Gateshead news

• New Highway Code rules see warning issued to all drivers over 'significant risks'

  14-10-2022 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts warn that there is a 'significant cause for concern' over a number of brand new Highway Code rules which are posing a risk to drivers after being commonly misunderstood
  
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• Treasury minister issues tax update ahead of April 2026 changes

  10-02-2026 02:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He said the Government had been forced to make some tough decisions
  
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• Tyneside council taking action over damaged grass verges as calls made to remove them

  10-02-2026 02:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grass verges damaged by workers employed by the council will be
  
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• Science Minister says AI can bring stronger North East communities and renewed pride of place

  10-02-2026 02:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The officials were speaking at a conference in Northumberland
  
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• What you need to know about North Tyneside Council's draft Local Plan

  10-02-2026 02:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents still have time to be heard on how the council could shape the future of North Tyneside in its Local Plan.
  
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• Council has 'slipped its clutch' on closures as Newcastle park café shut says councillor

  10-02-2026 01:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle councillor Doc Anand said that the closures of cafés in Exhibition and Paddy Freeman's Parks extended beyond food and drink
  
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• New flats above Newcastle department store set for approval after 'looming presence' scaled back

  10-02-2026 01:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will consider plans for a major redevelopment above Newcastle city centre's TJ Hughes
  
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• Woman broke back leaping from upstairs window to flee 'black sheep' of Tyneside gangland family

  10-02-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Ferry, of Wallsend, became abusive and violent when his partner got a takeaway pizza delivered to the wrong address
  
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• North East snow forecast: Up to 10cm February blizzard to batter 16 counties across UK

  10-02-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather maps show up to 10cm of snow could fall across the North East as a two-day blizzard is forecast to sweep 16 counties in England next week
  
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• North East greyhound enthusiast wins national award at just 20-years-old

  10-02-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Since leaving school, Shannon Brown has been dedicated to racing, as well as finding retired dogs their 'forever homes'
  
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• NHS alert for all using sertraline - five symptoms of rare but serious side-effect

  10-02-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of Brits are prescribed sertraline every year - here's what the NHS says about common and serious side effects to watch for
  
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• Investigation launched into US firm's £6bn deal to take over dozens of North East care homes

  09-02-2026 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Welltower Inc. completed deals to take "over 600" care homes in October, included dozens in the North East.
  
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• Drone footage shows damage to South Shields pier battered by huge waves

  09-02-2026 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photographer Steven Lomas captured new footage revealing the extent of the serious damage to South Shields pier
  
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• Drivers facing petrol price rise despite launch of UK Fuel Finder service

  09-02-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The programme is part of cost-cutting measures for UK motorists
  
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• DWP national pilot to be trialled in North East targeting 'rogue' landlords

  09-02-2026 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative would enable councils to reclaim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit costs that have been paid to landlords who commit offences
  
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• Council-run café and toilets close 'before two-week deadline' in Newcastle's Exhibition Park

  09-02-2026 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The café in Exhibition Park has closed until the council finds a new independent operator, though it's not clear when or who that will be
  
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• Huge build-up of rubbish on Tyneside street described as 'disgusting' after council 'confusion'

  09-02-2026 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge amount of rubbish was reportedly left outside of council flats on Rydal Avenue in North Shields for around 48 hours
  
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• Newcastle council house rents set for 4.8% hike as bosses promise repairs improvement

  09-02-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are expected to sign off next week on a rent hike of 4.8% for thousands of council housing tenants in Newcastle
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, February 9

  09-02-2026 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Key details as road reopens after pedestrian dies on A19

  09-02-2026 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s was sadly declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the area shortly before 7am this morning
  
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• Two arrested after car smashes into North Shields beauty salon

  09-02-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Nile Street in North Shields on Sunday evening
  
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• Worker caused North East charity to 'vanish overnight' by blowing £285,000 of funds on gambling

  09-02-2026 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Robson, of Sunderland, stole huge sums from Pennywell Youth Project, which had helped those in a deprived area since the 1990s
  
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• Tyneside pub attack victim realised he'd been stabbed when he woke to find duvet soaked in blood

  09-02-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Gilroy had been repeatedly refused entry to a pub in South Tyneside when he plunged a knife into the chest of a customer as he left
  
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• Police update after gunshots fired at County Durham house in 'targeted attack'

  09-02-2026 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police responded after a firearm was discharged at a home in Newton Hall with officers continuing the investigation
  
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• British Army officer killed in Northumberland 'served common good of humanity'

  09-02-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captain Muldowney, who was shot dead in Otterburn during a live-fire training exercise, has been described as 'rising star'
  
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• Drivers risk up to £5,000 fine and points on licence for 'harmless' move in rain

  09-02-2026 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motoring experts have pointed out what the law says about driving when it is raining and just when you might find yourself in trouble
  
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• Wildlife hospital planned as North East charity submits application for 'hub of excellence'

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Animal rescue charity Pawz for Thought has submitted a planning application for a new wild animal veterinary referral centre
  
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• Pedestrian dies in A19 collision as road remains closed while police investigation under way

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man died at the scene after a collision on the A19 near the Norton turn-off just before 7am on Monday, February 9
  
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• Full police statement as pedestrian dies in A19 collision and road closed for investigations

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man died at the scene after a collision on the A19 near the Norton turn-off just before 7am on Monday, February 9
  
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• Riverside homes plan submitted for historic North East heritage site

  09-02-2026 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted for new homes at the riverside heritage site
  
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