Gateshead news

• Interactive map shows best performing secondary schools for GCSE results across North East

  15-10-2026 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The results come just two weeks before secondary school applications for next year close on October 31
  
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• North East murderer found dead in HMP Frankland after killing anniversary

  17-10-2026 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gareth Ian Dack was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Frankland, Durham, on April 21, 2025, and a jury concluded he died by suicide
  
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• Rose West health update as emergency prison plan in place

  17-10-2026 09:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rose West, 72, was jailed for life in 1995 for killing 10 girls and women with her husband Fred at their Gloucester house of horrors
  
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• Mum denied Newcastle Airport flight boarding twice in bid to reach dying daughter in South Africa

  17-10-2026 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veronica King and best friend Sam Lee have spoken of their anguish after being denied boarding on two flights to South Africa to see Donna Hadfield, who has been told she has just days left to live
  
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• Fly-tipper fined over £1,500 after waste dumped near Gateshead Stadium

  17-10-2026 08:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a successful prosecution, a Gateshead fly-tipper has been stung with a more than £1,500 fine.
  
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• Amble school evacuation RECAP: Updates on 999 response as statement confirms 'nothing of concern found'

  17-10-2026 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Coquet Community School have issued updated statements about the 999 response this morning, confirming nothing of concern was found
  
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• Wifi mistake that means you might not have to upgrade your broadband for faster speed

  17-10-2026 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government is aiming to get 99% of households 'gigabit-capable ' but one expert says that might not be the only answer to a fast internet speed
  
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• Five things 'you must check' when buying a used car in UK

  17-10-2026 04:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have explained the key things to do before making a decision
  
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• The vile North East thugs who subjected women to unthinkable degrading behaviour

  17-10-2026 01:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These North East thugs subjected women to unthinkable, degrading behaviour and have been dealt with at court recently
  
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• Sting at 75: Remembering the night in 1991 when the global superstar returned to his roots

  17-10-2026 01:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wallsend-born musician played a memorable show at Whitley Bay Ice Rink 35 years ago
  
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• Meet the 20 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a stay in North East kennels

  17-10-2026 01:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home
  
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• New bridges, 16,000 homes, and a 'world class' stadium – Inside the 2050 vision for Tyneside

  17-10-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sprawling regeneration blueprint for central Newcastle and Gateshead sets out ambitions for everything from new neighbourhoods to water taxis on the Tyne
  
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• 'I can't believe it's still happening' - Heartbreak of North East knife murder teen's mum

  17-10-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Woodley was stabbed by a gang of teens in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• List of North East postcodes winning big on the Postcode Lottery this week

  17-10-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winners this week pocketed £1,000
  
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• Derelict police station, HMOs, and new housing estates: 13 live planning applications in Newcastle

  17-10-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major housing developments in Newbiggin Hall, the Great Park, and at the Newcastle Business Park are among the planning applications currently being considered by Newcastle City Council
  
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• Drunk Newcastle plane passenger shouted 'I hate Muslims' during abusive outbursts on 18-hour flight

  17-10-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anogola Siyolwe caused serious offence to a Muslim woman wearing a hijab and also refused to listen to commands from the pilot during a flight from Zambia to London
  
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• North East man accused of murdering stepdaughter had hundreds of sexual images of her, court hears

  16-10-2026 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Owens, 34, from Hartlepool, is on trial accused of murdering 19-year-old Carla Georgescu
  
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• New Amble school to reopen after malicious communication believed to be hoax led to evacuation

  16-10-2026 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police spent several hours searching the new school and nothing of concern was found
  
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• County Durham burglar who raided Army veteran's home armed with a knife avoids prison

  16-10-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Duckling, 21, burgled the home of an Armed Forces veteran in County Durham
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Friday's £41m jackpot

  16-10-2026 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Donald Trump sacks White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after disastrous first week

  16-10-2026 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has reportedly sacked new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after less than a week in the role, following a disastrous briefing in which she faced mounting scrutiny over her qualifications
  
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• Woman arrested and man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by Bully-type dog' in North Tyneside

  16-10-2026 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services descended on an address on Mafeking Place in the New York area on Thursday morning
  
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• Woman arrested and man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by Bull-type dog' in North Tyneside

  16-10-2026 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services descended on an address on Mafeking Place in the New York area on Thursday morning
  
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• Two machetes and unregulated slimming jabs seized during Tyneside police raids which led to eight arrests

  16-10-2026 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers arrested eight people during a targeted day of action
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, October 16

  16-10-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Amble school evacuation LIVE: Updates on 999 response as statement confirms 'nothing of concern found'

  16-10-2026 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Coquet Community School have issued updated statements about the 999 response this morning, confirming nothing of concern was found
  
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• North East laughing strangler 'could have killed' partner in 'extremely dangerous' attack

  16-10-2026 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Bews admitted strangling and assaulting the woman during a series of attacks
  
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• Newcastle promises to stand 'louder and stronger' in fight against racism after charity row

  16-10-2026 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Show Racism the Red Card flag was raised outside Newcastle Civic Centre on Friday morning, after a controversy that has seen some other local councils pull support for the charity
  
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• TV licence fee to be extended to streaming platforms as more could be forced to pay

  16-10-2026 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV licence helps to fund the BBC and its programming
  
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• Fire service dispute as Reform UK brands Lib Dem chair's election 'irrelevant' in resignation call

  16-10-2026 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat Tom Woodwark was elected as chair of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority in June on an 8-3 vote, but Reform UK says he should now resign to let one of its members take over
  
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