Gateshead news

• Ryanair flight declares emergency and diverts to UK after 'turbulence injuries'

  28-12-2025 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Boeing 737 MAX was flying from Birmingham Airport to Tenerife when it encountered turbulence and declared an emergency over France
  
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• Electric Car Grant: 45 models eligible for up to £3,750 UK scheme

  28-12-2025 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's Electric Car Grant has been expanded with 45 models now eligible for grants
  
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• Hairy Bikers' Si King lands new Channel 4 show following Dave Myers' death

  28-12-2025 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Si King is set to return to screens in January with his new railway adventure series Britain's Favourite Railway Stations
  
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• Safety warning issued following a number of 'serious incidents' at North Tyneside coast

  28-12-2025 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rip currents are likely to be strong along many of the beaches in North Tyneside, Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade (TVLB) has warned
  
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• Newcastle Christmas Market dismantled as event closes for another year

  28-12-2025 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2025 city centre market was set across five locations this year - Monument, Grey Street, Grainger Street, Nelson Street and Old Eldon Square
  
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• Northumbria Police chief forced to quit social media after vile online abuse and rape threats

  28-12-2025 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police chief constable Vanessa Jardine, who has been subjected to horrific trolling as a result of her work as the national lead on LGBT+ issues, has spoken of her ordeal for the first time
  
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• North East taxi driver who 'relied heavily on takeaways' sheds 4st with help of 'game-changer fakeaway' recipe

  28-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Ferry has shed 4st after overhauling her eating habits
  
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• North East issued amber cold weather alert as temperatures plummet

  28-12-2025 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A week of freezing weather is likely to pose a risk to our health.
  
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• Inside the Northumberland seal A&E which has treated more than 70 animals in 2025

  28-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Seal Triage Unit has released more than 50 seals back onto the region's beaches after medical treatment in 2025
  
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• 'I think most people from Bergen had their first trip abroad to Newcastle on the ferry'

  28-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bergen to Newcastle ferry stopped in 2008, but many people in Bergen have fond memories of our city as their first trip abroad
  
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• HogmanHOWAY 5k reveals elite line-up ahead of entry deadline for New Year's Eve debut run

  28-12-2025 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Howay lads and lasses: you've just until Tuesday to enter 5k run alongside professionals
  
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• North East boy with incredibly rare disease 'embodies Superman' as parents say they'll never stop fighting

  28-12-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Milo Browne continues to fight illness on a daily basis.
  
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• Veteran in tears on Limitless Win as Ant and Dec step in with tissues

  28-12-2025 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former soldier Nigel Seaman became emotional on ITV's Limitless Win Christmas special before his game began
  
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• Inside North East singer Chris Rea's incredible rise to stardom

  28-12-2025 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A broadcaster has reflected on Chris Rea's early days, his roots, and how the music always came first for the Middlesbrough legend
  
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• Driver allegedly left pensioner on ventilator after knocking her over on Northumberland road

  28-12-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Moore was accused of hitting the woman whilst driving dangerously in Seaton Sluice, near to the Astley Arms
  
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• Exact times fireworks are illegal as law changes on New Year's Eve

  28-12-2025 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Using fireworks outside these dates could result in £90 fine
  
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• North East walking footballers 'ecstatic' to meet NUFC hero

  28-12-2025 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United footballer Shola Ameobi joined a walking football session on Tyneside.
  
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• When to take down your Christmas decorations

  28-12-2025 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many people take their Christmas decorations down on New Year's Day, but according to Christian tradition, they should stay up until the evening of January 5
  
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• Inside the Northumberland music school inspiring people to pick up an instrument

  28-12-2025 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yamaha Music School in Blyth have adapted a listen, learn and play approach
  
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• Drivers face raft of rules in 2026 from seat belts to tax and sight tests

  28-12-2025 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big changes could result in new rules and some price rises
  
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• North East cemetery 'nears capacity' as council explores options

  28-12-2025 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council is exploring options to expand or develop new cemetery provision
  
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• Christmas dog attacks: Woman has surgery after being mauled as child bitten by XL Bully

  28-12-2025 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to 15 dog-related incidents between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
  
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• New 2026 beer rules and higher prices - which drinks will be affected

  28-12-2025 10:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some beers will also see their alcohol content lowered
  
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• New Year's Day snow verdict issued by Met Office with 'wintry hazards' warning

  28-12-2025 09:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office is forecasting 'wintry hazards' and 'below-average' temperatures
  
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• Ex-Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll could face prison over non-molestation order charge

  28-12-2025 09:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United academy graduate and former England international striker Andy Carroll has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order
  
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• UK to offer paid military gap years for under-25s to boost country’s defence

  28-12-2025 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 150 young people will be recruited for placements of up to two years from March 2026, with the scheme expanding to more than 1,000 per year
  
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• NHS apology after 'wrongful release' of body discovered after cremation

  28-12-2025 08:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A body was wrongfully released from a hospital mortuary to undertakers, with the error only discovered after cremation had taken place, NHS bosses have confirmed
  
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• 'We went to a garage and got a few bits' - Families turned away from Miller & Carter Christmas dinner

  28-12-2025 08:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Miller and Carter steakhouse closed on Christmas Day due to a kitchen fault, with guests who had paid £100 per adult left scrambling for alternative plans
  
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• Life in 'coolest' Newcastle neighbourhood home to community of creatives

  28-12-2025 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ouseburn has seen quite a cultural transformation in recent years so we spoke to people making that happen
  
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• Should knife detection arches be installed at North East high schools? - Campaigners have their say

  28-12-2025 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the mum of stabbed Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose calls for tougher security for students, campaigners, parents and teachers in our region give their views
  
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• North Shields strangler left man who was washing car lying on ground with numb legs

  28-12-2025 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Smith, of North Shields, has been jailed for attacking the victim after 'snapping'
  
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• Cruel Tik Tokers 'slated' murdered Bradley Tams in days after death with 'gangster' taunt

  28-12-2025 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stab victim's mum hits out at social media users that exploit tragedy
  
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