Gateshead news

• How to watch Code 404 starring Stephen Graham

  15-04-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comedy series follows a top crime fighting duo
  
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• Northumbria University staff vote for strike action over pay and pensions row

  24-01-2026 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This comes after 80% of participating University and College Union members backed the proposed industrial action
  
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• A1 closed in Northumberland southbound due to 'emergency road surface repairs'

  24-01-2026 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Highways has shared information about the sudden closure, which is between the A192 at Northgate, and the A197 near Morpeth
  
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• The Masked Singer fans 'furious' as music icon kicked out of ITV show

  24-01-2026 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a surprising result Monkey Business finished bottom of the vote on Saturday night's The Masked Singer
  
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• Heartbroken mum relives night she found her son stabbed to death in street

  24-01-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The devastated mum has opened-up about her loss for the first time.
  
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• Gladiators heartbreak for South Shields gym owner after nail-biting Eliminator

  24-01-2026 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex wrestler Jason Melrose who now runs a gym in South Shields was in action on BBC's Gladiators on Saturday night
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, January 24

  24-01-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Masked Singer's Toastie 'confirmed' as music legend as major clue gives away identity

  24-01-2026 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toastie was back in action on The Masked Singer on Saturday night as fans claimed to know who was inside the costume
  
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• 'I'm 38 and not ready to die' says Newcastle teacher diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer

  24-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carly Scott is urging people to attend vital cervical screenings after doctors discovered she'd had cancer for eight years
  
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• Masked Singer's Moth 'outed' by fans as 00s pop icon has Instagram post hijacked

  24-01-2026 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prior to Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer fans flooded the comments thread of a certain pop star's Instagram post
  
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• Thugs attack North East shop owner after being ordered to leave bicycle store

  24-01-2026 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Darke suffered broken ribs, a bust nose, and cuts to his eye, ear and lip after being attacked by two thugs
  
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• New convenience store granted alcohol licence despite neighbours' concerns

  24-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents had raised fears that the arrival of another premises selling alcohol could worsen existing problems with anti-social behaviour
  
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• HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April 2026 - how much money you'll get

  24-01-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Child Benefit rates are rising but parents need to be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge, which means you may have to pay some or all of your benefit back
  
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• Grade II listed riverside apartment boasting views of iconic castle on sale for £200,000

  24-01-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two-bedroom apartment has views across the River Tees in County Durham
  
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• Busy Greggs shop suddenly closes in Newcastle city centre with message on door

  24-01-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shop, on Blackett Street, has remained closed throughout Thursday, Friday and into Saturday due to an ongoing problem
  
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• Amazon issuing full refunds to customers as Fire Stick product axed

  24-01-2026 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The discontinued product could still be in some UK households
  
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• Drivers aged 70 lose key motoring freedoms due to lesser-known DVLA rules

  24-01-2026 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Older motorists lose certain vehicle categories on their licence and may need to take further action if they wish to continue having these categories
  
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• Huge emergency response as Newcastle road closed off after one-vehicle crash

  24-01-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and ambulance crews were dispatched to Newcastle's West Road following the incident near Benwell Hill Cricket Club
  
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• Quirkiest coffee spot in the North East opens up in pink pod outside popular park

  24-01-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Rusby opened afuera coffee outside Northumberland Park in North Shields offering a taste of sunny Spain
  
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• North Shields thug strangled girlfriend in bed after trying to break up with her

  24-01-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Smith placed his hands around the victim's neck and restricted her breathing for up to 10 seconds
  
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• HMRC scam warning as millions at risk ahead of January 31 tax deadline

  24-01-2026 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials say scammers try to mimic HMRC to catch unsuspecting victims and they may be operating now as thousands of taxpayers sort out their tax documents
  
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• Martin Lewis gives tax warning as he explains basic rule everyone needs to know

  24-01-2026 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis has shared important tax advice on his BBC podcast and he has been explaining how so many people misunderstand marginal tax rates
  
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• DWP explains how much money you can have in your bank before benefit checks begin

  24-01-2026 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Among the benefits that will be looked at are Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance eligibility
  
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• Major snowstorm forecast to batter UK bringing 24 hours of blizzards within days

  24-01-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather maps suggest blizzard-like conditions could hit the North East and much of Britain bringing snow as soon as next week
  
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• 'Police' crash fairytale wedding looking for father of the bride leaving guests gobsmacked

  24-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bride Robyn yelled 'not on my wedding day' as the her dad was wanted by 'officers' who turned out to be singers
  
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• Plans for six 'short stay hotel rooms' near busy nightclubs in Sunderland city centre

  24-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The large building sits adjacent to the late-night venue Ttonic and opposite a number of other bars in a busy area of the city
  
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• Baby formula 'do not feed' warning as major brand recalls milk over toxin fears

  24-01-2026 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents who may have the affected batch are being asked not to feed it to their babies
  
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• Newcastle mam slams 'baffling' school uniform policy with coats 'not fit for purpose'

  24-01-2026 08:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She is calling for the school to change its coat policy saying it is 'not acceptable at all'
  
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• DWP steps up fraud checks on new benefit after going 'really hard' on Universal Credit

  24-01-2026 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New powers have come in to check millions of people's bank account information
  
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• NHS warns women taking atorvastatin to speak to GP at key life stage - 'it may be better to stop'

  24-01-2026 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 5 million people are prescribed atorvastatin in the UK every year
  
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