Gateshead news

• Proposals to introduce compulsory DBS checks for councillors in Gateshead rejected

  17-07-2026 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the administration supports basic DBS checks for all councillors, no plans emerge to make them mandatory
  
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• Plans submitted to convert former Sunderland pub into convenience store

  18-07-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for the former Oddfellows Arms public house off North Ravensworth Street, with the proposed shop expected to create three full-time jobs
  
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• New Kynren Viking arena and visitor attraction expansion approved

  18-07-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has approved ambitious plans for a new Viking-themed arena and expanded visitor attractions at the popular Kynren outdoor spectacular in Bishop Auckland
  
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• Newcastle vicar blesses cameraman at 14,000 feet on first ever skydive

  18-07-2026 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Revd Gerard Rundell fulfilled a long-term ambition of skydiving last month
  
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• Public cleared from Gateshead Council meeting over 'unacceptable' remark

  18-07-2026 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The full council meeting at Gateshead Civic Centre was temporarily disrupted as the public was removed
  
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• Breast cancer survivor pays tribute to new North East service making a 'real difference'

  18-07-2026 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North East breast cancer survivor thanked the team at the new Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
  
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• Gateshead animal shelter's desperate plea with kennels rebuild costing £250,000

  18-07-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bryson’s Animal Shelter has been rehoming pets for almost 80 years in the Gateshead area
  
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• Sunderland leisure centre could get new padel courts as plans submitted

  18-07-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for part of the Silksworth Community Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre site, where four outdoor tennis courts could be replaced with padel courts
  
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• Northumberland taxidermist turns hobby into business to preserve pet crabs and lobsters

  18-07-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Philip, 32, has been preserving the remains of cherished arthropods such as crayfish and vampire crabs for their owners — with customers paying between £140 and £300 — and has even received orders from as far as Australia and the USA
  
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• Forest Hall shop targeted in overnight attempted break-in just weeks after opening

  18-07-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shutters had been damaged and windows had been smashed as would-be thieves attempted to break into the Go Local on Glebe Road
  
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• Holiday rules for taking medication abroad as Foreign Office issues update

  18-07-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Summer holidaymakers heading to Portugal have been issued a warning that UK prescriptions are 'not recognised' in the country
  
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• Met Office gives verdict on next heatwave date as North East sees weekend change

  18-07-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thursday is expected to be the warmest day of the week for the region as temperatures climb - but it could be a while before the next hot spell
  
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• Northumberland danger driver was frothing at the mouth after 130mph police chase

  18-07-2026 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Burn, of West Wylam, put lives at risk with his 'appalling' driving when police tried to stop him on the A69
  
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• ITV's Chase Around The World viewers left saying same thing during first show

  18-07-2026 11:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase Around the World kicked off on ITV and some viewers were quick to share the same complaint about Bradley Walsh's new game show spin-off
  
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• What your legal rights are if a neighbour's tree branches come into your garden

  18-07-2026 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At this time of the year many gardens are flourishing, but their growth can cause disputes between neighbours
  
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• 'Do not eat' warning as popular snack pulled from shops over packing error

  18-07-2026 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert
  
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• Argentina World Cup disqualification decision bombshell following Falklands banner controversy

  18-07-2026 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argentina have been fined for displaying the exact same Falklands banner before — but political gestures rarely result in sporting sanctions
  
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• Popular crisps pulled from shelves with warning to watch for diarrhoea

  18-07-2026 09:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A packaging mistake means the wrong ingredients could have been included
  
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• The Karate Kid: The Musical - a theatrical experience that packs a serious punch

  18-07-2026 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 1984 classic is one of my favourite films of all time, so the musical, currently at the Sunderland Empire, felt like a must-watch
  
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• Caravan holiday could see you fined £850 if you forget one thing

  18-07-2026 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA issued a reminder to anyone planning a specific trip this summer
  
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• The growing Newcastle affordable jewellery brand now being stocked in Fenwick

  18-07-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weezy Pop is a handmade jewellery brand popping with Northern soul offering colourful pieces designed to be mixed, matched, and collected
  
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• Opening of new Whitley Bay GP surgery still up in air with construction yet to begin

  18-07-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has said it is 'not possible to say' when the GP surgery will be up and running despite plans being approved over two years ago
  
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• Inside 'impressive' Newcastle five-bedroom home for sale in sought-after development

  18-07-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Located in Callerton, the detached family home is on the market with Bridgfords for £636,000
  
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• Former Newcastle councillor who sexually assaulted woman in 'terrifying' attack avoids jail

  18-07-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thom Campion, who subjected a woman to a 'terrifying and completely unwanted' attack, was given an 11-month suspended prison sentence
  
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• New M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-thru plans set for decision next week

  18-07-2026 01:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's planning committee will discuss and vote on the Silksworth retail development proposals for a 2.7-hectare site off Silksworth Lane, near Sainsbury's, at a meeting next week
  
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• Named and pictured - the men every woman in the North East needs to know about

  18-07-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These six domestic abusers have now been dealt with in court, with their shocking actions being uncovered by police
  
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• Five lucky North East areas win £1,000 prizes this week on Postcode Lottery

  18-07-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some residents in North Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland who play the national game have won a £1,000 prize
  
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• North East council faces equal pay claim described as 'an absolute scandal'

  18-07-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The GMB union says up to 3,000 women could support the equal pay claim against Durham County Council, alleging they have been 'systematically underpaid' compared with colleagues in predominantly male roles
  
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• Man hunted by Durham police 'may be hiding in Scotland'

  17-07-2026 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Lynn is being sought by Durham police in connection with alleged stalking, a breach of a restraining order, and making threats to commit criminal damage
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £42m jackpot

  17-07-2026 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
  
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