07-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC said in November that Gregg Wallace would "step away" from presenting MasterChef while "allegations of historical misconduct are investigated"
  
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• Police hunting group armed with knife after Tynemouth boy injured in beach attack

  08-07-2025 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy was injured in incident on Tynemouth Longsands
  
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• Doctors vote to strike over pay - but union reps tell Government that industrial action 'can be avoided'

  08-07-2025 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Resident doctors have voted in favour of taking industrial action - but told ChronicleLive this could be avoided
  
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• Gardeners asked to leave cheese out for robins and blackbirds in urgent plea

  08-07-2025 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  April, May, June and July are the most important time of year for birds as they are raising their chicks and need extra food. Cheese is one of the things you can leave out to help garden birds
  
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• Thousands of pounds of illegal tobacco found hidden behind secret wall in Newcastle shop

  08-07-2025 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Trading Standards officers were shocked to find the compartment in the cellar of the Heaton store
  
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• Police make arrest over alleged ramraid at North Shields barber shop

  08-07-2025 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The front of Short Back and Shields in Chirton was damaged in the incident
  
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• NS&I Premium Bonds holders urged to 'close accounts' before August

  08-07-2025 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Savings and Investments (NS&I) reduced the prize fund rate for Premium Bonds last month. And now, a personal finance expert has warned that savers could be seeing their money eroded by inflation
  
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• 'Atmospheric' Northumberland seaside pub open 'since days of Nelson' named among best in England

  08-07-2025 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nautical-theme coastal inn that embraces history in a modern world is named one of England's best pubs
  
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• New kind of bacteria found in Gateshead park that could help clean up rivers and treat disease

  08-07-2025 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new kind of bacteria was found in the roots of a Saltwell Park tree.
  
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• 34,000 Octopus Energy customers set to get £43 compensation after 'failures'

  08-07-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The regulator found more than 34,000 pre-payment meter customers between 2014 and October 2023 did not receive final bills within six weeks, as required under Ofgem's rules
  
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• Newcastle's tallest building Hadrian's Tower sold in multimillion-pound deal

  08-07-2025 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Australian investment company L1 Capital has bought the 27-storey building whose developers High Street Group went into administration
  
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• DWP PIP and Universal Credit claimants warned welfare U-turn 'will come at a cost'

  08-07-2025 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning comes after the DWP was forced into a climbdown on the Labour's welfare bill amid a backlash from MPs, charities and campaign groups
  
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• Drivers warned of driveway rules crackdown with £100 fines being handed out

  08-07-2025 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People with cars parked on their driveways can still be slapped with a £100 fine under new UK rules - and it impacts tradespeople with larger vehicles in particular
  
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• Major driving licence change starting this year will affect 42 million motorists

  08-07-2025 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new app will also allow motorists to carry their driving licence digitally, while also holding their ID, with the UK government planning to "simplify access"
  
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• Woman found dead at Newcastle property as police probe 'unexplained' death

  08-07-2025 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forensics have been at the scene in Hazlerigg where a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead
  
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• Covid variant 'Stratus' all symptoms to look for as new strain 'rapidly growing'

  08-07-2025 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stratus Covid variant has been identified with a distinctive symptom of causing a hoarse voice, setting it apart from earlier strains - here's everything you need to know
  
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• HMRC says anyone born on these dates could be owed £2,200 in unclaimed cash

  08-07-2025 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tax authority is urging parents and guardians to check if their child has a forgotten Child Trust Fund account, as new figures show more than 670,000 are unclaimed
  
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• 'I'm addicted to using sunbeds, people say I look cremated'

  08-07-2025 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megan says she never feels dark enough despite using a sunbed every day for the past two years
  
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• Gateshead confirm FIFA registration ban lifted ahead of Sunderland friendly - Sunderland Echo

  08-07-2025 10:27 via news.google.com
  Gateshead confirm FIFA registration ban lifted ahead of Sunderland friendly  Sunderland Echo
  
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• FIFA ban lifted as Gateshead prepare for Sunderland and Hebburn friendlies - Chronicle Live

  08-07-2025 10:20 via news.google.com
  FIFA ban lifted as Gateshead prepare for Sunderland and Hebburn friendlies  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead have Fifa-imposed signing ban lifted - Yahoo Sports

  08-07-2025 10:17 via news.google.com
  Gateshead have Fifa-imposed signing ban lifted  Yahoo Sports
  
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• Free bus pass DWP statement in full as update issued following PIP changes

  08-07-2025 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that the welfare entitlements for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will not be altered, following a query raised by a Member of Parliament
  
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• Teen, 15, injured after being chased and attacked by group on Tynemouth beach

  08-07-2025 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Longsands beach in Tynemouth, near the Grand Parade
  
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• 'Stop drive' warning issued for thousands of cars after deadly defect found

  08-07-2025 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'stop drive' recall was issued for vehicles in the UK by Stellantis, the parent company of Citroen, after it was found that the affected airbags could, under certain circumstances, explode
  
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• Date set for UK emergency alert test to be sent to every mobile phone - full details

  08-07-2025 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's Emergency Alert system was first launched in 2023 and can send out warnings to people if there is a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather
  
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• Gateshead have Fifa-imposed signing ban lifted - BBC

  08-07-2025 09:00 via news.google.com
  Gateshead have Fifa-imposed signing ban lifted  BBC
  
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• Johnson goes back to his roots after Valley Parade departure - Telegraph and Argus

  08-07-2025 07:15 via news.google.com
  Johnson goes back to his roots after Valley Parade departure  Telegraph and Argus
  
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• Aperçu Hebburn Town vs Gateshead - Amicaux 2026 - BeSoccer

  08-07-2025 07:14 via news.google.com
  Aperçu Hebburn Town vs Gateshead - Amicaux 2026  BeSoccer
  
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• Wallsend stalker contacted victim on same day he was released from prison

  08-07-2025 02:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Justice, 44, contacted his victim on multiple occasions after being released from prison
  
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• Heating bill joy for Byker Wall residents as council issues refunds on huge charges

  08-07-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After complaints that some Byker Wall homeowners were facing fixed heating bills of more than £200 per month, Newcastle City Council is now issuing refunds totalling more than £56,000
  
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• MPs warn patients could face 'serious harm' from persistent and widespread medicine shortages

  08-07-2025 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on pharmacy has called for urgent action to ensure this doesn't become 'the new normal'
  
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• Walker tower block 'arson attack' witness says fire will 'affect them in a big way'

  08-07-2025 01:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jay Lawrence saw several emergency services vehicles descend on Dean House in Walker on Sunday night
  
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• Future of Gateshead Police Station uncertain as Northumbria Police looks at 'alternative options' for old building

  08-07-2025 01:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has announced plans for a major overhaul of its buildings
  
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• Future of Gateshead Police Station uncertain as 'alternative options considered' - Chronicle Live

  08-07-2025 01:21 via news.google.com
  Future of Gateshead Police Station uncertain as 'alternative options considered'  Chronicle Live
  
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