Gateshead news

• Drug sniffing dogs to be sent into North East's chaotic jails

  23-10-2017 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prison officers will wear body cameras and carry handcuffs in an attempt to tackle violence behind bars
  
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• Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans

  14-09-2026 01:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading councillor said the Tories would do 'what they can' to block the move
  
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• Newcastle man threatened to 'flood streets with Spice' in 'childish' Facebook rant

  14-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Blair, who admitted producing a psychoactive substance alongside Melusi Gamede said he would 'flood the streets with Spice'
  
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• First look at plans for transformed £12m maternity unit in Gateshead as sketch released

  14-09-2026 01:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hospital bosses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead have shared an artist's sketch of what the revamped maternity unit will look like.
  
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• 'Large and threatening' North East domestic abuser branded a 'coward' by judge

  14-09-2026 01:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Coppen subjected the woman to 'despicable' assaults including headbutting her in the face and lifting her off her feet by her neck
  
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• New burst water main update as Gateshead road re-opens after day of disruption

  13-09-2026 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Askew Road in Gateshead has now re-opened after being closed on Sunday
  
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• Tynedale mum launches counselling charity after son's cancer death - 'it means he is never far away'

  13-09-2026 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Castle died aged just 22 after an aggressive brain tumour was found
  
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• Tarmac worker who went on shoplifting spree spent '£3k a week' on crack-cocaine

  13-09-2026 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warren Boustead had never been in trouble until he was 'introduced' to the class A drug and he turned to stealing meat from supermarkets
  
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• Police make four arrests at Newcastle city centre boxing event as fight videos go viral

  13-09-2026 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police attended the Utilita Arena on Saturday where the Misfits boxing event was taking place
  
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• Meghan Markle posts adorable outdoor clips of kids after Sussexes' UK return

  13-09-2026 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently moved back to the UK
  
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• Gateshead burst water main update as disruption set to continue

  13-09-2026 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to deal with debris following a burst water main in Gateshead continues.
  
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• The horrifying murder of Peter McMahon who was tortured and hidden in a freezer

  13-09-2026 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look back at the horrifying murder of grandad Peter McMahon as ITV documentary revisits case
  
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• The forgotten stories of women who worked at M&S' original Penny Bazaar in Newcastle's Grainger Market

  13-09-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Young women at Newcastle Grainger Market's famous Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaar helped support Newcastle families through hardship and change
  
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• Mystery solved as Newcastle’s Ouseburn Farm finds children pictured nearly 50 years ago

  13-09-2026 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngsters who featured in a 1978 national magazine article have come forward as adults
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as thousands head for home after incredible race day

  13-09-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields - and the Chronicle was there from the start to the finish line
  
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• 'People are not content' – Newcastle Council leader slams 'invasive' filming amid plans for ban

  13-09-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A council crackdown could impose a blanket ban on “harassing recording" in Newcastle, with offenders facing on-the-spot fines and court prosecution
  
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• Andy Burnham makes history at the Great North Run - and praises 'warmest people in the world'

  13-09-2026 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'It was phenomenal' - Prime Minister rates this his best GNR yet
  
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• Tyneside mum sheds 4st after appearing 'unrecognisable' in photo

  13-09-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megs Watson slimmed from a size 18-20 to a size 12-14
  
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• Andy Burnham gives exclusive interview after making history at Great North Run

  13-09-2026 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister participated in the event, raising money for homelessness charity Changing Lives in the process
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as thousands cross finish line in South Shields

  13-09-2026 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields - and the Chronicle was there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Newcastle beauty salon team provide vital support for those experiencing domestic abuse

  13-09-2026 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team at Skullen Studios are backing the Care in the Chair scheme.
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as Prime Minister Andy Burnham crosses finish line

  13-09-2026 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields - and the Chronicle was there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Andy Burnham makes salary donation to Changing Lives on Great North Run day

  13-09-2026 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is fundraising for the homelessness charity, after he visited last month to launch his national drive to end rough sleeping
  
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• Northumbrian Water update on Gateshead flooding after 'heavy burst' causes disruption

  13-09-2026 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The clean-up operation is well underway at this time, with support from both Gateshead Council and Northumbria Police
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as elite winners cross finish line in South Shields

  13-09-2026 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields - and the Chronicle was there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as elite winners cross finish line

  13-09-2026 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners are set to take on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields today- and we will there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Gateshead artist who Kevin Keegan inspired to create tribute to Newcastle United legend

  13-09-2026 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ronnie Pattison has picked up his paintbrushes to make the emotional artwork, with half of the proceeds going to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
  
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• Amazon 'on precipice' of expanding drone deliveries to entire North East town

  13-09-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US tech giant started a 'limited number' of the flights in February, with certain items able to be delivered by drone
  
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• Great North Run LIVE: Updates as Red Arrows put on stunning display

  13-09-2026 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners are set to take on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields today- and we will there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Gateshead flooding LIVE: Updates on recovery work after burst water main on Great North Run day

  13-09-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers heading out for the Great North Run are being warned about flooding at the Redheugh Bridge roundabout
  
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