Gateshead news

• Heartwarming reason three young friends introduced goats to Elswick

  07-08-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three 12-year-old girls wanted to do something special to help tackle a big social issue - loneliness
  
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• Shots fired at North East properties with teenager charged and six other arrests

  24-07-2026 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two reported shootings are understood to be linked with police investigating
  
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• Family's seven-year fight for answers on death of man who 'deserved the chance to survive'

  24-07-2026 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Watson's mother Liz paid tribute to her son who had 'his whole life ahead of him' prior to his death aged 32
  
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• Over 80,000 people evacuated from homes after wildfires hit France and Spain

  24-07-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two major blazes have broken out, near the Spanish capital of Madrid, and in southern France, in what has been described as a 'dramatic situation'
  
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• Four men in their 20s dead after car leaves road and hits lamppost

  24-07-2026 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roads remain closed at the scene, while police complete their investigations
  
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• Rail fares slashed on these journeys but some only for the summer - full list

  24-07-2026 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers may be able to get fares for as little as £1
  
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• HMRC ‘deadline approaching’ alert as taxpayers have two weeks

  24-07-2026 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  864,000 taxpayers are up against the deadline according to HMRC
  
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• Newcastle family's 'lucky escape' after bus flips in horror crash on Turkey holiday excursion

  24-07-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family-of-four have had their holiday to Turkey 'ruined' after a terrifying crash when their open-bus careered off road in Alanya, Turkey
  
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• Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse

  24-07-2026 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse is popular each year
  
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• Ambulance delays 'contributed' to County Durham man's death in case which saw 'gerrymandered' NHS investigation

  24-07-2026 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Watson died 67 minutes after dialling 999
  
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• How to order the Chronicle's Kevin Keegan tribute edition after Newcastle United legend's death

  24-07-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle printed a special tribute front page to King Kev earlier this week
  
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• Hour-by-hour Newcastle Pride weather forecast as celebration sees some sun

  24-07-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As we get close to the Pride march in Newcastle, we find out what the weather is doing
  
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• Drivers could be fined over car feature this summer due to 'rule'

  24-07-2026 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This could be an expensive mistake to make in some UK areas
  
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• Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new '£29,000' offer

  24-07-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Santander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
  
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• Denise Welch floors fans with reveal of stunning 'pure Hollywood' look for Matty Healy's wedding

  24-07-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch has received a rave reaction from fans as she shared two of her outfits for son Matty's Hollywood wedding
  
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• Dogs almost killed in County Durham after 10-year-olds on illegal e-bike caught starting fires

  24-07-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "These were really serious incidents that could very nearly have resulted in the death of two dogs"
  
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• Family 'broken' after mum-of-two dies in horseriding accident

  24-07-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kerry Donoghue was riding Carneyhaugh Rua at the Penrith Horse Trials
  
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• North East weekend weather forecast as rain expected while rest of UK sees 30C

  24-07-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weekend forecast for the North East is comfortably mild, while the rest of the UK bakes
  
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• Beloved mum and dad killed in horror Harley Davidson smash were on wedding anniversary tour

  24-07-2026 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike and Shirley Savings were involved in a three-way collision, on their way home from a tour of Scotland
  
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• Extra police patrols in Newcastle city centre this summer in anti-social behaviour crackdown

  24-07-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Operation Toonwatch' will see police deal with those causing trouble for the public and businesses
  
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• Future of High Borrans cannot be based on 'nostalgia', council's Labour group says

  24-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's decision to close High Borrans continues to generate controversy amid political calls to reverse it.
  
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• Government gives update on income tax for pensioners under Andy Burnham

  24-07-2026 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham and his new chancellor made the decision that would affect millions of pensioners across the UK
  
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• North East pensioner, 79, admits murdering his wife, 77, after her body found in their home

  24-07-2026 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wall was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in October this year
  
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• North East man hit best friend a dozen times to the head and face with an axe in 'savage' attack

  24-07-2026 09:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Howe was found guilty of manslaughter following a trial at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• 'She's absolutely smashing it' - Eight-year-old Blyth girl winning swimming competitions across the UK

  24-07-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cora Robinson has been swimming with Blyth Lifeguard & Swimming Club from a young age
  
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• Viral outdoor campaigner backs High Borrans as he calls closure 'disgraceful'

  24-07-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Ramblers has amassed a significant social media following, sharing green spaces in the North East
  
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• Northumberland County Council ordered to pay out more than £2,000 after failing to educate child following illness

  24-07-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It followed an Ombudsman investigation
  
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• Savage Gateshead thug left social club customer disfigured for life in horrific ear biting attack

  24-07-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Hewitt was on court bail for biting another stranger's ear when he carried out an almost identical attack
  
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• 'Vital for future generations' - Tyneside student nurses celebrated amid project which will help key NHS shift

  24-07-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Student nurses in our area are being given more experience of working in GP practices than ever before
  
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• North East GP practice found to 'not care about the wellbeing of some staff' despite improvements

  24-07-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of Lanchester Medical Centre in County Durham from inadequate to requires improvement overall following an inspection in April
  
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