Gateshead news

• Norovirus sufferers told not to prepare food for TWO DAYS to avoid spreading vomiting bug

  20-10-2017 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public Health England issue their advice ahead of the winter months
  
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• Mum who sustained fractured skull says violent ex-partner who attacked her is 'danger to society'

  11-09-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Robson gave evidence against her former partner at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, September 11

  11-09-2026 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• 100th birthday celebrations for County Durham former wartime canteen girl

  11-09-2026 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  May Edwards still enjoys gardening and a trip to the garden centre with family and says her garden has always been one of her "great pleasures"
  
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• Emotional tribute to popular aunt who died in North East house fire known as 'everybody's friend'

  11-09-2026 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Natalie McDonald was known to many as Natalie Kirton, having celebrated her wedding just nine months ago
  
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• Council's new rules for questions at meetings branded 'Orwellian" by furious councillor

  11-09-2026 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Questions from members are now limited to just 150 words and must contain no "preamble"
  
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• North Shields councillor severs ties with ruling Labour group

  11-09-2026 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Josephine Mudzingwa has revoked her Labour Party membership after having refused the party whip earlier.
  
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• Man arrested following death of cyclist in collision with car in Washington

  11-09-2026 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rider of the bike – a man aged in his 50s – was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Gateshead councillors urged not to covertly record staff in memo

  11-09-2026 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An internal memo seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service has urged all councillors not to film council officers secretly.
  
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• Builder defends controversial Newcastle housing plans after row over council land deal

  11-09-2026 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Persimmon has released images showing how a contentious access road to a new housing estate in Newbiggin Hall could look, amid major worries over its impact on a beloved green space
  
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• Man and woman appear in court charged with murder following alleged assault in Brunswick

  11-09-2026 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Douglas Moffat, 56, died after sustaining life-threatening injuries
  
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• Fresh bid to turn derelict Victorian tram shed in Newcastle West End into aparthotel after rejection

  11-09-2026 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Revised plans have been submitted for the transformation of the massive Westgate Road depot which once served the former Newcastle Corporation Tramways
  
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• Metal detectorists visit County Durham hometown of Sir Bobby Robson and raise £2,000

  11-09-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metal detectorists visited farmland in Langley Park.
  
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• What were the loud bangs in Gateshead last night which 'sounded like gun shots'?

  11-09-2026 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three sudden bangs in Gateshead on Thursday sparked concerns from residents who said they sounded like an 'explosion or gun shots'
  
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• Crowds of mourners gather as poignant funeral of Coldstream Guard Liam Potts takes place in Hexham Abbey

  11-09-2026 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old, who was found dead near Wylam Bridge, was laid to rest following a service at Hexham Abbey on Friday
  
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• Woman repeatedly raped in secluded park by man she met in South Shields nightclub

  11-09-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aiden Johnson ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop after taking her to the park on the pretext of getting her a taxi home
  
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• Pictures as moving funeral of Lance Corporal Liam Potts takes place at Hexham Abbey

  11-09-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Potts, 22, was tragically found dead in the River Tyne three days after he was reported missing on August 15.
  
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• Met Office weather forecast for Great North Run as thousands head to Newcastle

  11-09-2026 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of runners will make their way to Newcastle and South Shields for the main event this weekend as well as the Junior and Mini Great North Run
  
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• Arrests made after alleged street brawl with weapons in Gateshead

  11-09-2026 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It’s believed that all those involved are known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public
  
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• New tool makes it easier to claim PIP and disability benefit

  11-09-2026 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The process of claiming has been decribed as negative by 90 per cent of people
  
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• Man who died following Brunswick street brawl named as two charged with murder

  11-09-2026 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Douglas Moffat, of Drysdale Crescent, died following an alleged assault in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
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• Man who died following Brunswick street brawl named as two charged

  11-09-2026 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Douglas Moffat, of Drysdale Crescent, died following an alleged assault in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
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• Keep mice and rats out of your home this winter with common household item they 'hate'

  11-09-2026 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colder weather can see unwanted visitors as they try to find shelter but there are some things that can deter both rats and mice
  
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• Update issued on Tyneside nurdle spill with 'different approach' to be taken over clean-up operation

  11-09-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The operation continues following the Port of Tyne nurdle incident when the Wind Orca struck the berthed BG Orang
  
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• Work to start on multimillion-pound refurbishment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

  11-09-2026 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bellrock Consulting is managing the updates to venue, which is now closed to the public
  
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• A69 crash LIVE: Updates as air ambulance called with road closed in Northumberland

  11-09-2026 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A collision on the A69 near Haltwhistle is causing traffic chaos with drivers being diverted
  
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• Brunswick murder probe LIVE: Updates as two charged over death of man in street brawl

  11-09-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Drysdale Crescent in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
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• Brunswick murder probe LIVE: Updates as two charged after man dies following alleged assault

  11-09-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Drysdale Crescent in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle
  
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• Greedy North East car company accountant jailed for £2.5m fraud back behind bars for doing it again

  11-09-2026 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Allan Curry hid his past conviction for fraud at Evans Halshaw to obtain a job at Lookers then fleeced them in the same way
  
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• Disqualified driver drove over 120mph through pedestrian zones during police chase through County Durham

  11-09-2026 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bilal Havid's "extremely dangerous" driving caused officers to abandon their pursuit of the BMW M4 Competition
  
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