Gateshead news

• Photos from Sunderland Christmas lights switch-on as festive season begins in the city

  13-11-2025 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds gathered as stars of the Sunderland Empire's Sleeping Beauty pantomime joined the Mayor of Sunderland and Santa Claus for the big moment
  
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• 30 pictures as Durham Lumiere opens for the final time with an array of awe-inspiring displays

  13-11-2025 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Starting today and running until Saturday, November 15, Durham City has been transformed into an illuminated art gallery
  
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• 'Evil' North East sex attacker violently tried to rape stranger after stalking her through streets

  13-11-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Hudson followed the woman in Sunderland before strangling her, biting her, gouging her eyes, sexually assaulting her and trying to rape her
  
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• North East soldier took her own life after fight she feared would ruin promotion, inquest hears

  13-11-2025 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Artillery Bombardier Nadine Askew, 31, was found dead in her room at Larkhill Garrison in Wiltshire, on July 22, 2021
  
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• Police 'couldn't understand' Newcastle drink-driver when they asked why lights weren't on

  13-11-2025 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Tubman was stopped as he travelled through Heaton in his BMW because he had no lights on
  
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• Plans announced for 80 new homes in North East village

  13-11-2025 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy-efficient homes would be fitted with air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points to help minimise carbon emissions
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, November 13

  13-11-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, November 13
  
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• Northumberland school opens new eco sensory wellbeing hub built by pupils

  13-11-2025 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students and staff at Acomb First School celebrated the launch of the Harrison Wellbeing Hub this week
  
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• Alfie Boe in Gateshead: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more - WhatsOnStage

  13-11-2025 19:44 via news.google.com
  Alfie Boe in Gateshead: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more  WhatsOnStage
  
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• South Tyneside Council announces immediate closure of South Shields bridge for safety inspections

  13-11-2025 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heugh Street Bridge, located on River Drive, has been closed to all moving traffic, but pedestrian access will remain in place
  
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• Charity appeal to feed those in need at Newcastle Cathedral this Christmas

  13-11-2025 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can support the Changing Lives appeal with a donation as little as £5 to feed someone in need a warm meal this Christmas
  
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• Newcastle City Council faces secrecy allegations after refusing to reveal funding source for £1.7m clean-up

  13-11-2025 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has repeatedly refused to explain where a 'windfall' which has funded a £1.7 million weed and graffiti removal scheme has come from
  
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• Flood alerts for parts of North East with Storm Claudia bringing further rain

  13-11-2025 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The notices have been put in place for both the River Tyne and River Wear, with higher water levels making flooding a possibility
  
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• North East teen receives British Citizen Youth Award for outdoors safety work

  13-11-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Hedley was one of only 22 inspirational young people to be awarded the Medal of Honour at the Palace of Westminster
  
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• Plans submitted to Northumberland County Council to build new Lidl store in Ponteland

  13-11-2025 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It would be the town's third supermarket if approved
  
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• Demolition work begins on much-loved Victorian chapel in Northumberland town

  13-11-2025 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chapel closed 10 years ago as congregation numbers dwindled
  
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• Government accused of 'betrayal' as development consent for A1 dualling in Northumberland officially revoked

  13-11-2025 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move has been branded 'cruel'
  
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• Lumiere organisers announce closure of some Durham light installations after rising river level

  13-11-2025 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year's Durham light festival, which is set to be the last ever, will have a reduced selection of installations on Thursday because of rising water levels
  
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• North East man allegedly deliberately infected seven men with HIV, court hears

  13-11-2025 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Hall, of Washington, denies inflicting GBH with intent on seven men and raping five men and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Metro bosses address growing climate crisis threat after Cumbria train derailment

  13-11-2025 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More frequent extreme weather events are posing a threat to the North East's public transport services during incidents of high heat, storms, and heavy rainfall
  
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• Man survives after crashlanding helicopter in field

  13-11-2025 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eyewitnesses on social media said the aircraft was 'spinning out' and 'falling from the sky'
  
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• NSPCC calls for urgent action as North East online grooming crimes rise by 20%

  13-11-2025 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures provided by police forces across the North East and Cumbria show that 370 offences of this kind were recorded in the last year
  
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• Great-grandmother dies after being hit by van in Northumberland supermarket car park

  13-11-2025 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alicia Ternent, 69, passed away following incident at Morrison's in Alnwick
  
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• Government to scrap police and crime commissioners after 'failed experiment'

  13-11-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and crime commissioners will be abolished from 2028, in a decision that one in the North East has branded an "ill-thought through proposal"
  
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• Every Gateshead business with a one star hygiene rating in November - NewcastleWorld

  13-11-2025 16:00 via news.google.com
  Every Gateshead business with a one star hygiene rating in November  NewcastleWorld
  
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• UK households getting £174 BBC TV licence refund after 'switching to Netflix'

  13-11-2025 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV Licensing is sending out refunds of up to 174 to households that have recently cancelled their television licences
  
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• Octopus energy announces some households will pay £0 energy bills for five years

  13-11-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy giant has issued the update for households living in France, in the European Union, as it extends and expands its Zero Bills initiative
  
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• Boy, 10, in 'critical condition' after being hit by a car on North East road

  13-11-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has been arrested following the collision on Old Mill Road in Sunderland
  
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• Millions of UK drivers urged to 'fill up now' before 12pm on Friday

  13-11-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued an amber alert for Storm Claudia, which is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds across large parts of the UK - here's what to do
  
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• Item inside your car that's 'dirtier than a toilet seat'

  13-11-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your car is likely harbouring more germs than you think
  
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• Drivers with dogs issued £5,000 fine warning over little-known pets rule

  13-11-2025 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dog owners not only face a big financial penalty but also risk the safety of their pets by flouting one rule
  
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• Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, shoppers breaking car park rules as drivers 'called out'

  13-11-2025 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A content creator has called out motorists and said people should "mind their own business"
  
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• UK pensioners urged to 'act now' to save £13,620 ahead of November budget

  13-11-2025 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her plans for the country's finances in just two weeks - and there are fears that pensioners could be hit by a range of changes
  
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• First seal pups of season born off Northumberland coast as annual survey launched

  13-11-2025 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The remote Islands off the Northumberland coast are home one of the largest grey seals colonies with around 3,000 pups born each autumn
  
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• Sandwich made by Newcastle company allegedly had glass in it when sold at garage

  13-11-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Directors Alan George Porthouse and John Joseph Robson were at the helm of Seasons when a coronation chicken sandwich, made by the company, was suspected of being sold with a piece of glass in it
  
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• Bellway invests in Gateshead head office - new wellbeing space created for staff - Insider Media Ltd

  13-11-2025 13:55 via news.google.com
  Bellway invests in Gateshead head office - new wellbeing space created for staff  Insider Media Ltd
  
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• Met Office Storm Claudia amber alert issued as heavy rain batters North East and UK

  13-11-2025 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weather alerts have had much of the UK on high alert for flooding
  
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• Exact date millions of DWP state pensioners will get £575 Triple Lock boost

  13-11-2025 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has announced the exact date that state pensioners will receive a Triple Lock boost next year
  
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• Millions of drivers face new 'double' tax under Labour shake-up in November

  13-11-2025 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party government is set to introduce two new taxes for drivers in the Autumn Budget, with electric car owners set to be hit with a 'double' car tax
  
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• Morrisons announces major new addition to UK supermarkets - full list of stores

  13-11-2025 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket giant has teamed up with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service pure water stations across its car parks - and the first ones are already open
  
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• HMRC warns state pensioners born before 1959 will be forced to 'hand over' cash

  13-11-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has warned "some" people will have to pay back their Winter Fuel Payment cash and it's all because of one reason
  
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• Rachel Reeves 'targeting' 700,000 drivers with 'tax grab' in Autumn Budget

  13-11-2025 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has warned that classic car owners could be in the Chancellor's crosshairs as it called for support for the future generations of vehicle lovers
  
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• 'I'm on DWP benefits but want taxpayers to fund my holiday'

  13-11-2025 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily Cutter, 37, from London, has been branded 'selfish' after asking strangers to donate to her all-inclusive holiday in Turkey, the Canary Islands or Spain
  
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• Malhotra Group wins £660,000 payout from major insurer after fraud allegations collapse

  13-11-2025 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'We are pleased to have finally received this judgement vindicating Malhotra Group and its directors'
  
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• Two arrested after man suffers serious head injuries in alleged Northumberland street attack

  13-11-2025 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alleged assault followed an argument on a street in Blyth
  
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• Bag It and Bin It or Pay It - Gateshead Council

  13-11-2025 12:26 via news.google.com
  Bag It and Bin It or Pay It  Gateshead Council
  
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• Sleep through the night without waking up with doctor's three-step bedtime routine

  13-11-2025 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Michael Breus shared a method that could help prevent waking up in the middle of the night
  
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• Newcastle man with links to Northumberland wanted in connection with burglary

  13-11-2025 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Rose, 48, is understood to be actively evading arrest
  
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• Met Office yellow weather warning extended for North East as major update issued

  13-11-2025 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rain warning has been extended across the region following a morning of heavy rain
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson admits he's 'broken' after saying farewell to farm favourite

  13-11-2025 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grand Tour presenter has been forced to give up his favourite piece of farm machinery at Diddly Squat farm - and he's not happy about it
  
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