Gateshead news

• Police issue statement after girl, 11, found dead in park hours after missing report

  05-10-2026 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The girl's body was found near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire
  
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• Man who died three days after release from North East prison was not offered life-saving medication

  05-10-2026 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew White was found unconscious at his friend's house and was pronounced dead 90 minutes later
  
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• Mother died holding photo of four children killed in horrific petrol bomb attack

  05-10-2026 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michelle Pearson died in hospital almost two years after her four children were murdered in a petrol bomb attack on their home, an inquest has heard
  
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• Stephen Sayers and sons accused of violent clash outside Byker pub amid feud with another family

  05-10-2026 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Sayers, Stephen Sayers jnr, Thomas Sayers, Anthony Brown, Lee Jamieson and Bradley Fraser deny deny violent disorder and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Why was St James' Park evacuated with alarm sounding today - key details

  05-10-2026 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those working at the home of Newcastle United on Monday afternoon were forced to leave the building on Barrack Road
  
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• Northumberland incident Recap: Person dies after being hit by train between Hexham and Haydon Bridge

  05-10-2026 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains have been cancelled or delayed due to an ongoing incident in Northumberland
  
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• Passenger numbers and profits up at Newcastle Airport, accounts show

  05-10-2026 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airport was recently named the best in the UK
  
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• Tyneside property developer buys The Caledonian hotel and announces £2m investment plan

  05-10-2026 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-star, 89-bedroom hotel in Newcastle has undergone substantial investment over the years after being damaged in a huge fire
  
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• Mum's heartbreaking Crimewatch appeal 28 years after North East teen's disappearance

  05-10-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donna Keogh was 17 when she disappeared in 1998 and her family has endured an agonising wait for answers
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'much-loved mam' who died after A69 crash in Northumberland

  05-10-2026 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doreen Flatman tragically died following a two-vehicle collision on the road between Haydon Bridge and Hexham on September 26
  
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• Two men arrested after Newcastle woman, 22, dies in two-vehicle crash which closed A1 overnight

  05-10-2026 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision between a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf occurred near Barton, North Yorkshire
  
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• Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' while carelessly driving Lamborghini

  05-10-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The England and Everton goalkeeper, who is from Washington, was pulled over by police in his £200,000 car, a court has heard
  
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• Newcastle landmarks to be lit up for Show Racism the Red Card after Reform councils pull support

  05-10-2026 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has confirmed plans to light up the Tyne Bridge and the Civic Centre to support Show Racism the Red Card, after two Reform-led neighbours pulled their backing for the charity
  
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• Rowan Atkinson to star in first West End comedy sketch show in 40 years

  05-10-2026 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rowan Atkinson is returning to the West End stage for the first time in over a decade with Rowan Live, a comedy sketch show featuring beloved characters including Mr Bean and Blackadder
  
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• Resident taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after escaping Meadow Well house fire

  05-10-2026 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews from Hebburn, Tynemouth and Wallsend Community Fire Stations were dispatched to an address on Waterville Road
  
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• Stephen Sayers and sons trial LIVE: Updates as six men accused of violent disorder outside Byker pub

  05-10-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Sayers snr, Stephen Sayers jnr, Thomas Sayers, Anthony Brown, Lee Jamieson and Bradley Fraser all deny violent disorder outside a pub in Byker
  
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• Major update as 'likely' source of Blyth Beach pollution identified

  05-10-2026 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Port of Blyth has issued an update, as access restrictions remain in place, after a "strong smelling substance" was discovered back in August
  
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• Newcastle schools Hepatitis A update as public health measures revealed

  05-10-2026 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is how public health bosses will have acted after two cases of hepatitis A were confirmed in two Newcastle schools
  
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• New Andy Burnham Housing Benefit rule change from Monday 'ignores earnings'

  05-10-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister said 'People should never have to choose between keeping a roof over their head or being able to work'
  
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• Boy, 13, injured after car collided with his bike while crossing the road in Houghton-le-Spring

  05-10-2026 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services responded to the incident near Houghton Road, in the Grasswell area, just before 12.30pm on Sunday
  
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• 'Give us the money' - Terrifying moment masked gang attacked County Durham nana in her home

  05-10-2026 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 82-year-old was assaulted by a balaclava-clad gang in her own home
  
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• Tragic North Shields teenager Leah Casson's mum and brother cleared of killing her

  05-10-2026 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors dropped manslaughter charges against three people as a trial was due to start over the death in a fire of 18-year-old Leah Casson in North Shields
  
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• North East boxer Steven Robinson lands world champion title after first-round smash

  05-10-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Robinson stopped Francisco Cordero in the first round in Hamburg
  
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• Chillingham Road crash LIVE: One taken to hospital after two-car collision

  05-10-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound side of the road is blocked, between Etherstone Avenue and the A1058 Coast Road, at the roundabout
  
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• UK driveway rule means homes 'face £200 extra cost'

  05-10-2026 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are calls to change it
  
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• Police update after motorbike and bicycle collide at Tyneside roundabout

  05-10-2026 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alongside the North East Ambulance Service, the force was called to the A189 near Gosforth Park at around 2.45pm on Sunday
  
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• Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train in Northumberland

  05-10-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train services have been cancelled, delayed and revised while the emergency services deal with the incident
  
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• Police 'working at pace' after body found in burning van in seaside town

  05-10-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fire crews were called to Gas Works Lane, Prestatyn after reports of a van on fire
  
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• The simple £1 test rat experts say everyone should do in their homes this October

  05-10-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cooler temperatures mean rodents are seeking places they can go for shelter and to stay warm
  
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• Northumberland incident LIVE: Person dies after being hit by train between Hexham and Haydon Bridge

  05-10-2026 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains have been cancelled or delayed due to an ongoing incident in Northumberland
  
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