Gateshead news

• Driver hit with £1.4k bill after 'spoiler ripped off' in North East car wash incident

  17-11-2025 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Campbell was left with a huge repair bill after his Land Rover Discovery's spoiler was 'ripped off' in a car wash in Redcar, Teesside
  
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• Anyone with a UK bank card issued warning by Martin Lewis over 'fewer rights'

  07-12-2025 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has highlighted a payment rule that is 'really important for people to understand'
  
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• Drivers told to remove one item from their cars 'as soon as possible'

  07-12-2025 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Halfords has shared a number of tips to help keep cars free from mould and reduce condensation
  
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• Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei announces pregnancy after emotional fertility journey

  07-12-2025 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Kasaei and TOWIE's Jordan Brook have announced they are expecting their first child together after a two-year fertility struggle
  
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• Newcastle nursery nurse goes viral after giving up her own time to cheer up sick kids

  07-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicki Fryer paints designs on the windows of the children's wards at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary where she works
  
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• Inside a Northumberland former farm steading in eight acres of picturesque gardens

  07-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, on the outskirts of Haltwhistle, features a five bedroom home, two holiday cottages and a detached swimming pool
  
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• Gateshead man struck reveller on head with bottle in suspected homophobic attack

  07-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Dowse admitted using the weapon to hit the male, leaving him with a cut, but denied being homophobic
  
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• Man in his 20s seriously injured in early morning Newcastle city centre attack

  07-12-2025 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident on Marlborough Crescent which left a man with serious head and arm injuries
  
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• 'Scary' hack to dry clothes without tumble dryer this winter

  07-12-2025 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It can be tricky to dry clothes in winter without resorting to expensive tumble dryer cycles
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after pedestrian is struck by car in Sunderland

  07-12-2025 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on Newcastle Road last night
  
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• Cruise ship stuck in port after banana containers fall into sea

  07-12-2025 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cruise ship, Iona, which can carry up to 5,200 passengers, had been due to set sail on Saturday for a 14-day trip to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands.
  
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• Met Office 'danger to life' weather warning issued for torrential rain in the North East

  07-12-2025 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says there is a risk of flooding and travel disruption on Tuesday
  
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• Man's 'bulging jacket' gave him away after stealing Marvel action figures from Iceland

  07-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Irwin said 'Banged to rights, I was shoplifting' when an officer stopped him walking out of Iceland
  
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• Calls for urgent action at Gateshead pedestrian crossing after 'several near misses'

  07-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Johnson is concerned there will be a 'serious accident' unless changes are made to the Gateshead High Street crossing
  
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• Martin Lewis says HMRC rule means 'many people' are paying too much tax

  07-12-2025 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finanical expert discusses interest earnings and tax
  
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• New family lounge opens at East Coast Main Line train station to keep kids entertained

  07-12-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new space at the train station on the East Coast Main Line aims to make travelling by train with children more attractive and inclusive
  
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• Man 'involved in drugs operation' had £3k cocaine hidden in kitchen roll at North East home

  07-12-2025 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided Abdul-Qader Hamadamen's home and discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,000
  
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• Police issue vital advice after 'pocket dial' uncovers domestic attack

  07-12-2025 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers have shared crucial information on how to get help during a 999 call when you cannot speak
  
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• DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments

  07-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The amount of money, savings and investments a person has will have an impact on how much Universal Credit is given to a claimant
  
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• Couple transforming seven-storey Tynemouth Watchtower into a dream family home

  07-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roly Glancy and wife Jaemi are planning for the Grade-II listed building to be their family home for at least the next two decades
  
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• Heathrow airport terminal chaos after 'pepper spray' assault on several people

  07-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews were all understood to be in attendance.
  
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• Armed cops seen at Heathrow Airport as terminal locked down

  07-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews are all understood to be in attendance.
  
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• Armed police destroy Alsatian after man mauled and delivery driver chased

  07-12-2025 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firearms officers were called after an Alsatian bit a man causing deep lacerations and chased a delivery driver
  
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• Meghan Markle's dad Thomas says 'I don't want to die estranged from my daughter'

  07-12-2025 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex
  
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• All you need to know about Blue Badges from applying to rules and free parking

  07-12-2025 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A guide to who can qualify for a blue badge, when it can be used and when you can park for free
  
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• 5pm windows and doors rule could lower your energy bills

  07-12-2025 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may also want to think about how your home is arranged
  
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• Angela Rayner to return to Cabinet as Sir Keir Starmer says he 'missed' her

  07-12-2025 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former deputy prime minister resigned in September after an ethics probe
  
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• England World Cup match times to boost UK pub industry, says expert

  07-12-2025 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's World Cup group stage matches in the US, Canada and Mexico will kick off before midnight UK time, which is a "welcome boost" for pubs and bars, the boss of an industry body has said
  
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• Newcastle care home told to improve after resident suffers serious injury in incident

  07-12-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Balmoral Court in Byker is rated as 'requires improvement' with concerns regarding the management of the risk of falls from height
  
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• Campaigners say National Glass Centre demolition is 'cultural vandalism' as closure date announced

  07-12-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University of Sunderland has said the National Glass Centre building will close to the public on July 31, 2026
  
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