Gateshead news

• Take a look at the dazzling designs lighting up Durham as Lumiere gears up for its final year

  12-11-2025 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at Durham Lumiere as it sets up for its final year
  
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• Yellow weather warning for persistent and heavy rain across all areas of the North East

  12-11-2025 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning will come into force at midnight and last until 11am on Thursday
  
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• The best-run hospitals and community health trusts to be handed more independence under new NHS plans

  12-11-2025 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting announced the new plans on Wednesday
  
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• Train company to increase services between Newcastle and Edinburgh adding 2,000 extra seats a day

  12-11-2025 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TransPennine Express will run the service every two hours from December 14
  
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• Cannabis farmer jumped from bathroom window during police raid in South Tyneside

  12-11-2025 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rremzi Ferati and Endri Rexha pleaded guilty to producing cannabis after 100 plants were found at a house in Jarrow
  
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• North East restaurant named national champion in British Indian Good Food Guide 2025 - The Northern Echo

  12-11-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  North East restaurant named national champion in British Indian Good Food Guide 2025  The Northern Echo
  
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• NHS bosses issue delays warning ahead of 'clash' of flu and doctors strikes

  12-11-2025 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS bosses are warning that strikes and flu could cause delays to treatment this week - but have been told to ensure as much as possible that normal activity goes ahead
  
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• Northumberland County Council agree plan for continued sale of energy produced by incinerating waste

  12-11-2025 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash is used to fund council services
  
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• North Tyneside Council urges residents to make voices heard over controversial school proposals ahead of consultation closure

  12-11-2025 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A consultation on the future of seven schools in North Tyneside comes to a close at midday tomorrow
  
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• Man arrested over 'deliberate' Gateshead crash - BBC

  12-11-2025 20:02 via news.google.com
  Man arrested over 'deliberate' Gateshead crash  BBC
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, November 12

  12-11-2025 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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• Plans to give historic Northumberland hall a new lease of life as a museum move step closer

  12-11-2025 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The award-winning Bailiffgate Museum is hoping to move in
  
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• Medomsley sex predator Neville Husband could be history's 'most prolific' abuser

  12-11-2025 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The true scale of horrors behind gates of the County Durham detention centre has been revealed
  
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• Incredible time-lapse video captures Northern Lights over Northumberland

  12-11-2025 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dan Keenan, 36, captured the footage above his home in Belford
  
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• Northumberland hospital trust has 'robust plans in place' for Berwick hospital as Merit files administration notice

  12-11-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Merit has been the lead contractor on the new community hospital in Berwick since 2021
  
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• Doctors issue strike update after Health Secretary accuses them of 'shooting themselves in the foot'

  12-11-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wes Streeting says he "can't" make a better pay offer to resident doctors set to go on strike this week
  
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• HMRC warning for those selling crafts at Christmas market stalls

  12-11-2025 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas crafters are urged to check tax rules to avoid unexpected bill
  
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• North East beauty spot plagued by large amount of fly-tipped rubbish as council investigates

  12-11-2025 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rhyope Dene, which is part of the Durham Heritage Coast path, is a popular area with families and dog walkers
  
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• Arrest over suspected hit-and-run which left e-bike rider in hospital | ITV News - ITVX

  12-11-2025 17:03 via news.google.com
  Arrest over suspected hit-and-run which left e-bike rider in hospital | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• Government and Durham Constabulary apologise to victims of Medomsley Detention Centre abuse

  12-11-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 former inmates reported being sexually or physically abused while being held at the County Durham facility
  
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• Durham Constabulary apologises to victims of Medomsley Detention Centre abuse

  12-11-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 former inmates reported being sexually or physically abused while being held at the County Durham facility
  
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• DWP issues warning as 622,000 Universal Credit payments halted

  12-11-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stark warning to Universal Credit claimants after figures revealed that 622,000 payments were halted over a 17-month period
  
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• Baby Week comes to Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  12-11-2025 16:10 via news.google.com
  Baby Week comes to Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Waspi women accuse Government of 'gaslighting and incompetence' as it considers compensation U-turn

  12-11-2025 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden confirmed on Tuesday that his department will review the decision not to award compensation to 3.6 million Waspi women, as new evidence came to light
  
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• Police treating suspected hit-and-run in Gateshead as 'deliberate act' - Chronicle Live

  12-11-2025 15:34 via news.google.com
  Police treating suspected hit-and-run in Gateshead as 'deliberate act'  Chronicle Live
  
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• Police treating suspected hit-and-run in Gateshead as 'deliberate act'

  12-11-2025 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Sunderland Road in Felling, Gateshead, after being alerted to an injured man lying in the road
  
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• Row erupts over controversial mural at North East pub after complaints

  12-11-2025 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owners of The Boat Club in Durham City have applied for retrospective advertising consent after unveiling the new facade earlier this year
  
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• Car fee everyone has to pay drops £56 - but 'tough times' lie ahead

  12-11-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One expert said it continues to be a tough time for motorists
  
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• We're acting to improve housing standards in Gateshead's communities - Gateshead Council

  12-11-2025 14:22 via news.google.com
  We're acting to improve housing standards in Gateshead's communities  Gateshead Council
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone flying with Ryanair from today

  12-11-2025 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has made a big change to its boarding pass policy and Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone travelling with the budget airline from today (November 12)
  
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• Drivers warned ignoring this car issue in autumn could cost thousands of pounds

  12-11-2025 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seasonal problem could be solved by one simple task
  
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• UK on red alert for another Northern Lights display due to 'solar eruption'

  12-11-2025 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A red alert has been issued by Aurora Watch UK, indicating an aurora is 'likely' tonight (Wednesday, November 12) - and it could be visible in parts of the UK
  
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• Alcohol level to be lowered on UK lager from February next year

  12-11-2025 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heineken UK has announced it will decrease the alcohol by volume (ABV) of its Foster's lager, capitalising on duty reductions available for lower-strength beverages
  
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• HMRC major tax allowance update as rise to £20,000 could slash bills by £1,486

  12-11-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government is facing calls to increase the income tax personal allowance to 20,000, which would save basic-rate taxpayers 1,486 a year
  
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• Octopus Energy customers urged to act this week and save £42

  12-11-2025 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Octopus Energy has brought back a popular perk for its customers - but you'll need to act fast if you want to take advantage of it. Here's everything you need to know
  
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• DWP urged to 'withdraw' Universal Credit, PIP for people with these conditions

  12-11-2025 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Analysis shows that the government's decision to reject potential savings identified in the Timms Review will significantly increase welfare spending, leaving millions of people dependent on benefits
  
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• Police searching for Newcastle man wanted in connection with assault

  12-11-2025 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said Callum Hackett, aged 27, is understood to be actively evading arrest
  
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• New footbridge over River Tyne linking Newcastle and Gateshead would be 'costly and complex' - Chronicle Live

  12-11-2025 13:17 via news.google.com
  New footbridge over River Tyne linking Newcastle and Gateshead would be 'costly and complex'  Chronicle Live
  
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• New footbridge over River Tyne linking Newcastle and Gateshead would be 'costly and complex'

  12-11-2025 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A striking vision of a new bridge over the Tyne was unveiled this week – but council bosses are dampening expectations already over what would be a 'costly and complex' project
  
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• Top 5 baby name predictions for 2026 from experts tracking trends over 20 years

  12-11-2025 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Baby naming experts have revealed the top five baby name predictions for 2026, with one 'obsession' driving the most popular choices for expectant parents
  
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• DWP issues 'face-to-face' PIP alert to 4,000 benefit claimants as warning issued

  12-11-2025 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DWP has announced plans for making Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments 'audio-recorded as standard'
  
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• Government issues major statement on school uniform prices as parents warned

  12-11-2025 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some parents have been left struggling to afford the uniforms
  
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• 'Most deadly' flu strain sweeps Britain - symptoms and how to avoid

  12-11-2025 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The H3N2 strain has been dubbed the 'most deadly' and has been sweeping across the UK - here's everything you need to know about the symptoms and how to avoid it
  
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• PayPay users warned of major change as millions to get online 'first'

  12-11-2025 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will be able to use PayPal wallet in stores for first time
  
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• Man denies murdering Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins in prison

  12-11-2025 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield.
  
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• Byker Grove star issues three-word update as they address possible series return

  12-11-2025 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular Newcastle-based TV show Byker Grove originally hit the BBC screens back in 1989.
  
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• Vile Medomsley youth detention centre abuse included degrading strip searches

  12-11-2025 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report into what went on at County Durham detention centre reveals the ordeals of just some former inmates
  
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• Abuse at North East's Medomsley Detention Centre 'unchallenged for the entire 26 years of its operation'

  12-11-2025 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 former inmates reported being sexually or physically abused while being held at County Durham facility
  
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• Pictures show appalling conditions where woman left her dogs to starve to death

  12-11-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dogs died at a home in County Durham, with owner Victoria Blood admitting that she hadn't fed them for about four weeks
  
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• Pictures show appalling conditions where mum left her dogs to starve to death

  12-11-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dogs died at a home in County Durham, with owner Victoria Blood admitting that she hadn't fed them for about four weeks
  
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