Gateshead news

• Aussie flu 'red zone' map shows where deadly bug is hitting worst

  04-01-2018 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctors are now warning children - particularly those aged between five and 14 - could be most at risk
  
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• The Traitors' Stephen Libby lands This Morning job with fans left saying same thing

  05-02-2026 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Libby rose to fame on BBC's The Traitors but has been snapped up by ITV for a new role on This Morning
  
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• North East council tax bills to rise as commissioner plans 9% hike in police precept

  05-02-2026 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth wants to impose a 9.45% rise in the police precept added to council tax bills in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
  
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• Anyone with WhatsApp on their phone urged to change one setting immediately

  05-02-2026 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp users are being told it would be wise to follow new advice and make an important change to their settings
  
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• Major high street fashion chain calls in administrators amid rising costs

  05-02-2026 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm confirmed there were 109 redundancies already being made but hundreds more are at risk
  
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• Suffolk Strangler's North East ex-wife fears 'monster' may have attacked further women

  05-02-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Wright has admitted killing Victoria Hall in 1999, with his ex-wife Diane Cole from the North East saying she fled their violent marriage after fearing for her own life
  
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• HMRC gives 'act now' warning as tax rules changing for 864,000 from April

  05-02-2026 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those affected will need to keep digital records and send HMRC 'light-touch' quarterly updates of their income and expenses
  
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• Newcastle children's home refusal overturned by planning inspector

  05-02-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Planning Inspectorate has overruled Newcastle City Council's rejection of plans to turn a house in Walkergate into a home for up to three children in care
  
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• Cycle lane removal plan triggers Gosforth row but some say 'nobody uses them'

  05-02-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council wants to remove dedicated cycling routes on Gosforth High Street, in an effort to speed up bus journeys - but the move has sparked anger from campaigners
  
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• UK could ban log burners and wood burner fireplaces in homes amid NHS warning

  05-02-2026 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report has found wood burners and log fireplaces are linked to 1,500 deaths and thousands of cases of asthma and diabetes each year, with calls for stricter regulation of domestic burning in UK homes
  
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• Major tax change petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017

  05-02-2026 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vehicle Excise Duty costs will rise for almost all petrol, diesel and electric car owners from April 1, 2026, with cars registered between 2001 and 2017 facing the biggest increases of up to £30
  
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• Marks and Spencer opens flagship store as 500 expansion locations confirmed with 13 in north east - full list

  05-02-2026 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer has opened a new 83,000 outlet and is planning a huge expansion scheme across the UK with 13 planned for the NE
  
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• The best month to sell your home according to Rightmove and you might want to act fast

  05-02-2026 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One particular time of year is said to see more successful sales
  
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• Martin Lewis warns of 1p rule over bank charges for customers

  05-02-2026 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finance expert's explanation could help avoid surprise bill
  
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• Tributes paid to 'funniest, bubbliest and kindest' mum who died in Northumberland A1 crash

  05-02-2026 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman who died in a crash on the A1 near Berwick-upon-Tweed last Wednesday has been named
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Updates as warnings issued for snow and flooding

  05-02-2026 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has sent out a yellow warning for snow while the Environment Agency has shared alerts for flooding in the North East
  
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• 'Arrogant' Russian sea captain jailed over fatal North Sea crash

  05-02-2026 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ship crashed into an oil tanker killing Mark Angelo Pernia
  
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• Full list of North East flood warnings amid rain, high tides and strong winds

  05-02-2026 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency has issued a number of alerts for areas affecting Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland
  
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• Met Office issues yellow snow warning for North East as poor weather continues

  05-02-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  January was the wettest on record in some areas of the UK, and February isn't looking much better
  
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• UK households warned 'AI bank scam' is costing thousands their money

  05-02-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning comes from National Trading Standards, as UK adults now receive an average of seven scam calls or texts per month
  
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• DVLA to bring in major change for drivers with medical conditions from March 2026

  05-02-2026 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA is rolling out a new casework system which is expected to bring 'significant improvements' for drivers with medical conditions
  
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• UK travellers issued major health warning for popular holiday destination

  05-02-2026 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have shared advice on how tourists can protect themselves after cases of Salmonella and gastrointestinal infections were found
  
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• Northumbria Police searching for wanted Newcastle man 'actively evading arrest'

  05-02-2026 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Bentley, 36, was last seen wearing a long-sleeved grey/blue top and blue tracksuit bottoms with black trainers
  
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• Red alert for UK tourists in Spain as holidaymakers face 'extraordinary danger'

  05-02-2026 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Urgent warnings have been issued to holidaymakers as Spain and Portugal face severe weather, with red alerts for extraordinary danger declared in Malaga and Cadiz provinces as Storm Leonardo brings flooding risks
  
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• Energy bills slashed with free change that takes seconds

  05-02-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Energy Saving Trust experts reveal the simple change that could help you save money on heating costs
  
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• UKHSA investigating 36 cases of poisoning after recall of bad baby formula batch

  05-02-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The recall was announced at the start of January, but some children have already fallen ill
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly being caught with knife at Newcastle Central Station

  05-02-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Wednesday evening
  
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• Study shows daily 30g of 59p Aldi snack can slash dementia risk

  05-02-2026 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Another study also noted the 14 risk factors of dementia - and they are pretty common habits
  
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• 'Use some common sense' - Warning issued after person spotted on Northumberland pier in rough seas

  05-02-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A person was spotted on the Berwick pier despite waves overtopping the lighthouse
  
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• Family pays tribute to alleged North Shields manslaughter victim who 'carried herself with integrity and kindness'

  05-02-2026 10:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Denton's family say that her legacy lives on and that she will always be remembered and loved
  
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