Gateshead news

• Murder probe launched after injured man found dead in South Shields home

  12-05-2020 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a home in South Shields just before 4am on Tuesday where a man was pronounced dead
  
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• Jarrow fire LIVE updates as 999 crews at scene after major blaze rips through business

  04-09-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ferocious flames could be seen rising from Timberline in Jarrow in the early hours of this morning, sparking a huge emergency response
  
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• Boy, 4, 'full of cheeky charm' died when motorbike and car collided

  04-09-2026 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Henry Steele died when the off-road bike he was a passenger on was involved in a collision with a car
  
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• EV 'right time' update as September change takes effect

  04-09-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have explained the latest situation
  
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• Man About the House star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82 as tributes pour in

  04-09-2026 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard O'Sullivan, who was best known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About The House and Robin's Nest, has died
  
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• North East businesses told 'there is no excuse' after not paying minimum wage

  04-09-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  20 North East companies are among 658 around the country on a Government list for not paying the legal wage
  
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• Northumberland Reform leader slams 'lies' about him attending Tommy Robinson rally

  04-09-2026 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Rick Baker said the claims he attended a Unite the Kingdom rally is someone 'trying to slander my good name'
  
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• NHS safe sex warning as data shows almost 15,000 STI diagnoses in the North East

  04-09-2026 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses are urging people across the North East to be aware of the importance of safe sex.
  
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• HMRC may have overcharged 107,000 taxpayers after five-year error

  04-09-2026 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The taxman has been aware of the HMRC tax error since 2021
  
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• Exactly how much parents can be fined if your child misses school

  04-09-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils and schools can use a number of legal powers if your child is missing school without a good reason, including fines
  
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• Expanding dog grooming chain could open new North East outlet as plans up for approval

  04-09-2026 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The application from My Dog Barber will be heard by councillors at Gateshead Civic Centre next week.
  
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• Biker, 18, suffered 'catastrophic head injury' in fatal crash

  04-09-2026 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oakley Shim died following a collision with a car on Anchor Road, in Stoke-on-Trent, on August 5
  
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• 'Passionate' Tyneside firm has now donated more than £3m to Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

  04-09-2026 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sir Bobby Robson Institute will open in 2027.
  
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• Newcastle brothers joining Gogglebox share what mum said about appearing on show

  04-09-2026 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans Steve and Mark said it was 'proper surreal' to be joining the hit Channel 4 programme
  
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• Men killed Tyneside homeless man's dog after 'stupid and childish' online dispute

  04-09-2026 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reece Hepplewhite was driving a car with Daniel Langley as his passenger when he drove at the homeless man in South Shields
  
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• Two-year broadband 'rule' means users 'face extra £452 cost'

  04-09-2026 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those who stay still could be paying the price, an expert has said
  
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• DVLA issues driving licence message to anyone aged 70 as eyesight rule explained

  04-09-2026 09:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's an important eyesight requirement for anyone who needs to renew their driving licence after reaching the age of 70
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson says 11 sheep 'stolen' from 'favourite field on his farm'

  04-09-2026 08:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Clarkson's Farm host has spoken of his anguish after he claims the 'happy' sheep were taken from his Oxfordshire venture
  
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• New warning to 52 per cent of people with a pension

  04-09-2026 07:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost a third of people 'have no idea'
  
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• Improvements made at Northumberland school placed in special measures by Ofsted

  04-09-2026 01:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Haydon Bridge High School saw a change of leadership after a critical inspection earlier this year
  
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• North East thug facing 'substantial prison sentence' over horrendous violence on two previous partners

  04-09-2026 01:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic Phillips, 40, left two previous partners terrified after subjecting them to horrendous violence
  
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• Tyneside councillor becomes second in a week to quit council's ruling Labour group

  04-09-2026 01:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Mudzingwa has announced she has resigned the party whip, claiming she has been "unsupported".
  
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• Council leader insists 'nothing to hide' over Newcastle cycle lane rumours after tree protest

  04-09-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 4,000 people have signed a petition opposing alleged plans for a cycle lane to be built on Stamfordham Road, in Westerhope, which Newcastle City Council denies are being pursued
  
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• Kemi Badenoch’s office says Tories will ‘endeavour’ to set out position on A1 dualling

  04-09-2026 01:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The party did not commit to the scheme but said it was "not relaxed" about transport in the north
  
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• Newcastle dealer caught selling cocaine and MDMA he bought on the dark web after flatmate died

  04-09-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oliver Sturnham, 23, was studying pharmacology in Newcastle when he got into the 'party scene' and became a dealer
  
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• Consett couple who 'should not have been keeping animals' banned again after neglecting five cats

  03-09-2026 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Malpass and Charlene McGilligan were already banned from keeping pets for a decade - now that's been upgraded to life.
  
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• Tesco issues urgent food recall over 'risk to anyone with an allergy'

  03-09-2026 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco has recalled a product it says contains mustard but does not declare that fact, according to a recall notice published by the Food Standards Agency..
  
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• Northumberland pub's Newcastle United tribute to serviceman Liam Potts after River Tyne tragedy

  03-09-2026 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The West Tavern, in Prudhoe, has created a special spot where loved ones can remember the 22-year-old
  
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• Ex police call handlers jailed after accessing details about their 'undesirable' criminal boyfriends

  03-09-2026 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellie-Mae Doherty and Jessica Fitzhugh worked as West Midlands control room call handlers
  
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• 'Loving' Tyneside mum, 41, dies of ovarian cancer after being told it was perimenopause

  03-09-2026 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arya Hashemi is taking on the Great North Run in memory of his wife Kelly who was a much-loved primary school teacher
  
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