Gateshead news

• Police searching for missing Sunderland woman, 61, last seen leaving hospital

  04-03-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diane was last seen leaving Sunderland Royal Hospital at around 10am on Wednesday
  
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• Missing Sunderland woman, 61, last seen leaving hospital found by police

  04-03-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diane has been found after she was reported missing to police
  
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• Northumberland couple reach fundraising target to buy a cuddle cot in memory of stillborn son

  04-03-2026 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Briggs was sadly born sleeping on October 31 at 22 weeks and four days
  
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• Martin Lewis' site issues guidance for tourists as Iran war impacts travel

  04-03-2026 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the crisis in the Middle East worsens, travellers are caught in the middle as travel disruption continues
  
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• Royal College of Surgeons to 'support' NHS trust review of operations carried out by under-fire North East surgeon

  04-03-2026 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The private and NHS work of Leslie Irwin is being reviewed
  
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• Gateshead arsonist who set fire to his upstairs council home in block of flats jailed

  04-03-2026 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathon Ridley was reckless about endangering lives when he started a fire in his living room in Gateshead
  
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• Coroner's warning after North East woman suffers fatal fall down the stairs just week after NHS discharge

  04-03-2026 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susan Samson died after a fall in May 2025
  
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• Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, March 4

  04-03-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Plans to turn old tramshed in Newcastle West End into aparthotel faces rejection

  04-03-2026 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are set to decide this Friday whether to allow a disused tramshed off Westgate Road to be turned into a 50-room aparthotel
  
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• Trial halted after Newcastle protest defendant realised she'd met juror on Tinder

  04-03-2026 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial of Summer Oxlade, Hollie Mildenall and Georgia Coote had a false start after Oxlade recognised a juror
  
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• Warning there is a ‘likelihood’ pharmacies in Northumberland could close due to financial pressures

  04-03-2026 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pharmacies are also facing staffing challenges
  
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• Police rush to Northumberland supermarket after report of potentially 'suspicious item' near vehicle

  04-03-2026 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A cordon was put in place by officers while they carried out investigations
  
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• Horror as gunman opens fire in North East garden before returning to the home

  04-03-2026 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Ryan arrived to the home in a stolen Citroen C4, fitted with false number plates
  
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• Police update on Ian Huntley's latest condition in Newcastle RVI after HMP Frankland attack

  04-03-2026 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 52-year-old was reportedly struck multiple times over the head with a metal bar while in the work shop at the prison
  
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• Starmer under fire over Iran as Tories join Trump in attacking Prime Minister

  04-03-2026 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ongoing conflict in the Middle East was triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran
  
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• North East woman desperately trying to rehome tiny abandoned puppy 7,000 miles away in Bali

  04-03-2026 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yuki was starved of essential nutrients and calcium deficiency so severe that his bones had begun to bend
  
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• Rare weather phenomenon sees golden sunsets and 'blood rain' sweep regions

  04-03-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The phenomenon happens when the dust from North Africa deserts travels on warm southerly air currents
  
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• North East man who bought and sold £400,000 of cocaine jailed for over 14 years

  04-03-2026 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Alexander played a key role in the criminal network's plot, organising the supply of 10kg of the illegal drug
  
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• Ian Huntley may not return to HMP Frankland if he recovers after prison attack

  04-03-2026 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Soham child killer looks set to be moved to a 'therapeutic' secure hospital due to the severity of the injuries he sustained in the assault
  
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• 'I saved over £320 on car insurance with free Martin Lewis tip'

  04-03-2026 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis urged people with car insurance renewing this month to check one thing
  
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• Boy, 11, seriously injured in motorbike hit-and-run in Newcastle

  04-03-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child was hit on Denton Road in Newcastle on Tuesday evening and the rider left the scene
  
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• Three women found guilty of criminal damage after pro-Palestine protest at Newcastle factory

  04-03-2026 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hollie Mildenhall, Summer Oxlade and Georgia Coote targeted Pearson Engineering because it is owned by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, an Israeli state-owned weapons company
  
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• Older drivers warned of £500 car insurance increase risk with over 80s hit most

  04-03-2026 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car insurance experts have explained how costs can rise for older motorists - here's more information
  
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• North East Reform councillor who quit on health grounds admits criticism had 'profound impact'

  04-03-2026 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland councillor Shaun Knowles came under fire prior to revealing his cancer diagnosis for low attendance at meetings
  
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• Northumbria Police officer alleged to have engaged in sexual activity with sex workers

  04-03-2026 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Northumbria Police cop Vivek Varghese is facing a misconduct hearing on allegations he breached the standards of professional behaviour
  
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• Further multi-million pound overspend on Northumberland council’s SEND budget expected

  04-03-2026 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of children requiring additional support has risen by more than 20% annually since 2022
  
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• Car finance compensation update as millions of drivers could get £700 this year

  04-03-2026 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If the compensation scheme goes ahead, there are likely to be several changes - final rules are expected to be published in late March
  
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• Padel court plans for North East industrial estate knocked-back by council

  04-03-2026 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Permission was sought to transform an empty industrial unit in Washington into a Padel centre
  
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• Medicine shortages hit UK pharmacies - 'we're struggling daily'

  04-03-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pharmacy leader has warned that medicine shortages are becoming a daily problem, with common drugs including painkillers and blood pressure medications affected
  
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• Newcastle-born collector to sell 'most significant private collection of British comics' at auction

  04-03-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Hansen, originally from Byker, has devoted decades to acquiring what is widely regarded within the collecting world as the largest and finest collection of British comics and original comic artwork in private hands
  
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• Northumberland councillor warns difficulties contacting GPs for appointments could cost lives

  04-03-2026 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost half of patients said they struggled to contact their GP practice by phone
  
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• Amazon's £7 'peace of mind' anti-theft buy ideal for anyone with keyless car

  04-03-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The top-rated signal blocker has been praised as "great value" by thousands of shoppers
  
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• Plans to build 'inappropriate' café near Penshaw Monument refused

  04-03-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cafe was planned to be created on the site of an old horse ménage at the bottom of Penshaw Hill
  
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• Thailand joins 'no travel' list in new Foreign Office update as Iran war escalates

  04-03-2026 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Foreign Office issues new alert this Wednesday
  
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• Jet2, TUI, easyJet update travel advice after Foreign Office changes

  04-03-2026 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major UK airlines including Jet2, TUI, easyJet and Wizz Air have updated guidance for holidaymakers travelling to Cyprus, Turkey, UAE and other Middle East destinations amid the Iran-Israel conflict
  
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• Three arrested after group fight breaks out on Newcastle street in broad daylight

  04-03-2026 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers were called to the Newcastle address on Tuesday afternoon after reports of fighting in the street
  
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• Si King teases new show as he returns to screens with original Hairy Bikers crew

  04-03-2026 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Bikers star Si King has teased that he is working on 'something very special'
  
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• The wonderful sight Gosforth residents get to see at 4.30pm every day - and the one drawback

  04-03-2026 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The starling murmurations around Gosforth are thought to be some of the biggest in the North East
  
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• North East Lloyds and Halifax banks among 108 set to close in 2026 - full list

  04-03-2026 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Branches in County Durham, Northumberland and Sunderland are set to shut this year as more people move to online banking
  
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• State pensioners £12,570 warning as 600,000 hit - new statement from OBR

  04-03-2026 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A massive campaign has been growing for state pensioners to be allowed to get £25,140 before paying tax
  
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• Major Universal Credit change confirmed by DWP will start in April - who will be affected

  04-03-2026 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An element of Universal Credit is changing with new claimants of that payment set to receive less money - here are more details
  
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• 'Astonishing find' as vintage recordings of The Hobbit unearthed during Metro renewal works

  04-03-2026 08:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cassettes were discovered buried at the base of an overhead line mast between Chillingham Road and Walkergate
  
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• Foreign Office updates travel advice for 10 countries overnight including holiday spots

  04-03-2026 08:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its advice overnight for those travelling to countries like Thailand and Egypt.
  
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• Blue Badge three-month alert as drivers face potential £1,000 and disabled parking ban

  04-03-2026 04:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mistake could leave some disabled people breaking the law if they park in the designated bays or on double yellow lines
  
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• Moment Northumbria Police officer hurled down flight of stairs by man 'having a bad day'

  04-03-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Kennedy, of Newcastle, has been jailed for an attack on a Northumbria Police officer which he admitted was 'disgusting'
  
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• Major warning for train passengers on East Coast Main Line ahead of upgrade works

  04-03-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A range of railway upgrades including track renewal and digital signalling testing will begin from this weekend
  
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• Greggs reveals plans for new North East bakery despite slump in profits

  04-03-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryton could become home to a new Greggs bakery if proposals are approved
  
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• The 'boy in a man's world' who became a drug dealer in Newcastle after spiralling into debt

  04-03-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Land was caught when police pulled over a car in Wallsend which stank of cannabis
  
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• Tyneside care firm placed in special measures after 'abuse' not spotted by staff

  04-03-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A care firm has been branded 'inadequate' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission following a damning inspection
  
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