Gateshead news

• Bath bomb causes evacuation for hundreds

  13-05-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  500lb Second World War shell found beneath the surface of a school playground causes 300-meter exclusion zone
  
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• Large section of Newcastle Town Moor fenced off with up to eight weeks of works planned

  20-03-2026 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Existing drains under the moor have collapsed and will be replaced with a modern drainage system in the coming weeks
  
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• Thug assaulted and stole from homeless people in 'awful' offences at Newcastle bus station

  20-03-2026 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Beaton, of Byker, has been jailed after targeting a woman and two men at Haymarket bus station
  
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• Thug assaulted and stole from homeless people in 'awful' offences at Haymarket bus station

  20-03-2026 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Beaton, of Byker, has been jailed after targeting a woman and two men at Haymarket bus station in Newcastle
  
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• Family of North East grandad who died amid ambulance delays on their closure after 'seven years of distress'

  20-03-2026 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Coates dialled 999 during a power cut and told them he was struggling to breathe - but died after ambulance delays meant paramedics could not reach him in time
  
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• 'Incredible' drone footage of Gateshead Flyover as demolition begins in weeks

  20-03-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The destruction of the structure, which has been closed since December 2024 due to major safety concerns, is expected to take until at least October
  
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• North East murder investigation shifts focus back to Leeds sightings

  20-03-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the disappearance of Donna Keogh are focusing on Leeds sightings as they search for answers 28 years after she vanished
  
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• Ambulance delays during power cut 'possibly contributed' to North East grandfather's death

  20-03-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Coates died after calling 999 when a power cut stopped his oxygen machines and ambulance took 47 minutes to arrive
  
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• Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after medical emergency in Hawaii

  20-03-2026 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chuck Norris, the legendary martial arts icon and Walker Texas Ranger star, has died aged 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii, with his family sharing an emotional tribute
  
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• Newcastle writing centre gets £2.5m boost from Northumbria University

  20-03-2026 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped that the centre in the city's old post office will make Newcastle a leading centre for the writing and publishing industries
  
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• Council plans multi-million pound refit and demolition for 'problem' Newcastle city centre offices

  20-03-2026 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has signed off spending plans to try and turn around its fortunes at The Core and Higham House, deemed as two underperforming council-owned office blocks
  
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• Ricky Hatton cause of death confirmed as family members weep at verdict

  20-03-2026 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boxing legend Ricky Hatton was found at his £1.7million home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on September 14 last year, aged 46
  
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• Lout on licence from jail hit Newcastle casino worker on head with vodka bottle

  20-03-2026 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis O'Neil has now been recalled to prison after he admitted attacking the victim in the city centre
  
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• Top North East chef to compete on BBC's Great British Menu for a third time

  20-03-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cal Byerley will be one of two local chefs in the new series starting Tuesday
  
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• Brenda Blethyn on leaving ITV's Vera after 14 years 'nice to hang up the mac and hat'

  20-03-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Blethyn has opened up about her true feelings following the end of ITV's Vera after 14 years and how she had to "behave herself" on her new Channel 4 drama
  
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• Armed cops swarm Mandley Park in Salford as man in gym vest detained in massive police response

  20-03-2026 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police rushed to the scene of a Salford park
  
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• 'The heartbeat of the city' – What Grainger Market traders think of Newcastle landmark's £9m revamp

  20-03-2026 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big changes at Newcastle's Grainger Market have been unveiled this week, in the hope of boosting footfall and making it an attraction to rival the best in Europe
  
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• Freeview 'switched off' Government update as concerns raised over areas with poor broadband

  20-03-2026 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans are being discussed which could see all terrestrial TV ended amid worries many could have no TV if the service is axed
  
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• Hays Travel statement after fine for 'illegally underpaying' 2,400 workers over £364,000

  20-03-2026 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland-based travel agent is one of 11 employers in the North East to be named as failing to pay workers the minimum wage
  
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• DWP says over-60s with health needs can claim benefit of up to £9,747 a year as pension age climbs

  20-03-2026 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A DWP minister has set out what support is available for people in their 60s as the State Pension age increases
  
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• North East employers fined for illegally underpaying workers £500,000

  20-03-2026 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 11 companies based in the North East are part of a list of almost 400 nationally that have been handed penalties for failing to meet minimum wage requirements
  
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• HMRC issues tax code 'check it' warning to avoid paying too much money

  20-03-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC says it takes just seconds to make this important check as it could have an impact on your finances
  
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• Martin Lewis gives £16,000 ISA investment advice as Iran war causes market plunge

  20-03-2026 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On ITV This Morning he gave advice to a viewer whose investment ISA dropped over £200 in three weeks amid market volatility caused by the Iran conflict
  
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• Antisocial behaviour 'cannot be allowed to define Meadow Well' after bus withdrawal

  20-03-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A councillor representing the Meadow Well Estate says that the majority of people are "decent, hardworking and community-minded"
  
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• 10 baby names to disappear 'this year' as parents avoid them - full list

  20-03-2026 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traditional names are no longer popular
  
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• DWP update on PIP review with important date confirmed

  20-03-2026 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deadline date for PIP views which could help shape benefits for years to come
  
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• HMRC allowance for workers that 'adds up' being abolished in April 2026

  20-03-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is among several tax changes coming up in the next couple of weeks
  
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• Ryanair, easyJet, TUI issue update as item banned on planes over 'safety fears'

  20-03-2026 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major UK airlines have strict rules about carrying power banks and lithium batteries in hold baggage due to fire risks
  
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• Newcastle and Sunderland Tyne-Wear Derby warning as tailgating to become criminal offence

  20-03-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anyone who breaks the new law will face a five-year football banning order as well as a fine of up to £1,000
  
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• Turkey sends message to UK tourists ahead of Easter and summer holidays

  20-03-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Turkey's tourism leaders reassure UK holidaymakers that flights, hotels and holidays are operating as normal amid Eastern Mediterranean booking slump
  
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