Gateshead news

• Metro passenger hospitalised after suffering medical episode in Sunderland

  29-09-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A passenger was taken to hospital after a medical incident on the Metro in Sunderland this morning
  
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• Abuse at North East's Medomsley Detention Centre 'unchallenged for the entire 26 years of its operation'

  12-11-2025 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 former inmates reported being sexually or physically abused while being held at County Durham facility
  
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• Pictures show appalling conditions where mum left her dogs to starve to death

  12-11-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dogs died at a home in County Durham, with owner Victoria Blood admitting that she hadn't fed them for about four weeks
  
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• Met Office snow update issued as North East temperatures set to 'plunge'

  12-11-2025 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a long-range forecast for the UK, with experts predicting a change in the weather as temperatures are expected to drop
  
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• Wetherspoon launches 7 new UK pubs by January 2026 - full list and dates

  12-11-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company is expanding its portfolio of venues - with several set to welcome customers before 2025 draws to a close
  
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• New driving licence rules given 'green light' as millions warned of change

  12-11-2025 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The European Union has approved a range of new driving rules to improve road safety across the bloc, including the introduction of digital driving licences
  
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• BBC TV licence £174 refunds handed to UK households after major change

  12-11-2025 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC Director-General resigned in the wake of a news story about the King's health
  
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• Amazon Fire Stick crackdown warning issued as 'home visits' to be launched

  12-11-2025 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crackdown on side-loading is a "welcome step in tackling the growing threat of illegal streaming apps," FACT Chairman Kieron Sharp has told GB News
  
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• 350 North East jobs at risk amid plans to close two automotive supplier factories

  12-11-2025 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unite has branded the decision to cease operations at the two plants 'a complete mistake which should be reversed'
  
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• Barclays offering up to £900 bonus to customers for making key banking changes

  12-11-2025 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bonus payments of up to £900 are available but deadline looms
  
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• Drivers can save £300 on car insurance by renewing during this one week period

  12-11-2025 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Savvy drivers could secure a hefty discount on their car insurance policy using this 'sweet spot' tip
  
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• Waspi women could get pension compensation after new Government announcement

  12-11-2025 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has said it will reconsider its decision not to give compensation to Waspi women after new evidence came to light
  
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• Paypal makes major change for all customers including debit card

  12-11-2025 09:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Users told the new scheme will enable them to get points to spend
  
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• DWP 'don't ignore this letter' warning issued to millions of households

  12-11-2025 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has issued an important update to millions of benefit claimants who are being moved to Universal Credit from several older payment schemes
  
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• Donald Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over January 6 speech edit

  12-11-2025 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trump's lawyers on Sunday threatened to sue for $1 billion in damages
  
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• Seven conditions that automatically qualify you for a free bus pass

  12-11-2025 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A concessionary bus pass is only accessible to certain groups of people - here's everything you need to know
  
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• Tyne Tunnel A19 delays LIVE: Four miles of queuing traffic due to broken down lorry

  12-11-2025 07:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• Tyne Tunnel A19 delays LIVE: Broken down vehicles cause huge tailbacks

  12-11-2025 07:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• Plans unveiled for hundreds of homes and car park behind Newcastle Central Station

  12-11-2025 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New apartments, a multi-storey car park and an urban park built on a disused railway viaduct feature in plans to breathe fresh life into a disused train yard in the heart of Newcastle
  
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• DWP PIP claims review change update as minister responds

  12-11-2025 06:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some have called for people which have 'lifelong' conditions to be exempted in some cases from having to regularly apply for PIPs
  
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• Orgreave records 'should not be going missing' says minister after Northumbria force destroyed papers

  12-11-2025 03:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Documents relating to the "Battle of Orgreave" should not be destroyed, a minister said
  
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• North East estate agent worker conned employer out of £66,000 in shocking betrayal of trust

  12-11-2025 02:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances Leach, of Gateshead, was employed by Signature North East to manage properties when she carried out the fraud
  
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• Seven North East schools to be 'hubs' for new Government drive to boost pupil attendance post-pandemic

  12-11-2025 01:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These schools have been identified as high achieving when it comes to boosting pupil attendance
  
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• Plea for action on North East NEET 'crisis' as national investigation launched

  12-11-2025 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former MP Alan Milburn has promised an "uncompromising" probe into the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
  
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• North East man who appeared on Vera as an extra jailed for raping two women

  12-11-2025 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vile rapist Rizwan Khan told one of his victims "I want what I want"
  
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• North East woman who spent weeks in intensive care after horror car crash thanks air ambulance 'saviours'

  11-11-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Hymers, 29, says she has been able to "walk again, marry the love of my life, and hold my daughter in my arms" because someone decided to donate to the Great North Air Ambulance Service
  
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• Judge says there will be 'no decision before Christmas' in tribunal about County Durham transgender nurse

  11-11-2025 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proceedings in the employment tribunal case brought by seven nurses over a colleague's use of the female changing areas have concluded - but a judgement is not likely for several months
  
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• North East Community Champion Awards celebrating incredible young people back bigger for 2025

  11-11-2025 20:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Originally launched by Northern Leaders Trust the awards have grown in popularity and impact and shine a light on young people making a difference
  
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• Petrol prices fall amid Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax Budget rumours

  11-11-2025 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While concerns mount before the autumn Budget, fuel prices are at least going down
  
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• Northumberland fire station to be demolished despite sculptor Antony Gormley interest

  11-11-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Angel of the North creator had expressed an interest in using the building as a storage facility and gallery
  
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