Gateshead news

• Half of drivers admit they break numberplate rule, risking fine or ban

  09-09-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The penalties range from three points to a £1,000 fine or even an outright ban
  
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• Michael O'Leary 'disputes' claim Ryanair passenger was partially 'sucked out of window' mid-flight

  10-09-2026 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael O'Leary said the airline will dispute the allegation that Ljubisa Karovic, 61, was partially sucked out of the window
  
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• Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill

  10-09-2026 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Rice has been charged with a total of 16 offences, and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle Reform UK councillor apologises for anti-Muslim social media posts

  10-09-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deleted X posts in the name of Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn councillor Daniel Astley include claims that Muslims "rape white English girls and commit terrorist attacks"
  
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• Parents warned over children's ride to school after 477 injuries

  10-09-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say parents may not realise their child is breaking the law
  
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• Grandad said he was just nipping out while wife cooked the tea before tragedy hit

  10-09-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maurice Middleton was thrown against a shop by a woman driving 48mph in a 30mph zone
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'gentle, loving, kind-hearted' man who died in A1(M) collision

  10-09-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Campbell was driving in County Durham when he was involved in the three-car crash, and he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• 1.5million homes to get DWP payment from start of November

  10-09-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You won't need to apply if you meet one of the eligibility requirements
  
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• One of Newcastle's oldest businesses sold to longstanding employees

  10-09-2026 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "We see ourselves as custodians of a business with an extraordinary heritage," say new owners Fred Wyrley-Birch and Alison Orgill
  
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• North East teenage robber stole 11-year-old's trousers as he made his way home from school

  10-09-2026 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Kellett left the young boy in tears then stole a bank card belonging to another child
  
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• Key DWP PIP change Thursday update as 'means tested' and 'cash' decisions made

  10-09-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Massive review taking place into Personal Independence Payments releases important basis for changes to ‘no longer fit for purpose’ benefit
  
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• Funeral of police officer PC Tom Clough killed in A66 crash to be held today

  10-09-2026 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Tom Clough was killed alongside his colleague PC Matthew Blades following a collision on the A66 at South Bank, near Middlesbrough
  
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• North East mum who survived cancer told three daughters aged 16-20 now need chemo

  10-09-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A GoFundMe has been set up for a North East family after a single mum who has battled cancer three times has been left managing the care of three of her daughters who all require chemotherapy
  
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• UK flights latest update after disruption caused chaos for air passengers

  10-09-2026 08:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The disruption resulted in many flights being delayed or cancelled across the country, including those at Newcastle International Airport
  
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• 'Pay cash or drive away': Motoring expert explains why you should never scan a parking QR code again

  10-09-2026 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK motorists who pay for parking using their mobile devices have been issued a warning as hundreds have been caught out
  
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• Northumberland Council forecasting £7.9 million overspend by end of financial year amid soaring costs

  10-09-2026 03:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Senior councillors insist there is no cause for alarm
  
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• Concerns emerge over use of almost 200 AI facial recognition CCTV cameras in North Tyneside

  10-09-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Political groups in North Tyneside have raised questions about the use of CCTV cameras with AI facial recognition capabilities
  
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• Newcastle housing plan fury as council deal to sell green space to developer emerges amid £3m claim

  10-09-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite previously denying knowledge of any impending construction plans next to Newbiggin Dene, it has emerged Newcastle City Council already has a potential land sale deal in place
  
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• Career crook stole auntie's car then drove wrong way along A1 in police chase

  10-09-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Howourth was also carrying a knife and a knuckleduster when he took officers on a dangerous pursuit
  
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• Prime Minister urged to block further data centres in south east Northumberland

  10-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One facility is already under construction with early-stage plans submitted for two more
  
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• Armed robbers attacked man with Rambo knife and machete in Tyneside park and stole his £1,000 coat

  10-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Doyle, of Wallsend, and a 17-year-old left the victim with multiple wounds and a broken jaw as they attacked him on his way to work
  
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• Men allegedly took six different drugs and mobile phone into North East prison

  09-09-2026 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Roberts and Adam Tulip are accused of being part of a gang of three who took diamorphine, cocaine hydrochloride, pregabalin, buprenorphine, bromazolam and gabapentin into HMP Northumberland
  
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• Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, September 9

  09-09-2026 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• 'Her story will stay in my heart forever' - Tragedy as girl, 2, dies waiting for a heart at Freeman Hospital

  09-09-2026 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poppy Lambert died in August aged 2
  
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• South Shields couple had flight cancelled after over five hours 'in limbo' at Newcastle airport

  09-09-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kerry and Michael Smith were meant to be travelling with EasyJet to Dalaman on Tuesday afternoon, but instead found themselves stuck in Newcastle Airport
  
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• Gateshead burglar threw missiles at emergency services from art gallery roof in seven-hour stand-off

  09-09-2026 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Smyth caused around £15,000 of damage to Shipley Art Gallery during the offences
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, September 9

  09-09-2026 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• 'My son might be non-verbal, but his mam's not' - Newcastle mum calls for 'change' to children's mental health care

  09-09-2026 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle mum is calling for changes to improve care for children with mental health issues or neurodiversity.
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to an adored mam and grandma

  09-09-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Disabled Northumberland teen's mum faces leaving home and family for suitable house 12 miles away

  09-09-2026 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  13-year-old Darcy was starved of oxygen at birth and now requires round the clock care
  
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