Gateshead news

• Gregg Wallace to 'step away' from BBC MasterChef amid misconduct allegations

  28-11-2024 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC has announced that Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the corporation received complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a much loved mam and wife

  30-08-2026 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Germany train station horror as British woman 'stabbed to death'

  30-08-2026 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of a fatal stabbing attack
  
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• Grieving Blyth mum glad after Government blocks early release of driver who caused her son's death

  30-08-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garry Robinson was high on cocaine when he ploughed the Suzuki Vitara he was driving into an oncoming car
  
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• Man fighting for life in hospital after being shot in alleged North East attempted murder

  30-08-2026 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched after a man was shot in Gainford, County Durham last night
  
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• Forensics investigating and person taken to hospital after collision which closed Blyth roundabout

  30-08-2026 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and the air ambulance rushed to the scene of the collision in Blyth on Sunday
  
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• Newcastle pervert sent sexual images to 'girl' while she was at school during police sting

  30-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Richardson thought he was chatting to a 14-year-old and sent her graphic images and videos of himself
  
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• Newcastle burglar broke into Lidl and used a wheelie bin to make-off with £800 of stock

  30-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Fowler used a crowbar to break into the store and was identified from CCTV
  
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• M&S, Asda and Home Bargains among retailers to issue product recalls in August

  30-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The recalls were released this month, affecting a range of products
  
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• Cyrus ferry tragedy as boat capsizes leaving seven dead and more missing

  30-08-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ferry was carrying 270 people when it capsized off the coast of Cyprus in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Cyprus ferry tragedy as boat capsizes leaving seven dead and more missing

  30-08-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ferry was carrying 270 people when it capsized off the coast of Cyprus in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• 'Huge' interest expected as Kevin Keegan's match-worn England shirts go up for auction

  30-08-2026 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle striker and England manager sadly died last month aged 75 after a short battle with cancer
  
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• New exhibition explores Ukrainian Independence by community who now call North East home

  30-08-2026 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new exhibition created by a North East community group explores Ukraine’s Independence through History, Art, and Community
  
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• Fundraiser set up in memory of A66 police officers close to reaching massive £1.2m target

  30-08-2026 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A massive 42,000 people have donated to the fund in memory of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough
  
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• Legendary DJ Armand Van Helden delivers unforgettable Bank Holiday summer party in Sunderland

  30-08-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds descended on Keel Square for an August Bank Holiday celebration as the DJ headlined the Saturday of One Big Summer
  
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• McFly visit Newcastle restaurant before playing gig at Leazes Park

  30-08-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world-famous band stopped by a local restaurant for a bite to eat before their show
  
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• Northumberland man caught with knife 'forgot it was in his pocket' after laying carpet

  30-08-2026 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Ramshaw, who has a previous conviction for carrying a weapon, claimed he'd forgotten the blade was in his pocket after helping his friend lay a carpet
  
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• Yellow thunderstorm warning triggered for North East with heavy showers expected

  30-08-2026 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning comes from experts at the Met Office, and is in place all day today
  
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• Barclays warning as customers' balance may be incorrect

  30-08-2026 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barclays has alerted its customers to a 'temporary issue'
  
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• North East child killers to be blocked from early prison release after Andy Burnham announcement

  30-08-2026 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Criminals responsible for the deaths of Archie York and Maya Chappell will be excluded from plans to shorten some prison sentences, following a Chronicle campaign to keep child killers behind bars
  
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• Minibuses belonging to North East special school smashed up by mindless vandals

  30-08-2026 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff say the buses are 'not a luxury' but 'essential' for the welfare of the children
  
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• PC Andrew Harper's killers will not be released early after Andy Burnham changes scheme

  30-08-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said 'hundreds' of people will remain in prison as part of changes to the early release scheme designed to ease prison overcrowding
  
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• NHS inpatients rate our hospitals - new survey shows two North East trusts are better than the rest

  30-08-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual Care Quality Commission survey of hospital inpatients makes for positive reading in the North East
  
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• Sex offender jailed for 11 years dies while serving sentence at North East prison

  30-08-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Reay was locked up in February 2024 and died in October the following year
  
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• How Kevin Keegan's arrival at Newcastle United in the summer of 1982 lit up the region

  30-08-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After moving tributes to the football legend, we recall King Kev’s sensational debut 44 years ago
  
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• Gateshead woman jailed for supplying heroin to 'help' friend who tragically died

  30-08-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawn Mallenby supplied drugs to Kelly Hymers but was not accused of causing her death
  
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• Jobs with salaries up to £57,000 available in North East including role at Northern Trains

  30-08-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jobs in the North East are currently available with Northern Trains, the RAC and Lloyd Motor Group
  
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• The ten most expensive streets in the NE area - and one postcode that features five time times

  30-08-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's most expensive street has an average house price of more than £1.8m
  
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• The ten most expensive streets in the NE area - and one postcode features five times

  30-08-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's most expensive street has an average house price of more than £1.8m
  
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• Inside an 'exceptional' Hexham Edwardian home behind private gates for sale at £949,950

  30-08-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, named Causey House, extends to almost 3,000 sq ft
  
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