Gateshead news

• Partial solar eclipse captured in Cullercoats by photographer

  26-10-2022 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos taken by Owen Humphreys in North Tyneside show contrasting scenes as an eclipse came and went
  
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• Wizz Air flight intercepted by fighter jets after passenger renames WiFi 'terrorist'

  09-02-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Every passenger and all luggage were thoroughly searched following the landing
  
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• Expert warns divorcing couples of key pension right - 'don't miss it'

  09-02-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show two in five marriages end in divorce and one expert is warning couples need to be aware of a key right
  
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• CCTV released after victim suffers fractured eye socket in Newcastle City Centre attack

  09-02-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are investigating the incident which took place outside of a bar near the Quayside
  
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• EasyJet flight forced into emergency U-turn as statement issued

  09-02-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bird strikes can cause major damage when there is a collision between a bird and an aircraft
  
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• Move on from Mandelson by delivering in North East, union leader says

  09-02-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TUC general secretary Paul Nowak was speaking at a conference in Northumberland
  
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• UK weather maps show snow blizzard could bring travel chaos as warning issued

  09-02-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest long-range weather forecasts suggest that colder conditions could sweep across the UK from February 16, with snowfall potentially affecting parts of the country for more than 100 hours
  
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• Martin Lewis definitive answer on whether to leave heating on all day

  09-02-2026 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared advice on the heating debate about whether it's more cost effective to leave it on all day or switch it on and off
  
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• UK drivers warned of 'biggest change in a decade'

  09-02-2026 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has unveiled proposals for new driving laws including stricter drink-drive limits, mandatory eyesight checks for over-70s, and a pavement parking ban across England
  
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• BBC TV licence is free for pensioners born in this year as fee rises in April

  09-02-2026 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The price of the TV licence rising again has many worried for their finances
  
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• Teenager arrested after boy allegedly 'given spiked vape' on way to Tyneside school

  09-02-2026 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of supplying a class B drug
  
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• 'He deserves everything he’s getting' - sister of murdered April Jones speaks out

  09-02-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'He deserves everything he’s getting. He literally deserves it all'
  
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• Warning of delays to Universal Credit payments for millions claiming DWP benefit

  09-02-2026 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benefit rates are due to go up in April but not everyone will get an increase straight away - here's why
  
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• Prince William and Princess Catherine break silence on Epstein allegations

  09-02-2026 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed they are "deeply concerned"
  
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• Full list of 15 UK banks where DWP will check accounts under new powers

  09-02-2026 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Details have been shared about which banks will be asked to provide information to help stop benefit fraud as the Government launches a crackdown
  
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• A19 rush-hour crash LIVE: Updates as road closed in both directions

  09-02-2026 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major closure is in place between the A1046 Haverton Hill Road in Portrack and the A139 Norton Interchange at Billingham Bottoms
  
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• A19 collision LIVE: 'Blue tent' erected as road closed in both directions

  09-02-2026 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major closure is in place between the A1046 Haverton Hill Road in Portrack and the A139 Norton Interchange at Billingham Bottoms
  
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• North East man arrested over alleged murder of 19-year-old university student

  09-02-2026 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carla Georgescu was tragically found dead at the halls of accommodation at the University of Lancashire
  
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• Free bus pass age to be raised for state pensioners in England from April 2026

  09-02-2026 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has confirmed people in England will have to wait an additional year to receive their free bus pass
  
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• Northumberland man's 'gruelling' challenge to run full length of Tyne and Wear Metro network

  09-02-2026 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul McDougal, 35, has now completed the mammoth 24 hour ultra-marathon, raising almost £12,000 for charity in the process
  
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• 'No symptom too small' - Top North East doctor urges people to come forward with cancer worries

  09-02-2026 08:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading medic has spoken out on the need to 'break down the barriers'
  
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• Plans to turn former North East pub into a nursery

  09-02-2026 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub into a nursery - creating 30 jobs
  
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• Inside a 'stunning' modern North East mansion up for sale at £1.99million

  09-02-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, which is being marketed by Bradley Hall, is on the outskirts of Durham city centre, and is described as a 'truly rare find'
  
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• Newcastle man turned up at park after arranging to meet schoolboy for sexual activity

  09-02-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faiz Mohammed, of Hazlerigg, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old online but it was an undercover police officer
  
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• Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service opens applications for next intake of firefighters

  09-02-2026 01:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is hiring for wholetime firefighters who will be permanently based at the region's stations
  
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• Agency nurse struck off after smuggling mobile phone into North East prison for drugs gang

  09-02-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimberley Finn has been struck from the nursing register.
  
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• What you need to know as Durham A&E expansion delayed by funding issues

  08-02-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building of a proposed two-storey expansion to University Hospital North Durham's A&E is on hold due to funding issues
  
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• Drunk man dropped trousers at Newcastle stranger's front door

  08-02-2026 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hamda Salah was already on suspended prison sentences for sexual assault and assault when he carried out more offences
  
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• Celebrities to make spiritual pilgrimage in North East for new BBC show

  08-02-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven stars of different faiths travel the North East coast over 12 demanding days in the ultimate physical and spiritual journey
  
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