Gateshead news

• 2,400 jobs at risk as Brighthouse goes into administration

  30-03-2020 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company had 21 shops in the North East and experts say those seeking refunds might now find it more difficult
  
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• Four North East schools closing early as A66 crash death funeral expected to cause traffic disruption

  07-09-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four Teesside schools have announced early closures ahead of the funeral of Theo Rae, which is due to take place at St Bede's Chapel at Teesside Crematorium, as potential traffic disruption is expected
  
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• Crucial UK document that 67pc of people either don't have or is out of date

  07-09-2026 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Solicitors are waiving their usual fees for a limited period
  
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• State Pensioners warned of 21 changes they must report or DWP benefit could stop

  07-09-2026 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you do not report changes in your circumstances
  
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• Girl, 13, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Wallsend

  07-09-2026 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Churchill Street
  
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• North East firms to be handed £5m to £15m to help grow through new fund

  07-09-2026 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Business Bank will commit up to £150 million to a new fund 'to get behind the most innovative and fast-growing firms'
  
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• Urgent Primark warning over Disney item as shoppers told to 'stop using immediately'

  07-09-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primark has recalled one of its products due to a serious chemical risk - here are full details of the item affected
  
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• New 22% charge for UK savers aged under 65 as allowance cut to £12,000

  07-09-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major benefit of ISAs is that interest earned on savings is not taxed - but working-age savers under 65 are set to lose some of the advantages they currently enjoy when new cash ISA rules come into force in April 2027
  
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• UK clocks go back earlier next month as darker nights set in

  07-09-2026 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The clocks will go back an hour at 2am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, marking the end of daylight saving time in the UK
  
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• UK law if your neighbour has video doorbell - know your legal rights

  07-09-2026 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK privacy laws regulate video doorbells that may record your property. Find out your legal rights, GDPR protections, and how to resolve disputes with neighbours over doorbell cameras.
  
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• Historic Newcastle gig venue looks to the future by hosting two-day live experiment

  07-09-2026 01:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former home of The Rocket is set to be transformed into a working environment over two days by 20 of the world’s top workplace brands
  
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• Inside a 'remarkable' Newcastle Georgian home with a sauna for sale at £850,000

  07-09-2026 01:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newburn House is an 'exceptional' property dating from the mid-to-late 18th century, is set within 0.87 acres of grounds, and is being marketed by Bridgfords
  
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• Tyneside plans for 18,000 new homes should 'protect the character of our existing communities'

  07-09-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As plans for around 18,000 new homes by the 2040s inch towards adoption, the North Tyneside Council's Reform opposition says scrutiny is still to be done.
  
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• Tyneside man repeatedly punched his mother in the face after attacking his sister

  07-09-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Mole was handed a suspended prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• North East drink-driver who'd had bottle of wine and vodka 'couldn't remember' getting in car

  07-09-2026 01:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Oselton was seen by a witness buying another bottle of booze at a petrol station on the A69
  
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• Nigel Farage addresses Reform UK resignation and names his likely successor

  06-09-2026 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage has hinted he could stand aside as Reform UK leader, saying he would "recognise" demands to step down if party activists believed Zia Yusuf could do a better job
  
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• North East bar issues message to customers following closure due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

  06-09-2026 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular restaurant is operating a delivery only service with functions going ahead whilst the bar remains closed
  
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• Channel 5's Northumberland drama gets release date as Geordie legends lead cast

  06-09-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Channel 5 has confirmed the release date for its "twisted" new drama, which is based on a best-selling novel
  
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• Gran living in agony with MND left heartbreaking letter and flew to Swiss clinic to die

  06-09-2026 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gaynor Griffiths, 63, wrote in a heart-breaking letter to her family "I want to die under my terms"
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a Whitley Bay postman

  06-09-2026 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Child taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Wallsend with air ambulance called to scene

  06-09-2026 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance was among an emergency response called to Wallsend after a young child was knocked down
  
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• I never have a smelly washing machine thanks to one simple task I do every month

  06-09-2026 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keeping your washing machine clean and fresh is essential, and soda crystals are the one natural product that's perfect for the job
  
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• Newcastle flasher with 86 previous convictions breached sex offences order on Metro

  06-09-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Wilson, 63, was made the subject of a 10 year sexual harm prevention order after being convicted of exposure last year
  
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• 'My 5st weight loss helped me uncover breast cancer diagnosis and save my life'

  06-09-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dilys Pittam, from Gateshead, was on holiday with her daughter when she noticed the side of her left breast "didn't look right"
  
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• Moment bride and groom fall into river during photoshoot on their wedding day

  06-09-2026 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Wade and wife Michelle were posing for wedding photos in a canoe when they 'went down like the Titanic'
  
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• Newcastle bodybuilder, 60, proving age is no barrier by winning UK championships

  06-09-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle bodybuilder Phil Earley first got into competitions aged 57 after recovering from long Covid
  
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• Soldiers to line streets for funeral of 22-year-old Liam Potts who died in River Tyne

  06-09-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old, who was found dead near Wylam Bridge, will be laid to rest following a service at Hexham Abbey on Friday
  
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• Search for missing Sunderland man who failed to return home after being set to board train

  06-09-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of Gary who had been due to arrive at Newcastle Central Station on Friday
  
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• Missing Sunderland man who failed to return home after being set to board train is found

  06-09-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police had appealed for information about the whereabouts of Gary who had been due to arrive at Newcastle Central Station on Friday
  
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• People over 50 told 'do this as soon as possible' in new pension warning

  06-09-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of people could be approaching retirement without knowing how they will access their savings
  
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