Gateshead news

• DWP disability benefit claimants face '10 times longer' waits for calls to be answered

  01-02-2025 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Public Accounts Committee has said the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) service to disability benefit claimants is "unacceptably poor" as they face long call waiting times
  
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• Nine-day closure for busy Metro line in Newcastle to undergo major work

  13-07-2026 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The improvement work taking place during the closure includes the £7.94million refurbishment of the Regent Centre interchange
  
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• North East dad jailed for murder of three-month-old son who died at Newcastle RVI

  13-07-2026 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmerson-Oak Thomas died at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after suffering fatal injuries
  
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• More than 1,000 back campaign to improve safety on the A1 in Northumberland

  13-07-2026 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A broad coalition of political, business and community leaders has been brought together to lobby the Government for better safety on the road
  
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• Search for missing Wallsend woman last seen in Battle Hill area as police launch appeal

  13-07-2026 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chelsea, who is 34-years-old, is believed to have been walking towards Rising Sun Country Park, at around 7.30am this morning
  
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• Jury sent out in Old Bailey trial of John Henry Sayers and his son

  13-07-2026 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers snr and jnr both deny causing Walter Patterson GBH with intent and the lesser alternative of causing GBH
  
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• Police update issued after Gateshead school prom cut short following reports of 'criminal damage'

  13-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary officials confirmed officers were aware of reports of alleged criminal damage.
  
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• Hebburn power cuts LIVE: Updates as 'high voltage fault' causes blackouts for hundreds as police at scene

  13-07-2026 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Powergrid is on the scene responding to the incident, with Northumbria Police officers also in attendance
  
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• 'Poignant milestone' as 'guardian spirit' uncovered at Northumberland Roman fort

  13-07-2026 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'guardian spirit' was uncovered at Vindolanda last month, and has been described as a 'remarkable discovery'
  
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• Eyewitness tells of 'awful tragedy' after two men die trying to save children off North East coast

  13-07-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident, which has been described as a 'major operation', saw the two men tragically drown at Seaton Carew, in Hartlepool
  
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• Family of Jordan Moon, 8, who died at Seaton Carew 23 years ago still fighting to save lives

  13-07-2026 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Moon, 8, was swept out to sea at Seaton Carew in August 2003 and died in hospital – now his loved ones are campaigning for year-round lifeguard services
  
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• Campaign to save lives following death of Jordan Moon, 8, at Seaton Carew 23 years ago

  13-07-2026 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Moon, 8, was swept out to sea at Seaton Carew in August 2003 and died in hospital – now a campaign has been launched for year-round lifeguard services
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jury sent out to begin deliberations

  13-07-2026 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Jordan Pickford's emotional two word message to wife Megan as fans crown her Queen of World Cup

  13-07-2026 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Pickford has had his wife and biggest supporter Megan in the stands for all of England's World Cup games
  
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• Suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe being investigated as potential act of terrorism

  13-07-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Counter-terrorism police are now leading the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe
  
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• Murder of Ann Widdecombe being investigated as potential act of terrorism

  13-07-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Counter-terrorism police are now leading the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe
  
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• Northumberland council's opposition to lynx proposals 'disappointing', wildlife groups say

  13-07-2026 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Missing Lynx Project says that there is local community support for the reintroduction of the big cat, despite the council's motion to oppose any future proposals
  
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• Council backs flats conversion for historic Newcastle city centre building

  13-07-2026 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upper floors of the LD Mountain Centre in Dean Street, which was the birthplace of Berghaus, are set to be converted into apartments
  
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• Tragedy as boy, 3, dies after falling four floors from Cyprus hotel window

  13-07-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A three-year-old British boy has died after reportedly falling from a fourth-floor hotel corridor window in Cyprus on Sunday evening, as his father was arrested by police
  
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• Newcastle city centre overnight parking to be axed at one car park after trial

  13-07-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are set to continue with 24-hour weekend access at the Dean Street multi-storey car park in Newcastle, but drop the extended hours at Grainger Town
  
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• Man taken to hospital after family of three flee 'sinking kayak' in Cullercoats Bay

  13-07-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coastal rescue teams were called out to reports of a "sinking vessel" in Cullercoats
  
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• Death of 'hybrid' chick born at Northumberland Coast nature reserve 'sad but not unexpected'

  13-07-2026 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'hybrid' chick between an American black tern and Arctic tern born at the Long Nanny site near Beadnell has died after 'struggling to take food'
  
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• More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated during May and June heatwaves

  13-07-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost 3,000 people are estimated to have died this summer so far due to the hot weather.
  
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• Martin Lewis shares tip for cheaper summer holidays for families - especially in the north

  13-07-2026 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The financial expert is offering advice on how to avoid higher prices
  
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• Wolf Alice delight on last night of Newcastle's In The Park and even dedicate a song to Dan Burn

  13-07-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mercury Prize winners closed In The Park Festival, calling Exhibition Park a "beautiful park in a beautiful city"
  
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• Coast rescue teams called after reports of 'yacht ashore' in Northumberland

  13-07-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A yacht was stranded on the south-east Northumberland coast
  
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• Concerns after armed robber accessed drugs in HMP Northumberland and died from overdose

  13-07-2026 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report into the death of Daniel Bates at 39-years-old, has been published
  
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• Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis poisoning makes full recovery

  13-07-2026 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Labrador Tokyo collapsed halfway up Ben Nevis and had to be stretchered down by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team after vets suspected she had ingested cannabis discarded on the trail
  
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• Asda announces new rule for customers 'from today until July 31'

  13-07-2026 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is making a significant change and it starts straight away
  
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• Police continue to question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder probe

  13-07-2026 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at about 11.40am on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries
  
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