Gateshead news

• How old is Joe McElderry now and when did he win The X Factor? South Shields singer back on TV

  10-03-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields X Factor winner Joe McElderry is a performer in Saturday Night Takeaway's Andrew Lloyd Webber themed End of the Show Show
  
  Read more

• Tragedy as body found in River Tyne in search for missing Gateshead 20-year-old man

  10-09-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old, who was named only as 'John' by police, was reported missing on September 2 after last being seen in Newcastle
  
  Read more

• Police and veterans pay their respects at funeral of PC Tom Clough who died in the line of duty

  10-09-2026 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of police officers, Army servicemen and members of the public attended Kirkleatham Walled Gardens to pay their respects at the funeral of PC Tom Clough
  
  Read more

• Emotional scenes as family, friends and colleagues gather for funeral of PC Tom Clough

  10-09-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old was one of two officers who tragically died in a crash on the A66 last month
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Durham Council leader defends party after allegations of bullying and in-fighting

  10-09-2026 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform has seen its majority on Durham County Council more than half in just over a year but council leader Andrew Husband insists "we are a well ran council"
  
  Read more

• Tyne and Wear Metro extension to Washington will 'cut village in half'

  10-09-2026 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals in South Hylton fear their area will be 'destroyed' by plans to extend the Tyne and Wear Metro line from its current end point to create a new route to Washington
  
  Read more

• Laid to rest: Emotional images and tributes from PC Clough's ceremonial funeral

  10-09-2026 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds lined the streets to pay tribute to the much-loved and respected officer after he lost his life in the line of duty
  
  Read more

• Controversial plans to convert medical centre in Gateshead into 14-bed HMO rejected

  10-09-2026 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for an HMO in a vacant ex-medical centre have been thrown out after a public outcry
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Newcastle United fan to run Great North Run in football boots in honour of Kevin Keegan

  10-09-2026 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Stephenson, who is a lifelong Newcastle United fan, will be taking on the challenge the same way that his hero did at the first event in 1981
  
  Read more

• North East tourist tax explained – what to expect as Kim McGuinness given powers on overnight levy

  10-09-2026 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East mayor will be given the power to introduce a new levy on tourists booking overnight stays in our region, charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation
  
  Read more

• Durham police call handler 'abused position of trust' by passing info to drug dealers

  10-09-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron Clifford, who worked for Durham Constabulary, pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office after he fed information to drug dealers
  
  Read more

• Ex-car salesman says 'always make these 5 checks' before buying used motor

  10-09-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People could save themselves from wasting time and taking on risk before purchasing
  
  Read more

• Brunswick murder probe LIVE: Updates as police cordon in place after alleged assault

  10-09-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Drysdale Crescent in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
  Read more

• Murder probe launched after man dies following alleged assault in Newcastle street

  10-09-2026 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Drysdale Crescent in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
  Read more

• Driveway 'rule' motorists may not realise they're forgetting when parking

  10-09-2026 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Highway Code has specific guidance for people who have off-road parking
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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"
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• '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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

Follow @GatesheadUKNews on Twitter!