Gateshead news

• Drivers over 70 targeted with new 'compulsory' safety proposals in rule change

  11-12-2025 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour is focusing on over-70s motorists with fresh safety measures as one in five people express worries about elderly driving practices
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro 'stalwart' retires after 40 years of maintaining signalling system

  11-12-2025 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Eagle, 66, has worked on Metro signalling since 1987, but has now bid an emotional farewell
  
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• Half of North Tyneside's major flood defences are substandard

  11-12-2025 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Half of the borough's significant flood defences, protecting homes and businesses, have been dubbed "below required standard"
  
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• Tyneside development to build almost 40 fewer homes despite concerns

  11-12-2025 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A portion of Killingworth Moor purchased by Story Homes has been changed despite some concerns
  
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• Tyneside Asda worker hand-delivers lost wallet to 99-year-old supermarket regular

  11-12-2025 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gesture by the Gateshead security officer made the day of 99-year-old Bob Tait
  
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• Plans submitted for North East residential home for young people aged 16-24

  11-12-2025 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposals for a residential care home for young people with additional needs have been submitted to Sunderland City Council's planning department
  
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• Residents' plea for reduced speed limit on busy road where student was killed is refused

  11-12-2025 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of residents in the Neville's Cross area of Durham City signed a petition for a new 30mph speed limit on the A167 amid ongoing road safety concerns
  
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• Newcastle brothers handed 10 year animal ban after underweight dogs found in filthy conditions

  11-12-2025 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dogs were found to be severely underweight, losing fur and covered in urine and faeces
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, December 11

  11-12-2025 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, December 11
  
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• Wes Streeting announces public inquiry into scandal-hit North East mental health trust

  11-12-2025 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A statutory public inquiry has been launched into mental health services at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust following unacceptable failings in care
  
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• Ed Miliband vows to make North East UK's 'clean energy powerhouse' in push for 25,000 new jobs

  11-12-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's energy secretary, Ed Miliband, was at the Port of Tyne on Thursday to back the North East's vision of creating 25,000 new jobs in renewables over the next decade
  
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• Festive scam targeting job seekers on the rise as identity theft spikes

  11-12-2025 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scammers target people looking for work in the run-up to Christmas and into the January sales
  
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• Murder weapon that killed Barry Dawson could still be on the streets

  11-12-2025 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The handgun used to kill the 60-year-old at his home was never found
  
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• Police appeal for help finding 85-year-old man last seen leaving Newcastle's Eldon Square

  11-12-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 85-year-old was reported missing on Thursday afternoon, as Northumbria Police appeal for information
  
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• Missing 85-year-old man last seen leaving Newcastle's Eldon Square now found

  11-12-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 85-year-old was reported missing on Thursday afternoon, as Northumbria Police appealed for information
  
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• How North East gun killer who lived by the 'law of the streets' thought he would get away with murder

  11-12-2025 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detective who brought Barry Dawson's murderers to justice explains how one believed he was "invincible"
  
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• Historic Newcastle law firm closed by legal watchdog amid 'suspected dishonesty' by owner

  11-12-2025 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city centre law firm closed its doors ahead of official intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury after car crashes into house and vehicle in North East

  11-12-2025 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, one of whom is still being treated
  
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• Tyne and Wear firefighters carry out lifesaving training exercise using donated Metro train

  11-12-2025 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A full scale rescue simulation was carried out at the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Washington
  
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• Former Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes given Labour peerage in House of Lords

  11-12-2025 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former leader joins the likes of Iceland boss Richard Walker as Starmer boosts Labour numbers in the House of Lords
  
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• 'I miss the love of my life': Grieving partner of murdered Barry Dawson gives heartfelt tribute

  11-12-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Dawson, 60, was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5 this year
  
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• Why The Sunshine Fund and Stagecoach's free, accessible Santa Bus is so needed in Newcastle

  11-12-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All month, we’ve been sharing stories about the free, accessible Santa Grotto Bus which is organised by local charity, The Sunshine Fund, and Stagecoach Slatyford
  
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• Inside the urgent manhunt for Barry Dawson's armed and dangerous killers

  11-12-2025 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A detective has lifted the lid on the investigation that brought the murderers to justice
  
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• Chris Kamara fights back tears on Loose Women as he shares health update

  11-12-2025 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former footballer and broadcaster Chris Kamara became emotional during a Loose Women appearance, discussing his apraxia diagnosis and improved speech since 2022
  
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• Police search for Newcastle man wanted for breaching court order

  11-12-2025 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Dixon has links to West Denton, Westerhope and Newbiggin Hall
  
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• Three jailed for life over North East shooting murder as they turned street into 'something you'd only see on TV'

  11-12-2025 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Dawson was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5 this year
  
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• Three jailed for life over Barry Dawson shooting murder as they turned street into 'something you'd only see on TV'

  11-12-2025 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Dawson was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5 this year
  
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• North East charity providing extra community meals in lead up to Christmas

  11-12-2025 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  YMCA North Tyneside calls on local community to help their Community Meals reach all who need it this December
  
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• NHS norovirus symptoms and when to see doctor as cases rise

  11-12-2025 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most cases of norovirus can be treated at home, but some groups are more vulnerable to more severe symptoms
  
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• Durham County Council changes council tax reduction scheme affecting thousands of people

  11-12-2025 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has agreed to change its council tax reduction scheme, meaning most working-age residents will have to pay at least 10% of their bills from April 2026.
  
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