<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Gateshead - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Gateshead with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's &pound;6.8m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound68m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound68m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corbridge man found with 11 cannisters of laughing gas tried to run from police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olly White was spotted by officers in a vehicle with pals in the early hours of the morning in a Hexham car park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/corbridge-man-found-with-11-cannisters-of-laughing-gas-tried-to-run-from-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/corbridge-man-found-with-11-cannisters-of-laughing-gas-tried-to-run-from-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, September 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-september-5-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-september-5-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police forensics officers spotted outside Seaham bar which is closed 'until further notice']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers were seen in the car park of Filthy's in Seaham on Saturday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-forensics-officers-spotted-outside-seaham-bar-which-is-closed-until-further-notice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-forensics-officers-spotted-outside-seaham-bar-which-is-closed-until-further-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolific Byker shoplifter threatened security guard with screwdriver after being caught stealing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelda Russell also threatened the officer after she took exception to being caught stealing goods from Sainsbury's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prolific-byker-shoplifter-threatened-security-guard-with-screwdriver-after-being-caught-stealing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prolific-byker-shoplifter-threatened-security-guard-with-screwdriver-after-being-caught-stealing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular bakery in HMP Northumberland expands with new state-of-the-art facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oswin Project received funding to transform a disused prison kitchen, giving more inmates the chance to gain qualifications in food safety and baking techniques]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-bakery-in-hmp-northumberland-expands-with-new-state-of-the-art-facilities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-bakery-in-hmp-northumberland-expands-with-new-state-of-the-art-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East teen's breathlessness and lack of energy turned out to be serious heart condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oskar Hama Ameen faces a lengthy wait for surgery in the UK, so his desperate mum is fundraising to take him to Belgium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-teens-breathlessness-and-lack-of-energy-turned-out-to-be-serious-heart-condition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-teens-breathlessness-and-lack-of-energy-turned-out-to-be-serious-heart-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seaham police incident LIVE: Updates as forensics investigating outside popular bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several police officers are at the scene in the car park of Filthy's in Seaham with an investigation ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seaham-police-incident-live-updates-as-forensics-investigating-outside-popular-bar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seaham-police-incident-live-updates-as-forensics-investigating-outside-popular-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East mum speaks out on impact drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have on children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palma Ryan adopted 'loving and affectionate' Harry when he was two, and he lives with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mum-speaks-out-on-impact-drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy-can-have-on-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mum-speaks-out-on-impact-drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy-can-have-on-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Fire Service to hold powerful tribute on 25th anniversary of 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Walk 343' event will honour the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice when responding to the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-fire-service-to-hold-powerful-tribute-on-25th-anniversary-of-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-fire-service-to-hold-powerful-tribute-on-25th-anniversary-of-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of 12 behaviours that could be banned in Newcastle under new plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) are currently under consultation to prohibit anti-social behaviours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-12-behaviours-that-could-be-banned-in-newcastle-under-new-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-12-behaviours-that-could-be-banned-in-newcastle-under-new-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star creating dress made of runners bib numbers for Great North Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sally Trademark, also known as Sally TM, will debut the dress ahead of the 45th run next week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ru-pauls-drag-race-uk-star-creating-dress-made-of-runners-bib-numbers-for-great-north-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ru-pauls-drag-race-uk-star-creating-dress-made-of-runners-bib-numbers-for-great-north-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major number plate crackdown and £1,000 fine announced by Andy Burnham government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government-funded 'blitz' will tackle vehicles with cloned, 'ghost' and missing plates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-number-plate-crackdown-and-1000-fine-announced-by-andy-burnham-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-number-plate-crackdown-and-1000-fine-announced-by-andy-burnham-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of North East businesses fined for employing illegal workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight businesses across the North East have been handed civil penalties after unlawfully employing staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-north-east-businesses-fined-for-employing-illegal-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-north-east-businesses-fined-for-employing-illegal-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners with one of 9 common health conditions could receive £114 a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[DWP payment boost available to help eligible pensioners with their daily life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-with-one-of-9-common-health-conditions-could-receive-114-a-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-with-one-of-9-common-health-conditions-could-receive-114-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People claiming Universal Credit could receive £55 boost through little-known scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme could boost award entitlements for those on Universal Credit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-claiming-universal-credit-could-receive-55-boost-through-little-known-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-claiming-universal-credit-could-receive-55-boost-through-little-known-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Northumberland firm using robotics and AI to spearhead 'new industrial chapter']]></title><description><![CDATA[Transmission Dynamics, based in Northumberland Business Park, is a leading force in artificial intelligence, inspired by the region's industrial heritage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-northumberland-firm-using-robotics-and-ai-to-spearhead-new-industrial-chapter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-northumberland-firm-using-robotics-and-ai-to-spearhead-new-industrial-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tyneside shopping destination that has been transformed with influx of new businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major changes have been introduced at Newcastle Quays with a focus on attracting more visitors following a takeover three years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-tyneside-shopping-destination-that-has-been-transformed-with-influx-of-new-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-tyneside-shopping-destination-that-has-been-transformed-with-influx-of-new-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead paedophile secretly used Amazon Firestick to illegally watch Premier League matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Croudass was banned from having an internet-enabled device without telling police after he was convicted of downloading and sharing indecent images of children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-paedophile-secretly-used-amazon-firestick-to-illegally-watch-premier-league-matches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-paedophile-secretly-used-amazon-firestick-to-illegally-watch-premier-league-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The downfall of cocaine dealer 'Machete' as 'millionaire lifestyle' came crashing down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Savage who spent around &pound;20,000 a year on holidays and luxury items while overseeing a drugs line on Teesside has been jailed for 12 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-downfall-of-cocaine-dealer-machete-as-millionaire-lifestyle-came-crashing-down/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-downfall-of-cocaine-dealer-machete-as-millionaire-lifestyle-came-crashing-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC sending letters to one million people telling them to claim £70]]></title><description><![CDATA[You will have to provide your bank details to get the money back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-sending-letters-to-one-million-people-telling-them-to-claim-70/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-sending-letters-to-one-million-people-telling-them-to-claim-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have never experienced pain like it' - Victims speak out after domestic abuser jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two women have shared heart-breaking statements about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Dominic Phillips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-have-never-experienced-pain-like-it-victims-speak-out-after-domestic-abuser-jailed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-have-never-experienced-pain-like-it-victims-speak-out-after-domestic-abuser-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bullying' North East hospice nurse struck off after leaving colleague in 'floods of tears']]></title><description><![CDATA[Suzanne Tuffnell was employed at Butterwick Hospice Care in Stockton for 11 years in a nursing role]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bullying-north-east-hospice-nurse-struck-off-after-leaving-colleague-in-floods-of-tears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bullying-north-east-hospice-nurse-struck-off-after-leaving-colleague-in-floods-of-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's recalls snack linked to meningitis with 'do not eat' warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Standards Agency has circulated a warning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sainsburys-recalls-snack-linked-to-meningitis-with-do-not-eat-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sainsburys-recalls-snack-linked-to-meningitis-with-do-not-eat-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 25 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a stay in North East kennels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meet-the-25-dogs-waiting-to-find-loving-homes-after-a-stay-in-north-east-kennels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meet-the-25-dogs-waiting-to-find-loving-homes-after-a-stay-in-north-east-kennels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Genuinely dangerous' warning for students as cash could be taken from accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[People could lose thousands, a new warning said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/genuinely-dangerous-warning-for-students-as-cash-could-be-taken-from-accounts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/genuinely-dangerous-warning-for-students-as-cash-could-be-taken-from-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos Top Toys for Christmas 2026 - full list of 20 including Hot Wheels and LEGO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer has announced a list of 20 toys it expects to be among the biggest hits with children this Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/argos-top-toys-for-christmas-2026-full-list-of-20-including-hot-wheels-and-lego/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/argos-top-toys-for-christmas-2026-full-list-of-20-including-hot-wheels-and-lego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle United in 1984-85: A return to the top flight with Waddle, Beardsley and Big Jack]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the promoted Magpies fared back in League Division One after an absence of six seasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-in-1984-85-a-return-to-the-top-flight-with-waddle-beardsley-and-big-jack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-in-1984-85-a-return-to-the-top-flight-with-waddle-beardsley-and-big-jack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a 'fabulous' Darras Hall detached family home for sale at just over &pound;1.1million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property on Darras Road, with six bedrooms and accommodation spread over three floors, is being marketed by Sanderson Young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-fabulous-darras-hall-detached-family-home-for-sale-at-just-over-pound11million/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-fabulous-darras-hall-detached-family-home-for-sale-at-just-over-pound11million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East thugs who attacked their own flesh and blood and made their families' lives hell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine offenders attacked and threatened members of their family and have been brought to justice as a result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-thugs-who-attacked-their-own-flesh-and-blood-and-made-their-families-lives-hell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-thugs-who-attacked-their-own-flesh-and-blood-and-made-their-families-lives-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent Gateshead planning applications range from new public garden to Felling pub demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breakdown of recent planning applications submitted to Gateshead Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/recent-gateshead-planning-applications-range-from-new-public-garden-to-felling-pub-demolition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/recent-gateshead-planning-applications-range-from-new-public-garden-to-felling-pub-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle war memorial 'lack of respect' concerns over protest, pigeons, and Christmas markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council chiefs were urged to take action this week to preserve and protect the Newcastle city centre war memorial on Old Eldon Square]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-war-memorial-lack-of-respect-concerns-over-protest-pigeons-and-christmas-markets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-war-memorial-lack-of-respect-concerns-over-protest-pigeons-and-christmas-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle 'devout' church-goer punched neighbour multiple times in row over 'barking dog']]></title><description><![CDATA[David Leathard grabbed the victim in the street and assaulted him after 'snapping' over his noisy pet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-devout-church-goer-punched-neighbour-multiple-times-in-row-over-barking-dog/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-devout-church-goer-punched-neighbour-multiple-times-in-row-over-barking-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Postcode Lottery results as 8 lucky areas win this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The postcode lottery helped some areas of the North East win big this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-results-as-8-lucky-areas-win-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-results-as-8-lucky-areas-win-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruling made in case of Northumberland man accused of causing three deaths on motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has made a crucial decision on whether a police statement can be used as evidence in the trial of Nathon Gibbon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ruling-made-in-case-of-northumberland-man-accused-of-causing-three-deaths-on-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ruling-made-in-case-of-northumberland-man-accused-of-causing-three-deaths-on-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, September 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-september-4-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-september-4-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitley Bay Friez &amp; Burgz burger venue granted alcohol licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite public concerns, a Whitley Road eatery has been granted a new alcohol licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/whitley-bay-friez-amp-burgz-burger-venue-granted-alcohol-licence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/whitley-bay-friez-amp-burgz-burger-venue-granted-alcohol-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East man died just one day after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mel Jackson is walking 100 miles this month in memory of her partner Stu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-died-just-one-day-after-heartbreaking-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-died-just-one-day-after-heartbreaking-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Reform UK councillor in conspiracy theory row over West Road 'replacement' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn councillor Daniel Astley has been criticised for comments made about Newcastle's West Road during an anti-racism debate this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-reform-uk-councillor-in-conspiracy-theory-row-over-west-road-replacement-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-reform-uk-councillor-in-conspiracy-theory-row-over-west-road-replacement-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning that Newcastle women's safety 'at risk' without council funding guarantee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's Late Night Levy has funded safety measures including taxi marshals and sexual harassment training, but is expected to be scrapped next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-that-newcastle-womens-safety-at-risk-without-council-funding-guarantee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-that-newcastle-womens-safety-at-risk-without-council-funding-guarantee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Council urged to scrap £70-per-item bulky waste charge in poorer areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walker councillor Matt Williams says that the cost of having large waste items collected by Newcastle City Council is adding to problems with fly-tipping in deprived areas like his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-council-urged-to-scrap-70-per-item-bulky-waste-charge-in-poorer-areas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-council-urged-to-scrap-70-per-item-bulky-waste-charge-in-poorer-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education bosses admit 'more to do' on school attendance after Covid drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families were said to have 'got used' to their children not being at school during the pandemic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/education-bosses-admit-more-to-do-on-school-attendance-after-covid-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/education-bosses-admit-more-to-do-on-school-attendance-after-covid-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside family heartbreak as house fire destroys children's bedroom weeks after four-year-old's birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze broke out on Edge Way at around midday on Wednesday, when it was just Rebecca Thirkettle at home with her dog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-family-heartbreak-as-house-fire-destroys-childrens-bedroom-weeks-after-four-year-olds-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-family-heartbreak-as-house-fire-destroys-childrens-bedroom-weeks-after-four-year-olds-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 60s dies at scene of three car collision on A1(M) in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Constabulary has shared the sad update after the crash on the southbound carriageway at 11.40am this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-60s-dies-at-scene-of-three-car-collision-on-a1m-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-60s-dies-at-scene-of-three-car-collision-on-a1m-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern a lack of suitable housing in Northumberland is affecting young people's start to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of families across the North East face overcrowding at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/concern-a-lack-of-suitable-housing-in-northumberland-is-affecting-young-peoples-start-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/concern-a-lack-of-suitable-housing-in-northumberland-is-affecting-young-peoples-start-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for missing Gateshead man release footage of last known whereabouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigating officers want to talk to the two witnesses who can be seen speaking with 20-year-old John in the CCTV footage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-searching-for-missing-gateshead-man-release-footage-of-last-known-whereabouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-searching-for-missing-gateshead-man-release-footage-of-last-known-whereabouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Reform councillor hits out at parents sending pupils to school unable to use the toilet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationally around a quarter of children who started reception last year weren't toilet trained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reform-councillor-hits-out-at-parents-sending-pupils-to-school-unable-to-use-the-toilet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reform-councillor-hits-out-at-parents-sending-pupils-to-school-unable-to-use-the-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos show the devastation following fire at South Tyneside business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police have confirmed that the cause of the fire is under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/photos-show-the-devastation-following-fire-at-south-tyneside-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/photos-show-the-devastation-following-fire-at-south-tyneside-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE: Man dies after three car collision with road still closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have responded to a collision with the A1(M) closed in both directions between Darlington and Burshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-man-dies-after-three-car-collision-with-road-still-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-man-dies-after-three-car-collision-with-road-still-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East brute drove van into one partner and strangled another until she passed out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Phillips smashed into the woman with a broken spine and pelvis before telling her "This is what happens then you don't do what you are told"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-brute-drove-van-into-one-partner-and-strangled-another-until-she-passed-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-brute-drove-van-into-one-partner-and-strangled-another-until-she-passed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details as serious crash on A1(M) in County Durham closes road for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road remains closed in both directions after the crash, which took place between Darlington and Burshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-serious-crash-on-a1m-in-county-durham-closes-road-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-serious-crash-on-a1m-in-county-durham-closes-road-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth Pool update as council urged to make decision on future of 'eyesore' seafront site]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council has been urged to reach a decision on the future of the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pool-update-as-council-urged-to-make-decision-on-future-of-eyesore-seafront-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pool-update-as-council-urged-to-make-decision-on-future-of-eyesore-seafront-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarrow timber yard owner 'devastated' after fire rips through business as investigation launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and firefighters were called to Timberline in Jarrow just after 12.15am as flames engulfed the property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-timber-yard-owner-devastated-after-fire-rips-through-business-as-investigation-launched/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-timber-yard-owner-devastated-after-fire-rips-through-business-as-investigation-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle city centre &pound;60m student housing tower approved despite fears over 'gargantuan' block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors narrowly voted on Friday in support of developers' plans to demolish the "eyesore" Hadrian House to make way for a major student accommodation complex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-centre-pound60m-student-housing-tower-approved-despite-fears-over-gargantuan-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-centre-pound60m-student-housing-tower-approved-despite-fears-over-gargantuan-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatwick Airport flights grounded as plane 'surrounded by emergency vehicles' on runway]]></title><description><![CDATA[All flights at London Gatwick Airport have been grounded after a plane was reportedly 'surrounded by 20 emergency vehicles']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gatwick-airport-flights-grounded-as-plane-surrounded-by-emergency-vehicles-on-runway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gatwick-airport-flights-grounded-as-plane-surrounded-by-emergency-vehicles-on-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greggs explains why bakes aren't always served hot and 'room temperature tax rule']]></title><description><![CDATA[Greggs says making a change would mean higher prices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-explains-why-bakes-arent-always-served-hot-and-room-temperature-tax-rule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-explains-why-bakes-arent-always-served-hot-and-room-temperature-tax-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS explains when your child is too ill for school and should be kept at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the advice if your child has an illness such as a high temperature, cough, cold, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhoea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-explains-when-your-child-is-too-ill-for-school-and-should-be-kept-at-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-explains-when-your-child-is-too-ill-for-school-and-should-be-kept-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant moment' as Tyneside school saved from closure is officially opened by MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Alan Campbell MP has today opened Monkseaton Coastal School, formally Monkseaton Middle School, following a campaign to save it from closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/significant-moment-as-tyneside-school-saved-from-closure-is-officially-opened-by-mp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/significant-moment-as-tyneside-school-saved-from-closure-is-officially-opened-by-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE: Air ambulance lands in County Durham with road to be shut for 5 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have responded to a collision with the A1(M) closed in both directions between Darlington and Burshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-air-ambulance-lands-in-county-durham-with-road-to-be-shut-for-5-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-air-ambulance-lands-in-county-durham-with-road-to-be-shut-for-5-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Northumberland outdoor swimming pool to get major £1.1 million upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the cash injection will help safeguard the future of the Haltwhistle pool which is visited by 140,000 every year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-northumberland-outdoor-swimming-pool-to-get-major-11-million-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-northumberland-outdoor-swimming-pool-to-get-major-11-million-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents warned of £130 fine when dropping kids off at school and how to avoid it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents urged to avoid school run mistakes that could put children at risk and lead to &pound;130 fines as term starts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-warned-of-130-fine-when-dropping-kids-off-at-school-and-how-to-avoid-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-warned-of-130-fine-when-dropping-kids-off-at-school-and-how-to-avoid-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as road closed in County Durham with 999 crews at scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have responded to a collision with the A1(M) closed in both directions between Darlington and Burshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-as-road-closed-in-county-durham-with-999-crews-at-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-as-road-closed-in-county-durham-with-999-crews-at-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firearm found by member of the public in North East nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The item has since been recovered by police who have now issued a public appeal for information relating to the discovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/firearm-found-by-member-of-the-public-in-north-east-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/firearm-found-by-member-of-the-public-in-north-east-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["It was my last chance" Long Lost Family reunites Newcastle mam with daughter after 62 years apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avril Scott from Newcastle was one of the first people to appear on the new series of moving ITV show Long Lost Family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/it-was-my-last-chance-long-lost-family-reunites-newcastle-mam-with-daughter-after-62-years-apart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/it-was-my-last-chance-long-lost-family-reunites-newcastle-mam-with-daughter-after-62-years-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP warning to Universal Credit claimants whose children are going to university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who fails to follow a vital benefits rule could risk a fine - here's what the DWP says and what parents need to do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-warning-to-universal-credit-claimants-whose-children-are-going-to-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-warning-to-universal-credit-claimants-whose-children-are-going-to-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman avoids jail after XL bully mauls 'glee-loving' cousin, 19, to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Dorsett, 19, died after an attack by an XL bully named Prince]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-avoids-jail-after-xl-bully-mauls-glee-loving-cousin-19-to-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-avoids-jail-after-xl-bully-mauls-glee-loving-cousin-19-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your legal rights if a school-run parent blocks your driveway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on the circumstances, you can involve the council or the police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/your-legal-rights-if-a-school-run-parent-blocks-your-driveway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/your-legal-rights-if-a-school-run-parent-blocks-your-driveway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarrow fire LIVE updates as 999 crews at scene after major blaze rips through business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferocious flames could be seen rising from Timberline in Jarrow in the early hours of this morning, sparking a huge emergency response]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-fire-live-updates-as-999-crews-at-scene-after-major-blaze-rips-through-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-fire-live-updates-as-999-crews-at-scene-after-major-blaze-rips-through-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, 'full of cheeky charm' died when motorbike and car collided]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Henry Steele died when the off-road bike he was a passenger on was involved in a collision with a car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-4-full-of-cheeky-charm-died-when-motorbike-and-car-collided/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-4-full-of-cheeky-charm-died-when-motorbike-and-car-collided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV 'right time' update as September change takes effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have explained the latest situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ev-right-time-update-as-september-change-takes-effect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ev-right-time-update-as-september-change-takes-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man About the House star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82 as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard O'Sullivan, who was best known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About The House and Robin's Nest, has died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-about-the-house-star-richard-osullivan-dies-aged-82-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-about-the-house-star-richard-osullivan-dies-aged-82-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East businesses told 'there is no excuse' after not paying minimum wage]]></title><description><![CDATA[20 North East companies are among 658 around the country on a Government list for not paying the legal wage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-businesses-told-there-is-no-excuse-after-not-paying-minimum-wage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-businesses-told-there-is-no-excuse-after-not-paying-minimum-wage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Reform leader slams 'lies' about him attending Tommy Robinson rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun Rick Baker said the claims he attended a Unite the Kingdom rally is someone 'trying to slander my good name']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reform-leader-slams-lies-about-him-attending-tommy-robinson-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reform-leader-slams-lies-about-him-attending-tommy-robinson-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS safe sex warning as data shows almost 15,000 STI diagnoses in the North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health bosses are urging people across the North East to be aware of the importance of safe sex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-safe-sex-warning-as-data-shows-almost-15000-sti-diagnoses-in-the-north-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-safe-sex-warning-as-data-shows-almost-15000-sti-diagnoses-in-the-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC may have overcharged 107,000 taxpayers after five-year  error]]></title><description><![CDATA[The taxman has been aware of the HMRC tax error since 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-may-have-overcharged-107000-taxpayers-after-five-year-error/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-may-have-overcharged-107000-taxpayers-after-five-year-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exactly how much parents can be fined if your child misses school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils and schools can use a number of legal powers if your child is missing school without a good reason, including fines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exactly-how-much-parents-can-be-fined-if-your-child-misses-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exactly-how-much-parents-can-be-fined-if-your-child-misses-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding dog grooming chain could open new North East outlet as plans up for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The application from My Dog Barber will be heard by councillors at Gateshead Civic Centre next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/expanding-dog-grooming-chain-could-open-new-north-east-outlet-as-plans-up-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/expanding-dog-grooming-chain-could-open-new-north-east-outlet-as-plans-up-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker, 18, suffered 'catastrophic head injury' in fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakley Shim died following a collision with a car on Anchor Road, in Stoke-on-Trent, on August 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/biker-18-suffered-catastrophic-head-injury-in-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/biker-18-suffered-catastrophic-head-injury-in-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Passionate' Tyneside firm has now donated more than &pound;3m to Sir Bobby Robson Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sir Bobby Robson Institute will open in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/passionate-tyneside-firm-has-now-donated-more-than-pound3m-to-sir-bobby-robson-foundation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/passionate-tyneside-firm-has-now-donated-more-than-pound3m-to-sir-bobby-robson-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle brothers joining Gogglebox share what mum said about appearing on show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United fans Steve and Mark said it was 'proper surreal' to be joining the hit Channel 4 programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-brothers-joining-gogglebox-share-what-mum-said-about-appearing-on-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-brothers-joining-gogglebox-share-what-mum-said-about-appearing-on-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men killed Tyneside homeless man's dog after 'stupid and childish' online dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Hepplewhite was driving a car with Daniel Langley as his passenger when he drove at the homeless man in South Shields]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/men-killed-tyneside-homeless-mans-dog-after-stupid-and-childish-online-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/men-killed-tyneside-homeless-mans-dog-after-stupid-and-childish-online-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-year broadband 'rule' means users 'face extra &pound;452 cost']]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who stay still could be paying the price, an expert has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-year-broadband-rule-means-users-face-extra-pound452-cost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-year-broadband-rule-means-users-face-extra-pound452-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVLA issues driving licence message to anyone aged 70 as eyesight rule explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's an important eyesight requirement for anyone who needs to renew their driving licence after reaching the age of 70]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dvla-issues-driving-licence-message-to-anyone-aged-70-as-eyesight-rule-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dvla-issues-driving-licence-message-to-anyone-aged-70-as-eyesight-rule-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson says 11 sheep 'stolen' from 'favourite field on his farm']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clarkson's Farm host has spoken of his anguish after he claims the 'happy' sheep were taken from his Oxfordshire venture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jeremy-clarkson-says-11-sheep-stolen-from-favourite-field-on-his-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jeremy-clarkson-says-11-sheep-stolen-from-favourite-field-on-his-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New warning to 52 per cent of people with a pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost a third of people 'have no idea']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-warning-to-52-per-cent-of-people-with-a-pension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-warning-to-52-per-cent-of-people-with-a-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvements made at Northumberland school placed in special measures by Ofsted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haydon Bridge High School saw a change of leadership after a critical inspection earlier this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/improvements-made-at-northumberland-school-placed-in-special-measures-by-ofsted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/improvements-made-at-northumberland-school-placed-in-special-measures-by-ofsted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East thug facing 'substantial prison sentence' over horrendous violence on two previous partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Phillips, 40, left two previous partners terrified after subjecting them to horrendous violence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-thug-facing-substantial-prison-sentence-over-horrendous-violence-on-two-previous-partners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-thug-facing-substantial-prison-sentence-over-horrendous-violence-on-two-previous-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside councillor becomes second in a week to quit council's ruling Labour group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun Mudzingwa has announced she has resigned the party whip, claiming she has been "unsupported".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-councillor-becomes-second-in-a-week-to-quit-councils-ruling-labour-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-councillor-becomes-second-in-a-week-to-quit-councils-ruling-labour-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader insists 'nothing to hide' over Newcastle cycle lane rumours after tree protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,000 people have signed a petition opposing alleged plans for a cycle lane to be built on Stamfordham Road, in Westerhope, which Newcastle City Council denies are being pursued]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-leader-insists-nothing-to-hide-over-newcastle-cycle-lane-rumours-after-tree-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-leader-insists-nothing-to-hide-over-newcastle-cycle-lane-rumours-after-tree-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch’s office says Tories will ‘endeavour’ to set out position on A1 dualling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party did not commit to the scheme but said it was "not relaxed" about transport in the north]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kemi-badenochs-office-says-tories-will-endeavour-to-set-out-position-on-a1-dualling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kemi-badenochs-office-says-tories-will-endeavour-to-set-out-position-on-a1-dualling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle dealer caught selling cocaine and MDMA he bought on the dark web after flatmate died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver Sturnham, 23, was studying pharmacology in Newcastle when he got into the 'party scene' and became a dealer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dealer-caught-selling-cocaine-and-mdma-he-bought-on-the-dark-web-after-flatmate-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dealer-caught-selling-cocaine-and-mdma-he-bought-on-the-dark-web-after-flatmate-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consett couple who 'should not have been keeping animals' banned again after neglecting five cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Malpass and Charlene McGilligan were already banned from keeping pets for a decade - now that's been upgraded to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/consett-couple-who-should-not-have-been-keeping-animals-banned-again-after-neglecting-five-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/consett-couple-who-should-not-have-been-keeping-animals-banned-again-after-neglecting-five-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco issues urgent food recall over 'risk to anyone with an allergy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has recalled a product it says contains mustard but does not declare that fact, according to a recall notice published by the Food Standards Agency..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tesco-issues-urgent-food-recall-over-risk-to-anyone-with-an-allergy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tesco-issues-urgent-food-recall-over-risk-to-anyone-with-an-allergy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland pub's Newcastle United tribute to serviceman Liam Potts after River Tyne tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Tavern, in Prudhoe, has created a special spot where loved ones can remember the 22-year-old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-pubs-newcastle-united-tribute-to-serviceman-liam-potts-after-river-tyne-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-pubs-newcastle-united-tribute-to-serviceman-liam-potts-after-river-tyne-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex police call handlers jailed after accessing details about their 'undesirable' criminal boyfriends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellie-Mae Doherty and Jessica Fitzhugh worked as West Midlands control room call handlers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ex-police-call-handlers-jailed-after-accessing-details-about-their-undesirable-criminal-boyfriends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ex-police-call-handlers-jailed-after-accessing-details-about-their-undesirable-criminal-boyfriends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Loving' Tyneside mum, 41, dies of ovarian cancer after being told it was perimenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arya Hashemi is taking on the Great North Run in memory of his wife Kelly who was a much-loved primary school teacher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/loving-tyneside-mum-41-dies-of-ovarian-cancer-after-being-told-it-was-perimenopause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/loving-tyneside-mum-41-dies-of-ovarian-cancer-after-being-told-it-was-perimenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour minister's climate pledge as decision looms on new North Sea oil and gas drilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government is facing pressure over the proposed oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw in the North Sea, which ministers must decide whether to approve or not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/labour-ministers-climate-pledge-as-decision-looms-on-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/labour-ministers-climate-pledge-as-decision-looms-on-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, September 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop &pound;10,000 every month for 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-september-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-september-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Lucas opens up about living with autism and need for 'solitude']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Little Britain icon has also acted on stage and written two novels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/matt-lucas-opens-up-about-living-with-autism-and-need-for-solitude/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/matt-lucas-opens-up-about-living-with-autism-and-need-for-solitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother slams Newcastle school for sending her daughter home two days in row over length of skirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent said her 15-year-old daughter was sent home from Walbottle Academy after returning from the summer break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mother-slams-newcastle-school-for-sending-her-daughter-home-two-days-in-row-over-length-of-skirt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mother-slams-newcastle-school-for-sending-her-daughter-home-two-days-in-row-over-length-of-skirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic CCTV footage captures moment thieves break into Northumberland village shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community has been left in shock after thieves cause damage to village shop stealing over &pound;8,000 worth of stock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dramatic-cctv-footage-captures-moment-thieves-break-into-northumberland-village-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dramatic-cctv-footage-captures-moment-thieves-break-into-northumberland-village-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose issues urgent recall due to undeclared ingredient and apologises to customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The major supermarket chain issued the recall earlier today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/waitrose-issues-urgent-recall-due-to-undeclared-ingredient-and-apologises-to-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/waitrose-issues-urgent-recall-due-to-undeclared-ingredient-and-apologises-to-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B&amp;Q and Five Guys among 658 UK businesses fined for underpaying staff - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fines cover money owed to workers not been paid the national minimum and include 33 from the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bampq-and-five-guys-among-658-uk-businesses-fined-for-underpaying-staff-full-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bampq-and-five-guys-among-658-uk-businesses-fined-for-underpaying-staff-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to 'beautiful, kind soul' alleged murder victim who died in Grangetown house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie McDonald, 34, tragically died in the fire at the property on Birchington Avenue, alongside her seven-year-old niece Valentina Foster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-to-beautiful-kind-soul-alleged-murder-victim-who-died-in-grangetown-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-to-beautiful-kind-soul-alleged-murder-victim-who-died-in-grangetown-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuclear power station parts to be built in Newcastle under deal for Siemens Energy Byker factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turbines for the UK's first small modular reactor nuclear station, due to open in North Wales in the 2030s, will be manufactured by Siemens Energy at its plant in Shields Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nuclear-power-station-parts-to-be-built-in-newcastle-under-deal-for-siemens-energy-byker-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nuclear-power-station-parts-to-be-built-in-newcastle-under-deal-for-siemens-energy-byker-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who died in A66 crash reportedly had links to North East organised crime gang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Cahill, who died in the crash, reportedly had links to an organised crime gang based in County Durham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-who-died-in-a66-crash-reportedly-had-links-to-north-east-organised-crime-gang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-who-died-in-a66-crash-reportedly-had-links-to-north-east-organised-crime-gang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash prompts minister to meet TikTok amid ‘epidemic’ of dangerous behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy said more must be done to tackle young people using social media 'to encourage dangerous behaviour']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-prompts-minister-to-meet-tiktok-amid-epidemic-of-dangerous-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-prompts-minister-to-meet-tiktok-amid-epidemic-of-dangerous-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile teaching assistant jailed for possessing 'worst ever' child abuse images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Anderson was jailed for 24 months after police discovered over 12,000 indecent images of children &ndash; material a police officer described as the "worst" he had ever seen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/paedophile-teaching-assistant-jailed-for-possessing-worst-ever-child-abuse-images/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/paedophile-teaching-assistant-jailed-for-possessing-worst-ever-child-abuse-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle illegal waste site among three in North East where 3,500 tonnes of rubbish dumped]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency is probing the three sites at Peterlee, Hartlepool, and Callerton, reported over recent weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-illegal-waste-site-among-three-in-north-east-where-3500-tonnes-of-rubbish-dumped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-illegal-waste-site-among-three-in-north-east-where-3500-tonnes-of-rubbish-dumped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update after rush hour Jarrow crash causes major delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were huge queues of traffic in Jarrow after a collision on Newcastle Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-after-rush-hour-jarrow-crash-causes-major-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-after-rush-hour-jarrow-crash-causes-major-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20 North East companies named and shamed for failing to pay staff minimum wage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 20 companies in the region have been named for not paying staff the minimum wage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-20-north-east-companies-named-and-shamed-for-failing-to-pay-staff-minimum-wage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-20-north-east-companies-named-and-shamed-for-failing-to-pay-staff-minimum-wage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on salmonella outbreak in UK with hundreds of cases reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UKHSA and FSA are both monitoring the continued salmonella outbreak with evidence suggesting it may be linked to imported eggs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-update-on-salmonella-outbreak-in-uk-with-hundreds-of-cases-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-update-on-salmonella-outbreak-in-uk-with-hundreds-of-cases-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus outside hospital where he was visiting his gran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zaahir Jan Feizi has been remembered as a 'pure and beautiful' boy as his death was ruled accidental]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-4-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus-outside-hospital-where-he-was-visiting-his-gran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-4-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus-outside-hospital-where-he-was-visiting-his-gran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of Northumberland telecare service for vulnerable residents expected to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekly fee will rise to &pound;8.50 for vulnerable residents in Northumberland in a bid to make the service 'cost neutral']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cost-of-northumberland-telecare-service-for-vulnerable-residents-expected-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cost-of-northumberland-telecare-service-for-vulnerable-residents-expected-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man allegedly found dragging stolen motorbike through woods in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Allan is accused of handling stolen goods and going equipped for the theft of a vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-allegedly-found-dragging-stolen-motorbike-through-woods-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-allegedly-found-dragging-stolen-motorbike-through-woods-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager suffers serious facial injuries in attack outside Newcastle nightclub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police has released an image of a man officers want to speak to over incident on Grainger Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teenager-suffers-serious-facial-injuries-in-attack-outside-newcastle-nightclub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teenager-suffers-serious-facial-injuries-in-attack-outside-newcastle-nightclub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents warned 'must-have' sleep aids and feeding products could be putting babies at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 'hidden dangers' in certain products as babies could be at risk of suffocation, choking and overheating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-warned-must-have-sleep-aids-and-feeding-products-could-be-putting-babies-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-warned-must-have-sleep-aids-and-feeding-products-could-be-putting-babies-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal rights in UK if someone blocks your driveway during school run]]></title><description><![CDATA[As millions of children return to school, frustrations could return when it comes to parking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/legal-rights-in-uk-if-someone-blocks-your-driveway-during-school-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/legal-rights-in-uk-if-someone-blocks-your-driveway-during-school-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucy Letby's 'boyfriend' named for first time after death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultant Mark Deakin, 53, lost his job at Alder Hey Hospital after exchanging messages with Lucy Letby about a baby she was later convicted of trying to murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lucy-letbys-boyfriend-named-for-first-time-after-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lucy-letbys-boyfriend-named-for-first-time-after-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough schools to close early for first A66 crash funeral on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[One school said it would be closing at 12pm on Friday 'to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our pupils']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/middlesbrough-schools-to-close-early-for-first-a66-crash-funeral-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/middlesbrough-schools-to-close-early-for-first-a66-crash-funeral-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racist drug dealer with &pound;21k cocaine told police officer 'I'll skin you alive']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Freer was caught with a block of cocaine worth &pound;21,500 and two knives, and made racist threats to police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/racist-drug-dealer-with-pound21k-cocaine-told-police-officer-ill-skin-you-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/racist-drug-dealer-with-pound21k-cocaine-told-police-officer-ill-skin-you-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disgraced former cop caught raping woman in hotel room in harrowing recordings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court heard harrowing recordings as former Merseyside Police officer Ryan Theaker threatened and sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel room]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/disgraced-former-cop-caught-raping-woman-in-hotel-room-in-harrowing-recordings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/disgraced-former-cop-caught-raping-woman-in-hotel-room-in-harrowing-recordings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarrow crash LIVE: Updates on major delays after Newcastle Road collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are huge queues of traffic in Jarrow after a collision on Newcastle Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-after-newcastle-road-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jarrow-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-after-newcastle-road-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug pulls knife on bar bouncer after row over WKD drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiktor Kuca, 21, erupted in fury and headbutted a doorman at Manchester Walkabout after being stopped with a bottle of WKD, before producing a knife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thug-pulls-knife-on-bar-bouncer-after-row-over-wkd-drink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thug-pulls-knife-on-bar-bouncer-after-row-over-wkd-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda customers told 'stop using product immediately' over serious chemical risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office for Product Safety and Standards warns the chemical risk from the handbags could harm the health of children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asda-customers-told-stop-using-product-immediately-over-serious-chemical-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asda-customers-told-stop-using-product-immediately-over-serious-chemical-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance lands at scene of County Durham motorbike crash with man seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 60-year-old motorbike rider was airlifted to hospital with suspected serious abdominal injuries following a crash in Stanley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/air-ambulance-lands-at-scene-of-county-durham-motorbike-crash-with-man-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/air-ambulance-lands-at-scene-of-county-durham-motorbike-crash-with-man-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greggs launches new bake 'from today' and says you can swap if you don't like it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The food chain said it was offering 'insurance' to customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-launches-new-bake-from-today-and-says-you-can-swap-if-you-dont-like-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-launches-new-bake-from-today-and-says-you-can-swap-if-you-dont-like-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside council to begin 'formal discussions' on future of High Borrans with neighbouring authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[High Borrans remains set for closure in November this year, but the possibility of formal talks around its future is now on the cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-council-to-begin-formal-discussions-on-future-of-high-borrans-with-neighbouring-authorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-council-to-begin-formal-discussions-on-future-of-high-borrans-with-neighbouring-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK workers 'lose &pound;230 a month' due to 'short-notice change']]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has found problems for workers on certain contracts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-workers-lose-pound230-a-month-due-to-short-notice-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-workers-lose-pound230-a-month-due-to-short-notice-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunston Staiths fundraising campaign plea to kickstart repairs on historic Tyneside landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage teams are hoping to raise &pound;3,000 in donations to begin a first phase of repairs at the historic Dunston Staiths, to ensure it can remain open to the public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dunston-staiths-fundraising-campaign-plea-to-kickstart-repairs-on-historic-tyneside-landmark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dunston-staiths-fundraising-campaign-plea-to-kickstart-repairs-on-historic-tyneside-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council holding Job Roadshows with roles from health and social care to customer services]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of free jobs roadshows are planned to take place across Newcastle this September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-holding-job-roadshows-with-roles-from-health-and-social-care-to-customer-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-holding-job-roadshows-with-roles-from-health-and-social-care-to-customer-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle West End regeneration latest as developers issue update on site plagued by vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Jomast has confirmed that it hopes to begin a major transformation of Westgate Road's derelict Angel Heights later this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-west-end-regeneration-latest-as-developers-issue-update-on-site-plagued-by-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-west-end-regeneration-latest-as-developers-issue-update-on-site-plagued-by-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holidaymaker caught with 17kg of cannabis in suitcase at Newcastle Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorry driver Barry Hunt, who has no previous convictions, had been returning to the UK from Thailand when he was stopped at Customs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/holidaymaker-caught-with-17kg-of-cannabis-in-suitcase-at-newcastle-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/holidaymaker-caught-with-17kg-of-cannabis-in-suitcase-at-newcastle-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blood everywhere' after Tyneside 15-year-old attacked with broken glass protecting her nana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Charlton, of Heaton, assaulted a teenager who viewed him as her grandfather-figure during drunken violence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/blood-everywhere-after-tyneside-15-year-old-attacked-with-broken-glass-protecting-her-nana/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/blood-everywhere-after-tyneside-15-year-old-attacked-with-broken-glass-protecting-her-nana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside school saved from closure following public outcry reopens with new name]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Monkseaton middle school is undergoing a transformation after being saved from closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-school-saved-from-closure-following-public-outcry-reopens-with-new-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-school-saved-from-closure-following-public-outcry-reopens-with-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, September 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the important details about the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesday-september-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesday-september-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East dad-of-seven remains in hospital after being hit by illegal bike in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers have been sentenced after they drove illegal bikes in Thornaby town centre and hit a cyclist, leaving the dad-of-seven with life-changing injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-dad-of-seven-remains-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-illegal-bike-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-dad-of-seven-remains-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-illegal-bike-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faulty lifts leave elderly Tynemouth flats resident facing 'weeks of issues' as repairs delayed by seagulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloria Blackman has lived in Knott Memorial Flats for 38 years and has had her mobility impacted when she suffered a spinal fracture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/faulty-lifts-leave-elderly-tynemouth-flats-resident-facing-weeks-of-issues-as-repairs-delayed-by-seagulls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/faulty-lifts-leave-elderly-tynemouth-flats-resident-facing-weeks-of-issues-as-repairs-delayed-by-seagulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East paedophile living in 'virtual online world' watched indecent 'cartoons' depicting children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paedophile Marc Lillie, 38, lived a 'secluded life' at home and rarely left the house, a court heard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-living-in-virtual-online-world-watched-indecent-cartoons-depicting-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-living-in-virtual-online-world-watched-indecent-cartoons-depicting-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, September 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-september-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-september-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East pervert with indecent images involving babies caught in police Snapchat sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Thompson, 42, was found with 'depraved' indecent images and believed he was sending sex chats to a boy on Snapchat - but it was an undercover cop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-with-indecent-images-involving-babies-caught-in-police-snapchat-sting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-with-indecent-images-involving-babies-caught-in-police-snapchat-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 150 North East health figures urge MPs to block assisted dying bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have been urged to rethink the returning assisted dying bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/more-than-150-north-east-health-figures-urge-mps-to-block-assisted-dying-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/more-than-150-north-east-health-figures-urge-mps-to-block-assisted-dying-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a beloved husband and loving dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-beloved-husband-and-loving-dad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-beloved-husband-and-loving-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed his biological dad in North East pub hours after finding out their true relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Shevels was killed on Christmas Eve by a man who had only just found out their true relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-killed-his-biological-dad-in-north-east-pub-hours-after-finding-out-their-true-relationship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-killed-his-biological-dad-in-north-east-pub-hours-after-finding-out-their-true-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hope for A1 dualling in Northumberland as Prime Minister admits need is 'critical']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said the Government would "see what can be done"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-hope-for-a1-dualling-in-northumberland-as-prime-minister-admits-need-is-critical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-hope-for-a1-dualling-in-northumberland-as-prime-minister-admits-need-is-critical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England map shows waste dump hotspots - see how the North East compares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat map was released by the Environment Agency to highlight waste crimes in the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/england-map-shows-waste-dump-hotspots-see-how-the-north-east-compares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/england-map-shows-waste-dump-hotspots-see-how-the-north-east-compares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury as travellers turn popular Northumberland park into 'pretend caravan site']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fires have been lit and horses have even been penned into the children's play park at Hexham's Tyne Green]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fury-as-travellers-turn-popular-northumberland-park-into-pretend-caravan-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fury-as-travellers-turn-popular-northumberland-park-into-pretend-caravan-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East woman given animal ban after pet dog found with 'maggots crawling all over him']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenna Read admitted an animal welfare offence after her Bichon Frise called Jim was found in a 'heartbreaking state']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-woman-given-animal-ban-after-pet-dog-found-with-maggots-crawling-all-over-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-woman-given-animal-ban-after-pet-dog-found-with-maggots-crawling-all-over-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's first PMQs sees Labour leader questioned on tax rises in House of Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[PMQs followed Burnham's first speech in Parliament as Prime Minister yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnhams-first-pmqs-sees-labour-leader-questioned-on-tax-rises-in-house-of-commons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnhams-first-pmqs-sees-labour-leader-questioned-on-tax-rises-in-house-of-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS bosses confirm hospital construction completion likely to be delayed until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The previous contractor collapsed into administration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-bosses-confirm-hospital-construction-completion-likely-to-be-delayed-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-bosses-confirm-hospital-construction-completion-likely-to-be-delayed-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in hospital after one-vehicle crash leaves busy Morpeth road closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the scene after a one-vehicle crash in Morpeth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-in-hospital-after-one-vehicle-crash-leaves-busy-morpeth-road-closed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-in-hospital-after-one-vehicle-crash-leaves-busy-morpeth-road-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside dad of murdered toddler criticises failures to save his 'little angel']]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabelle Welsh was murdered by her own mother Alexandra Walker and partner Harrison Simpson after a campaign of violence and abuse in Thornaby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-dad-of-murdered-toddler-criticises-failures-to-save-his-little-angel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-dad-of-murdered-toddler-criticises-failures-to-save-his-little-angel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lone female dog walker 'left distressed' after comments made by man near North East riverside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man made a number of comments and moved towards the woman near the Rockliffe Hall Hotel, police said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lone-female-dog-walker-left-distressed-after-comments-made-by-man-near-north-east-riverside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lone-female-dog-walker-left-distressed-after-comments-made-by-man-near-north-east-riverside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis fan 'reduces' monthly council tax bill thanks to payment tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[People could ask their local authority for this change to their bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-fan-reduces-monthly-council-tax-bill-thanks-to-payment-tip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-fan-reduces-monthly-council-tax-bill-thanks-to-payment-tip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3pm habit that could solve your mid-afternoon brain fog]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be a reason for feeling tired when the clock hits mid-afternoon - and there is an easy way that could help fix it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-3pm-habit-that-could-solve-your-mid-afternoon-brain-fog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-3pm-habit-that-could-solve-your-mid-afternoon-brain-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British pub landlady Rebecca Bullock stabbed to death at German train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Bullock, 31, was left fighting for her life with multiple knife wounds and died in hospital shortly after the seemingly senseless midnight assault at Rosenheim station in Bavaria, which struck just before 1am on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-pub-landlady-rebecca-bullock-stabbed-to-death-at-german-train-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-pub-landlady-rebecca-bullock-stabbed-to-death-at-german-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East police force opens training programme applications with no experience needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for Durham Constabulary's Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-police-force-opens-training-programme-applications-with-no-experience-needed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-police-force-opens-training-programme-applications-with-no-experience-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Newcastle bars shut down with debts of more than £3m, documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular Jesmond venues which traded as As You Like It and Holy Hobo have been placed into the hands of liquidators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beloved-newcastle-bars-shut-down-with-debts-of-more-than-3m-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beloved-newcastle-bars-shut-down-with-debts-of-more-than-3m-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle set for TV stardom in 'unmissable' new Channel 4 series Geordie Coppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV camera crews have been following police officers in Newcastle for new CHannel 4 show Geordie Coppers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-set-for-tv-stardom-in-unmissable-new-channel-4-series-geordie-coppers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-set-for-tv-stardom-in-unmissable-new-channel-4-series-geordie-coppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth councillor suspended over alleged imitation firearm picture quits Labour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth councillor Tom Bailey has resigned from the Labour Party but will remain an independent councillor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-councillor-suspended-over-alleged-imitation-firearm-picture-quits-labour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-councillor-suspended-over-alleged-imitation-firearm-picture-quits-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle predator who sexually assaulted girl left her living with 'trauma everyday']]></title><description><![CDATA["He has given me trauma that I will carry for the rest of my life", the girl told the court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-predator-who-sexually-assaulted-girl-left-her-living-with-trauma-everyday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-predator-who-sexually-assaulted-girl-left-her-living-with-trauma-everyday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning for parents who 'forgot' vital task after children's GCSE results]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC has issued an alert for any parents who forgot to carry out one job before August 31 relating to Child Benefit payments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-warning-for-parents-who-forgot-vital-task-after-childrens-gcse-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-warning-for-parents-who-forgot-vital-task-after-childrens-gcse-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Premium Bond winners in September 2026 as £1.16 million won in region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a winner this month? Time to find out!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-premium-bond-winners-in-september-2026-as-116-million-won-in-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-premium-bond-winners-in-september-2026-as-116-million-won-in-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI launches new flights from Newcastle Airport to popular ski holiday destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new routes offer direct access to some of the most popular ski destinations across the French Alps, Andorra and the Spanish Pyrenees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tui-launches-new-flights-from-newcastle-airport-to-popular-ski-holiday-destinations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tui-launches-new-flights-from-newcastle-airport-to-popular-ski-holiday-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman seriously injured after being hit by car on Northumberland roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The air ambulance landed at the scene after a woman in her 40s was seriously injured in Blyth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-on-northumberland-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-on-northumberland-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The illegal car registration plates deemed too offensive for UK roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[From September, drivers will start seeing 76 registrations on British roads, but the DVLA has banned certain combinations of letters and numbers as they could be interpreted as offensive, explicit or otherwise inappropriate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-illegal-car-registration-plates-deemed-too-offensive-for-uk-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-illegal-car-registration-plates-deemed-too-offensive-for-uk-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and son were arrested after drugs operation found in their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police raided Lynn Hadfield and Tommy Hadfield's home and found class A and B drugs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mother-and-son-were-arrested-after-drugs-operation-found-in-their-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mother-and-son-were-arrested-after-drugs-operation-found-in-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of UK people eligible for free NHS flu vaccine as 2026 bookings open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flu season is approaching and some people can already book their free NHS jab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-uk-people-eligible-for-free-nhs-flu-vaccine-as-2026-bookings-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-uk-people-eligible-for-free-nhs-flu-vaccine-as-2026-bookings-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen among three fast-acting drivers who rescued pair from burning car after A19 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager, who was among the fast-acting Good Samaritans, was driving on the A19 when a car travelling in front left the carriageway and collided with a tree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-among-three-fast-acting-drivers-who-rescued-pair-from-burning-car-after-a19-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-among-three-fast-acting-drivers-who-rescued-pair-from-burning-car-after-a19-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners issued update over 'tax system changes' as new rules come in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Treasury said it is "committed" to the new state pension tax policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-issued-update-over-tax-system-changes-as-new-rules-come-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-issued-update-over-tax-system-changes-as-new-rules-come-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked teens stole car during spate of burglaries in Newcastle and filmed themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Kirby and Christopher Scott were among a group that took police on a dangerous pursuit in the stolen vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/masked-teens-stole-car-during-spate-of-burglaries-in-newcastle-and-filmed-themselves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/masked-teens-stole-car-during-spate-of-burglaries-in-newcastle-and-filmed-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle lout pinned girlfriend to bed by her throat and pushed her down stairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Anderson attacked his partner whilst children were in the house on three separate occasions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-lout-pinned-girlfriend-to-bed-by-her-throat-and-pushed-her-down-stairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-lout-pinned-girlfriend-to-bed-by-her-throat-and-pushed-her-down-stairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved Newcastle great-grandma celebrates her 104th birthday in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stella Anderson, born in 1922, celebrated her birthday at Ferguson Lodge Care Home in Benwell surrounded by loved ones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/much-loved-newcastle-great-grandma-celebrates-her-104th-birthday-in-style/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/much-loved-newcastle-great-grandma-celebrates-her-104th-birthday-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions winner in North East but millionaire only has days left to claim prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Lottery is asking for people in the region to check tickets with a &pound;1m prize up for grabs for one lucky player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-winner-in-north-east-but-millionaire-only-has-days-left-to-claim-prize/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-winner-in-north-east-but-millionaire-only-has-days-left-to-claim-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Newcastle could build more than 70,000 new homes around train and Metro stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading thinktank has urged major reform to speed up housebuilding around train stations, saying Newcastle is missing out on tens of thousands of potential homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-newcastle-could-build-more-than-70000-new-homes-around-train-and-metro-stations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-newcastle-could-build-more-than-70000-new-homes-around-train-and-metro-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife crime rises in Northumbria Police area by 16%, new figures show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criminal incidents involving either a knife or the threat of one have grown in the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/knife-crime-rises-in-northumbria-police-area-by-16-new-figures-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/knife-crime-rises-in-northumbria-police-area-by-16-new-figures-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland reacts to Andy Burnham's &pound;65m drought support funding for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer has been one of the driest on record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reacts-to-andy-burnhams-pound65m-drought-support-funding-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-reacts-to-andy-burnhams-pound65m-drought-support-funding-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's &pound;67m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws on Tuesday, September 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-euromillions-and-thunderball-numbers-for-tuesdays-pound67m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-euromillions-and-thunderball-numbers-for-tuesdays-pound67m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastated family speak out after death of man, 38, on M56]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krisstoffer Henshall, 38, died following a fatal collision on the M56 in Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/devastated-family-speak-out-after-death-of-man-38-on-m56/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/devastated-family-speak-out-after-death-of-man-38-on-m56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Gascoigne family seek 'glimmer of hope' after daughter-in-law's cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaimee Sharp, 28, has been diagnosed with brain cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/paul-gascoigne-family-seek-glimmer-of-hope-after-daughter-in-laws-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/paul-gascoigne-family-seek-glimmer-of-hope-after-daughter-in-laws-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, September 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-september-1-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-september-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanted North Shields thug PAVA sprayed police officer in eyes and bit his hand during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Gallon also sunk his teeth into another constable, which broke the skin and left him needing antibiotics and a tetanus shot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wanted-north-shields-thug-pava-sprayed-police-officer-in-eyes-and-bit-his-hand-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wanted-north-shields-thug-pava-sprayed-police-officer-in-eyes-and-bit-his-hand-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two popular Newcastle bars closed down as hospitality group calls in liquidators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesmond favourites As You Like It and Holy Hobo have been placed into liquidation, but pre-booked events such as weddings will still go ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-popular-newcastle-bars-closed-down-as-hospitality-group-calls-in-liquidators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-popular-newcastle-bars-closed-down-as-hospitality-group-calls-in-liquidators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked intruders break into Monkseaton High School sparking calls for 'urgent action']]></title><description><![CDATA[Security at the Monkseaton High School site has been ramped up on the back of a series of TikTok videos of masked youths inside the building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/masked-intruders-break-into-monkseaton-high-school-sparking-calls-for-urgent-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/masked-intruders-break-into-monkseaton-high-school-sparking-calls-for-urgent-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'deeply loved' girl, 7, who died in North East house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-year-old Valentina Foster and her aunt, Natalie McDonald, 34, died following the house fire in Grangetown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-heartbreaking-tribute-to-deeply-loved-girl-7-who-died-in-north-east-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-heartbreaking-tribute-to-deeply-loved-girl-7-who-died-in-north-east-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earlier prison release was 'never right' for criminals responsible for North East children's deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[After campaigning by bereaved families and the Chronicle, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes blocking offenders jailed over the deaths of Archie York and Maya Chappell from earlier release from prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/earlier-prison-release-was-never-right-for-criminals-responsible-for-north-east-childrens-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/earlier-prison-release-was-never-right-for-criminals-responsible-for-north-east-childrens-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways Dublin to Heathrow flight declares emergency over 'technical issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[British Airways flight issued a squawk 7700 signal while cruising over north-west England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-airways-dublin-to-heathrow-flight-declares-emergency-over-technical-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-airways-dublin-to-heathrow-flight-declares-emergency-over-technical-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in the House of Commons vows to "bring back hope"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnhams-first-speech-as-pm-in-the-house-of-commons-vows-to-bring-back-hope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnhams-first-speech-as-pm-in-the-house-of-commons-vows-to-bring-back-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police respond to disorder at balloon release for boy, 16, who died in Northumberland crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle was set on fire and fireworks were thrown at officers following a vigil in chaotic scenes in Cramlington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-respond-to-disorder-at-balloon-release-for-boy-16-who-died-in-northumberland-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-respond-to-disorder-at-balloon-release-for-boy-16-who-died-in-northumberland-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham begins speech to House of Commons and faces MPs for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-begins-speech-to-house-of-commons-and-faces-mps-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-begins-speech-to-house-of-commons-and-faces-mps-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of an era as abandoned Sage offices in Great Park are snapped up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sage's move to Great Park was deemed critical to creating the beating heart of the development when it set up base there 22 years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-an-era-as-abandoned-sage-offices-in-great-park-are-snapped-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-an-era-as-abandoned-sage-offices-in-great-park-are-snapped-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of murdering girl, 7, and her aunt in house fire appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie McDonald, 34, and seven-year-old Valentina Foster died following the house fire in Grangetown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-accused-of-murdering-girl-7-and-her-aunt-in-house-fire-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-accused-of-murdering-girl-7-and-her-aunt-in-house-fire-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New café and wine bar could open at historic Gosforth bank building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been submitted to Newcastle City Council that would see the former Barclays branch on Gosforth High Street converted into a cafe and wine bar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-caf-and-wine-bar-could-open-at-historic-gosforth-bank-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-caf-and-wine-bar-could-open-at-historic-gosforth-bank-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham prepares to face MPs in shadow of Keir Starmer's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-prepares-to-face-mps-in-shadow-of-keir-starmers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-prepares-to-face-mps-in-shadow-of-keir-starmers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who ‘lost the plot’ and murdered wife in horrific attack jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Alexander launched a vicious assault on his wife in June last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-who-lost-the-plot-and-murdered-wife-in-horrific-attack-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-who-lost-the-plot-and-murdered-wife-in-horrific-attack-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham prepares to give speech in shadow of Keir Starmer's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-prepares-to-give-speech-in-shadow-of-keir-starmers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-prepares-to-give-speech-in-shadow-of-keir-starmers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler drowned in garden pond on Christmas Day after slipping outside unnoticed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isobel Abigail Maxwell was just two years old when she accidentally drowned in her family's garden pond in Doncaster on Christmas Day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/toddler-drowned-in-garden-pond-on-christmas-day-after-slipping-outside-unnoticed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/toddler-drowned-in-garden-pond-on-christmas-day-after-slipping-outside-unnoticed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after car stolen in alleged robbery and another driver pulled from vehicle in North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have released CCTV images of two people as they continue to investigate two reports of robbery in the Sunderland area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-appeal-after-car-stolen-in-alleged-robbery-and-another-driver-pulled-from-vehicle-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-appeal-after-car-stolen-in-alleged-robbery-and-another-driver-pulled-from-vehicle-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths was alone when he fell to death from Thailand flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest has heard that Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, 58, was alone in his flat in Pattaya, Thailand, when he died after a fall in February]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asos-co-founder-quentin-griffiths-was-alone-when-he-fell-to-death-from-thailand-flat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asos-co-founder-quentin-griffiths-was-alone-when-he-fell-to-death-from-thailand-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicky Pattison to take on gruelling Newcastle to London challenge for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality TV star's 'Tyne to Thames' journey will see her travel a staggering 250 miles over a five day period]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/vicky-pattison-to-take-on-gruelling-newcastle-to-london-challenge-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/vicky-pattison-to-take-on-gruelling-newcastle-to-london-challenge-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine things Government says everyone should stockpile for emergency - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[As well as food and water, there are seven other items you should have at home ready]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nine-things-government-says-everyone-should-stockpile-for-emergency-full-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nine-things-government-says-everyone-should-stockpile-for-emergency-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans unveiled for old Sage offices in Great Park to be demolished to make way for hundreds of homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The huge office has been empty for several years and now plans have been put forward to turn it into homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-unveiled-for-old-sage-offices-in-great-park-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-hundreds-of-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-unveiled-for-old-sage-offices-in-great-park-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-hundreds-of-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-run Northumberland Zoo celebrates new chapter with exciting opportunities for future species]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attraction is welcoming a new era in it's journey as it officially becomes a registered charity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/family-run-northumberland-zoo-celebrates-new-chapter-with-exciting-opportunities-for-future-species/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/family-run-northumberland-zoo-celebrates-new-chapter-with-exciting-opportunities-for-future-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Former PM Keir Starmer stands down as MP ahead of Andy Burnham's speech in Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-former-pm-keir-starmer-stands-down-as-mp-ahead-of-andy-burnhams-speech-in-commons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-former-pm-keir-starmer-stands-down-as-mp-ahead-of-andy-burnhams-speech-in-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver airlifted to hospital after serious crash closed A69 between Northumberland and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were injured when an Audi and a Dacia Jogger collided on the A69]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/driver-airlifted-to-hospital-after-serious-crash-closed-a69-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/driver-airlifted-to-hospital-after-serious-crash-closed-a69-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham meets with cabinet ahead of speech in House of Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-meets-with-cabinet-ahead-of-speech-in-house-of-commons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-meets-with-cabinet-ahead-of-speech-in-house-of-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP 'to ask pensioners for bank statements' as benefits reviewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is contacting thousands of Pension Credit claimants as part of a benefit review, with some being asked to provide bank statements as part of bank statement checks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-to-ask-pensioners-for-bank-statements-as-benefits-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-to-ask-pensioners-for-bank-statements-as-benefits-reviewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex Pistols to play in Newcastle for the first time ever as new tour dates announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a 50 year wait for local fans of the group, who kickstarted the punk movement in the UK, after a scheduled show was cancelled back in 1976]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sex-pistols-to-play-in-newcastle-for-the-first-time-ever-as-new-tour-dates-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sex-pistols-to-play-in-newcastle-for-the-first-time-ever-as-new-tour-dates-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham to deliver first Commons statement as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-to-deliver-first-commons-statement-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-to-deliver-first-commons-statement-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Newcastle United player Joey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barton, 43, denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to 51-year-old Kevin Lynch, and will be in court on Tuesday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-newcastle-united-player-joey-barton-to-stand-trial-over-alleged-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-newcastle-united-player-joey-barton-to-stand-trial-over-alleged-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andy Burnham to face Badenoch at PMQs after first commons statement as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the new Prime Minister's first statement in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-to-face-badenoch-at-pmqs-after-first-commons-statement-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/live-andy-burnham-to-face-badenoch-at-pmqs-after-first-commons-statement-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead son allegedly bit mum's nose for 'several minutes' whilst growling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert McKegney is accused of attacking his mother as he pinned her to a board covering a smashed window at her home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-son-allegedly-bit-mums-nose-for-several-minutes-whilst-growling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-son-allegedly-bit-mums-nose-for-several-minutes-whilst-growling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser for families of police officers killed in A66 crash reaches huge £1.2m target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 44,000 people have donated to the GoFundMe page which was setup by the Cleveland Police Federation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-reaches-huge-12m-target/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-reaches-huge-12m-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office unveils 2026 storm names with tribute to Shaun the Sheep - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last year, there have been impacts from Storm Dave as well as Storms Benjamin, Claudia and Goretti - here's the list for the next season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-unveils-2026-storm-names-with-tribute-to-shaun-the-sheep-full-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-unveils-2026-storm-names-with-tribute-to-shaun-the-sheep-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 23, charged with murder after girl, 7, and aunt killed in North East house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal house fire in Grangetown that killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-23-charged-with-murder-after-girl-7-and-aunt-killed-in-north-east-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-23-charged-with-murder-after-girl-7-and-aunt-killed-in-north-east-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See inside stunning five-bed home in Northumberland that's on the market for &pound;950,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Butley Meadows in Morpeth is being marketed by Harpers and extends to over 3,600 square feet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/see-inside-stunning-five-bed-home-in-northumberland-thats-on-the-market-for-pound950000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/see-inside-stunning-five-bed-home-in-northumberland-thats-on-the-market-for-pound950000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Names and faces of all the North East criminals jailed in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have listed all the offenders who were locked up in August, alongside details of their crimes and their sentences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/names-and-faces-of-all-the-north-east-criminals-jailed-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/names-and-faces-of-all-the-north-east-criminals-jailed-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East man says routine NHS health check 'changed his life' at 42]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Aitken, of Consett, was shocked when told that he had 'almost a one in five chance' of having a heart attack or stroke in the next ten years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-says-routine-nhs-health-check-changed-his-life-at-42/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-says-routine-nhs-health-check-changed-his-life-at-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three new Tyne and Wear Metro stations unveiled for 2033 Washington extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first images have been revealed of proposed new Tyne and Wear Metro stations at Follingsby, Washington North and Washington South, which could be open by 2033]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-new-tyne-and-wear-metro-stations-unveiled-for-2033-washington-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-new-tyne-and-wear-metro-stations-unveiled-for-2033-washington-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief who brazenly walked into Newcastle police station and stole radio is kicked out of court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Turner was due to be sentenced for stealing the device, as well as for a number of other offences, but was told to leave court because he was too drunk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thief-who-brazenly-walked-into-newcastle-police-station-and-stole-radio-is-kicked-out-of-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thief-who-brazenly-walked-into-newcastle-police-station-and-stole-radio-is-kicked-out-of-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office names 46 UK areas facing downpours on Wednesday - Parts of North East included]]></title><description><![CDATA[More downpours are predicted for the rest of the week and further into September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-names-46-uk-areas-facing-downpours-on-wednesday-parts-of-north-east-included/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-names-46-uk-areas-facing-downpours-on-wednesday-parts-of-north-east-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Richie rushed to hospital after health scare on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Richie checked himself into hospital after his performance at The Muny in St Louis, Missouri, with doctors reportedly looking into possible slight dehydration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lionel-richie-rushed-to-hospital-after-health-scare-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lionel-richie-rushed-to-hospital-after-health-scare-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle dad delivers his own daughters in two surprise home births four years apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adele Crisp, 34, was advised to get to Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, but had already entered active labour on both occasions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dad-delivers-his-own-daughters-in-two-surprise-home-births-four-years-apart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dad-delivers-his-own-daughters-in-two-surprise-home-births-four-years-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle dad delivers his own daughter in second surprise home birth in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adele Crisp, 34, was advised to get to Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, but had already entered active labour on both occasions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dad-delivers-his-own-daughter-in-second-surprise-home-birth-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-dad-delivers-his-own-daughter-in-second-surprise-home-birth-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, August 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, August 31]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-31/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The shamed doctor whose once 'illustrious career' lies in tatters after sexually assaulting North East women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Mohammad Iqbal was once a trusted doctor - but now his 'illustrious career' lies in tatters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-shamed-doctor-whose-once-illustrious-career-lies-in-tatters-after-sexually-assaulting-north-east-women/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-shamed-doctor-whose-once-illustrious-career-lies-in-tatters-after-sexually-assaulting-north-east-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East fish and chip restaurant pays tribute to legendary 'heart and soul' following sad news]]></title><description><![CDATA["Mike was part of the heart and soul of Trenchers and someone who helped create so many wonderful memories for our customers over the years."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-fish-and-chip-restaurant-pays-tribute-to-legendary-heart-and-soul-following-sad-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-fish-and-chip-restaurant-pays-tribute-to-legendary-heart-and-soul-following-sad-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after vehicle rammed in Grangetown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men remain in custody on suspicion of firearms offences after a vehicle was rammed in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, as Cleveland Police continue their crackdown on serious and organised crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-firearms-offences-after-vehicle-rammed-in-grangetown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-firearms-offences-after-vehicle-rammed-in-grangetown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, August 31]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-31/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank Holiday chaos as rollercoaster breaks down leaving riders stuck 50ft in air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wipeout at Pleasurewood Hills broke down but luckily no one was injured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bank-holiday-chaos-as-rollercoaster-breaks-down-leaving-riders-stuck-50ft-in-air/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bank-holiday-chaos-as-rollercoaster-breaks-down-leaving-riders-stuck-50ft-in-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCA called in to track down crime bosses in Middlesbrough after week of tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Crime Agency has joined Cleveland Police in investigating suspected organised crime bosses behind the gangland feud linked to the A66 crash, as the total number of arrests reaches 27]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nca-called-in-to-track-down-crime-bosses-in-middlesbrough-after-week-of-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nca-called-in-to-track-down-crime-bosses-in-middlesbrough-after-week-of-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East domestic abuser strangled partner and 'financially ruined' her during living 'hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Roberts, 47, regularly assaulted his then-partner and 'financially ruined' her during a relationship that lasted a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-domestic-abuser-strangled-partner-and-financially-ruined-her-during-living-hell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-domestic-abuser-strangled-partner-and-financially-ruined-her-during-living-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumbria cop sacked for assaulting grandad in front of 'distressed' child after Gateshead crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Jonathan Pattison was convicted of assault after throwing punches at the driver, who was with his grandson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-cop-sacked-for-assaulting-grandad-in-front-of-distressed-child-after-gateshead-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-cop-sacked-for-assaulting-grandad-in-front-of-distressed-child-after-gateshead-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious collision closes A69 in both directions between Northumberland and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road is expected to be closed for some time and drivers are being asked to avoid the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/serious-collision-closes-a69-in-both-directions-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/serious-collision-closes-a69-in-both-directions-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road reopens after serious collision closes A69 in both directions between Northumberland and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road is expected to be closed for some time and drivers are being asked to avoid the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/road-reopens-after-serious-collision-closes-a69-in-both-directions-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/road-reopens-after-serious-collision-closes-a69-in-both-directions-between-northumberland-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ decks, a bus and an elephant: The family business on Tyneside creating quirky gravestones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Richmond, 38, runs Joseph Richmond &amp; Sons with his mother Pauline, 74, and his brother Simon, 52.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dj-decks-a-bus-and-an-elephant-the-family-business-on-tyneside-creating-quirky-gravestones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dj-decks-a-bus-and-an-elephant-the-family-business-on-tyneside-creating-quirky-gravestones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six money and DWP benefit changes coming for UK householders in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a rise in energy bills to support for families on low income, there are a number of money-related changes to keep an eye on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/six-money-and-dwp-benefit-changes-coming-for-uk-householders-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/six-money-and-dwp-benefit-changes-coming-for-uk-householders-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the new rules coming into force in schools across England from September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a round-up of all the new school rules coming into force as children prepare for the start of term]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-the-new-rules-coming-into-force-in-schools-across-england-from-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-the-new-rules-coming-into-force-in-schools-across-england-from-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North East women's mental health club providing 'lifeline' support without the waiting lists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura's Ladies Club is looking to help more women who are struggling with their mental health or 'just need a cuppa and a chat']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-womens-mental-health-club-providing-lifeline-support-without-the-waiting-lists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-womens-mental-health-club-providing-lifeline-support-without-the-waiting-lists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran launches 'revenge' strikes on US base sparking fears of escalation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest flare-up has sparked fears the conflict could explode again and draw the wider Middle East region into a war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/iran-launches-revenge-strikes-on-us-base-sparking-fears-of-escalation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/iran-launches-revenge-strikes-on-us-base-sparking-fears-of-escalation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman shares 'rip in half' recycling rule when dealing with everyday item]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TikTok bin man has explained why getting rid of a takeaway pizza box isn't always as straightforward as it seems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/binman-shares-rip-in-half-recycling-rule-when-dealing-with-everyday-item/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/binman-shares-rip-in-half-recycling-rule-when-dealing-with-everyday-item/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the leading disability charity set for a refresh after more than 50 years serving the North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disability North has been serving the North East for decades - and now its 40-year-old Gosforth building is set for a much-needed glow up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-leading-disability-charity-set-for-a-refresh-after-more-than-50-years-serving-the-north-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-leading-disability-charity-set-for-a-refresh-after-more-than-50-years-serving-the-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raids see convictions over illegal 'dodgy firestick' Sky Sports and TNT streaming - list of locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the football gets underway police and FACT are targeting people supplying and streaming paid-for sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/raids-see-convictions-over-illegal-dodgy-firestick-sky-sports-and-tnt-streaming-list-of-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/raids-see-convictions-over-illegal-dodgy-firestick-sky-sports-and-tnt-streaming-list-of-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When your child can legally walk to and from school alone as 2026 term starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have explained the law and some things parents may need to consider before deciding if their children can start going to school by themselves this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/when-your-child-can-legally-walk-to-and-from-school-alone-as-2026-term-starts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/when-your-child-can-legally-walk-to-and-from-school-alone-as-2026-term-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great North Run: Everything you need to know for the North East's biggest weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the world's biggest half marathon returning on Sunday, September 13, runners and spectators should know this information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/great-north-run-everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-north-easts-biggest-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/great-north-run-everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-north-easts-biggest-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration after revellers evacuated from North East music festival due to thunderstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those attending Party in the Park Morpeth were asked to leave the event on Sunday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/frustration-after-revellers-evacuated-from-north-east-music-festival-due-to-thunderstorm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/frustration-after-revellers-evacuated-from-north-east-music-festival-due-to-thunderstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update after firefighters attacked by yobs hurling bricks while attending blaze in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire engine had to be temporarily taken off the road for repairs after sustaining significant damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-update-after-firefighters-attacked-by-yobs-hurling-bricks-while-attending-blaze-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-update-after-firefighters-attacked-by-yobs-hurling-bricks-while-attending-blaze-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeview 'switch off' 24-hour alert as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are concerned about the impact on the elderly and rural communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/freeview-switch-off-24-hour-alert-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/freeview-switch-off-24-hour-alert-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's sister Freida shares emotional tribute after private funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's sister Freida has shared an emotional tribute to the country music icon following her private Nashville funeral, revealing the special role Dolly played in her life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-sister-freida-shares-emotional-tribute-after-private-funeral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-sister-freida-shares-emotional-tribute-after-private-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[35 fun-filled photos of Newcastle Mela celebration this Bank Holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event, which is a 'vibrant celebration of South Asian culture', arrived in Exhibition Park on Sunday for the first of its two day stint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/35-fun-filled-photos-of-newcastle-mela-celebration-this-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/35-fun-filled-photos-of-newcastle-mela-celebration-this-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC TV licence Monday update as government considers ‘new concessions’ for pensioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key consultation ends today, after a petition calling for free licences for all state pensioners saw support soar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bbc-tv-licence-monday-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions-for-pensioners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bbc-tv-licence-monday-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions-for-pensioners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East paedophile caused girlfriend to be arrested as Whatsapp sex chats with 'girl' turned sinister]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Morgan, 49, began chatting online to what he believed was a 12-year-old girl called Olivia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-caused-girlfriend-to-be-arrested-as-whatsapp-sex-chats-with-girl-turned-sinister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-caused-girlfriend-to-be-arrested-as-whatsapp-sex-chats-with-girl-turned-sinister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police statement as three more arrested after North East assault and homes pelted with bricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old man was allegedly assaulted, racially abused and had a bag stolen from him during a gathering at a property in Hartlepool, as police make further arrests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-statement-as-three-more-arrested-after-north-east-assault-and-homes-pelted-with-bricks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-statement-as-three-more-arrested-after-north-east-assault-and-homes-pelted-with-bricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sons of A66 crash victim police officer lead out Manchester United as mascots]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, of Cleveland Police, were killed in the A66 crash in South Bank, Middlesbrough, earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sons-of-a66-crash-victim-police-officer-lead-out-manchester-united-as-mascots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sons-of-a66-crash-victim-police-officer-lead-out-manchester-united-as-mascots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union urges Tyneside council to bring school meals back in-house after damning national report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national report revealed problems with school meals all over the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-urges-tyneside-council-to-bring-school-meals-back-in-house-after-damning-national-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-urges-tyneside-council-to-bring-school-meals-back-in-house-after-damning-national-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a 'superb' Hexham Victorian country house with countryside views for sale at &pound;2.1million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loughbrow House is described as a 'striking' property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-superb-hexham-victorian-country-house-with-countryside-views-for-sale-at-pound21million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-superb-hexham-victorian-country-house-with-countryside-views-for-sale-at-pound21million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Then and Now: Newcastle’s Castle Garth and its vanished Victorian slums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just minutes away from Newcastle&rsquo;s prosperous city centre sat an area steeped in poverty and crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/then-and-now-newcastles-castle-garth-and-its-vanished-victorian-slums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/then-and-now-newcastles-castle-garth-and-its-vanished-victorian-slums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland man caught with taser had also been importing weapons from China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Thompson was found with the electronic device in his car before police found evidence he'd been importing knives and knuckledusters from abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-caught-with-taser-had-also-been-importing-weapons-from-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-caught-with-taser-had-also-been-importing-weapons-from-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk Gosforth lout threatened to stab officer in neck then spat in her face]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie Decarteret also smashed windows in her council house during the incident earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drunk-gosforth-lout-threatened-to-stab-officer-in-neck-then-spat-in-her-face/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drunk-gosforth-lout-threatened-to-stab-officer-in-neck-then-spat-in-her-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch 125mph road menace grandad 'Mad Kenny' rammed by police after threatening Coast Road 'carnage']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released footage of Kenneth Davison causing chaos on the Coast Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/watch-125mph-road-menace-grandad-mad-kenny-rammed-by-police-after-threatening-coast-road-carnage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/watch-125mph-road-menace-grandad-mad-kenny-rammed-by-police-after-threatening-coast-road-carnage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ veterans in North East urged to come forward for compensation after ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic ban on LGBTQ+ people in the armed forces affected thousands of service members]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lgbtq-veterans-in-north-east-urged-to-come-forward-for-compensation-after-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lgbtq-veterans-in-north-east-urged-to-come-forward-for-compensation-after-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community farm in Gateshead undergoes colourful renovation and now has a new western theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Morley, of Creative Ginger, is behind the new artwork at Bill Quay Farm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/community-farm-in-gateshead-undergoes-colourful-renovation-and-now-has-a-new-western-theme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/community-farm-in-gateshead-undergoes-colourful-renovation-and-now-has-a-new-western-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update on murder investigation after girl and aunt die in North East house blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder following the fire on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-update-on-murder-investigation-after-girl-and-aunt-die-in-north-east-house-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-update-on-murder-investigation-after-girl-and-aunt-die-in-north-east-house-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a much loved mam and wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-this-week-including-tributes-to-a-much-loved-mam-and-wife/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-this-week-including-tributes-to-a-much-loved-mam-and-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany train station horror as British woman 'stabbed to death']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of a fatal stabbing attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/germany-train-station-horror-as-british-woman-stabbed-to-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/germany-train-station-horror-as-british-woman-stabbed-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving Blyth mum glad after Government blocks early release of driver who caused her son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry Robinson was high on cocaine when he ploughed the Suzuki Vitara he was driving into an oncoming car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grieving-blyth-mum-glad-after-government-blocks-early-release-of-driver-who-caused-her-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grieving-blyth-mum-glad-after-government-blocks-early-release-of-driver-who-caused-her-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fighting for life in hospital after being shot in alleged North East attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation has been launched after a man was shot in Gainford, County Durham last night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-fighting-for-life-in-hospital-after-being-shot-in-alleged-north-east-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-fighting-for-life-in-hospital-after-being-shot-in-alleged-north-east-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forensics investigating and person taken to hospital after collision which closed Blyth roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police, paramedics and the air ambulance rushed to the scene of the collision in Blyth on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/forensics-investigating-and-person-taken-to-hospital-after-collision-which-closed-blyth-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/forensics-investigating-and-person-taken-to-hospital-after-collision-which-closed-blyth-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle pervert sent sexual images to 'girl' while she was at school during police sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Richardson thought he was chatting to a 14-year-old and sent her graphic images and videos of himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-pervert-sent-sexual-images-to-girl-while-she-was-at-school-during-police-sting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-pervert-sent-sexual-images-to-girl-while-she-was-at-school-during-police-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle burglar broke into Lidl and used a wheelie bin to make-off with £800 of stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Fowler used a crowbar to break into the store and was identified from CCTV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-burglar-broke-into-lidl-and-used-a-wheelie-bin-to-make-off-with-800-of-stock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-burglar-broke-into-lidl-and-used-a-wheelie-bin-to-make-off-with-800-of-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S, Asda and Home Bargains among retailers to issue product recalls in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recalls were released this month, affecting a range of products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mamps-asda-and-home-bargains-among-retailers-to-issue-product-recalls-in-august/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mamps-asda-and-home-bargains-among-retailers-to-issue-product-recalls-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyrus ferry tragedy as boat capsizes leaving seven dead and more missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ferry was carrying 270 people when it capsized off the coast of Cyprus in the early hours of Sunday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cyrus-ferry-tragedy-as-boat-capsizes-leaving-seven-dead-and-more-missing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cyrus-ferry-tragedy-as-boat-capsizes-leaving-seven-dead-and-more-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyprus ferry tragedy as boat capsizes leaving seven dead and more missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ferry was carrying 270 people when it capsized off the coast of Cyprus in the early hours of Sunday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cyprus-ferry-tragedy-as-boat-capsizes-leaving-seven-dead-and-more-missing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cyprus-ferry-tragedy-as-boat-capsizes-leaving-seven-dead-and-more-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huge' interest expected as Kevin Keegan's match-worn England shirts go up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Newcastle striker and England manager sadly died last month aged 75 after a short battle with cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/huge-interest-expected-as-kevin-keegans-match-worn-england-shirts-go-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/huge-interest-expected-as-kevin-keegans-match-worn-england-shirts-go-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibition explores Ukrainian Independence by community who now call North East home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition created by a North East community group explores Ukraine&rsquo;s Independence through History, Art, and Community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-exhibition-explores-ukrainian-independence-by-community-who-now-call-north-east-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-exhibition-explores-ukrainian-independence-by-community-who-now-call-north-east-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser set up in memory of A66 police officers close to reaching massive £1.2m target]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive 42,000 people have donated to the fund in memory of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-set-up-in-memory-of-a66-police-officers-close-to-reaching-massive-12m-target/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-set-up-in-memory-of-a66-police-officers-close-to-reaching-massive-12m-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary DJ Armand Van Helden delivers unforgettable Bank Holiday summer party in Sunderland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds descended on Keel Square for an August Bank Holiday celebration as the DJ headlined the Saturday of One Big Summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/legendary-dj-armand-van-helden-delivers-unforgettable-bank-holiday-summer-party-in-sunderland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/legendary-dj-armand-van-helden-delivers-unforgettable-bank-holiday-summer-party-in-sunderland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McFly visit Newcastle restaurant before playing gig at Leazes Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous band stopped by a local restaurant for a bite to eat before their show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mcfly-visit-newcastle-restaurant-before-playing-gig-at-leazes-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mcfly-visit-newcastle-restaurant-before-playing-gig-at-leazes-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland man caught with knife 'forgot it was in his pocket' after laying carpet]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ramshaw, who has a previous conviction for carrying a weapon, claimed he'd forgotten the blade was in his pocket after helping his friend lay a carpet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-caught-with-knife-forgot-it-was-in-his-pocket-after-laying-carpet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-caught-with-knife-forgot-it-was-in-his-pocket-after-laying-carpet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow thunderstorm warning triggered for North East with heavy showers expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning comes from experts at the Met Office, and is in place all day today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/yellow-thunderstorm-warning-triggered-for-north-east-with-heavy-showers-expected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/yellow-thunderstorm-warning-triggered-for-north-east-with-heavy-showers-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays warning as customers' balance may be incorrect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barclays has alerted its customers to a 'temporary issue']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/barclays-warning-as-customers-balance-may-be-incorrect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/barclays-warning-as-customers-balance-may-be-incorrect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East child killers to be blocked from early prison release after Andy Burnham announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criminals responsible for the deaths of Archie York and Maya Chappell will be excluded from plans to shorten some prison sentences, following a Chronicle campaign to keep child killers behind bars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-child-killers-to-be-blocked-from-early-prison-release-after-andy-burnham-announcement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-child-killers-to-be-blocked-from-early-prison-release-after-andy-burnham-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minibuses belonging to North East special school smashed up by mindless vandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff say the buses are 'not a luxury' but 'essential' for the welfare of the children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/minibuses-belonging-to-north-east-special-school-smashed-up-by-mindless-vandals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/minibuses-belonging-to-north-east-special-school-smashed-up-by-mindless-vandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Andrew Harper's killers will not be released early after Andy Burnham changes scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said 'hundreds' of people will remain in prison as part of changes to the early release scheme designed to ease prison overcrowding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pc-andrew-harpers-killers-will-not-be-released-early-after-andy-burnham-changes-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pc-andrew-harpers-killers-will-not-be-released-early-after-andy-burnham-changes-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS inpatients rate our hospitals - new survey shows two North East trusts are better than the rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Care Quality Commission survey of hospital inpatients makes for positive reading in the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-inpatients-rate-our-hospitals-new-survey-shows-two-north-east-trusts-are-better-than-the-rest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nhs-inpatients-rate-our-hospitals-new-survey-shows-two-north-east-trusts-are-better-than-the-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender jailed for 11 years dies while serving sentence at North East prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Reay was locked up in February 2024 and died in October the following year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sex-offender-jailed-for-11-years-dies-while-serving-sentence-at-north-east-prison/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sex-offender-jailed-for-11-years-dies-while-serving-sentence-at-north-east-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kevin Keegan's arrival at Newcastle United in the summer of 1982 lit up the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[After moving tributes to the football legend, we recall King Kev&rsquo;s sensational debut 44 years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-kevin-keegans-arrival-at-newcastle-united-in-the-summer-of-1982-lit-up-the-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-kevin-keegans-arrival-at-newcastle-united-in-the-summer-of-1982-lit-up-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead woman jailed for supplying heroin to 'help' friend who tragically died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawn Mallenby supplied drugs to Kelly Hymers but was not accused of causing her death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-woman-jailed-for-supplying-heroin-to-help-friend-who-tragically-died/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-woman-jailed-for-supplying-heroin-to-help-friend-who-tragically-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs with salaries up to £57,000 available in North East including role at Northern Trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs in the North East are currently available with Northern Trains, the RAC and Lloyd Motor Group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jobs-with-salaries-up-to-57000-available-in-north-east-including-role-at-northern-trains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jobs-with-salaries-up-to-57000-available-in-north-east-including-role-at-northern-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ten most expensive streets in the NE area - and one postcode that features five time times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East's most expensive street has an average house price of more than &pound;1.8m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-ten-most-expensive-streets-in-the-ne-area-and-one-postcode-that-features-five-time-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-ten-most-expensive-streets-in-the-ne-area-and-one-postcode-that-features-five-time-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ten most expensive streets in the NE area - and one postcode features five times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East's most expensive street has an average house price of more than &pound;1.8m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-ten-most-expensive-streets-in-the-ne-area-and-one-postcode-features-five-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-ten-most-expensive-streets-in-the-ne-area-and-one-postcode-features-five-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside an 'exceptional' Hexham Edwardian home behind private gates for sale at &pound;949,950]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property, named Causey House, extends to almost 3,000 sq ft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-hexham-edwardian-home-behind-private-gates-for-sale-at-pound949950/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-hexham-edwardian-home-behind-private-gates-for-sale-at-pound949950/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle tribute to King Harald V of Norway following his death after 35 years on the throne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council say that King Harald's connection to Newcastle spanned decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-tribute-to-king-harald-v-of-norway-following-his-death-after-35-years-on-the-throne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-tribute-to-king-harald-v-of-norway-following-his-death-after-35-years-on-the-throne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second World War veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign after lying about age dies aged 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Turrell has passed away surrounded by his family, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/second-world-war-veteran-who-fought-in-the-normandy-campaign-after-lying-about-age-dies-aged-101/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/second-world-war-veteran-who-fought-in-the-normandy-campaign-after-lying-about-age-dies-aged-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Metro workers share Regent Centre progress as canopy fully removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing work at Regent Centre is part of a massive renewal project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-workers-share-regent-centre-progress-as-canopy-fully-removed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-workers-share-regent-centre-progress-as-canopy-fully-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's &pound;4.2m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound42m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound42m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia shows map of England 'attack locations' as Moscow issues warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Russian politician has warned the UK that Moscow is "watching very seriously" and has "plans" to strike the country "very painfully" if certain lines are crossed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/russia-shows-map-of-england-attack-locations-as-moscow-issues-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/russia-shows-map-of-england-attack-locations-as-moscow-issues-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-29-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-29-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Newcastle killer who hasn't changed his ways and threatened to kill bar staff in terrifying raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Brand has 163 previous convictions, including for conspiracy to murder in 2003, for which he was jailed for 12 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-newcastle-killer-who-hasnt-changed-his-ways-and-threatened-to-kill-bar-staff-in-terrifying-raid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-newcastle-killer-who-hasnt-changed-his-ways-and-threatened-to-kill-bar-staff-in-terrifying-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toby Carvery car park chaos as child neglect arrests made and taser deployed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the Toby Carvery in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, where a man was tasered in the car park and two people were arrested on suspicion of child neglect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/toby-carvery-car-park-chaos-as-child-neglect-arrests-made-and-taser-deployed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/toby-carvery-car-park-chaos-as-child-neglect-arrests-made-and-taser-deployed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead Council confirms upcoming works on Felling Bypass with lane closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The update lets local commuters know if they need to budget extra time when the road is busy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-council-confirms-upcoming-works-on-felling-bypass-with-lane-closures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-council-confirms-upcoming-works-on-felling-bypass-with-lane-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside mum sheds 5st after breaking comfort eating habit which left her 'stuck in a rut']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Scott desperately wanted to break free from a cycle which left her feeling increasingly unhappy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-mum-sheds-5st-after-breaking-comfort-eating-habit-which-left-her-stuck-in-a-rut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-mum-sheds-5st-after-breaking-comfort-eating-habit-which-left-her-stuck-in-a-rut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeman Hospital clown doctor to do Great North Run in a red nose and lab coat for heart unit charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Johnson will be running the Great North Run this year as Dr Satsuma Sprocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/freeman-hospital-clown-doctor-to-do-great-north-run-in-a-red-nose-and-lab-coat-for-heart-unit-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/freeman-hospital-clown-doctor-to-do-great-north-run-in-a-red-nose-and-lab-coat-for-heart-unit-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football supporters pay respects to two police officers who tragically died in A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough FC asked supporters to pay tribute to PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/football-supporters-pay-respects-to-two-police-officers-who-tragically-died-in-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/football-supporters-pay-respects-to-two-police-officers-who-tragically-died-in-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police looking to trace 84-year-old man with visual aid stick last seen in South Tyneside village]]></title><description><![CDATA[David, who is also known as John, was last seen in the West Boldon area on Sunday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-looking-to-trace-84-year-old-man-with-visual-aid-stick-last-seen-in-south-tyneside-village/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-looking-to-trace-84-year-old-man-with-visual-aid-stick-last-seen-in-south-tyneside-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 84-year-old man last seen in West Boldon is found safe and well]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who was last seen in the West Boldon area has now been found safe and well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/missing-84-year-old-man-last-seen-in-west-boldon-is-found-safe-and-well/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/missing-84-year-old-man-last-seen-in-west-boldon-is-found-safe-and-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbian government say fugitive Tyneside drug dealer should serve less time behind bars in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Taylor was convicted and jailed in his absence after fleeing to Marbella and has now been extradited from Columbia where he was detained for months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/columbian-government-say-fugitive-tyneside-drug-dealer-should-serve-less-time-behind-bars-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/columbian-government-say-fugitive-tyneside-drug-dealer-should-serve-less-time-behind-bars-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia government say fugitive Tyneside drug dealer should serve less time behind bars in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Taylor was convicted and jailed in his absence after fleeing to Marbella and has now been extradited from Colombia where he was detained for months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/colombia-government-say-fugitive-tyneside-drug-dealer-should-serve-less-time-behind-bars-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/colombia-government-say-fugitive-tyneside-drug-dealer-should-serve-less-time-behind-bars-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits could save more than £170 a year by making energy bill switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The typical household's annual energy costs are set to jump to &pound;1,723 from October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brits-could-save-more-than-170-a-year-by-making-energy-bill-switch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brits-could-save-more-than-170-a-year-by-making-energy-bill-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV presenter Steph McGovern issues emotional statement on hometown after Teesside crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Middlesbrough-raised presenter spoke out on social media about her perspective on her hometown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-presenter-steph-mcgovern-issues-emotional-statement-on-hometown-after-teesside-crimes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-presenter-steph-mcgovern-issues-emotional-statement-on-hometown-after-teesside-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can't be left to rot': North East councillors briefed on safety after deaths and disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A virtual meeting was held on Friday morning involving Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown, chief executive Brian Archer, relevant officers and members of the council following deaths in South Bank and Grangetown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cant-be-left-to-rot-north-east-councillors-briefed-on-safety-after-deaths-and-disorder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cant-be-left-to-rot-north-east-councillors-briefed-on-safety-after-deaths-and-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 fatal crash reportedly sparked by 'fall out' between rival North East teen gang members]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades, 37, died when a Volkswagen Passat, going the wrong way down a dual carriageway, collided with their marked police vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-fatal-crash-reportedly-sparked-by-fall-out-between-rival-north-east-teen-gang-members/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-fatal-crash-reportedly-sparked-by-fall-out-between-rival-north-east-teen-gang-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East MP confirms government support for Cleveland Police after A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have now been a total of 24 arrests made in connection to the A66 crash last weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mp-confirms-government-support-for-cleveland-police-after-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mp-confirms-government-support-for-cleveland-police-after-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East taxi driver had to have eye removed after it ruptured during horrific attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Hammond brutally beat up the cabbie when he went to move his car outside his home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-taxi-driver-had-to-have-eye-removed-after-it-ruptured-during-horrific-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-taxi-driver-had-to-have-eye-removed-after-it-ruptured-during-horrific-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The County Durham planning applications you need to know about in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planning applications you need to know about in County Durham this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-county-durham-planning-applications-you-need-to-know-about-in-august/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-county-durham-planning-applications-you-need-to-know-about-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum was four times over limit when picking up daughter from ballet in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at Benfield School reported Selina Brown to the police when they saw her on CCTV clipping a fence in their car park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mum-was-four-times-over-limit-when-picking-up-daughter-from-ballet-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mum-was-four-times-over-limit-when-picking-up-daughter-from-ballet-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in connection with disturbance that saw armed police descend on Gateshead street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armed police were called to Wesley Street in Low Fell on August 13 after reports of a man allegedly making threats with a firearm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-in-connection-with-disturbance-that-saw-armed-police-descend-on-gateshead-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-in-connection-with-disturbance-that-saw-armed-police-descend-on-gateshead-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP State Pension increase to £14,500 call as officials to reply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support for the State Pension to be raised comes as figures show 1.9 million pensioners living in poverty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-state-pension-increase-to-14500-call-as-officials-to-reply/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-state-pension-increase-to-14500-call-as-officials-to-reply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East football fans to pay respects to officers killed in A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough FC has asked supporters to pay tribute to Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough before their 12.30pm home game on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-football-fans-to-pay-respects-to-officers-killed-in-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-football-fans-to-pay-respects-to-officers-killed-in-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face £70 fine for not noticing two-word road sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is estimated that around 84 per cent of people do not know what it means]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-face-70-fine-for-not-noticing-two-word-road-sign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-face-70-fine-for-not-noticing-two-word-road-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Postcode Lottery results with 18 postcodes across the region winning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Postcode Lottery showed some love to many areas across the region this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-results-with-18-postcodes-across-the-region-winning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-results-with-18-postcodes-across-the-region-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a 'beautiful' Morpeth detached family home with 'stunning' garden for sale at &pound;599,999]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property has views over a golf course and parkland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-beautiful-morpeth-detached-family-home-with-stunning-garden-for-sale-at-pound599999/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-beautiful-morpeth-detached-family-home-with-stunning-garden-for-sale-at-pound599999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Names and faces of North East drug dealers who walked free after being caught red handed]]></title><description><![CDATA[These six criminals were captured by police and brought into court, but avoided being locked up for their actions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/names-and-faces-of-north-east-drug-dealers-who-walked-free-after-being-caught-red-handed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/names-and-faces-of-north-east-drug-dealers-who-walked-free-after-being-caught-red-handed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside in 1971: 10 striking photographs recalling the region from 55 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[From tower blocks in Elswick to shipyard cranes at Wallsend - Tyneside images from 1971]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-in-1971-10-striking-photographs-recalling-the-region-from-55-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-in-1971-10-striking-photographs-recalling-the-region-from-55-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington son banned indefinitely from contacting mum found in her home for a sixth time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Davison has been given yet another chance to keep his freedom, despite The Probation Service recommending he's jailed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/washington-son-banned-indefinitely-from-contacting-mum-found-in-her-home-for-a-sixth-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/washington-son-banned-indefinitely-from-contacting-mum-found-in-her-home-for-a-sixth-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's plea over derelict Newcastle West End building left as 'forgotten danger']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabreen Mohammed is fed up with having to clear broken glass away from the derelict Angel Heights which is still awaiting a promised regeneration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mums-plea-over-derelict-newcastle-west-end-building-left-as-forgotten-danger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mums-plea-over-derelict-newcastle-west-end-building-left-as-forgotten-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangetown murder investigation latest after girl, 7, and aunt die in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people remain in hospital after a house fire which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-investigation-latest-after-girl-7-and-aunt-die-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-investigation-latest-after-girl-7-and-aunt-die-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles writes to families of police officers killed in A66 crash tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[His Royal Highness has reached out to the heartbroken loved ones of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/king-charles-writes-to-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/king-charles-writes-to-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[37 Victorian skeletons discovered at Peterborough City Link worksite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The human remains were first discovered in late July during archaeological work on the City Link project beneath the Queensgate roundabout, with the number of skeletons subsequently rising to 37]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/37-victorian-skeletons-discovered-at-peterborough-city-link-worksite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/37-victorian-skeletons-discovered-at-peterborough-city-link-worksite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven more arrests in Teesside after fatal A66 crash in organised crime crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven men have been taken into custody on suspicion of several offences, including criminal damage with intent to endanger life and threats to kill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seven-more-arrests-in-teesside-after-fatal-a66-crash-in-organised-crime-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seven-more-arrests-in-teesside-after-fatal-a66-crash-in-organised-crime-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, August 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-28-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-28-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitley Bay restaurant's bid to sell alcohol sparks anti-social behaviour fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friez &amp; Burgz has applied to sell booze between 9am and 10.30pm every day in its Whitley Road branch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/whitley-bay-restaurants-bid-to-sell-alcohol-sparks-anti-social-behaviour-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/whitley-bay-restaurants-bid-to-sell-alcohol-sparks-anti-social-behaviour-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They were childhood sweethearts, but spiteful woman told wicked lies to get her 'revenge']]></title><description><![CDATA[Melissa Dinsdale, of Sunderland, created a fake Facebook page in her ex-partner's name and sent herself abusive messages to get him in trouble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/they-were-childhood-sweethearts-but-spiteful-woman-told-wicked-lies-to-get-her-revenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/they-were-childhood-sweethearts-but-spiteful-woman-told-wicked-lies-to-get-her-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug boss extradited from Spain jailed for 18 years for major North East cocaine plots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were able to locate Andrew Doran, who smuggled cocaine into the UK hidden in gas canisters, in Spain after he went for a run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drug-boss-extradited-from-spain-jailed-for-18-years-for-major-north-east-cocaine-plots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drug-boss-extradited-from-spain-jailed-for-18-years-for-major-north-east-cocaine-plots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man slams conditions at Newcastle tower block plagued by smashed windows and rubbish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tower block resident has spoken out against the conditions of his estate in Walker where he says he finds needles and dog mess regularly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-slams-conditions-at-newcastle-tower-block-plagued-by-smashed-windows-and-rubbish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-slams-conditions-at-newcastle-tower-block-plagued-by-smashed-windows-and-rubbish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue major update on investigations into A66 crash and fatal house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police has confirmed it is not linking the A66 crash and the house fire which has resulted in nine deaths on Teesside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-major-update-on-investigations-into-a66-crash-and-fatal-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-major-update-on-investigations-into-a66-crash-and-fatal-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as holidaymakers head to Newcastle airport for Bank Holiday break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers are being urged to follow a few simple steps before boarding a plane to avoid delays or even more serious consequences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-as-holidaymakers-head-to-newcastle-airport-for-bank-holiday-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-as-holidaymakers-head-to-newcastle-airport-for-bank-holiday-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police blast 'completely unacceptable behaviour' after cars torched at A66 crash vigil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars were torched and flares set off at a gathering for one of the men killed in a head-on collision with police on the A66]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-blast-completely-unacceptable-behaviour-after-cars-torched-at-a66-crash-vigil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-blast-completely-unacceptable-behaviour-after-cars-torched-at-a66-crash-vigil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Lost Family to return to ITV with heart-wrenching episode filmed in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular and always tear-jerking ITV show Long Lost Family is coming back for a new series with DAvina McCall at the helm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/long-lost-family-to-return-to-itv-with-heart-wrenching-episode-filmed-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/long-lost-family-to-return-to-itv-with-heart-wrenching-episode-filmed-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East police boss issues stark warning to danger drivers filming reckless behaviour for 'likes']]></title><description><![CDATA[The PCC has stated that officers are regularly seeing the 'devastating and tragic consequences' of reckless driving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-police-boss-issues-stark-warning-to-danger-drivers-filming-reckless-behaviour-for-likes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-police-boss-issues-stark-warning-to-danger-drivers-filming-reckless-behaviour-for-likes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East rail disruption LIVE: Disruption between Newcastle and Berwick due to last all day]]></title><description><![CDATA[LNER, CrossCounty, Lumo, Northern and TransPennine Express services have been impacted by the fault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rail-disruption-live-disruption-between-newcastle-and-berwick-due-to-last-all-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rail-disruption-live-disruption-between-newcastle-and-berwick-due-to-last-all-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone footage shows aftermath of cars set on fire at A66 memorial in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of cars were reportedly set on fire at a field in Haswell, County Durham, at a 'vigil' for one man who died in the A66 crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drone-footage-shows-aftermath-of-cars-set-on-fire-at-a66-memorial-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drone-footage-shows-aftermath-of-cars-set-on-fire-at-a66-memorial-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gosforth mum-of-six who returned to high jumping after 20-year hiatus comes second at Korea competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily MacDonald competed at the Masters Athletics Stadia Championships in Daegu, South Korea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gosforth-mum-of-six-who-returned-to-high-jumping-after-20-year-hiatus-comes-second-at-korea-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gosforth-mum-of-six-who-returned-to-high-jumping-after-20-year-hiatus-comes-second-at-korea-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangetown murder LIVE: Forensics experts in white-suits scan fire-damaged house from above]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seven-year-old girl and her aunt both died in a house fire in Grangetown with two men arrested on suspicion of murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-live-forensics-experts-in-white-suits-scan-fire-damaged-house-from-above/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-live-forensics-experts-in-white-suits-scan-fire-damaged-house-from-above/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's &pound;10m UK househunt as Cotswold neighbour issues warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly on the hunt for a new home in the UK worth upwards of &pound;10million, and one potential Cotswolds neighbour has issued a warning to the couple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-pound10m-uk-househunt-as-cotswold-neighbour-issues-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-pound10m-uk-househunt-as-cotswold-neighbour-issues-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No time limit on justice' - Police encourage sexual abuse victims to come forward as North East predator jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA["The effects of Philip Watson's offending have proven to have lasted a lifetime"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/no-time-limit-on-justice-police-encourage-sexual-abuse-victims-to-come-forward-as-north-east-predator-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/no-time-limit-on-justice-police-encourage-sexual-abuse-victims-to-come-forward-as-north-east-predator-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East MP says people are 'not feeling safe' following unrest after A66 crash that left seven dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash on the A66 claimed 7 lives, two of whom being officers with Cleveland Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mp-says-people-are-not-feeling-safe-following-unrest-after-a66-crash-that-left-seven-dead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mp-says-people-are-not-feeling-safe-following-unrest-after-a66-crash-that-left-seven-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of pensioners could be owed £4,300 DWP boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensioners could be entitled to four extra payments outside of the state pension]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thousands-of-pensioners-could-be-owed-4300-dwp-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thousands-of-pensioners-could-be-owed-4300-dwp-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain and risk of thunder in North East over Bank Holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office is predicting heavy showers in the region this August Bank Holiday weekend - here's the latest forecast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heavy-rain-and-risk-of-thunder-in-north-east-over-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heavy-rain-and-risk-of-thunder-in-north-east-over-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predator committed sexual offences against underage North East girl after grooming her on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan McBean-Kyle, 26, met the girl on the social media site and lied about his age before meeting up with her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/predator-committed-sexual-offences-against-underage-north-east-girl-after-grooming-her-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/predator-committed-sexual-offences-against-underage-north-east-girl-after-grooming-her-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details as North East train passengers face major delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key details as damage to overhead line in Northumberland causes rail disruption between Newcastle and Berwick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-north-east-train-passengers-face-major-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-north-east-train-passengers-face-major-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Police issue arrests update after cars 'set ablaze' during memorial event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-issue-arrests-update-after-cars-set-ablaze-during-memorial-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-issue-arrests-update-after-cars-set-ablaze-during-memorial-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows near-misses as city drivers don't know country road rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are confused about the rules on country road speed limits, passing places, tractors, horses and hills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/video-shows-near-misses-as-city-drivers-dont-know-country-road-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/video-shows-near-misses-as-city-drivers-dont-know-country-road-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for North East on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms will bring 10-20 mm of rain in a short period in a few places, and lightning and hail will be additional hazards, the Met Office says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-issues-nine-hour-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-east-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-issues-nine-hour-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-east-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky News reporter praised for reaction to ‘disgusting’ Middlesbrough heckling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky News correspondent Shingi Mararike was forced to cut short a live broadcast from Middlesbrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sky-news-reporter-praised-for-reaction-to-disgusting-middlesbrough-heckling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sky-news-reporter-praised-for-reaction-to-disgusting-middlesbrough-heckling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East rail disruption LIVE: Major delays between Newcastle and Berwick due to power issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[LNER, CrossCounty, Lumo, Northern and TransPennine Express services have been impacted by the fault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rail-disruption-live-major-delays-between-newcastle-and-berwick-due-to-power-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rail-disruption-live-major-delays-between-newcastle-and-berwick-due-to-power-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of 11 PIP changes you must report to DWP straight away or face penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[PIP claimants could be taken to court or may have to pay a penalty if they give wrong information or do not report a change straight away, the DWP says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-11-pip-changes-you-must-report-to-dwp-straight-away-or-face-penalty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-11-pip-changes-you-must-report-to-dwp-straight-away-or-face-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep event cancelled at another Northumberland agricultural show amid Bluetongue outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers said that calling off part of the event was "the safest and most responsible decision for everyone"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sheep-event-cancelled-at-another-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-bluetongue-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sheep-event-cancelled-at-another-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-bluetongue-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Event cancelled at another Northumberland agricultural show amid Bluetongue outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers said that calling off part of the event was "the safest and most responsible decision for everyone"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/event-cancelled-at-another-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-bluetongue-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/event-cancelled-at-another-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-bluetongue-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Neighbour parked on my drive but revenge made sure it never happened again']]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeowner has explained the steps they took when a woman left her car on private property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/neighbour-parked-on-my-drive-but-revenge-made-sure-it-never-happened-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/neighbour-parked-on-my-drive-but-revenge-made-sure-it-never-happened-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cars 'set on fire' at A66 crash memorial in County Durham as 200 extra police officers deployed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage has emerged of cars reportedly being set on fire in a field during a memorial event for those who lost their lives in the A66 crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cars-set-on-fire-at-a66-crash-memorial-in-county-durham-as-200-extra-police-officers-deployed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cars-set-on-fire-at-a66-crash-memorial-in-county-durham-as-200-extra-police-officers-deployed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update as Reform hold seat in Newcastle City Council by-election overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward headed to the polls today after a by-election was called when Reform UK's Amy Hunter resigned from her post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-as-reform-hold-seat-in-newcastle-city-council-by-election-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-as-reform-hold-seat-in-newcastle-city-council-by-election-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK hold off Lib Dem surge to win Newcastle City Council by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK survived a challenge from the Lib Dems to secure victory for Martin Evison in Thursday's Throckley, Walbottle, and Newburn by-election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/reform-uk-hold-off-lib-dem-surge-to-win-newcastle-city-council-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/reform-uk-hold-off-lib-dem-surge-to-win-newcastle-city-council-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunniside locals object to plans for over 200 new homes amid wildlife, traffic, and infrastructure worries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and councillors gathered to speak to the Local Democracy Reporting Service over their fears about hundreds of proposed new homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunniside-locals-object-to-plans-for-over-200-new-homes-amid-wildlife-traffic-and-infrastructure-worries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunniside-locals-object-to-plans-for-over-200-new-homes-amid-wildlife-traffic-and-infrastructure-worries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle man banned from ex's home caught there after argument over 'music choice']]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim had invited Alan Atkinson over to her address, despite him being subject to a restraining order, then phoned the police after he refused to leave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-banned-from-exs-home-caught-there-after-argument-over-music-choice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-banned-from-exs-home-caught-there-after-argument-over-music-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker armed burglar targeted elderly couple in their home after bus-stop queue-jumping dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Young left the pensioners terrified after pushing his way into their home and brazenly stealing from them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/walker-armed-burglar-targeted-elderly-couple-in-their-home-after-bus-stop-queue-jumping-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/walker-armed-burglar-targeted-elderly-couple-in-their-home-after-bus-stop-queue-jumping-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East man to run 470 laps of St James' Park in memory of 'Newcastle-mad dad']]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles McManus is aiming to run over 200 miles in just 48 hours, in aid of St Oswald's Hospice, who cared for his dad David before he passed away in 2017]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-to-run-470-laps-of-st-james-park-in-memory-of-newcastle-mad-dad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-to-run-470-laps-of-st-james-park-in-memory-of-newcastle-mad-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord at famous Northumberland pub hits out at 'grossly unfair' supermarket pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheap alcohol deals in supermarkets are "grossly unfair" on the pub trade, and contribute to "worryingly high levels" of at home boozing, said Joanne Dwyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/landlord-at-famous-northumberland-pub-hits-out-at-grossly-unfair-supermarket-pricing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/landlord-at-famous-northumberland-pub-hits-out-at-grossly-unfair-supermarket-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council by-election result in full]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newcastle City Council by-election was launched when Reform UK councillor Amy Hunter stepped down from her post earlier this summer, just a couple of months after being voted in at May's local elections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-result-in-full/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-result-in-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council by-election LIVE: Updates as Reform hold seat after councillor stood down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward headed to the polls today after a by-election was called when Reform UK's Amy Hunter resigned from her post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-as-reform-hold-seat-after-councillor-stood-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-as-reform-hold-seat-after-councillor-stood-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council by-election LIVE:  Updates from vote called after Reform councillor stood down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward headed to the polls today after a by-election was called when Reform UK's Amy Hunter resigned from her post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-from-vote-called-after-reform-councillor-stood-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-from-vote-called-after-reform-councillor-stood-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple who tied the knot at Britain's highest pub return to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Baulch and John Dalton got married at Tan Hill Inn which was the first pub in England to be licenced to hold weddings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/couple-who-tied-the-knot-at-britains-highest-pub-return-to-celebrate-30th-wedding-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/couple-who-tied-the-knot-at-britains-highest-pub-return-to-celebrate-30th-wedding-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat launches 134 miles out to sea after receiving emergency call-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth RNLI&rsquo;s all-weather lifeboat was called out more than 130 nautical miles off the North East coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-rnli-lifeboat-launches-134-miles-out-to-sea-after-receiving-emergency-call-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-rnli-lifeboat-launches-134-miles-out-to-sea-after-receiving-emergency-call-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council by-election LIVE:  Updates from count for Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward headed to the polls today after a by-election was called when Reform UK's Amy Hunter resigned from her post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-from-count-for-throckley-walbottle-and-newburn-ward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-city-council-by-election-live-updates-from-count-for-throckley-walbottle-and-newburn-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vile killer who lured schoolgirl to savage murder trap dies in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna Marie Brand was jailed for life in December 2023 after being found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Caroline Glachan in 1996. She has now died in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/vile-killer-who-lured-schoolgirl-to-savage-murder-trap-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/vile-killer-who-lured-schoolgirl-to-savage-murder-trap-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East predatory teaching assistant systematically sexually abused vulnerable pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Watson, of South Shields, has now been convicted of sexually abusing six pupils at a school in Sunderland where he worked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-predatory-teaching-assistant-systematically-sexually-abused-vulnerable-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-predatory-teaching-assistant-systematically-sexually-abused-vulnerable-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures as Fisherman's Mission cancer project brings 'pivotal' health messages to Meadow Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C-Aware Project is run by the Fisherman's Mission and brought "pivotal" information the Meadow Well estate in partnership with the Cedarwood Trust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pictures-as-fishermans-mission-cancer-project-brings-pivotal-health-messages-to-meadow-well/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pictures-as-fishermans-mission-cancer-project-brings-pivotal-health-messages-to-meadow-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning issued after life-saving throwline boards targeted by vandals in three Newcastle parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few months throwline boards have been targeted by vandals, the latest of which occurred earlier this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-issued-after-life-saving-throwline-boards-targeted-by-vandals-in-three-newcastle-parks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-issued-after-life-saving-throwline-boards-targeted-by-vandals-in-three-newcastle-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, August 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, August 27]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, August 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop &pound;10,000 every month for 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ amid trade war with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president has signed an executive order to rename the lake that spans the US-Canadian border]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-amid-trade-war-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-amid-trade-war-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in North East house fire was 'not involved with gangs', brother says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are continuing into the blaze which was only a mile away from the scene of a head-on collision which killed two police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-killed-in-north-east-house-fire-was-not-involved-with-gangs-brother-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-killed-in-north-east-house-fire-was-not-involved-with-gangs-brother-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother of woman killed in North East house fire describes her deaths as 'senseless']]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are continuing into the blaze which was only a mile away from the scene of a head-on collision which killed two police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brother-of-woman-killed-in-north-east-house-fire-describes-her-deaths-as-senseless/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brother-of-woman-killed-in-north-east-house-fire-describes-her-deaths-as-senseless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to tackle predicted £60m road repair backlog in North Tyneside by 2029/30]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council's Tory group leader has said the backlog needs to be grappled with now to avoid more expensive repairs down the line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/calls-to-tackle-predicted-60m-road-repair-backlog-in-north-tyneside-by-202930/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/calls-to-tackle-predicted-60m-road-repair-backlog-in-north-tyneside-by-202930/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Vicky Pattison admits 'I became a caricature of myself' on Geordie Shore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vicky Pattison has opened up about her time in reality TV, the 'dangerous path' she was led down, and her fears about her children ever entering the industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emotional-vicky-pattison-admits-i-became-a-caricature-of-myself-on-geordie-shore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emotional-vicky-pattison-admits-i-became-a-caricature-of-myself-on-geordie-shore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New strategy to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on North East public transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the year ending March 2026, Northumbria Police received 1,020 reports of incidents on public transport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-strategy-to-tackle-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour-on-north-east-public-transport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-strategy-to-tackle-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour-on-north-east-public-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you see the lunar eclipse from where you live? Check your postcode]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its peak, around 93% of the Moon will be covered by the darkest part of Earth's shadow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/can-you-see-the-lunar-eclipse-from-where-you-live-check-your-postcode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/can-you-see-the-lunar-eclipse-from-where-you-live-check-your-postcode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police called to North East street after man attacked with bladed weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers holding guns surrounded a property on Sedgemoor Road after a man was hospitalised following an attack involving a bladed weapon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/armed-police-called-to-north-east-street-after-man-attacked-with-bladed-weapon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/armed-police-called-to-north-east-street-after-man-attacked-with-bladed-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union brands Newcastle University's India expansion plan "risky business venture"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UCU maintains its position that international expansion remains risky for Newcastle University]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-brands-newcastle-universitys-india-expansion-plan-risky-business-venture-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-brands-newcastle-universitys-india-expansion-plan-risky-business-venture-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union brands Newcastle University’s India expansion plan “risky business venture”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UCU maintains its position that international expansion remains risky for Newcastle University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-brands-newcastle-universitys-india-expansion-plan-risky-business-venture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/union-brands-newcastle-universitys-india-expansion-plan-risky-business-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New details emerge on A66 crash which saw two police officers among seven killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inquests have opened into the two police officers and five occupants of a Volkswagen Passat who were all pronounced dead at the scene of a head-on A66 crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-details-emerge-on-a66-crash-which-saw-two-police-officers-among-seven-killed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-details-emerge-on-a66-crash-which-saw-two-police-officers-among-seven-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incel forum member banned from loitering outside women's toilets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Valentine received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, despite having no history of sexual offending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/incel-forum-member-banned-from-loitering-outside-womens-toilets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/incel-forum-member-banned-from-loitering-outside-womens-toilets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Event cancelled at Northumberland agricultural show amid outbreak of deadly virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the annual show in Wooler, Northumberland, confirmed that following "careful consideration" they have decided to call off part of the event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/event-cancelled-at-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-outbreak-of-deadly-virus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/event-cancelled-at-northumberland-agricultural-show-amid-outbreak-of-deadly-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Truly heartbroken' family pays tribute to County Durham dad of two who died in A1(M) collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Scarth was driving on the major road on Saturday when he was involved in the fatal crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/truly-heartbroken-family-pays-tribute-to-county-durham-dad-of-two-who-died-in-a1m-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/truly-heartbroken-family-pays-tribute-to-county-durham-dad-of-two-who-died-in-a1m-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers caught out by little-known parking mistake that could cost £1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was fined for parking their car on a street but doesn't understand why they were singled out. But their experience has highlighted a little-known Highway Code rule that could leave motorists facing a hefty fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-caught-out-by-little-known-parking-mistake-that-could-cost-1000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-caught-out-by-little-known-parking-mistake-that-could-cost-1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East man who fled country after far-right disorder jailed after arrest at Newcastle Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Latham, 38, was arrested at Newcastle Airport after flying into the UK from Alicante]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-who-fled-country-after-far-right-disorder-jailed-after-arrest-at-newcastle-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-who-fled-country-after-far-right-disorder-jailed-after-arrest-at-newcastle-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters come under attack by yobs hurling bricks while responding to emergency in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire engine sustained significant damage and has had to be temporarily taken off the road for repairs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/firefighters-come-under-attack-by-yobs-hurling-bricks-while-responding-to-emergency-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/firefighters-come-under-attack-by-yobs-hurling-bricks-while-responding-to-emergency-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of major airports hacked - 8.7 million customers' data accessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Airports Group operates Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-major-airports-hacked-87-million-customers-data-accessed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-major-airports-hacked-87-million-customers-data-accessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumbria Police helping neighbouring force with murder probe after child dies in North East blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seven-year-old girl and her aunt, 34, dies in a fire at a property in Grangetown on Teesside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-police-helping-neighbouring-force-with-murder-probe-after-child-dies-in-north-east-blaze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-police-helping-neighbouring-force-with-murder-probe-after-child-dies-in-north-east-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major cyber attack at UK airports with 8.7 million customers' data compromised]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber attack has seen the data of about 8.7 million customers accessed at Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-cyber-attack-at-uk-airports-with-87-million-customers-data-compromised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-cyber-attack-at-uk-airports-with-87-million-customers-data-compromised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurdles wash up on beaches 30 miles south of Port of Tyne ship collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council officers are now liaising with partner organisations and volunteer groups on the removal of the pellets and to help minimise any potential environmental impact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdles-wash-up-on-beaches-30-miles-south-of-port-of-tyne-ship-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdles-wash-up-on-beaches-30-miles-south-of-port-of-tyne-ship-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Dolly Parton tribute artist 'heartbroken' after music icon's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died aged 80 following a brief battle with cancer, leading to tributes from across the globe to the country music superstar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-dolly-parton-tribute-artist-heartbroken-after-music-icons-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-dolly-parton-tribute-artist-heartbroken-after-music-icons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leazes Park repair plans finally emerge after 2024 damage &ndash; but spark new fears over its 'demise']]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council has announced plans to repair damage suffered at the historic Leazes Park more than two years ago, but the proposals have reignited a row over the listed site's future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/leazes-park-repair-plans-finally-emerge-after-2024-damage-ndash-but-spark-new-fears-over-its-demise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/leazes-park-repair-plans-finally-emerge-after-2024-damage-ndash-but-spark-new-fears-over-its-demise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's 'panic' as suitcase containing fianc&eacute;'s ashes taken from train by mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger travelling from Newcastle took the suitcase containing Gavin's ashes from the luggage rack in error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/womans-panic-as-suitcase-containing-fianceacutes-ashes-taken-from-train-by-mistake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/womans-panic-as-suitcase-containing-fianceacutes-ashes-taken-from-train-by-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists urged to make vital car check as North East set for rain and thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drives have been giving a safety warning about car checks they need to make as heavy rain is forecast to move into the North East region, bringing a localised risk of thunder and hail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-urged-to-make-vital-car-check-as-north-east-set-for-rain-and-thunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-urged-to-make-vital-car-check-as-north-east-set-for-rain-and-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmonella symptoms listed as UK sees rise in cases linked to imported eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health experts say there is no evidence that UK-produced eggs are affected and stress that the risk to the public remains low]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/salmonella-symptoms-listed-as-uk-sees-rise-in-cases-linked-to-imported-eggs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/salmonella-symptoms-listed-as-uk-sees-rise-in-cases-linked-to-imported-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Newcastle snooker club's move into new city centre home backed by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council has approved plans which would see The Hustler move into the closed Newcastle Labour Club site next to Haymarket Metro station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beloved-newcastle-snooker-clubs-move-into-new-city-centre-home-backed-by-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beloved-newcastle-snooker-clubs-move-into-new-city-centre-home-backed-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' rapist who poses 'clear risk to women and girls' jailed for 17 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Stephenson, formerly of Blackhall Colliery, left a woman with 'emotional scars' she will 'never be able to repair']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dangerous-rapist-who-poses-clear-risk-to-women-and-girls-jailed-for-17-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dangerous-rapist-who-poses-clear-risk-to-women-and-girls-jailed-for-17-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make a donation to Dolly Parton library and help children in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[In lieu of flowers, Dolly's family has asked for donations to be made to her Imagination Library - here's how to do that in Newcastle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-to-make-a-donation-to-dolly-parton-library-and-help-children-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-to-make-a-donation-to-dolly-parton-library-and-help-children-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Inquests opened for police officers killed in horror collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-inquests-opened-for-police-officers-killed-in-horror-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-inquests-opened-for-police-officers-killed-in-horror-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says 'all of the support needed' will be provided after fatal North East fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman and a child have died following a house fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, with two men arrested on suspicion of murder as the Prime Minister pledges full support for authorities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-says-all-of-the-support-needed-will-be-provided-after-fatal-north-east-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-says-all-of-the-support-needed-will-be-provided-after-fatal-north-east-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest hears of injuries police officers suffered in fatal A66 wrong-way crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died in a head-on collision on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inquest-hears-of-injuries-police-officers-suffered-in-fatal-a66-wrong-way-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inquest-hears-of-injuries-police-officers-suffered-in-fatal-a66-wrong-way-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartwarming pictures capture everyday moments on the old Metro fleet and 'end of an era']]></title><description><![CDATA[Terminus is a digital photo exhibit created by Newcastle-based documentary photographer Sasha Mallo Tardiveau, between 2024 and 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartwarming-pictures-capture-everyday-moments-on-the-old-metro-fleet-and-end-of-an-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartwarming-pictures-capture-everyday-moments-on-the-old-metro-fleet-and-end-of-an-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Two minute silence held for fallen officers as inquests open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-two-minute-silence-held-for-fallen-officers-as-inquests-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-two-minute-silence-held-for-fallen-officers-as-inquests-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC says over 750,000 UK people could have £2,200 saved in forgotten accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011, should carry out a quick check to see if they have money they don't know about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-says-over-750000-uk-people-could-have-2200-saved-in-forgotten-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-says-over-750000-uk-people-could-have-2200-saved-in-forgotten-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangetown murder LIVE: Teddies and flowers left to girl, 7, and aunt who died in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seven-year-old girl and her aunt both died in a house fire in Grangetown with two men arrested on suspicion of murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-live-teddies-and-flowers-left-to-girl-7-and-aunt-who-died-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-murder-live-teddies-and-flowers-left-to-girl-7-and-aunt-who-died-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East NHS expert shares key lifestyle changes to protect against dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Charlotte Deasy is a consultant psychiatrist at the CNTW NHS trust in the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-nhs-expert-shares-key-lifestyle-changes-to-protect-against-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-nhs-expert-shares-key-lifestyle-changes-to-protect-against-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead and 10 injured after car driven into crowd outside busy train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say they have arrested a Russian national, who was not known to the security services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-dead-and-10-injured-after-car-driven-into-crowd-outside-busy-train-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-dead-and-10-injured-after-car-driven-into-crowd-outside-busy-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soldier explains what to buy as Government says 'prepare for emergency']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government is reported to be preparing new advice on keeping food and water at home in case of emergency situations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ex-soldier-explains-what-to-buy-as-government-says-prepare-for-emergency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ex-soldier-explains-what-to-buy-as-government-says-prepare-for-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioners warned five groups will not be eligible for DWP £300 Winter Fuel Payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who were born on or before June 1960 could get between &pound;100 and &pound;300 to help you pay their heating bills - however there are some exceptions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pensioners-warned-five-groups-will-not-be-eligible-for-dwp-300-winter-fuel-payment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pensioners-warned-five-groups-will-not-be-eligible-for-dwp-300-winter-fuel-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple raffle bespoke Tokai Les Paul guitar to help fundraising bid for Northumberland estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heaton community rallies behind bid to secure The Rothbury Estate for nature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/couple-raffle-bespoke-tokai-les-paul-guitar-to-help-fundraising-bid-for-northumberland-estate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/couple-raffle-bespoke-tokai-les-paul-guitar-to-help-fundraising-bid-for-northumberland-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two who died in Grangetown house fire named as murder investigation launched - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, in Grangetown, are closed while 999 crews respond to a fire at a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-who-died-in-grangetown-house-fire-named-as-murder-investigation-launched-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-who-died-in-grangetown-house-fire-named-as-murder-investigation-launched-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle care home celebrates 30 years on historic site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenton Hall Care Home marked the milestone alongside 98-year-old special guest who played key role in design three decades ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-care-home-celebrates-30-years-on-historic-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-care-home-celebrates-30-years-on-historic-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Device that cuts 20pc off energy bills on sale from Thursday after rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argos, Amazon, Currys, B&amp;Q, Screwfix and Wickes will be selling the devices with prices expected to 'settle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/device-that-cuts-20pc-off-energy-bills-on-sale-from-thursday-after-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/device-that-cuts-20pc-off-energy-bills-on-sale-from-thursday-after-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV licence scam warning over 'renewal' emails going out - how to spot problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[You need a TV licence to watch live TV such as BBC shows or streaming platforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-licence-scam-warning-over-renewal-emails-going-out-how-to-spot-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-licence-scam-warning-over-renewal-emails-going-out-how-to-spot-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building work begins at Newcastle RVI emergency department with patients warned of disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle hospital patients will notice construction work at the RVI's emergency department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/building-work-begins-at-newcastle-rvi-emergency-department-with-patients-warned-of-disruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/building-work-begins-at-newcastle-rvi-emergency-department-with-patients-warned-of-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Newcastle NHS consultant welcomes 'much-needed' heart surgery trial that could help thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Asif Shah is among those helping to run the AFFECT heart surgery trial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/top-newcastle-nhs-consultant-welcomes-much-needed-heart-surgery-trial-that-could-help-thousands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/top-newcastle-nhs-consultant-welcomes-much-needed-heart-surgery-trial-that-could-help-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected flasher claims he forgot he was naked after allegedly exposing himself in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex King is accused of exposing himself from a balcony in Alnwick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/suspected-flasher-claims-he-forgot-he-was-naked-after-allegedly-exposing-himself-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/suspected-flasher-claims-he-forgot-he-was-naked-after-allegedly-exposing-himself-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle grandad threatened rush hour Coast Road 'carnage' then did 125mph despite being rammed five times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Davison rang 999 calling himself 'Mad Kenny' and made threats which sparked a chase involving several police cars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-grandad-threatened-rush-hour-coast-road-carnage-then-did-125mph-despite-being-rammed-five-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-grandad-threatened-rush-hour-coast-road-carnage-then-did-125mph-despite-being-rammed-five-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people who died in North East house blaze named locally as seven-year-old girl and her aunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victims have been named locally as Valentina Foster, seven, and her aunt Natalie McDonald, 34]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-people-who-died-in-north-east-house-blaze-named-locally-as-seven-year-old-girl-and-her-aunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-people-who-died-in-north-east-house-blaze-named-locally-as-seven-year-old-girl-and-her-aunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government urged to overhaul 'fundamentally broken' business rates system by council deputy leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the government prepares to review the rates pubs and hotels pay, the deputy leader of Newcastle City Council has said the entire system needs to bechanged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-urged-to-overhaul-fundamentally-broken-business-rates-system-by-council-deputy-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-urged-to-overhaul-fundamentally-broken-business-rates-system-by-council-deputy-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's &pound;2.8m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesdays-pound28m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesdays-pound28m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than £1 million raised for families of two police officers killed in A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, lost their lives in the collision on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/more-than-1-million-raised-for-families-of-two-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/more-than-1-million-raised-for-families-of-two-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-august-26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-august-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after child dies in North East house blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men, aged 23 and 31, are currently in police custody and are being questioned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-child-dies-in-north-east-house-blaze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-child-dies-in-north-east-house-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartless Newcastle Tinder conwoman mercilessly fleeced 'trusting soul' with web of lies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amie Ford, of Westerhope, cynically and mercilessly defrauded a man who thought he was building a loving relationship with her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartless-newcastle-tinder-conwoman-mercilessly-fleeced-trusting-soul-with-web-of-lies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartless-newcastle-tinder-conwoman-mercilessly-fleeced-trusting-soul-with-web-of-lies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a treasured mam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-treasured-mam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-treasured-mam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurdle fury as clean-up team cut back and volunteers 'exploited' in fight against pollution disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers who have devoted thousands of hours to clearing plastic pellets from the North East's beaches after July's nurdle spill are furious after it emerged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdle-fury-as-clean-up-team-cut-back-and-volunteers-exploited-in-fight-against-pollution-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdle-fury-as-clean-up-team-cut-back-and-volunteers-exploited-in-fight-against-pollution-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting legend Tim Curry dies at 80 as fans across the world pay tribute to Rocky Horror star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Show, Home Alone 2 and many other films has died at the age of 80]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/acting-legend-tim-curry-dies-at-80-as-fans-across-the-world-pay-tribute-to-rocky-horror-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/acting-legend-tim-curry-dies-at-80-as-fans-across-the-world-pay-tribute-to-rocky-horror-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People 'jumped from window' to escape North East fire that killed two people - eyewitness said]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eyewitnesses have described people jumping from a window to escape the fatal blaze on Birchington Avenue, as Cleveland Police investigate the two deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-jumped-from-window-to-escape-north-east-fire-that-killed-two-people-eyewitness-said/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-jumped-from-window-to-escape-north-east-fire-that-killed-two-people-eyewitness-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stargazers look forward to Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse over UK this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following this month's staggering solar eclipse across the UK, another celestial event is about to happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/stargazers-look-forward-to-blood-moon-partial-lunar-eclipse-over-uk-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/stargazers-look-forward-to-blood-moon-partial-lunar-eclipse-over-uk-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reported sexual offence at North Shields Fish Quay release CCTV images]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man reportedly grabbed a woman's hand and kissed it without permission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-investigating-reported-sexual-offence-at-north-shields-fish-quay-release-cctv-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-investigating-reported-sexual-offence-at-north-shields-fish-quay-release-cctv-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police statement as man arrested after A690 crash left one person in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision, in the town of Willington, County Durham, resulted in one person being taken to hospital for treatment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-statement-as-man-arrested-after-a690-crash-left-one-person-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-statement-as-man-arrested-after-a690-crash-left-one-person-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-vehicle collision on A1 in Northumberland closes road and sees two injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of the road was closed in Northumberland following a collision on Wednesday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-vehicle-collision-on-a1-in-northumberland-closes-road-and-sees-two-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-vehicle-collision-on-a1-in-northumberland-closes-road-and-sees-two-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested on suspicion of drug offences after cannabis found in Newcastle property]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large Northumbria Police presence was at Fenham Hall Drive on Friday, August 21, due to a report of 'suspicious activity']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-offences-after-cannabis-found-in-newcastle-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-offences-after-cannabis-found-in-newcastle-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rothbury Estate purchase within 'touching distance' after huge donations in last fortnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife charities are now confident of securing the money needed to buy the land from the family of the Duke of Northumberland before an autumn deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rothbury-estate-purchase-within-touching-distance-after-huge-donations-in-last-fortnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rothbury-estate-purchase-within-touching-distance-after-huge-donations-in-last-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man on Las Vegas stag do fined £2,224 for abusing British Airways crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmet Moynihan, 31, was fined &pound;2,224 after pleading guilty to being drunk on board and verbally abusing British Airways crew on a Heathrow to Las Vegas flight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-on-las-vegas-stag-do-fined-2224-for-abusing-british-airways-crew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-on-las-vegas-stag-do-fined-2224-for-abusing-british-airways-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's incredible reading legacy already helping more than 3,000 children in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of free books have been given out to children across Newcastle thanks to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library project, with the music icon leaving a lasting legacy on Tyneside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-incredible-reading-legacy-already-helping-more-than-3000-children-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-incredible-reading-legacy-already-helping-more-than-3000-children-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East council issues update after firefighters called to fire at recycling centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[After emergency services attended a blaze at North Shields' Household Waste Recycling Centre this morning, the site has returned to business as usual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-council-issues-update-after-firefighters-called-to-fire-at-recycling-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-council-issues-update-after-firefighters-called-to-fire-at-recycling-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government pledges tech jobs boost to restore North East's 'lost power' from mines and shipyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds had promised that more young people from the North East will have access to "world class" manufacturing jobs on their doorstep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-pledges-tech-jobs-boost-to-restore-north-easts-lost-power-from-mines-and-shipyards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-pledges-tech-jobs-boost-to-restore-north-easts-lost-power-from-mines-and-shipyards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 pictures of Dolly Parton's sold-out Newcastle show in 2014 as star dies at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire music world has come out to mourn one of the best singer-songwriters to ever exist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/25-pictures-of-dolly-partons-sold-out-newcastle-show-in-2014-as-star-dies-at-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/25-pictures-of-dolly-partons-sold-out-newcastle-show-in-2014-as-star-dies-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead and woman fighting for life in RVI as Grangetown house fire murder investigation launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A murder investigation has been launched after a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, with two people having tragically died and four being hospitalised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-dead-and-woman-fighting-for-life-in-rvi-as-grangetown-house-fire-murder-investigation-launched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-dead-and-woman-fighting-for-life-in-rvi-as-grangetown-house-fire-murder-investigation-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the energy price cap 4% increase in October means for your bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price cap increase will hit homes hard this Winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/what-the-energy-price-cap-4-increase-in-october-means-for-your-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/what-the-energy-price-cap-4-increase-in-october-means-for-your-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British tourists missing in Nepal as avalanche triggers deadly flash floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least eight people have been killed and hundreds of tourists &ndash; including Britons &ndash; are reportedly missing after a massive avalanche triggered flash floods along the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-tourists-missing-in-nepal-as-avalanche-triggers-deadly-flash-floods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/british-tourists-missing-in-nepal-as-avalanche-triggers-deadly-flash-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton revealed 'country-gospel song' she wanted played at funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country legend died at age 80 after a 'brief battle with cancer']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-revealed-country-gospel-song-she-wanted-played-at-funeral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-revealed-country-gospel-song-she-wanted-played-at-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched after two die in Grangetown house fire - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, in Grangetown, are closed while 999 crews respond to a fire at a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/murder-investigation-launched-after-two-die-in-grangetown-house-fire-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/murder-investigation-launched-after-two-die-in-grangetown-house-fire-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East murder investigation launched after two die in serious house fire - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, in Grangetown, are closed while 999 crews respond to a fire at a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-murder-investigation-launched-after-two-die-in-serious-house-fire-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-murder-investigation-launched-after-two-die-in-serious-house-fire-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1 closed LIVE: Updates as section of Northumberland road blocked in both directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A1 is closed in Northumberland and emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-closed-live-updates-as-section-of-northumberland-road-blocked-in-both-directions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-closed-live-updates-as-section-of-northumberland-road-blocked-in-both-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details as one person hospitalised after crash on A690 in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision, on the A690 Commercial Street in Willington, caused a build-up of traffic on the town's main road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-one-person-hospitalised-after-crash-on-a690-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-one-person-hospitalised-after-crash-on-a690-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of teenager killed in Meadow Well crash say their 'hearts are broken']]></title><description><![CDATA[McKenzie Ratcliffe, 18, died after the electric motorbike he was riding collided with a van.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-of-teenager-killed-in-meadow-well-crash-say-their-hearts-are-broken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parents-of-teenager-killed-in-meadow-well-crash-say-their-hearts-are-broken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cherish your loved ones' - Dad of Liam Potts shares moving message after son's tragic death in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Potts said his family had been touched by the kindness shown since their son Liam was reported missing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cherish-your-loved-ones-dad-of-liam-potts-shares-moving-message-after-sons-tragic-death-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cherish-your-loved-ones-dad-of-liam-potts-shares-moving-message-after-sons-tragic-death-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LNER announces extra train services to transport thousands for Great North Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those travelling to the region from across the country can benefit from more trains on the morning of Sunday, September 13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lner-announces-extra-train-services-to-transport-thousands-for-great-north-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lner-announces-extra-train-services-to-transport-thousands-for-great-north-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A19 oil spillage LIVE: Three lanes closed southbound near Norton with police on scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident, from the A1027 to Wolviston services, has caused a build-up of traffic on a large stretch of the major road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a19-oil-spillage-live-three-lanes-closed-southbound-near-norton-with-police-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a19-oil-spillage-live-three-lanes-closed-southbound-near-norton-with-police-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Durham crash LIVE: One person taken to hospital after A690 collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident, in Willington, has caused traffic to build-up on Commercial Street, the town's busiest road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/county-durham-crash-live-one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-a690-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/county-durham-crash-live-one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-a690-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth pervert moaned he's viewed as 'once a sex offender always a sex offender']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Thornton, of Tynemouth, who was caught by paedophile hunters ten years ago, was back in court for breaching orders aimed at preventing further offending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pervert-moaned-hes-viewed-as-once-a-sex-offender-always-a-sex-offender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pervert-moaned-hes-viewed-as-once-a-sex-offender-always-a-sex-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangetown fire LIVE: Emergency services at scene of house fire near Middlesbrough - cordon in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, in Grangetown, are closed while 999 crews respond to a fire at a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-fire-live-emergency-services-at-scene-of-house-fire-near-middlesbrough-cordon-in-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grangetown-fire-live-emergency-services-at-scene-of-house-fire-near-middlesbrough-cordon-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grimsby earthquake: 2.2 magnitude tremor hits as residents feel 'shake' and 'rumble']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, according to the British Geological Survey. Local residents in the east coast town, and in nearby Cleethorpes and surrounding areas, reported feeling the tremor just before 7.50pm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grimsby-earthquake-22-magnitude-tremor-hits-as-residents-feel-shake-and-rumble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grimsby-earthquake-22-magnitude-tremor-hits-as-residents-feel-shake-and-rumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Durham crash LIVE: A690 closed eastbound after collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident, in Willington, has caused traffic to build-up on Commercial Street, the town's busiest road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/county-durham-crash-live-a690-closed-eastbound-after-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/county-durham-crash-live-a690-closed-eastbound-after-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone to be told to stockpile water and tinned food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government will be issuing new advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everyone-to-be-told-to-stockpile-water-and-tinned-food/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everyone-to-be-told-to-stockpile-water-and-tinned-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People on 4 DWP benefits 'no longer eligible' to get &pound;150 cost of living boost - explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ofgem energy price cap has risen to &pound;1,723 for the average household today, but millions of benefit claimants are in line for a &pound;150 energy bill rebate this winter - unless they missed a deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-on-4-dwp-benefits-no-longer-eligible-to-get-pound150-cost-of-living-boost-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-on-4-dwp-benefits-no-longer-eligible-to-get-pound150-cost-of-living-boost-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Metro suspension LIVE: Service resumes after 'cable theft']]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains were suspended between South Shields and Pelaw in both directions due to "cable theft".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-live-service-resumes-after-cable-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-live-service-resumes-after-cable-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great North Run deliver major Red Arrows 2026 update over Tyne Bridge flypast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Arrows' regular appearance at Great North Run makes for iconic sight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/great-north-run-deliver-major-red-arrows-2026-update-over-tyne-bridge-flypast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/great-north-run-deliver-major-red-arrows-2026-update-over-tyne-bridge-flypast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco recalls food product over E. coli fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has recalled a product it believes could contain E. coli, according to a recall notice published by the Food Standards Agency..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tesco-recalls-food-product-over-e-coli-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tesco-recalls-food-product-over-e-coli-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Metro suspension LIVE: Section of network not running due to 'cable theft']]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains are suspended between South Shields and Pelaw in both directions due to "cable theft".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-live-section-of-network-not-running-due-to-cable-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-live-section-of-network-not-running-due-to-cable-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning not to give 'baby pouches' to children under a year old]]></title><description><![CDATA[70% are &ldquo;targeted&rdquo; at children aged under six months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-not-to-give-baby-pouches-to-children-under-a-year-old/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-not-to-give-baby-pouches-to-children-under-a-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups not eligible for TV Licence discount as some UK households could get 50% off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people may not even know that they can get it for free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/groups-not-eligible-for-tv-licence-discount-as-some-uk-households-could-get-50-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/groups-not-eligible-for-tv-licence-discount-as-some-uk-households-could-get-50-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country star Dolly Parton's cause of death confirmed after 'brief battle' as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a "brief battle with cancer", her representatives have confirmed in a statement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/country-star-dolly-partons-cause-of-death-confirmed-after-brief-battle-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/country-star-dolly-partons-cause-of-death-confirmed-after-brief-battle-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Metro driver to take on six epic challenges for mental health charity who saved his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former police officer says his mental health journey inspired him to take on some of the toughest physical challenges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-metro-driver-to-take-on-six-epic-challenges-for-mental-health-charity-who-saved-his-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-metro-driver-to-take-on-six-epic-challenges-for-mental-health-charity-who-saved-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of school holiday food vouchers is not end of support says Tyneside mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families have received their last 365 school holiday supermarket voucher this July, prompting criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-school-holiday-food-vouchers-is-not-end-of-support-says-tyneside-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-school-holiday-food-vouchers-is-not-end-of-support-says-tyneside-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of school holiday food vouchers is not end of support in says Tyneside mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families have received their last 365 school holiday supermarket voucher this July, prompting criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-school-holiday-food-vouchers-is-not-end-of-support-in-says-tyneside-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/end-of-school-holiday-food-vouchers-is-not-end-of-support-in-says-tyneside-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle thug strangled sister as mother shouted: 'He's got her by the throat and is going to kill her']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Dunlavy, of Newcastle, subjected his sister to a frightening attack after flying into a rage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-thug-strangled-sister-as-mother-shouted-hes-got-her-by-the-throat-and-is-going-to-kill-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-thug-strangled-sister-as-mother-shouted-hes-got-her-by-the-throat-and-is-going-to-kill-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside tip ban on freezers and fridges lifted as backlog cleared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents can now return to North Tyneside's tip with their fridges and freezers after a temporary ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-tip-ban-on-freezers-and-fridges-lifted-as-backlog-cleared/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-tip-ban-on-freezers-and-fridges-lifted-as-backlog-cleared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside son banned from contacting his mum for assaulting her bombarded her with calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Baxter, of North Shields, has been given a custodial sentence but will be released due to time served on remand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-son-banned-from-contacting-his-mum-for-assaulting-her-bombarded-her-with-calls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-son-banned-from-contacting-his-mum-for-assaulting-her-bombarded-her-with-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singers and Hollywood stars lead tributes to 'magical and joyous' Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 as tributes pour in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/singers-and-hollywood-stars-lead-tributes-to-magical-and-joyous-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/singers-and-hollywood-stars-lead-tributes-to-magical-and-joyous-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Feud sparked' minutes before fatal A66 crash after victim's dad's home 'rammed by car']]></title><description><![CDATA[A property said to belong to a father of a victim appeared heavily damaged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/feud-sparked-minutes-before-fatal-a66-crash-after-victims-dads-home-rammed-by-car-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/feud-sparked-minutes-before-fatal-a66-crash-after-victims-dads-home-rammed-by-car-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Feud sparked' minutes before fatal A66 crash after victim's dad's home 'rammed by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A property said to belong to a father of a victim appeared heavily damaged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/feud-sparked-minutes-before-fatal-a66-crash-after-victims-dads-home-rammed-by-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/feud-sparked-minutes-before-fatal-a66-crash-after-victims-dads-home-rammed-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans share tributes as 'legendary' US country singer Dolly Parton dies aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of the county music icon announced her passing in an emotional video tribute on Tuesday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fans-share-tributes-as-legendary-us-country-singer-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fans-share-tributes-as-legendary-us-country-singer-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's heartbreaking last health statement days before family announce her death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, opened up about her ongoing health struggles just days before her nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death in an emotional video tribute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-heartbreaking-last-health-statement-days-before-family-announce-her-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-partons-heartbreaking-last-health-statement-days-before-family-announce-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton dies aged 80 as family lead tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country music icon's nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in an emotional video tribute, describing the star as a beloved aunt, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-as-family-lead-tributes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-as-family-lead-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK household warning of 'highest average bill since July 2023']]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to raise the price cap this week and will hit households hard this Winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-household-warning-of-highest-average-bill-since-july-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-household-warning-of-highest-average-bill-since-july-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-august-25-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-august-25-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside mum hits out at life expectancy 'shelf life' gap after husband died weeks before retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina Roche said living with chronic illness and seeing her husband die suddenly highlighted to her the life expectancy unfairness our area faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-mum-hits-out-at-life-expectancy-shelf-life-gap-after-husband-died-weeks-before-retiring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-mum-hits-out-at-life-expectancy-shelf-life-gap-after-husband-died-weeks-before-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Tyneside mum hits out at life expectancy 'shelf life' gap after husband died weeks before retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina Roche said living with chronic illness and seeing her husband die suddenly highlighted to her the life expectancy unfairness our area faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/south-tyneside-mum-hits-out-at-life-expectancy-shelf-life-gap-after-husband-died-weeks-before-retiring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/south-tyneside-mum-hits-out-at-life-expectancy-shelf-life-gap-after-husband-died-weeks-before-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's push to take little boy who has fought brain cancer on Disney World holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finley Robson has been offered an incredible discounted Walt Disney World trip to Florida - but high insurance costs mean the family need to raise more money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-push-to-take-little-boy-who-has-fought-brain-cancer-on-disney-world-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-push-to-take-little-boy-who-has-fought-brain-cancer-on-disney-world-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New life expectancy data shows North-South divide - see how your area ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChronicleLive has dived into the data to examine how much shorter our lives could be, compared to people living in the South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-life-expectancy-data-shows-north-south-divide-see-how-your-area-ranks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-life-expectancy-data-shows-north-south-divide-see-how-your-area-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1 in Northumberland 'feels sort of inappropriate' admits Labour minister after dualling pleas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says ministers understand the scale of concern after a spate of fatal tragedies on the A1 in Northumberland, after Andy Burnham opened the door to a renewed dualling effort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-in-northumberland-feels-sort-of-inappropriate-admits-labour-minister-after-dualling-pleas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-in-northumberland-feels-sort-of-inappropriate-admits-labour-minister-after-dualling-pleas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour minister signals Government ready to cut electric vehicle targets after Nissan pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmakers like Nissan have urged the Government to relax a mandate on the rollout of zero-emission vehicles, which now appears set to be watered down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/labour-minister-signals-government-ready-to-cut-electric-vehicle-targets-after-nissan-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/labour-minister-signals-government-ready-to-cut-electric-vehicle-targets-after-nissan-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser for families of two North East police officers killed in A66 crash nears £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fundraiser was set up to support the families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, who died in a collision on the A66 in the early hours of Saturday, August 22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-two-north-east-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-nears-1m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-two-north-east-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-nears-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade war erupts as Canada retaliates against Trump with huge new tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions between the US and Canada have heightened in recent days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/trade-war-erupts-as-canada-retaliates-against-trump-with-huge-new-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/trade-war-erupts-as-canada-retaliates-against-trump-with-huge-new-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Federation warns of young people 'baiting police officers' in wake of A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fallout of the A66 crash has prompted the Police Federation of England and Wales to comment on worrying trends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-federation-warns-of-young-people-baiting-police-officers-in-wake-of-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-federation-warns-of-young-people-baiting-police-officers-in-wake-of-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police latest on five car crash on Felling Bypass that left car flipped on roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was taken to hospital after the huge collision on Monday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-latest-on-five-car-crash-on-felling-bypass-that-left-car-flipped-on-roof/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-latest-on-five-car-crash-on-felling-bypass-that-left-car-flipped-on-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers urged to remove 1 accessory before getting in their cars in safety alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety experts are urging drivers to remove a workplace accessory worn by many before getting behind the wheel, warning it could cause serious injuries in even minor car accidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-urged-to-remove-1-accessory-before-getting-in-their-cars-in-safety-alert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-urged-to-remove-1-accessory-before-getting-in-their-cars-in-safety-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland women complete 'terrifying but exhilarating' topless swim from Farne Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their aim was to raise funds for Hospice Care North Northumberland in memory of Claire's mum Linda Thorburn, who died from breast cancer last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-women-complete-terrifying-but-exhilarating-topless-swim-from-farne-islands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-women-complete-terrifying-but-exhilarating-topless-swim-from-farne-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside council apologises for thousands of missed recycling bin collections]]></title><description><![CDATA[3,500 recycling collections were missed across North Tyneside due to 'unforeseen operational pressures'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-council-apologises-for-thousands-of-missed-recycling-bin-collections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-council-apologises-for-thousands-of-missed-recycling-bin-collections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the DWP benefits that will be paid this Friday due to August Bank Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank Holiday change means millions of people will receive their money this week instead of next Monday - see if you are affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-the-dwp-benefits-that-will-be-paid-this-friday-due-to-august-bank-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-the-dwp-benefits-that-will-be-paid-this-friday-due-to-august-bank-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVLA issues 'protect yourself' warning to all UK drivers with a mobile phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DVLA has a raft of advice over scams and how to avoid them - here's what drivers should bear in mind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dvla-issues-protect-yourself-warning-to-all-uk-drivers-with-a-mobile-phone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dvla-issues-protect-yourself-warning-to-all-uk-drivers-with-a-mobile-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One taken to hospital after crash involving motorbike and Audi in Gateshead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation has been launched following the collision, which happened on Monday night on Cooperative Terrace in Felling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-audi-in-gateshead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-audi-in-gateshead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five more arrests in connection with fatal A66 crash - including boy, 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy is among those arrested as part of the Cleveland Police investigation into the A66 fatal crash, which claimed the lives of seven people including two police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-more-arrests-in-connection-with-fatal-a66-crash-including-boy-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-more-arrests-in-connection-with-fatal-a66-crash-including-boy-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found in plane landing gear at Gatwick suffered 'extreme cold']]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was found in an Air Arabia plane that had arrived from Morocco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-found-in-plane-landing-gear-at-gatwick-suffered-extreme-cold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-found-in-plane-landing-gear-at-gatwick-suffered-extreme-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as teenage boy dies after Northumberland crash involving motorbike and car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after after the collision near Stobhill in Morpeth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-teenage-boy-dies-after-northumberland-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-teenage-boy-dies-after-northumberland-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Five more people arrested including boy, 16, as investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-five-more-people-arrested-including-boy-16-as-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-five-more-people-arrested-including-boy-16-as-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Obsessed' fan who stalked Doctor Who's Billie Piper jailed on his birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Jerome, 49, has been jailed for 12 months for breaching a stalking prevention order against former Doctor Who star Billie Piper after images of her were found on his phone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/obsessed-fan-who-stalked-doctor-whos-billie-piper-jailed-on-his-birthday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/obsessed-fan-who-stalked-doctor-whos-billie-piper-jailed-on-his-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East residents urged to join global nurdle hunt as part of plastic pollution survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants will look for the small plastic pellets and log their nurdle findings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-residents-urged-to-join-global-nurdle-hunt-as-part-of-plastic-pollution-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-residents-urged-to-join-global-nurdle-hunt-as-part-of-plastic-pollution-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim McGuinness extends free travel scheme for care-experienced young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel scheme will benefit care leavers and ensure they are protected from cost-of-living pressures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kim-mcguinness-extends-free-travel-scheme-for-care-experienced-young-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kim-mcguinness-extends-free-travel-scheme-for-care-experienced-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension error could mean £8,000 back pay for carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of pounds in State Pension payments remain unclaimed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pension-error-could-mean-8000-back-pay-for-carers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pension-error-could-mean-8000-back-pay-for-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age to be increased to 70, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government is carrying out a review]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pension-age-to-be-increased-to-70-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pension-age-to-be-increased-to-70-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliberate fires, vandalism and damage causes Port of Tyne piers to remain closed to public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the north pier was forced to close just days after reopening following a significant act of vandalism at the lighthouse end of the structure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/deliberate-fires-vandalism-and-damage-causes-port-of-tyne-piers-to-remain-closed-to-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/deliberate-fires-vandalism-and-damage-causes-port-of-tyne-piers-to-remain-closed-to-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 3, injured in crocodile enclosure back home and 'playing with toys']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of the three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure have said he has been discharged from hospital and is back home continuing his rehabilitation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-3-injured-in-crocodile-enclosure-back-home-and-playing-with-toys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-3-injured-in-crocodile-enclosure-back-home-and-playing-with-toys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of condolence opens for police officers killed in A66 collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were killed when their armed response vehicle was hit by a VW Passat travelling the wrong way down the A66]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/book-of-condolence-opens-for-police-officers-killed-in-a66-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/book-of-condolence-opens-for-police-officers-killed-in-a66-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as police officers use 'tactical contact' against illegal North East bikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 800 vehicles have been seized as police say they will continue to use 'every tactic available' to bring illegal riders to a stop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/watch-as-police-officers-use-tactical-contact-against-illegal-north-east-bikers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/watch-as-police-officers-use-tactical-contact-against-illegal-north-east-bikers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of 36 countries UK Foreign Office has 'do not travel' warning for]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are warnings in place for a number of reasons, including wars or tensions in some areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-36-countries-uk-foreign-office-has-do-not-travel-warning-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-36-countries-uk-foreign-office-has-do-not-travel-warning-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 30s found with stab injuries to head and chest in North East street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 30s was found in Hebburn with injuries consistent with having been stabbed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-his-30s-found-with-stab-injuries-to-head-and-chest-in-north-east-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-his-30s-found-with-stab-injuries-to-head-and-chest-in-north-east-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular holiday hotspot in Spain suffers flooded streets and blocked roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major thunderstorm has hit a Spanish tourist hotspot but so far no injuries are reported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-holiday-hotspot-in-spain-suffers-flooded-streets-and-blocked-roads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/popular-holiday-hotspot-in-spain-suffers-flooded-streets-and-blocked-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Freeview 'switch off' update as government warns 'deadline in 6 days']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners for rural communities and for the vulnerable, such as the elderly say the plans need to be stopped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-freeview-switch-off-update-as-government-warns-deadline-in-6-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-freeview-switch-off-update-as-government-warns-deadline-in-6-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Tyne north and south piers closed off due to repeated acts of vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Pier was forced to close just days after reopening following a significant act of vandalism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/port-of-tyne-north-and-south-piers-closed-off-due-to-repeated-acts-of-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/port-of-tyne-north-and-south-piers-closed-off-due-to-repeated-acts-of-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School pays tribute to 'kind and intelligent' former teacher-turned-police officer killed in A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades was an English teacher at Carmel College in Darlington before leaving to join the police force]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/school-pays-tribute-to-kind-and-intelligent-former-teacher-turned-police-officer-killed-in-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/school-pays-tribute-to-kind-and-intelligent-former-teacher-turned-police-officer-killed-in-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little-known road sign could see drivers fined £70]]></title><description><![CDATA[When asked, most motorists did now know what this road marking meant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/little-known-road-sign-could-see-drivers-fined-70/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/little-known-road-sign-could-see-drivers-fined-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker at The Hoppings in Newcastle stole woman's purse while her back was turned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Dees was working on one of the rides on Newcastle's Town Moor when he stole a woman's purse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/worker-at-the-hoppings-in-newcastle-stole-womans-purse-while-her-back-was-turned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/worker-at-the-hoppings-in-newcastle-stole-womans-purse-while-her-back-was-turned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland concern over move to give mayors power to overrule councils on planning decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayors like Kim McGuinness could be given the power to intervene in decisions over developments of more than 150 homes or any building 30 metres or taller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-concern-over-move-to-give-mayors-power-to-overrule-councils-on-planning-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-concern-over-move-to-give-mayors-power-to-overrule-councils-on-planning-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East NHS opens online bookings for Winter vaccinations to protect at-risk groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online bookings open for vulnerable patients who could be at risk this Winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-nhs-opens-online-bookings-for-winter-vaccinations-to-protect-at-risk-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-nhs-opens-online-bookings-for-winter-vaccinations-to-protect-at-risk-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle woman filmed in her home and had tracker put in car in campaign of 'scary' stalking by spying ex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Held spied on and tracked his former partner after they split up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-filmed-in-her-home-and-had-tracker-put-in-car-in-campaign-of-scary-stalking-by-spying-ex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-filmed-in-her-home-and-had-tracker-put-in-car-in-campaign-of-scary-stalking-by-spying-ex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[easyJet launch new recruitment drive for over-50s with nationwide opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget airline is pushing recruitment again for over-50s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/easyjet-launch-new-recruitment-drive-for-over-50s-with-nationwide-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/easyjet-launch-new-recruitment-drive-for-over-50s-with-nationwide-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East to get £445m to build 3,400 council, social, and affordable homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More families have been promised safe and affordable homes, amid a housing crisis in the North East which currently sees around 43,000 households living in unsuitable accommodation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-to-get-445m-to-build-3400-council-social-and-affordable-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-to-get-445m-to-build-3400-council-social-and-affordable-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after woman dies in devastating house blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawel Kulpa is accused of killing a woman in a house fire in London, that also endangered seven others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-dies-in-devastating-house-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-dies-in-devastating-house-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from UK this week as Moon turns red]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partial lunar eclipse will take place in the early hours of Friday, August 28, and will be visible across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, North and South America]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-visible-from-uk-this-week-as-moon-turns-red/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-visible-from-uk-this-week-as-moon-turns-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley speaks out over AI pregnancy posts amid fertility struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Riley has been open about her fertility issues in the past and has slammed the images as "horrendous"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emmerdale-legend-lisa-riley-speaks-out-over-ai-pregnancy-posts-amid-fertility-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emmerdale-legend-lisa-riley-speaks-out-over-ai-pregnancy-posts-amid-fertility-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East councils defend school meal record amid reports of national healthy food breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside, Durham, and South Tyneside councils have all stated they support healthy eating in their pupils]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-councils-defend-school-meal-record-amid-reports-of-national-healthy-food-breaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-councils-defend-school-meal-record-amid-reports-of-national-healthy-food-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No offences' found in police probe into weapons image allegedly shared by Tynemouth councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police have indeitified "no offences" in relation to an alleged WhatsApp post by a Tynemouth councillor revelead last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/no-offences-found-in-police-probe-into-weapons-image-allegedly-shared-by-tynemouth-councillor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/no-offences-found-in-police-probe-into-weapons-image-allegedly-shared-by-tynemouth-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic North East officer's 'wit lifted spirits during most demanding shifts', says former boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Clough combined 'professional excellence' with a wit that would lift spirits, his old boss said in a moving tribute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragic-north-east-officers-wit-lifted-spirits-during-most-demanding-shifts-says-former-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragic-north-east-officers-wit-lifted-spirits-during-most-demanding-shifts-says-former-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government update as NHS users face extra £26 bill over prescriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A health minister spoke about reviewing the current policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-update-as-nhs-users-face-extra-26-bill-over-prescriptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-update-as-nhs-users-face-extra-26-bill-over-prescriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle late night levy set to be axed as councillors back 'reprieve' for pubs, bars, and clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council has taken a critical step forward in efforts to abolish the late night levy charged on many hospitality venues on Tyneside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-late-night-levy-set-to-be-axed-as-councillors-back-reprieve-for-pubs-bars-and-clubs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-late-night-levy-set-to-be-axed-as-councillors-back-reprieve-for-pubs-bars-and-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop &pound;10,000 every month for 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-24/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Council issues warnings to TikTokers over 'exploitative' videos as Burnham slams covert filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council has served two warning notices telling content creators not to record any member of the public without their informed consent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-council-issues-warnings-to-tiktokers-over-exploitative-videos-as-burnham-slams-covert-filming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-council-issues-warnings-to-tiktokers-over-exploitative-videos-as-burnham-slams-covert-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal records of four VW occupants killed in A66 horror crash revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of the five males killed after the VW they were in was travelling the wrong way down the A66 and hit a police car - had criminal records]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/criminal-records-of-four-vw-occupants-killed-in-a66-horror-crash-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/criminal-records-of-four-vw-occupants-killed-in-a66-horror-crash-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East mum-of-12 shares heartbreak after two babies were stillborn and calls for changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Temple said her most recent two pregnancies had ended in heartbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mum-of-12-shares-heartbreak-after-two-babies-were-stillborn-and-calls-for-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-mum-of-12-shares-heartbreak-after-two-babies-were-stillborn-and-calls-for-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunting driver after five car crash on the Felling Bypass leaves woman in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five cars were involved in a huge collision near to Gateshead Stadium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-hunting-driver-after-five-car-crash-on-the-felling-bypass-leaves-woman-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-hunting-driver-after-five-car-crash-on-the-felling-bypass-leaves-woman-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump erupts at rally as he threatens huge 50% trade tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade negotiations between the traditionally close allies and dependable commercial partners fell apart last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donald-trump-erupts-at-rally-as-he-threatens-huge-50-trade-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donald-trump-erupts-at-rally-as-he-threatens-huge-50-trade-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former constabulary of PC who died in A66 crash honours 'hugely popular' officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Civil Nuclear Constabulary paid tribute to PC Tom Clough, who tragically died on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-constabulary-of-pc-who-died-in-a66-crash-honours-hugely-popular-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-constabulary-of-pc-who-died-in-a66-crash-honours-hugely-popular-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead crash LIVE: Updates as Felling Bypass closed due to 5-vehicle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A184 Park Road is closed heading eastbound following a collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-crash-live-updates-as-felling-bypass-closed-due-to-5-vehicle-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-crash-live-updates-as-felling-bypass-closed-due-to-5-vehicle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead crash LIVE: Updates as Felling Bypass closed due to collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A184 Park Road is closed heading eastbound following a collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-crash-live-updates-as-felling-bypass-closed-due-to-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-crash-live-updates-as-felling-bypass-closed-due-to-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland woman living with brain injury says world has been 'turned upside down' after flood]]></title><description><![CDATA["Having to leave my home and move somewhere unfamiliar turned my whole world upside down"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-living-with-brain-injury-says-world-has-been-turned-upside-down-after-flood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-living-with-brain-injury-says-world-has-been-turned-upside-down-after-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbour to create 40 jobs in South Shields with 'unprecedented demand' for its jackets from around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic firm is expanding its site at Simonside as sales increase around the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/barbour-to-create-40-jobs-in-south-shields-with-unprecedented-demand-for-its-jackets-from-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/barbour-to-create-40-jobs-in-south-shields-with-unprecedented-demand-for-its-jackets-from-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham hits back at Kremlin claim UK is adding 'fuel to the fire' in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's decision to supply more long-range missiles and drones to Ukraine has drawn warnings of retaliation from the Kremlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-hits-back-at-kremlin-claim-uk-is-adding-fuel-to-the-fire-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-hits-back-at-kremlin-claim-uk-is-adding-fuel-to-the-fire-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release major update on A66 fatal crash as 12 people are arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police have arrested 12 people on suspicion of firearms and organised crime offences as part of their investigation following the A66 crash that killed seven people, including two police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-major-update-on-a66-fatal-crash-as-12-people-are-arrested/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-major-update-on-a66-fatal-crash-as-12-people-are-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East engineering firm hit with &pound;17,000 bill after work which 'could contaminate' watercourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[N&amp;T Civils Limited and Nicholas Edwin Leat admitted breaches of a planning enforcement order and have been told to pay more than &pound;17,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-engineering-firm-hit-with-pound17000-bill-after-work-which-could-contaminate-watercourse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-engineering-firm-hit-with-pound17000-bill-after-work-which-could-contaminate-watercourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme Dott, who won the World Snooker Championship in 2006, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children following a five-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/snooker-champion-graeme-dott-found-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/snooker-champion-graeme-dott-found-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: 12 arrested after seven people killed including two police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-12-arrested-after-seven-people-killed-including-two-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-12-arrested-after-seven-people-killed-including-two-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastating aftermath of suspected arson attack on Grade II listed Alnwick building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews tackled the ferocious flames coming from the old Davidson building with Fenkle Street taped off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/devastating-aftermath-of-suspected-arson-attack-on-grade-ii-listed-alnwick-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/devastating-aftermath-of-suspected-arson-attack-on-grade-ii-listed-alnwick-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Official' Netflix method lets you save &pound;84 on an ad-free subscription]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need to break the Netflix rules to pay just &pound;5.99 a month - and you won't need to watch any adverts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/official-netflix-method-lets-you-save-pound84-on-an-ad-free-subscription/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/official-netflix-method-lets-you-save-pound84-on-an-ad-free-subscription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland car-buying business marks fifth anniversary with look back to 1970s roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[John James, who was mentored in the car dealing business by his late stepdad Mick Robson, opened the doors of the family-run business on August 24, 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-car-buying-business-marks-fifth-anniversary-with-look-back-to-1970s-roots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-car-buying-business-marks-fifth-anniversary-with-look-back-to-1970s-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who caused death of Whitley Bay teacher in Silverlink car park crash avoids jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Hall was behind the wheel of a Renault Captur when she collided with 81-year-old Rita Grimshaw at the Silverlink Retail Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/driver-who-caused-death-of-whitley-bay-teacher-in-silverlink-car-park-crash-avoids-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/driver-who-caused-death-of-whitley-bay-teacher-in-silverlink-car-park-crash-avoids-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis gives 'important' credit card warning update over &pound;1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money expert said people will be charged 'a whack' for making a mistake - and even 1p is too much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-gives-important-credit-card-warning-update-over-pound1000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-gives-important-credit-card-warning-update-over-pound1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle man gives back to homeless charity that helped turn his life around]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJ supports others who may be struggling and pushes people to remember health while homeless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-gives-back-to-homeless-charity-that-helped-turn-his-life-around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-gives-back-to-homeless-charity-that-helped-turn-his-life-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after man requires surgery following assault outside Newcastle city centre bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police have released an image of a woman they would like to trace as they investigate an incident at a venue on Nelson Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-appeal-after-man-requires-surgery-following-assault-outside-newcastle-city-centre-bar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-appeal-after-man-requires-surgery-following-assault-outside-newcastle-city-centre-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire rips through holiday parking site used by Gatwick Airport passengers as cars destroyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services rushed to the scene of the fire at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, shortly before 9pm on Saturday 22 August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fire-rips-through-holiday-parking-site-used-by-gatwick-airport-passengers-as-cars-destroyed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fire-rips-through-holiday-parking-site-used-by-gatwick-airport-passengers-as-cars-destroyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed in A66 crash was prosecuted for racially abusing and assaulting police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makai Saddington, who was among those killed in the crash, was charged with racially abusing and assaulting police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-killed-in-a66-crash-was-prosecuted-for-racially-abusing-and-assaulting-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-killed-in-a66-crash-was-prosecuted-for-racially-abusing-and-assaulting-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed in A66 crash was awaiting trial for racially abusing and assaulting police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makai Saddington, who was among those killed in the crash, was charged with racially abusing and assaulting police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-killed-in-a66-crash-was-awaiting-trial-for-racially-abusing-and-assaulting-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/teen-killed-in-a66-crash-was-awaiting-trial-for-racially-abusing-and-assaulting-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Across The World Jo Gardiner dead after son Sam dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother and son competed in the BBC competition during its second series in 2020]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/race-across-the-world-jo-gardiner-dead-after-son-sam-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/race-across-the-world-jo-gardiner-dead-after-son-sam-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland fire LIVE: Updates as Alnwick street cordoned off after 'arson attack']]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters and other emergency services were called to Fenkle Street in Alnwick on Sunday after a fire broke out in a building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-fire-live-updates-as-alnwick-street-cordoned-off-after-arson-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-fire-live-updates-as-alnwick-street-cordoned-off-after-arson-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One device adding £230 a year to your bills and you can stop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[People assume that because they have stopped using it, it has stopped using electricity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-device-adding-230-a-year-to-your-bills-and-you-can-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-device-adding-230-a-year-to-your-bills-and-you-can-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New flats and kitchen showroom planned for Great Lime Road site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A currently vacant business unit could be revived alongside three new flats upstairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-flats-and-kitchen-showroom-planned-for-great-lime-road-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-flats-and-kitchen-showroom-planned-for-great-lime-road-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rule change 'removes barrier' for UK homes without driveways]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be a game-changer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rule-change-removes-barrier-for-uk-homes-without-driveways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rule-change-removes-barrier-for-uk-homes-without-driveways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser for families of police officers killed in A66 crash hits £250,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the GoFundMe page say the money raised will be split equally between the families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-hits-250000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fundraiser-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-hits-250000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: £250,000 raised for families of police officers killed in head-on collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-250000-raised-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-head-on-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-250000-raised-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-head-on-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: £240,000 raised for families of police officers killed in head-on collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-240000-raised-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-head-on-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-240000-raised-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-head-on-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle drug-driver armed himself with baseball bat and threatened man on Westgate Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saief Rehman, 33, pleaded guilty to drug-driving and threatening a person with an offensive weapon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-drug-driver-armed-himself-with-baseball-bat-and-threatened-man-on-westgate-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-drug-driver-armed-himself-with-baseball-bat-and-threatened-man-on-westgate-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside woman repeatedly bit PC and pulled chunks of her hair out in horrific attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyana Murray attacked a bar manager then repeatedly bit a female police officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-repeatedly-bit-pc-and-pulled-chunks-of-her-hair-out-in-horrific-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-repeatedly-bit-pc-and-pulled-chunks-of-her-hair-out-in-horrific-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Darras Hall home up for sale at just over £1million that has the wow factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'exceptional' property, in one of the area's most prestigious addresses, has two gated driveways]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-darras-hall-home-up-for-sale-at-just-over-1million-that-has-the-wow-factor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-darras-hall-home-up-for-sale-at-just-over-1million-that-has-the-wow-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government confirms 'new rules' for EV drivers amid &pound;30 plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government said it was 'working to introduce new rules']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-confirms-new-rules-for-ev-drivers-amid-pound30-plea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/government-confirms-new-rules-for-ev-drivers-amid-pound30-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV licence rules and if you need to pay £180 to watch Netflix or Amazon Prime]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you only have streaming services like Netflix and don't watch channels like the BBC, would you need to pay? Here are the rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-licence-rules-and-if-you-need-to-pay-180-to-watch-netflix-or-amazon-prime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-licence-rules-and-if-you-need-to-pay-180-to-watch-netflix-or-amazon-prime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoFundMe for families of police officers killed in A66 crash reaches £100,000 in just hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fundraising page organised by the Cleveland Police Federation has had over 4,100 donations so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gofundme-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-reaches-100000-in-just-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gofundme-for-families-of-police-officers-killed-in-a66-crash-reaches-100000-in-just-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry to run 'full train service' on Monday after major disruption due to power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rail operator has now issued a fresh update, after many of its systems were made unavailable by the outage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crosscountry-to-run-full-train-service-on-monday-after-major-disruption-due-to-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crosscountry-to-run-full-train-service-on-monday-after-major-disruption-due-to-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[38 photos of Newcastle United fans as Kevin Keegan honoured in Liverpool game]]></title><description><![CDATA[St James' Park was a place of immense respect as 'King Kev' was remembered pre-match, and an entertaining match took place afterwards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/38-photos-of-newcastle-united-fans-as-kevin-keegan-honoured-in-liverpool-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/38-photos-of-newcastle-united-fans-as-kevin-keegan-honoured-in-liverpool-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife of police officer who died in A66 crash says 'our lives will never be the same']]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades was one of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the collision in the early hours of Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wife-of-police-officer-who-died-in-a66-crash-says-our-lives-will-never-be-the-same/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wife-of-police-officer-who-died-in-a66-crash-says-our-lives-will-never-be-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Families pay tribute to hero police officers Tom Clough and Matthew Blades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-families-pay-tribute-to-hero-police-officers-tom-clough-and-matthew-blades/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-families-pay-tribute-to-hero-police-officers-tom-clough-and-matthew-blades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flood of tears' as missing cat is found 86 miles from North East home after a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ginge has earned fans as far away as New Zealand after his viral reunion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/flood-of-tears-as-missing-cat-is-found-86-miles-from-north-east-home-after-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/flood-of-tears-as-missing-cat-is-found-86-miles-from-north-east-home-after-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a former Butlins Red Coat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-this-week-including-tributes-to-a-former-butlins-red-coat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-this-week-including-tributes-to-a-former-butlins-red-coat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First picture of PC Tom Clough who died in A66 crash as family pays tribute to their hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Tom Clough, 38, was one of two police officers who died in the crash in the early hours of Saturday, which claimed the lives of seven in total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/first-picture-of-pc-tom-clough-who-died-in-a66-crash-as-family-pays-tribute-to-their-hero/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/first-picture-of-pc-tom-clough-who-died-in-a66-crash-as-family-pays-tribute-to-their-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily spent years searching for the dad she'd never known - then one Facebook message changed everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily MacDonald met her dad Ivor for the first time in 2016 after searching for him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emily-spent-years-searching-for-the-dad-shed-never-known-then-one-facebook-message-changed-everything/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emily-spent-years-searching-for-the-dad-shed-never-known-then-one-facebook-message-changed-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a swanky new Morpeth two-bedroom apartment for sale at £725,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property, Blue Lamp House, on Castle Bank, is set against the backdrop of a former police station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-swanky-new-morpeth-two-bedroom-apartment-for-sale-at-725000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-swanky-new-morpeth-two-bedroom-apartment-for-sale-at-725000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth councillor suspended by Labour after 'sharing image of him appearing to hold gun']]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillor Tom Bailey is being investigated over an image featuring a number of weapons which has been described as 'disturbing']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-councillor-suspended-by-labour-after-sharing-image-of-him-appearing-to-hold-gun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-councillor-suspended-by-labour-after-sharing-image-of-him-appearing-to-hold-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the NHS clinic where patients take psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Sharp is a clinical psychologist who helps run clinical trials which see NHS patients given psychedelic drugs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-nhs-clinic-where-patients-take-psychedelic-drugs-to-treat-mental-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-nhs-clinic-where-patients-take-psychedelic-drugs-to-treat-mental-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New details emerge into what happened before A66 crash which killed seven people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Office for Police Conduct is carrying out an investigation into the collision in Teesside - they have provided further information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-details-emerge-into-what-happened-before-a66-crash-which-killed-seven-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-details-emerge-into-what-happened-before-a66-crash-which-killed-seven-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' train services after power cut causes major disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rail operator has said that the outage impacted its control centre in Birmingham, with many of its systems now unavailable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-train-services-after-power-cut-causes-major-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-train-services-after-power-cut-causes-major-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Police pursuit aborted just seconds before seven killed in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-pursuit-aborted-just-seconds-before-seven-killed-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-pursuit-aborted-just-seconds-before-seven-killed-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five people who died in A66 wrong-way crash alongside police officers named]]></title><description><![CDATA[The names of the five people who sadly died in the Volkswagen Passat involved in the A66 crash have been confirmed, with the youngest being 17]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-people-who-died-in-a66-wrong-way-crash-alongside-police-officers-named/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-people-who-died-in-a66-wrong-way-crash-alongside-police-officers-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Young men and boys who died in wrong-way collision named by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-young-men-and-boys-who-died-in-wrong-way-collision-named-by-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-young-men-and-boys-who-died-in-wrong-way-collision-named-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddhist monk attacked by balaclava-clad electric bike rider in North East park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karucha Sripramote has been injured by two youths who punched and kicked him during an attack in Hebburn Riverside Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/buddhist-monk-attacked-by-balaclava-clad-electric-bike-rider-in-north-east-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/buddhist-monk-attacked-by-balaclava-clad-electric-bike-rider-in-north-east-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreaking tribute from football club to police officer who died in A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seaton Carew FC has posted a tribute on Facebook to PC Matthew Blades, one of the Cleveland Police officers who died following a collision on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartbreaking-tribute-from-football-club-to-police-officer-who-died-in-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartbreaking-tribute-from-football-club-to-police-officer-who-died-in-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Threatening and abusive' thug kicked out at police officer during Gateshead arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Maughan, 34, left an officer in 'immediate pain' after refusing to leave an area of Gateshead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/threatening-and-abusive-thug-kicked-out-at-police-officer-during-gateshead-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/threatening-and-abusive-thug-kicked-out-at-police-officer-during-gateshead-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floral tributes laid at scene of A66 crash where seven people were tragically killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were among the seven who lost their lives after the crash in South Bank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/floral-tributes-laid-at-scene-of-a66-crash-where-seven-people-were-tragically-killed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/floral-tributes-laid-at-scene-of-a66-crash-where-seven-people-were-tragically-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Tributes left at scene after seven killed with road still closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-tributes-left-at-scene-after-seven-killed-with-road-still-closed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-tributes-left-at-scene-after-seven-killed-with-road-still-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC 'to send inspectors to homes' under new UK tax plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC is set to deploy tax valuation inspectors to properties across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-to-send-inspectors-to-homes-under-new-uk-tax-plans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-to-send-inspectors-to-homes-under-new-uk-tax-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything we know about A66 crash which killed seven including two police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we know and what is not yet clear about the South Bank collision that claimed the lives of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, alongside five others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everything-we-know-about-a66-crash-which-killed-seven-including-two-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everything-we-know-about-a66-crash-which-killed-seven-including-two-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as man dies at scene of A1(M) crash in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to a one-vehicle collision near Durham with a 31-year-old driver pronounced dead at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-man-dies-at-scene-of-a1m-crash-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-man-dies-at-scene-of-a1m-crash-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of 24 energy suppliers that will give £150 off your bills this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Gas, EDF and Octopus customers are among those will be eligible for the energy bill discount if you meet the criteria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-24-energy-suppliers-that-will-give-150-off-your-bills-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-24-energy-suppliers-that-will-give-150-off-your-bills-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Tributes to police officers among seven killed in South Bank collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-tributes-to-police-officers-among-seven-killed-in-south-bank-collision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-tributes-to-police-officers-among-seven-killed-in-south-bank-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham major housing rule change 'coming next week']]></title><description><![CDATA[It would represent a major shift in how things are done]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-major-housing-rule-change-coming-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-major-housing-rule-change-coming-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms everyone who will get 2026 up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some will have to pay it back - however new figures show expected massive rise in energy price this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-confirms-everyone-who-will-get-2026-up-to-300-winter-fuel-payment-full-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-confirms-everyone-who-will-get-2026-up-to-300-winter-fuel-payment-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'can't remember' stealing cans of San Miguel lager from Sainsbury's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thief who owes over &pound;3,500 to courts caught stealing cans of lager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-cant-remember-stealing-cans-of-san-miguel-lager-from-sainsburys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-cant-remember-stealing-cans-of-san-miguel-lager-from-sainsburys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance service response offers family 'little solace' after girl, 13, died when swept out to sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawyer speaking for the family of Edie Grace Smart said "careful scrutiny" was needed to prevent similar tragedies re-occurring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ambulance-service-response-offers-family-little-solace-after-girl-13-died-when-swept-out-to-sea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ambulance-service-response-offers-family-little-solace-after-girl-13-died-when-swept-out-to-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglar with 108 previous convictions broke into BOATS while victims slept at Royal Quays Marina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Cowie sneaked into two boats at Royal Quays Marina where people were staying and stole phones and bank cards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/burglar-with-108-previous-convictions-broke-into-boats-while-victims-slept-at-royal-quays-marina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/burglar-with-108-previous-convictions-broke-into-boats-while-victims-slept-at-royal-quays-marina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I faced the EU's controversial new passport checks at one of Europe's busiest airports - here's what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new system has been a tricky obstacle for travellers and airports to navigate this summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-faced-the-eus-controversial-new-passport-checks-at-one-of-europes-busiest-airports-heres-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-faced-the-eus-controversial-new-passport-checks-at-one-of-europes-busiest-airports-heres-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead care home where the odour is 'sometimes unbearable' is ordered to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care home in Gateshead has issues with safety and governance, a recent inspection found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-care-home-where-the-odour-is-sometimes-unbearable-is-ordered-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-care-home-where-the-odour-is-sometimes-unbearable-is-ordered-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Newcastle cinema that closed in 1984 after 50 years as a favourite of filmgoers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC Haymarket on Percy Street opened in 1933 as part of the nationwide cinema boom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-newcastle-cinema-that-closed-in-1984-after-50-years-as-a-favourite-of-filmgoers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-newcastle-cinema-that-closed-in-1984-after-50-years-as-a-favourite-of-filmgoers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a pad! Inside 'stunning' Seaham home up for sale at &pound;795,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home has five bedrooms as well as a paddock and an orangery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/what-a-pad-inside-stunning-seaham-home-up-for-sale-at-pound795000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/what-a-pad-inside-stunning-seaham-home-up-for-sale-at-pound795000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum of Brit woman shot by her dad in Texas travels to US in campaign for justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Harrison, 23, died after being shot by her father Kris Harrison at his home in Texas &ndash; a UK coroner later ruled her death as unlawful killing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mum-of-brit-woman-shot-by-her-dad-in-texas-travels-to-us-in-campaign-for-justice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/mum-of-brit-woman-shot-by-her-dad-in-texas-travels-to-us-in-campaign-for-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton breaks silence on 'health struggles' at 80 after cancelling events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country legend's last public appearance was in June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-breaks-silence-on-health-struggles-at-80-after-cancelling-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dolly-parton-breaks-silence-on-health-struggles-at-80-after-cancelling-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police on holiday accidentally find missing British man in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two PCs were holidaying in Barcelona when they got chatting to a man in a bar - but they had no idea he was missing from Leeds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-on-holiday-accidentally-find-missing-british-man-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-on-holiday-accidentally-find-missing-british-man-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release update in Liam Potts death investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Potts, 22, had been missing since the early hours of last Saturday, and his body was sadly found in the River Tyne on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-update-in-liam-potts-death-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-update-in-liam-potts-death-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Metro suspension for almost an hour after train 'hits object']]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no trains running on the yellow line in both directions between Pelaw and South Shields as a result of this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-for-almost-an-hour-after-train-hits-object/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyne-and-wear-metro-suspension-for-almost-an-hour-after-train-hits-object/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East bareknuckle boxer to headline major Newcastle show - and he's going for a knockout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fighting legend Mick Terrill will headline a BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing show at the Utilita Arena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-bareknuckle-boxer-to-headline-major-newcastle-show-and-hes-going-for-a-knockout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-bareknuckle-boxer-to-headline-major-newcastle-show-and-hes-going-for-a-knockout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's &pound;2m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound2m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-saturdays-pound2m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland 15-year-old suffering from rare cancer as donations for treatment flood in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Hazard's family are desperately trying to find medical help for his condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-15-year-old-suffering-from-rare-cancer-as-donations-for-treatment-flood-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-15-year-old-suffering-from-rare-cancer-as-donations-for-treatment-flood-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Clear right off' - warning to developers amid Northumberland data centre 'gold rush']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plans to build a number of data centres in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/clear-right-off-warning-to-developers-amid-northumberland-data-centre-gold-rush/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/clear-right-off-warning-to-developers-amid-northumberland-data-centre-gold-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-22-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-22-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to hero police officers who tragically died in horror A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, have been hailed as brave men who were serving their community when the collision took place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-paid-to-hero-police-officers-who-tragically-died-in-horror-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-paid-to-hero-police-officers-who-tragically-died-in-horror-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From struggling in class to motocross star - Sonny's incredible transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny, seven, once struggled to communicate - now he's speaking to his whole school about motocross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/from-struggling-in-class-to-motocross-star-sonnys-incredible-transformation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/from-struggling-in-class-to-motocross-star-sonnys-incredible-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle thief stole over &pound;350 worth of goods from Metrocentre Next as 'eviction panic' set in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiera Johnson and another woman stole body spray, body lotion and a candle from the store on February 22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-thief-stole-over-pound350-worth-of-goods-from-metrocentre-next-as-eviction-panic-set-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-thief-stole-over-pound350-worth-of-goods-from-metrocentre-next-as-eviction-panic-set-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All we know so far after seven die in A66 crash including two police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision in Teesside has shaken the community today - here's everything we know as events unfold following the incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-we-know-so-far-after-seven-die-in-a66-crash-including-two-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/all-we-know-so-far-after-seven-die-in-a66-crash-including-two-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two 'brave' police officers killed in horror crash during pursuit on A66 named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two serving police officers in the marked vehicle and five members of the public travelling in the Passat were pronounced dead at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-brave-police-officers-killed-in-horror-crash-during-pursuit-on-a66-named/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-brave-police-officers-killed-in-horror-crash-during-pursuit-on-a66-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Police officers among seven killed in South Bank collision named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-officers-among-seven-killed-in-south-bank-collision-named/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-police-officers-among-seven-killed-in-south-bank-collision-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourists' Italian holiday jog almost landed them a &pound;215 fine after flouting rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julia Latoff and her boyfriend Mike Naccarella came close to being hit with a &euro;250 (about &pound;215) fine after jogging bare-chested through the city of Venice, breaking a little-known rule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tourists-italian-holiday-jog-almost-landed-them-a-pound215-fine-after-flouting-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tourists-italian-holiday-jog-almost-landed-them-a-pound215-fine-after-flouting-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 21, opens first salon in Gateshead offering beauty and wellness treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlett O&rsquo;Donnell Stewart opened Solace in the Ryton area of Gateshead and says 'this is only the beginning']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-21-opens-first-salon-in-gateshead-offering-beauty-and-wellness-treatments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-21-opens-first-salon-in-gateshead-offering-beauty-and-wellness-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as road reopens after major 999 response in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A1 has reopened in County Durham between J60 Bradbury and J61 Bowburn following a collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-as-road-reopens-after-major-999-response-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-as-road-reopens-after-major-999-response-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's heartbreaking tribute to North East soldier who was 'heart and soul of any room']]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Potts was a much-loved soldier who entered the water at Wylam and his body was tragically found days later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-heartbreaking-tribute-to-north-east-soldier-who-was-heart-and-soul-of-any-room/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/familys-heartbreaking-tribute-to-north-east-soldier-who-was-heart-and-soul-of-any-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two officers among seven killed in horror police chase crash on North East road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two serving Cleveland Police officers who were in a police vehicle and five members of the public who were in a Volkswagen Passat have lost their lives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-officers-among-seven-killed-in-horror-police-chase-crash-on-north-east-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/two-officers-among-seven-killed-in-horror-police-chase-crash-on-north-east-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 police chase crash LIVE: Seven dead including two police officers in South Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-police-chase-crash-live-seven-dead-including-two-police-officers-in-south-bank/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-police-chase-crash-live-seven-dead-including-two-police-officers-in-south-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in North East next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of the month is likely to bring longer spells of rain across many parts of the UK as well as thunderstorms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-in-north-east-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-in-north-east-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter arrests in connection with Liam Potts death after body found in River Tyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soldier Liam Potts was reported missing sparking a huge search operation in Wylam, where he was tragically found in the River Tyne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/manslaughter-arrests-in-connection-with-liam-potts-death-after-body-found-in-river-tyne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/manslaughter-arrests-in-connection-with-liam-potts-death-after-body-found-in-river-tyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry launched into fatal A66 crash during police chase of 'suspicious vehicle']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the circumstances of the crash that involved a Volkswagen Passat and a police vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inquiry-launched-into-fatal-a66-crash-during-police-chase-of-suspicious-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inquiry-launched-into-fatal-a66-crash-during-police-chase-of-suspicious-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First pictures from A66 police crash which has resulted in multiple deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A66 is closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane in Eston following the crash in the early hours today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/first-pictures-from-a66-police-crash-which-has-resulted-in-multiple-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/first-pictures-from-a66-police-crash-which-has-resulted-in-multiple-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 police chase crash LIVE: Multiple deaths after pursuit of 'suspicious vehicle' in South Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-police-chase-crash-live-multiple-deaths-after-pursuit-of-suspicious-vehicle-in-south-bank/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-police-chase-crash-live-multiple-deaths-after-pursuit-of-suspicious-vehicle-in-south-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Hunnam returning to Sons of Anarchy ahead of creepy Netflix show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hollywood star will be going back to the world of Jax Teller and Sons of Anarchy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/charlie-hunnam-returning-to-sons-of-anarchy-ahead-of-creepy-netflix-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/charlie-hunnam-returning-to-sons-of-anarchy-ahead-of-creepy-netflix-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates on major 999 response with road closed in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A1 is closed in County Durham between J60 Bradbury and J61 Bowburn following a collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-on-major-999-response-with-road-closed-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-on-major-999-response-with-road-closed-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 crash LIVE: Multiple deaths at scene of collision involving police vehicle in South Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-multiple-deaths-at-scene-of-collision-involving-police-vehicle-in-south-bank/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a66-crash-live-multiple-deaths-at-scene-of-collision-involving-police-vehicle-in-south-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple deaths after crash involving police vehicle in North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collision took place involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank on Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/multiple-deaths-after-crash-involving-police-vehicle-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/multiple-deaths-after-crash-involving-police-vehicle-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning issued by Office for Product Safety and Standards over adult stuffed toy that 'could suffocate children']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an alert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-issued-by-office-for-product-safety-and-standards-over-adult-stuffed-toy-that-could-suffocate-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-issued-by-office-for-product-safety-and-standards-over-adult-stuffed-toy-that-could-suffocate-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update as free bus scheme to end - deadline approaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[This could cost some households &pound;27 a month on average]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/update-as-free-bus-scheme-to-end-deadline-approaching/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/update-as-free-bus-scheme-to-end-deadline-approaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheryl 'ready to re-enter spotlight' and 'in talks' to join major ITV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls Aloud star Cheryl is reportedly in "final talks" to join The Voice UK as a coach for series 16 on ITV, reuniting with long-time friend will.i.am on the panel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cheryl-ready-to-re-enter-spotlight-and-in-talks-to-join-major-itv-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cheryl-ready-to-re-enter-spotlight-and-in-talks-to-join-major-itv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rule 248' UK Highway Code parking mistake that can mean fine of up to &pound;1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's unlikely to be something that many motorists think about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rule-248-uk-highway-code-parking-mistake-that-can-mean-fine-of-up-to-pound1000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rule-248-uk-highway-code-parking-mistake-that-can-mean-fine-of-up-to-pound1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle United in the 1971-72 season and the arrival of terrace hero Malcolm Macdonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old striker, signed for a club record fee, netted 30 goals and earned an England call-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-in-the-1971-72-season-and-the-arrival-of-terrace-hero-malcolm-macdonald/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-in-the-1971-72-season-and-the-arrival-of-terrace-hero-malcolm-macdonald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning £2m Northumberland estate up for sale with its own swimming pool and billiard room]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland property has beautiful grounds extending to around 15.8 acres, an indoor swimming pool and a billiard room]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/stunning-2m-northumberland-estate-up-for-sale-with-its-own-swimming-pool-and-billiard-room/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/stunning-2m-northumberland-estate-up-for-sale-with-its-own-swimming-pool-and-billiard-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister of murdered Wallsend teen calling for kinship children to be given free school meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carly Barrett is a kinship carer for her nephew, who is no longer entitled to free school meals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sister-of-murdered-wallsend-teen-calling-for-kinship-children-to-be-given-free-school-meals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sister-of-murdered-wallsend-teen-calling-for-kinship-children-to-be-given-free-school-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East drug dealers locked up - including couriers who hid £1.9m of cocaine as presents]]></title><description><![CDATA[From splashing out on expensive jewellery while claiming benefits to &pound;127,000 of 'unexplained' deposits - these dealers are now behind bars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-drug-dealers-locked-up-including-couriers-who-hid-19m-of-cocaine-as-presents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-drug-dealers-locked-up-including-couriers-who-hid-19m-of-cocaine-as-presents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mental health trial open to North East patients with condition that can leave you 'feeling hopeless']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mental health drug combination could be a gamechanger for those with bipolar and depression]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-mental-health-trial-open-to-north-east-patients-with-condition-that-can-leave-you-feeling-hopeless/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-mental-health-trial-open-to-north-east-patients-with-condition-that-can-leave-you-feeling-hopeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of North East postcodes with lucky streets after Postcode Lottery wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Newcastle and County Durham who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a &pound;1,000 prize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-north-east-postcodes-with-lucky-streets-after-postcode-lottery-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/full-list-of-north-east-postcodes-with-lucky-streets-after-postcode-lottery-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greggs jobs up for grabs in North East offering salaries up to £45,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A range of different roles are currently hiring by the bakery chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-jobs-up-for-grabs-in-north-east-offering-salaries-up-to-45000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-jobs-up-for-grabs-in-north-east-offering-salaries-up-to-45000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland woman hits out at Royal Mail after not getting her post for eight months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Taylor has not received letters from the NHS and the DWP since January and says the situation has caused her major distress]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-hits-out-at-royal-mail-after-not-getting-her-post-for-eight-months/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-hits-out-at-royal-mail-after-not-getting-her-post-for-eight-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning applications and decisions in North Tyneside including changes to Scout HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications for new offices and a car workshop have emerged alongside hundreds of newly approved homes in North Tyneside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/planning-applications-and-decisions-in-north-tyneside-including-changes-to-scout-hq/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/planning-applications-and-decisions-in-north-tyneside-including-changes-to-scout-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifesaving NHS stroke service will launch at the RVI by the end of 2026 - but hospital trust wanted it running a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specialist NHS service will launch at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle by the end of the year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lifesaving-nhs-stroke-service-will-launch-at-the-rvi-by-the-end-of-2026-but-hospital-trust-wanted-it-running-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lifesaving-nhs-stroke-service-will-launch-at-the-rvi-by-the-end-of-2026-but-hospital-trust-wanted-it-running-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found after man reported overboard from Ambition cruise ship off coast of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was reported to have fallen overboard from the Ambition at around 8.35am on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/body-found-after-man-reported-overboard-from-ambition-cruise-ship-off-coast-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/body-found-after-man-reported-overboard-from-ambition-cruise-ship-off-coast-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue warning after 'Cat in the Hat' pictured loitering outside homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police have been forced to issue a statement to address the growing panic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-warning-after-cat-in-the-hat-pictured-loitering-outside-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-warning-after-cat-in-the-hat-pictured-loitering-outside-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving Northumberland mum slams Government for considering early release of driver who caused son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry Robinson was high on cocaine when he ploughed the Suzuki Vitara he was driving into an oncoming car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grieving-northumberland-mum-slams-government-for-considering-early-release-of-driver-who-caused-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grieving-northumberland-mum-slams-government-for-considering-early-release-of-driver-who-caused-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grantchester star Robson Green's tribute to Kevin Keegan 'we'll never forget him']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England manager and Newcastle legend died in July aged 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grantchester-star-robson-greens-tribute-to-kevin-keegan-well-never-forget-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/grantchester-star-robson-greens-tribute-to-kevin-keegan-well-never-forget-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurdle 'disaster' sees plastic pellets wash up on Northumberland beach 30 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurdles have been spotted further up the coast than previously seen as clean-up efforts continue following Port of Tyne collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdle-disaster-sees-plastic-pellets-wash-up-on-northumberland-beach-30-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/nurdle-disaster-sees-plastic-pellets-wash-up-on-northumberland-beach-30-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, August 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-21-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-21-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 places Blue Badge holders cannot park at any time of day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Badge holders could face fines or risk their permit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/11-places-blue-badge-holders-cannot-park-at-any-time-of-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/11-places-blue-badge-holders-cannot-park-at-any-time-of-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meghan Markle 'in talks for role in Guy Ritchie Netflix series' ahead of UK move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meghan Markle is reportedly being considered for a role in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen Netflix series, as the Duchess and Prince Harry plan their return to the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meghan-markle-in-talks-for-role-in-guy-ritchie-netflix-series-ahead-of-uk-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meghan-markle-in-talks-for-role-in-guy-ritchie-netflix-series-ahead-of-uk-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle promised 'no decline in safety' if levy which funds extra police and marshals is axed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle appears poised to drop the Late Night Levy charge on bars and clubs, which has been used to pay for things like extra police patrols, CCTV, and taxi marshals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-promised-no-decline-in-safety-if-levy-which-funds-extra-police-and-marshals-is-axed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-promised-no-decline-in-safety-if-levy-which-funds-extra-police-and-marshals-is-axed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after disorder in North Shields sees fireworks targeted at police vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to a disturbance in North Shields on Thursday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-arrested-after-disorder-in-north-shields-sees-fireworks-targeted-at-police-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-arrested-after-disorder-in-north-shields-sees-fireworks-targeted-at-police-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Reform councillor Glenn Gibbins pleads not guilty to making grossly offensive Facebook post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland City Councillor Glenn Gibbins appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court in South Shields]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/suspended-reform-councillor-glenn-gibbins-pleads-not-guilty-to-making-grossly-offensive-facebook-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/suspended-reform-councillor-glenn-gibbins-pleads-not-guilty-to-making-grossly-offensive-facebook-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Borrans competed with three major Tyneside projects for cash ahead of closure announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three North Tyneside projects were considered competitors for investment during the council process, according to High Borrans papers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/high-borrans-competed-with-three-major-tyneside-projects-for-cash-ahead-of-closure-announcement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/high-borrans-competed-with-three-major-tyneside-projects-for-cash-ahead-of-closure-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of condolence created for Northumberland veteran after body found in River Tyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fundraiser to support the rescue volunteers who searched for 22-year-old Liam has also been set up in his memory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/book-of-condolence-created-for-northumberland-veteran-after-body-found-in-river-tyne/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/book-of-condolence-created-for-northumberland-veteran-after-body-found-in-river-tyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallsend man appears in court charged with manslaughter of 'proud grandad' after Newcastle attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Beston died after reportedly being punched in the head in the China Town area of the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wallsend-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-manslaughter-of-proud-grandad-after-newcastle-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wallsend-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-manslaughter-of-proud-grandad-after-newcastle-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry and other celebs ordered to pay £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six high-profile figures lost their court action against the newspaper group, and will now have to pay substantial costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prince-harry-and-other-celebs-ordered-to-pay-95m-to-daily-mail-publisher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prince-harry-and-other-celebs-ordered-to-pay-95m-to-daily-mail-publisher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frustration goes on' for family of Emily Moore, 18, six years after death under NHS mental health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Emily Moore died aged just 18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/frustration-goes-on-for-family-of-emily-moore-18-six-years-after-death-under-nhs-mental-health-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/frustration-goes-on-for-family-of-emily-moore-18-six-years-after-death-under-nhs-mental-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'falls overboard from cruise ship' as major search launched in UK waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alarm was raised at around 8.30am on Friday when emergency services were alerted to a man having fallen into the water around 36 nautical miles east of Arbroath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-falls-overboard-from-cruise-ship-as-major-search-launched-in-uk-waters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-falls-overboard-from-cruise-ship-as-major-search-launched-in-uk-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East man charged with attempted child abduction as police statement issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrence Sarjantson, 43, is appearing at Teesside Magistrates' Court today charged with attempted child abduction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-charged-with-attempted-child-abduction-as-police-statement-issued/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-man-charged-with-attempted-child-abduction-as-police-statement-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham MP 'delighted' Andy Burnham will re-examine funding for the A1 dualling in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Joe Morris has shared his delight that the Prime Minister is willing to 're-examine funding' for the scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hexham-mp-delighted-andy-burnham-will-re-examine-funding-for-the-a1-dualling-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hexham-mp-delighted-andy-burnham-will-re-examine-funding-for-the-a1-dualling-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham MP 'delighted' Andy Burnham will re-examine funding for A1 dualling in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Joe Morris has shared his delight that the Prime Minister is willing to 're-examine funding' for the scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hexham-mp-delighted-andy-burnham-will-re-examine-funding-for-a1-dualling-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hexham-mp-delighted-andy-burnham-will-re-examine-funding-for-a1-dualling-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenn Gibbins LIVE: Updates as Sunderland councillor appears in court over social media comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland City Councillor Glenn Gibbins will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/glenn-gibbins-live-updates-as-sunderland-councillor-appears-in-court-over-social-media-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/glenn-gibbins-live-updates-as-sunderland-councillor-appears-in-court-over-social-media-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young Newcastle entrepreneurs who have struck a £2.3m deal to shake up credit score industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evangeline and Laura set up their business after being rejected for credit, despite being in full-time work and paying bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-young-newcastle-entrepreneurs-who-have-struck-a-23m-deal-to-shake-up-credit-score-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-young-newcastle-entrepreneurs-who-have-struck-a-23m-deal-to-shake-up-credit-score-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East rape investigation launched as police issue image of man with Northumberland links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image and are appealing for information to trace Thomas Renfree, 45, who they want to speak to in connection with the alleged rape of a woman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rape-investigation-launched-as-police-issue-image-of-man-with-northumberland-links/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rape-investigation-launched-as-police-issue-image-of-man-with-northumberland-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues £1,406 warning to everyone whose child just got their GCSE results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents need to be aware of a HMRC deadline in August which could have an impact on their child benefit payments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-issues-1406-warning-to-everyone-whose-child-just-got-their-gcse-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-issues-1406-warning-to-everyone-whose-child-just-got-their-gcse-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tyneside taxi drivers call for 8% fare hike amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area's hackney carriage drivers say the costs of doing business continue to mount, prompting an increase in rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-tyneside-taxi-drivers-call-for-8-fare-hike-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-tyneside-taxi-drivers-call-for-8-fare-hike-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside an 'exceptional' Tynemouth family home in a 'desirable' street close to picturesque seafront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four bedroom property on Dene Road is 'beautifully presented throughout', and is being marketed by Jan Forster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-tynemouth-family-home-in-a-desirable-street-close-to-picturesque-seafront/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-tynemouth-family-home-in-a-desirable-street-close-to-picturesque-seafront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How disabled people in the North East can access free Metro travel before April]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a way for some disabled people to benefit from free Metro travel ahead of the changes in April 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-disabled-people-in-the-north-east-can-access-free-metro-travel-before-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-disabled-people-in-the-north-east-can-access-free-metro-travel-before-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council reacts to Newcastle United £190m training ground plan after Woolsington Hall deal confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United announced on Thursday that a deal was in place to purchase the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate as a base for a "world class" training ground]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-reacts-to-newcastle-united-190m-training-ground-plan-after-woolsington-hall-deal-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-reacts-to-newcastle-united-190m-training-ground-plan-after-woolsington-hall-deal-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms who will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year under eligibility rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[All those who are eligible will receive a letter in October or November outlining how much money they'll get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-confirms-who-will-not-get-300-winter-fuel-payment-this-year-under-eligibility-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dwp-confirms-who-will-not-get-300-winter-fuel-payment-this-year-under-eligibility-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of floral tributes left on Wylam Bridge after Northumberland man's body tragically found]]></title><description><![CDATA[22-year-old Liam had been missing since the early hours of Saturday, August 15, and an extensive search operation took place to locate him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hundreds-of-floral-tributes-left-on-wylam-bridge-after-northumberland-mans-body-tragically-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hundreds-of-floral-tributes-left-on-wylam-bridge-after-northumberland-mans-body-tragically-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance paramedic to run the Great North Run carrying 16kg rescue manikin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The paramedic from Durham will participate in the Great North Run in less than a month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/air-ambulance-paramedic-to-run-the-great-north-run-carrying-16kg-rescue-manikin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/air-ambulance-paramedic-to-run-the-great-north-run-carrying-16kg-rescue-manikin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle £60m student tower decision delayed after Angela Rayner announces new planning rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors had been due to rule on plans to knock down Newcastle city centre's disused Hadrian House and build a 21-storey student block in its place, but the decision has been postponed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-60m-student-tower-decision-delayed-after-angela-rayner-announces-new-planning-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-60m-student-tower-decision-delayed-after-angela-rayner-announces-new-planning-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimated 13,000 disabled people in Newcastle could benefit from bus pass change]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show the scope of the impact of the bus pass changes announced this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/estimated-13000-disabled-people-in-newcastle-could-benefit-from-bus-pass-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/estimated-13000-disabled-people-in-newcastle-could-benefit-from-bus-pass-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says typing five digits could save you money on your mobile phone bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal finance expert Martin Lewis says many people are out of contract or seriously overpaying on their phones - here's what to do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-says-typing-five-digits-could-save-you-money-on-your-mobile-phone-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/martin-lewis-says-typing-five-digits-could-save-you-money-on-your-mobile-phone-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry and Meghan's security cost questions raised over UK return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to move into a non-royal residence just outside of London, as they will not be coming back as active royals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/harry-and-meghans-security-cost-questions-raised-over-uk-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/harry-and-meghans-security-cost-questions-raised-over-uk-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update on North East GCSE results day as students collect their grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow for updates as students across the region collect their GCSE results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-on-north-east-gcse-results-day-as-students-collect-their-grades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-on-north-east-gcse-results-day-as-students-collect-their-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office warns ‘unprecedented’ El Nino weather event to bring more storms to UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Met Office specialist said he had 'never seen an El Nino signal this intense in our forecasts' - here are more details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-warns-unprecedented-el-nino-weather-event-to-bring-more-storms-to-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-warns-unprecedented-el-nino-weather-event-to-bring-more-storms-to-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday after meeting King Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethel Caterham has spoken to the King in person and even held hands with him during a year of "many firsts"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-117th-birthday-after-meeting-king-charles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-117th-birthday-after-meeting-king-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Eyesore' former Tyne Brand canning factory at North Shields Fish Quay to be replaced with new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disused site of a former Tyneside factory in North Shields has been green-lighted for housing redevelopment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/eyesore-former-tyne-brand-canning-factory-at-north-shields-fish-quay-to-be-replaced-with-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/eyesore-former-tyne-brand-canning-factory-at-north-shields-fish-quay-to-be-replaced-with-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro time limits for disabled passengers to be lifted after Burnham's 24/7 free bus travel promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Andy Burnham promised to extend disabled bus passengers' free travel to all hours of the day, time restrictions on the Tyne and Wear Metro's Gold Card will also be dropped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/metro-time-limits-for-disabled-passengers-to-be-lifted-after-burnhams-247-free-bus-travel-promise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/metro-time-limits-for-disabled-passengers-to-be-lifted-after-burnhams-247-free-bus-travel-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside woman faced four-month 'bureaucratic nightmare' before DVLA apologises over licence delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitsuko Collins ticked the "honesty box" on the driving licence renewal form, and was rewarded with months delays and anxiety over whether or not she could drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-faced-four-month-bureaucratic-nightmare-before-dvla-apologises-over-licence-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-faced-four-month-bureaucratic-nightmare-before-dvla-apologises-over-licence-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man spotted 'inappropriately touching himself' in Newcastle Burger King while children present]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same Alkfuv admitted outraging public decency inside Newcastle Central Station during half term week in February]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-spotted-inappropriately-touching-himself-in-newcastle-burger-king-while-children-present/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-spotted-inappropriately-touching-himself-in-newcastle-burger-king-while-children-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van smashed into Northumberland school bus leaving driver and child trapped and kids screaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biologist Michail Kioulepoglou, of Pegswood, lost control on a bend and crashed into a minibus doing a school run in Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/van-smashed-into-northumberland-school-bus-leaving-driver-and-child-trapped-and-kids-screaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/van-smashed-into-northumberland-school-bus-leaving-driver-and-child-trapped-and-kids-screaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Northumberland middle school to be demolished for housing but memorial trees will be saved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school closed in 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-northumberland-middle-school-to-be-demolished-for-housing-but-memorial-trees-will-be-saved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-northumberland-middle-school-to-be-demolished-for-housing-but-memorial-trees-will-be-saved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East drug trafficker faces justice after fleeing to Spain following £100k cocaine bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Hobaiter and Ben Cousans have been jailed for their roles in a major Teesside drugs conspiracy after a courier was caught with &pound;100,000 worth of cocaine in a Jaguar, leading to Hobaiter's extradition from Spain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-drug-trafficker-faces-justice-after-fleeing-to-spain-following-100k-cocaine-bust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-drug-trafficker-faces-justice-after-fleeing-to-spain-following-100k-cocaine-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, August 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, August 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-set-for-life-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did Sara Davies leave Dragons' Den as replacements announced in show first?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Strictly Come Dancing star announced she was stepping back from Dragons' Den.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/why-did-sara-davies-leave-dragons-den-as-replacements-announced-in-show-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/why-did-sara-davies-leave-dragons-den-as-replacements-announced-in-show-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland A1 safety campaigner welcomes Prime Minister's pledge but warns 'action' needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kezz Petronelli-Stone founded the Northumberland A1 Safety Alliance (NASA) alongside local businessman Richard Shell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-a1-safety-campaigner-welcomes-prime-ministers-pledge-but-warns-action-needed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-a1-safety-campaigner-welcomes-prime-ministers-pledge-but-warns-action-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCSE results day high achievers celebrate across the North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils across the North East received their GCSE results today, and many were singled out for their outstanding grades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-results-day-high-achievers-celebrate-across-the-north-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-results-day-high-achievers-celebrate-across-the-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Jenna Meek? Meet the North East businesswoman returning to Dragons’ Den]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bishop Auckland entrepreneur Jenna Meek is returning as an investor on Dragons' Den.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/who-is-jenna-meek-meet-the-north-east-businesswoman-returning-to-dragons-den/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/who-is-jenna-meek-meet-the-north-east-businesswoman-returning-to-dragons-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday August 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop &pound;10,000 every month for 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-thursday-august-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland beach pollution investigation update issued as access restrictions in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, people were being urged not to bathe at Blyth South Beach after a 'strong-smelling substance' was discovered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-beach-pollution-investigation-update-issued-as-access-restrictions-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-beach-pollution-investigation-update-issued-as-access-restrictions-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside campaign to prevent plastics 'nightmare' on North East beaches as nurdle clean up continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new campaign is being launched 'to encourage people to reduce the amount of plastic they bring to the beach'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-campaign-to-prevent-plastics-nightmare-on-north-east-beaches-as-nurdle-clean-up-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-campaign-to-prevent-plastics-nightmare-on-north-east-beaches-as-nurdle-clean-up-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update after collision at Port of Tyne involving ships and crane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the Port of Tyne following the incident at around 1pm on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-after-collision-at-port-of-tyne-involving-ships-and-crane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-after-collision-at-port-of-tyne-involving-ships-and-crane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East schools report GCSE success which bucks national trends but top grades gap widens with London]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of North East schools reported exam success that bucked national trends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-schools-report-gcse-success-which-bucks-national-trends-but-top-grades-gap-widens-with-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-schools-report-gcse-success-which-bucks-national-trends-but-top-grades-gap-widens-with-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside robber who stabbed man while robbing him thanks judge for being 'extremely fair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Fearn, of Wallsend, used a pair of scissors to injure his victim during an early morning street robbery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-robber-who-stabbed-man-while-robbing-him-thanks-judge-for-being-extremely-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-robber-who-stabbed-man-while-robbing-him-thanks-judge-for-being-extremely-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a devoted husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-devoted-husband/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-in-the-chronicle-last-week-including-tributes-to-a-devoted-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth residents 'disgusted' after 'mindless idiots' cause &pound;20,000 of damage to pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth's North Pier was evacuated after it was deemed unsafe for visitors due to damage caused by vandals which has been deemed 'unforgivable']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-residents-disgusted-after-mindless-idiots-cause-pound20000-of-damage-to-pier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-residents-disgusted-after-mindless-idiots-cause-pound20000-of-damage-to-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead Flyover demolition 'on schedule' as busy Park Lane roundabout set to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Park Lane roundabout in Gateshead should reopen on Friday evening, after nearly a month of closure to allow for the latest phase of the crumbling A167 flyover's demolition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-flyover-demolition-on-schedule-as-busy-park-lane-roundabout-set-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-flyover-demolition-on-schedule-as-busy-park-lane-roundabout-set-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East college principal's message that all pupils receiving GCSE results should read]]></title><description><![CDATA[These reassuring words from a Deputy Principal at a North East college are a reminder that behind every result is someone who has been on their own individual journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-college-principals-message-that-all-pupils-receiving-gcse-results-should-read/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-college-principals-message-that-all-pupils-receiving-gcse-results-should-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East paedophile who arranged to meet child for sex jailed for nine years]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Horne, 57, has been jailed after he was caught by officers online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-who-arranged-to-meet-child-for-sex-jailed-for-nine-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paedophile-who-arranged-to-meet-child-for-sex-jailed-for-nine-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland teens with promising futures in sport celebrate GCSE success at Newcastle school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Hall and Charlie Wood have already achieved incredible things in their chosen sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-teens-with-promising-futures-in-sport-celebrate-gcse-success-at-newcastle-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-teens-with-promising-futures-in-sport-celebrate-gcse-success-at-newcastle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead girl with headaches went to opticians, hours later she had emergency brain surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabella Stavers, 12, required urgent brain surgery which ultimately saved her life following an eye scan at the opticians]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-girl-with-headaches-went-to-opticians-hours-later-she-had-emergency-brain-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-girl-with-headaches-went-to-opticians-hours-later-she-had-emergency-brain-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Northumberland school building could be converted into family home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site has been left vacant for a number of years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-northumberland-school-building-could-be-converted-into-family-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-northumberland-school-building-could-be-converted-into-family-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCSE top grades gap from London to North East grows wider amid 'serious problem' warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the proportion of top GCSE grades in the North East is above pre-pandemic levels, the gap to high-achieving pupils in London continues to widen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-top-grades-gap-from-london-to-north-east-grows-wider-amid-serious-problem-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-top-grades-gap-from-london-to-north-east-grows-wider-amid-serious-problem-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle teen achieves top GCSE results after supporting mum through cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Kirvan threw himself into his studies, as well as volunteering, fundraising and supporting his mum following her cancer diagnosis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-teen-achieves-top-gcse-results-after-supporting-mum-through-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-teen-achieves-top-gcse-results-after-supporting-mum-through-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform suspend Sunderland councillor following charge over social media post]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charge relates to an alleged Facebook post from 2024 which referenced the Nigerian community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/reform-suspend-sunderland-councillor-following-charge-over-social-media-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/reform-suspend-sunderland-councillor-following-charge-over-social-media-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conman swindled thousands out of victims he met on Tinder after faking cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Gibson said he was a multi-millionaire but needed cash for cancer treatment in his twisted plot to defraud his victims out of thousands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/conman-swindled-thousands-out-of-victims-he-met-on-tinder-after-faking-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/conman-swindled-thousands-out-of-victims-he-met-on-tinder-after-faking-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maya Chappell's family given 'hope' by Andy Burnham pledge on child killers' early prison release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday that he would do &ldquo;every single thing I can&rdquo; to prevent criminals responsible for the death of children having their prison term reduced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/maya-chappells-family-given-hope-by-andy-burnham-pledge-on-child-killers-early-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/maya-chappells-family-given-hope-by-andy-burnham-pledge-on-child-killers-early-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as teenager dies after electric motorbike crash with van in Meadow Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[McKenzie Ratcliffe, 18, died as a result of his injuries from the crash which sparked a major emergency response on Waterville Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-teenager-dies-after-electric-motorbike-crash-with-van-in-meadow-well/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-teenager-dies-after-electric-motorbike-crash-with-van-in-meadow-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[By-election triggered in Northumberland after councillor fails to attend meetings for six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Allen, who was the councillor for Ashington's Hirst ward, has lost his seat with the local authority now declaring a vacancy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/by-election-triggered-in-northumberland-after-councillor-fails-to-attend-meetings-for-six-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/by-election-triggered-in-northumberland-after-councillor-fails-to-attend-meetings-for-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman plead not guilty to Newcastle city centre affray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shayne Cook, 20, and Lola Charlton, 20, both appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to affray]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-and-woman-plead-not-guilty-to-newcastle-city-centre-affray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-and-woman-plead-not-guilty-to-newcastle-city-centre-affray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle firm to auction rare signed Beatles album worth up to £40,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anderson &amp; Garland auction house in Westerhope currently holds the precious vinyl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-firm-to-auction-rare-signed-beatles-album-worth-up-to-40000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-firm-to-auction-rare-signed-beatles-album-worth-up-to-40000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury over 'unsafe' Newcastle underpass where woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals have demanded action to improve safety around an underpass in the outer west of Newcastle, after a woman was sexually assaulted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fury-over-unsafe-newcastle-underpass-where-woman-was-sexually-assaulted-in-broad-daylight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fury-over-unsafe-newcastle-underpass-where-woman-was-sexually-assaulted-in-broad-daylight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East councils monitor tip bans on fridges and freezers amid national backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nationwide bottleneck on the legal disposal of fridges and freezers from council tips has hit the North East, with multiple council's monitoring the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-councils-monitor-tip-bans-on-fridges-and-freezers-amid-national-backlog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-councils-monitor-tip-bans-on-fridges-and-freezers-amid-national-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists could face £5k fine for wet weather error as heavy rain and storms hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[As heavy rainfall is forecast, driving experts are warning motorists about the potential hazards and costly wet weather driving mistakes that could land them with fines of up to &pound;5,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-could-face-5k-fine-for-wet-weather-error-as-heavy-rain-and-storms-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-could-face-5k-fine-for-wet-weather-error-as-heavy-rain-and-storms-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details as Tynemouth Pier is closed with immediate effect - days after reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Pier was closed on Wednesday due to an act of vandalism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-tynemouth-pier-is-closed-with-immediate-effect-days-after-reopening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-as-tynemouth-pier-is-closed-with-immediate-effect-days-after-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Gateshead family food firm bought by US giant in move into UK market]]></title><description><![CDATA[JR Holland is a leading supplier of North East pubs, restaurants, schools and hospitals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/famous-gateshead-family-food-firm-bought-by-us-giant-in-move-into-uk-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/famous-gateshead-family-food-firm-bought-by-us-giant-in-move-into-uk-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead property shut down by police after over 200 cannabis plants discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s was arrested after the property in Felling was closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-property-shut-down-by-police-after-over-200-cannabis-plants-discovered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-property-shut-down-by-police-after-over-200-cannabis-plants-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major thunderstorm warning update by Met Office with five North East areas affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The updated weather warning impacts certain areas of the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-thunderstorm-warning-update-by-met-office-with-five-north-east-areas-affected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-thunderstorm-warning-update-by-met-office-with-five-north-east-areas-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge bluefin tuna is caught in the North Sea off the east coast for first time in 90 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ada Peake, an 18-year-old trainee with the Whitby Fishing School, was part of the crew that landed a colossal 53-stone bluefin tuna off the coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/huge-bluefin-tuna-is-caught-in-the-north-sea-off-the-east-coast-for-first-time-in-90-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/huge-bluefin-tuna-is-caught-in-the-north-sea-off-the-east-coast-for-first-time-in-90-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update as A1(M) reopens after car crashes into central reservation in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-vehicle collision occurred on the A1 Northbound between Bradbury and Bowburn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-as-a1m-reopens-after-car-crashes-into-central-reservation-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-as-a1m-reopens-after-car-crashes-into-central-reservation-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1(M) crash LIVE updates on huge delays with road partially blocked in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a collision on the A1 Northbound between Bradbury and Bowburn with the road being blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-on-huge-delays-with-road-partially-blocked-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1m-crash-live-updates-on-huge-delays-with-road-partially-blocked-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East stalker hid GPS tracker on car and left ex-partner terrified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Wilkinson threatened to kill a man who was spending time with his ex and repeatedly sent song lyrics to his victim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-stalker-hid-gps-tracker-on-car-and-left-ex-partner-terrified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-stalker-hid-gps-tracker-on-car-and-left-ex-partner-terrified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain after six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to the country later this month and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/harry-and-meghan-to-move-back-to-britain-after-six-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/harry-and-meghan-to-move-back-to-britain-after-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister's A1 comments spark renewed hope for dualling scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM made the comments on a visit to the North East on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-ministers-a1-comments-spark-renewed-hope-for-dualling-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-ministers-a1-comments-spark-renewed-hope-for-dualling-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Northumberland A1 comments spark renewed hope for dualling scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM made the comments on a visit to the North East on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-minister-andy-burnhams-northumberland-a1-comments-spark-renewed-hope-for-dualling-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-minister-andy-burnhams-northumberland-a1-comments-spark-renewed-hope-for-dualling-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East GCSE results day LIVE: Updates as students across the region collect their grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow for updates as students across the region collect their GCSE results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-gcse-results-day-live-updates-as-students-across-the-region-collect-their-grades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-gcse-results-day-live-updates-as-students-across-the-region-collect-their-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DfT updates learner drivers in England, Scotland and Wales over Graduated Driver Licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some newly qualified drivers may be restricted - here's what you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dft-updates-learner-drivers-in-england-scotland-and-wales-over-graduated-driver-licence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/dft-updates-learner-drivers-in-england-scotland-and-wales-over-graduated-driver-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug strangled pregnant Tyneside girlfriend 'for the craic' and said he'd hack her to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Turton left the North Shields woman injured and traumatised and has now been jailed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thug-strangled-pregnant-tyneside-girlfriend-for-the-craic-and-said-hed-hack-her-to-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thug-strangled-pregnant-tyneside-girlfriend-for-the-craic-and-said-hed-hack-her-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle set to drop 'unfair' late night levy charged to bars and clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's council leader has called for the Late Night Levy, which can see venues charged up to &pound;4,400 a year, to be scrapped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-set-to-drop-unfair-late-night-levy-charged-to-bars-and-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-set-to-drop-unfair-late-night-levy-charged-to-bars-and-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning after fake donation pot found on Peter Rabbit Tales on the Tyne trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how to support the Peter Rabbit Tales on the Tyne trail has been shared after a sign requesting cash donations what placed at one of the sculptures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-after-fake-donation-pot-found-on-peter-rabbit-tales-on-the-tyne-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-after-fake-donation-pot-found-on-peter-rabbit-tales-on-the-tyne-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predator followed woman and forced her to ground in 'terrifying' Newcastle sex attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amine Guermoune ignored the woman repeatedly saying 'no' and was only stopped by security staff who intervened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/predator-followed-woman-and-forced-her-to-ground-in-terrifying-newcastle-sex-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/predator-followed-woman-and-forced-her-to-ground-in-terrifying-newcastle-sex-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furious Northumberland villagers hit out at 'nightmare' cycle path proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Seaton Sluice residents have criticised plans for a new cycleway which they claim will 'hardly ever get used']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/furious-northumberland-villagers-hit-out-at-nightmare-cycle-path-proposals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/furious-northumberland-villagers-hit-out-at-nightmare-cycle-path-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynemouth Pier closed with immediate effect as visitors evacuated by security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port of Tyne says vandals have caused around &pound;20,000 of damage to the pier a matter of days after reopening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pier-closed-with-immediate-effect-as-visitors-evacuated-by-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tynemouth-pier-closed-with-immediate-effect-as-visitors-evacuated-by-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's &pound;4.3m lottery jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesdays-pound43m-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/winning-lotto-and-thunderball-numbers-for-wednesdays-pound43m-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet flights cancelled from Leeds Bradford Airport to Spain and other destinations - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights in Spain and France have been affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/easyjet-flights-cancelled-from-leeds-bradford-airport-to-spain-and-other-destinations-full-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/easyjet-flights-cancelled-from-leeds-bradford-airport-to-spain-and-other-destinations-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-august-19-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-wednesday-august-19-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fighting for life after being attacked near Metro station in Gateshead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim was reportedly punched in the head, knocking him to the ground, and is in a critical condition in hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-fighting-for-life-after-being-attacked-near-metro-station-in-gateshead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-fighting-for-life-after-being-attacked-near-metro-station-in-gateshead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East pervert looked at depraved child abuse images 'to cope with his low mood']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Monks, of Sunderland, admitted possessing indecent images and breaching a sexual harm prevention order]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-looked-at-depraved-child-abuse-images-to-cope-with-his-low-mood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-looked-at-depraved-child-abuse-images-to-cope-with-his-low-mood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 used cars and colours in the UK 2026 - is yours on the list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the most popular used cars bought in the UK in April, May, and June 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/top-10-used-cars-and-colours-in-the-uk-2026-is-yours-on-the-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/top-10-used-cars-and-colours-in-the-uk-2026-is-yours-on-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The numbers that prove why the North East needs urgent action to tackle rough sleeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East has the fastest-rising number of rough sleepers in the country, and the situation in Newcastle has become of particular concern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-numbers-that-prove-why-the-north-east-needs-urgent-action-to-tackle-rough-sleeping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-numbers-that-prove-why-the-north-east-needs-urgent-action-to-tackle-rough-sleeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner promise 'relentless' push to end rough sleeping in North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, and Kim McGuinness were in Elswick on Wednesday to announce a drive to get all rough sleepers off the streets by this Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-and-angela-rayner-promise-relentless-push-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-and-angela-rayner-promise-relentless-push-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Newcastle NHS clinic offering mental health patients psychedelic drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS clinic offers patients the option of new and emerging treatments for difficult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-newcastle-nhs-clinic-offering-mental-health-patients-psychedelic-drugs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-the-newcastle-nhs-clinic-offering-mental-health-patients-psychedelic-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made after dad found dead in Cornwall car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Gough was found dead at Moorfield Car Park in Truro, Cornwall, on Monday, August 17, as his sister Leanne said the family will "never recover" from their loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/arrest-made-after-dad-found-dead-in-cornwall-car-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/arrest-made-after-dad-found-dead-in-cornwall-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid robot spotted roaming Northumberland town by gobsmacked residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The robot, named Zomet, was seen taking its first steps around Cramlington in a new project by Transmission Dynamics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/humanoid-robot-spotted-roaming-northumberland-town-by-gobsmacked-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/humanoid-robot-spotted-roaming-northumberland-town-by-gobsmacked-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The People's Kitchen on Andy Burnham's 'good priorities' after rough sleeping pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge package of increased funding has been announced by the Prime Minister, to help 'get everyone in for Christmas']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-peoples-kitchen-on-andy-burnhams-good-priorities-after-rough-sleeping-pledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-peoples-kitchen-on-andy-burnhams-good-priorities-after-rough-sleeping-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle woman who lost husband becomes TUI flight attendant after rebuilding her life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief forced Hannah Thomson to reassess her future and she has now opened a new chapter working for TUI as cabin crew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-who-lost-husband-becomes-tui-flight-attendant-after-rebuilding-her-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-who-lost-husband-becomes-tui-flight-attendant-after-rebuilding-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham warns of open water swimming dangers during North East visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has said that the government can 'always' do more on water safety, amid an exceptionally hot summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-warns-of-open-water-swimming-dangers-during-north-east-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-warns-of-open-water-swimming-dangers-during-north-east-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorist's alert over &pound;450 wing mirror 'scam' as he urges drivers 'be safe']]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher was driving through a busy town centre when he heard a 'very loud noise' - he later discovered the car that pulled him over was allegedly running false plates as part of a suspected wing mirror scam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-alert-over-pound450-wing-mirror-scam-as-he-urges-drivers-be-safe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/motorists-alert-over-pound450-wing-mirror-scam-as-he-urges-drivers-be-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court charged with attempted murder after police officer hit by car in North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Kenneth Collingwood appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-court-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-police-officer-hit-by-car-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-in-court-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-police-officer-hit-by-car-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute carnage' as Brits push each other in 'embarrassing' sunbed wars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British woman has shared her horror at the 'absolute carnage' that unfolded each morning at her hotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/absolute-carnage-as-brits-push-each-other-in-embarrassing-sunbed-wars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/absolute-carnage-as-brits-push-each-other-in-embarrassing-sunbed-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on fridges and freezers at tips over backlogs - everything you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national backlog in the safe disposal of fridges and freezers has led to some councils refusing to collect them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ban-on-fridges-and-freezers-at-tips-over-backlogs-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/ban-on-fridges-and-freezers-at-tips-over-backlogs-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a 100-year-old home in 'peaceful hamlet' with picturesque Northumberland views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dene View, the semi-detached property 'rich in charm and timeless character', was built in 1926, and is being marketed by Brunton Residential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-100-year-old-home-in-peaceful-hamlet-with-picturesque-northumberland-views/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-100-year-old-home-in-peaceful-hamlet-with-picturesque-northumberland-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 34, dies after beach rescue on popular Greek island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man reportedly started to struggle while swimming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-34-dies-after-beach-rescue-on-popular-greek-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-34-dies-after-beach-rescue-on-popular-greek-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the next heatwave could hit North East as Met Office issues weather update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heatwaves this summer have baked the North East, with more scorching temperatures expected over the coming weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/when-the-next-heatwave-could-hit-north-east-as-met-office-issues-weather-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/when-the-next-heatwave-could-hit-north-east-as-met-office-issues-weather-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic North East church bells to be removed from Grade II-listed church]]></title><description><![CDATA[The diocese board of finance has applied for listed building consent to remove the full chime of eight church bells from the church]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/historic-north-east-church-bells-to-be-removed-from-grade-ii-listed-church/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/historic-north-east-church-bells-to-be-removed-from-grade-ii-listed-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners 'set to get &pound;514.80 boost' as DWP figures revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surge in wage growth means people could be in line for a bumper improvement - full details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-set-to-get-pound51480-boost-as-dwp-figures-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/state-pensioners-set-to-get-pound51480-boost-as-dwp-figures-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM vows to 'push as hard as I can' to stop early prison release for Newcastle schoolboy's killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has promised to do &ldquo;every single thing I can&rdquo; to stop the early prison release of Reece Galbraith, the drug dealer responsible for the tragic Violet Close blast that killed Archie York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-vows-to-push-as-hard-as-i-can-to-stop-early-prison-release-for-newcastle-schoolboys-killer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-vows-to-push-as-hard-as-i-can-to-stop-early-prison-release-for-newcastle-schoolboys-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham vows to 'push as hard as I can' to stop early prison release for Newcastle schoolboy's killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has promised to do &ldquo;every single thing I can&rdquo; to stop the early prison release of Reece Galbraith, the drug dealer responsible for the tragic Violet Close blast that killed Archie York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-vows-to-push-as-hard-as-i-can-to-stop-early-prison-release-for-newcastle-schoolboys-killer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-vows-to-push-as-hard-as-i-can-to-stop-early-prison-release-for-newcastle-schoolboys-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham promises to reconsider A1 dualling with ‘alternative’ funding during Newcastle visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being urged to commit to dualling the A1 through Northumberland, Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday that he would not "conveniently forget" about the safety problems on the notorious road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-promises-to-reconsider-a1-dualling-with-alternative-funding-during-newcastle-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-promises-to-reconsider-a1-dualling-with-alternative-funding-during-newcastle-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestinian refugee among three dead in family drowning tragedy in Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hossam Al-Khawas sadly died alongside two other family members in a drowning tragedy on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/palestinian-refugee-among-three-dead-in-family-drowning-tragedy-in-sussex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/palestinian-refugee-among-three-dead-in-family-drowning-tragedy-in-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside couple's pet crematorium plan as they appeal for support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris and Gill Baker have applied to open a new business which they hope will offer grieving owners a private place to say goodbye to their beloved animals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-couples-pet-crematorium-plan-as-they-appeal-for-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-couples-pet-crematorium-plan-as-they-appeal-for-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland dog owners urged to keep control of their pets to protect wildlife and livestock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogs worrying sheep risk being shot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-dog-owners-urged-to-keep-control-of-their-pets-to-protect-wildlife-and-livestock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-dog-owners-urged-to-keep-control-of-their-pets-to-protect-wildlife-and-livestock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East delivery driver told he'd have his brains blown out by man who pulled gun on him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam McDermott, of Penshaw, threatened the driver with what turned out to be an imitation handgun in an 'odd' offence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-delivery-driver-told-hed-have-his-brains-blown-out-by-man-who-pulled-gun-on-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-delivery-driver-told-hed-have-his-brains-blown-out-by-man-who-pulled-gun-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of babies needing intensive care halved as NHS bosses welcome 'encouraging' North East jab take-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSV vaccine has helped keep tens of babies out of intensive care, health leaders think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/risk-of-babies-needing-intensive-care-halved-as-nhs-bosses-welcome-encouraging-north-east-jab-take-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/risk-of-babies-needing-intensive-care-halved-as-nhs-bosses-welcome-encouraging-north-east-jab-take-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on Lewes train derailment as 'defect' spotted by investigators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an initial report into the train derailment in East Sussex last week, which injured 30 people, revealing a track geometry irregularity near the site]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-update-on-lewes-train-derailment-as-defect-spotted-by-investigators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-update-on-lewes-train-derailment-as-defect-spotted-by-investigators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exact date Universal Credit, PIP and other DWP benefits will be paid over August Bank Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has confirmed the date people will get their payments and the full list of benefits affected by the change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exact-date-universal-credit-pip-and-other-dwp-benefits-will-be-paid-over-august-bank-holiday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exact-date-universal-credit-pip-and-other-dwp-benefits-will-be-paid-over-august-bank-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus pass change will 'remove barriers' says North East disability rights group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group spoke up following the news that disabled bus passes would be valid 24/7 from April 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bus-pass-change-will-remove-barriers-says-north-east-disability-rights-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bus-pass-change-will-remove-barriers-says-north-east-disability-rights-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland man with no GCSEs now plans £100k nights out for the super rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Allan, 29, arranges private jets, superyachts and trips for clients - whose daily spend can be up to &pound;100,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-with-no-gcses-now-plans-100k-nights-out-for-the-super-rich/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-man-with-no-gcses-now-plans-100k-nights-out-for-the-super-rich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim's 'exhausting anxiety' after North East man sold hidden camera intimate pictures of her on OnlyFans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Tang has been handed a suspended sentence after the woman collected a huge amount of evidence and brought it to police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/victims-exhausting-anxiety-after-north-east-man-sold-hidden-camera-intimate-pictures-of-her-on-onlyfans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/victims-exhausting-anxiety-after-north-east-man-sold-hidden-camera-intimate-pictures-of-her-on-onlyfans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 passenger's drunken, sweary tirade left 300 holidays 'ruined']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to fly to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when his drunken outburst led to the Jet2 flight being cancelled and over 300 passengers stranded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jet2-passengers-drunken-sweary-tirade-left-300-holidays-ruined/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jet2-passengers-drunken-sweary-tirade-left-300-holidays-ruined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder after police officer hit by a car in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Constabulary responded to a report from Cleveland Police stating that one of their officers had been struck by a car in Horden whilst carrying out enquiries in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-police-officer-hit-by-a-car-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-police-officer-hit-by-a-car-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving tributes to 'much-loved soldier' after body found in search for missing Northumberland man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several floral tributes and cards have been placed on Wylam Bridge for Liam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/moving-tributes-to-much-loved-soldier-after-body-found-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/moving-tributes-to-much-loved-soldier-after-body-found-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office thunderstorm warning for North East as weather expected to turn tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are likely to be heavy showers of 15mm to 20mm of rain in an hour in some areas, with as much as 30mm to 50mm falling over six hours in some places]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-east-as-weather-expected-to-turn-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/met-office-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-east-as-weather-expected-to-turn-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evri announces 10,000 new jobs across UK 'as demand grows for parcels']]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a mixture of roles available, some self-employed and some owner-driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/evri-announces-10000-new-jobs-across-uk-as-demand-grows-for-parcels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/evri-announces-10000-new-jobs-across-uk-as-demand-grows-for-parcels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Jones superfan Mary, 81, has wish come true with very special care home performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were smiles all round as the Wish Upon a Tyne charity arranged a special performance for Mary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tom-jones-superfan-mary-81-has-wish-come-true-with-very-special-care-home-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tom-jones-superfan-mary-81-has-wish-come-true-with-very-special-care-home-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East pervert engaged in sex chat with 'child' weeks after walking free for indecent images]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Gouldburn, of Bensham, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl but it was a decoy profile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-engaged-in-sex-chat-with-child-weeks-after-walking-free-for-indecent-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pervert-engaged-in-sex-chat-with-child-weeks-after-walking-free-for-indecent-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC TV free licence update as government considers 'new concessions' for pensioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know as a government minister has said that 'new concessions' on TV licences for pensioners are possible &mdash; with a White Paper expected later this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bbc-tv-free-licence-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions-for-pensioners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bbc-tv-free-licence-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions-for-pensioners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCSE exam resit costs and what dates you can retake if you need to]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grade 4 is required at a minimum in certain subjects, with many pupils likely requiring to resit their exams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-exam-resit-costs-and-what-dates-you-can-retake-if-you-need-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-exam-resit-costs-and-what-dates-you-can-retake-if-you-need-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Andy Burnham reveals plans to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has announced increased funding of &pound;442 million to help the crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-andy-burnham-reveals-plans-to-get-rough-sleepers-off-the-streets-by-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-andy-burnham-reveals-plans-to-get-rough-sleepers-off-the-streets-by-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCSE results 2026 release date and how to access grades online for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers can access GCSE results online for the first time on the Education Record app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-results-2026-release-date-and-how-to-access-grades-online-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gcse-results-2026-release-date-and-how-to-access-grades-online-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She left this world far too soon' - Wladimir Klitschko feeling 'shock and grief' at death of Hayden Panettiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere, who starred in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36, with her former partner Wladimir Klitschko saying the family is "going through a time of profound grief"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/she-left-this-world-far-too-soon-wladimir-klitschko-feeling-shock-and-grief-at-death-of-hayden-panettiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/she-left-this-world-far-too-soon-wladimir-klitschko-feeling-shock-and-grief-at-death-of-hayden-panettiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned of £100 fines and penalty points for breaking Smart motorway rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing penalties for ignoring 'red X' lane closure signs, with thousands of pounds in fines being handed this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-warned-of-100-fines-and-penalty-points-for-breaking-smart-motorway-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-warned-of-100-fines-and-penalty-points-for-breaking-smart-motorway-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police confirm deaths of three people from same family at UK coast in tragic update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers believe the family entered the water from land for a swim - a younger girl remains in hospital in a critical condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-confirm-deaths-of-three-people-from-same-family-at-uk-coast-in-tragic-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-confirm-deaths-of-three-people-from-same-family-at-uk-coast-in-tragic-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI flight attendant’s husband died - one passenger made her realise her life had changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Thomson, from Newcastle, lost her husband Nathan when he took his own life. She now travels the world as a TUI flight attendant, a job which has helped her work through the grief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tui-flight-attendants-husband-died-one-passenger-made-her-realise-her-life-had-changed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tui-flight-attendants-husband-died-one-passenger-made-her-realise-her-life-had-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key lifestyle changes could help avoid years of dementia say North East NHS experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop smoking, control your blood pressure and blood sugar - and you could avoid 13 years of dementia according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-lifestyle-changes-could-help-avoid-years-of-dementia-say-north-east-nhs-experts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-lifestyle-changes-could-help-avoid-years-of-dementia-say-north-east-nhs-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloody bike crash demonstration showed me exactly why we need to wear a helmet]]></title><description><![CDATA[We should all be wearing helmets on our bikes and scooters - it's about being better safe than sorry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bloody-bike-crash-demonstration-showed-me-exactly-why-we-need-to-wear-a-helmet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bloody-bike-crash-demonstration-showed-me-exactly-why-we-need-to-wear-a-helmet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle cycle lane rumours spark tree ribbons protest amid war of words over felling claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 3,700 people have signed a petition against a potential cycle lane for Stamfordham Road, as Newcastle City Council denies claims that dozens of trees could be cut down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-cycle-lane-rumours-spark-tree-ribbons-protest-amid-war-of-words-over-felling-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-cycle-lane-rumours-spark-tree-ribbons-protest-amid-war-of-words-over-felling-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows moment convicted Newcastle killer steals empty till after threatening to kill bar staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Brand, who has convictions for conspiracy to murder and manslaughter on his record, is now back behind bars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/footage-shows-moment-convicted-newcastle-killer-steals-empty-till-after-threatening-to-kill-bar-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/footage-shows-moment-convicted-newcastle-killer-steals-empty-till-after-threatening-to-kill-bar-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman thrown into shop Newcastle city centre window during sustained public beating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Pickles had already punched his partner in one shop when he attacked her again after they left McDonald's on Northumberland Street after a row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-thrown-into-shop-newcastle-city-centre-window-during-sustained-public-beating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-thrown-into-shop-newcastle-city-centre-window-during-sustained-public-beating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman thrown into Newcastle city centre shop window during sustained public beating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Pickles had already punched his partner in one shop when he attacked her again after they left McDonald's on Northumberland Street after a row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-thrown-into-newcastle-city-centre-shop-window-during-sustained-public-beating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/woman-thrown-into-newcastle-city-centre-shop-window-during-sustained-public-beating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as body found in search for missing Northumberland man - full police statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[22-year-old Liam was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, with Police and mountain rescue teams searching the Wylam area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-body-found-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man-full-police-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-body-found-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man-full-police-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-august-18-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tuesday-august-18-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as police confirm body found in Wylam search - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A body has sadly been found in the search for missing Northumberland man Liam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-police-confirm-body-found-in-wylam-search-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-police-confirm-body-found-in-wylam-search-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public reacts to 'shocking' temporary halt on fridges at North Tyneside tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside's recycling centre can no longer take fridges or freezers as a nationwide backlog continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/public-reacts-to-shocking-temporary-halt-on-fridges-at-north-tyneside-tip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/public-reacts-to-shocking-temporary-halt-on-fridges-at-north-tyneside-tip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New youth club opens in County Durham with aim of reducing anti-social behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Durham and Darlington PCC Joy Allen has provided &pound;3,000 towards a new youth club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-youth-club-opens-in-county-durham-with-aim-of-reducing-anti-social-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-youth-club-opens-in-county-durham-with-aim-of-reducing-anti-social-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South Shields war memorial built with old Metro tracks officially unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sculpture, which is based in North Marine Park, commemorates British soldiers who served in the Far East during World War Two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-south-shields-war-memorial-built-with-old-metro-tracks-officially-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-south-shields-war-memorial-built-with-old-metro-tracks-officially-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside woman was told rare cancer was 'autoimmune condition' for two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Furno has survived a rare form of cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-was-told-rare-cancer-was-autoimmune-condition-for-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-woman-was-told-rare-cancer-was-autoimmune-condition-for-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead Reform defends search for possible defence enterprise zone against “reality check” claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hunt for a possible site for a new defence-based industrial zone in Gateshead has drawn criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-reform-defends-search-for-possible-defence-enterprise-zone-against-reality-check-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-reform-defends-search-for-possible-defence-enterprise-zone-against-reality-check-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning 'inadequate' A1 is heaping pressure on nearby A697 after two multi-car crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crashes at the same location on Sunday and Monday were separated by little more than 24 hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-inadequate-a1-is-heaping-pressure-on-nearby-a697-after-two-multi-car-crashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-inadequate-a1-is-heaping-pressure-on-nearby-a697-after-two-multi-car-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle pollution blackspot to have diesel buses switched to electric vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped that the addition of 18 electric vehicles to serve Go North East's 307 and 309 routes can help cut emissions around the Corner House junction on the Coast Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-pollution-blackspot-to-have-diesel-buses-switched-to-electric-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-pollution-blackspot-to-have-diesel-buses-switched-to-electric-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Tyne Valley fire station set to be demolished after Antony Gormley row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and local councillors were hopeful the building would be sold to the Angel of the North Creator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-tyne-valley-fire-station-set-to-be-demolished-after-antony-gormley-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/former-tyne-valley-fire-station-set-to-be-demolished-after-antony-gormley-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle United matchday park and ride bus to launch from Great Park for new Premier League season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go North East will launche a new X40 bus from the Newcastle Great Park to St James' Park on Newcastle United matchdays this season, starting in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-matchday-park-and-ride-bus-to-launch-from-great-park-for-new-premier-league-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-united-matchday-park-and-ride-bus-to-launch-from-great-park-for-new-premier-league-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burlesque the Musical cancelled again at Sunderland Empire as statement issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much-anticipated musical has been plagued by repeated delays and cancellations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/burlesque-the-musical-cancelled-again-at-sunderland-empire-as-statement-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/burlesque-the-musical-cancelled-again-at-sunderland-empire-as-statement-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I flew from Newcastle Airport to Malaga - this is how long the airport queues really were]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers are being asked to prepare for long waits due to the new entry and exit system in Europe - here's our experience of travelling to Spain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-flew-from-newcastle-airport-to-malaga-this-is-how-long-the-airport-queues-really-were/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-flew-from-newcastle-airport-to-malaga-this-is-how-long-the-airport-queues-really-were/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'beloved' newlyweds killed in Greek island helicopter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert were killed alongside their pilot in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos while celebrating their honeymoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-paid-to-beloved-newlyweds-killed-in-greek-island-helicopter-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tributes-paid-to-beloved-newlyweds-killed-in-greek-island-helicopter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East arsonist caught when electric tag placed him at scene of his crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Cook - who was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court earlier this month - led officers straight to him with his tag data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-arsonist-caught-when-electric-tag-placed-him-at-scene-of-his-crime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-arsonist-caught-when-electric-tag-placed-him-at-scene-of-his-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping concerns as North East council suspends disposal of fridges and freezers at tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council has announced its residents will need to hold on to unwanted fridges and freezers while a national backlog is resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fly-tipping-concerns-as-north-east-council-suspends-disposal-of-fridges-and-freezers-at-tip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fly-tipping-concerns-as-north-east-council-suspends-disposal-of-fridges-and-freezers-at-tip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adorable footage shows Whitehouse Farm lamb befriend baby seagull as pair become 'inseparable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve the sheep and a baby seagull, now named Steven Seagal, have been "inseparable" since they met at Whitehouse Farm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/adorable-footage-shows-whitehouse-farm-lamb-befriend-baby-seagull-as-pair-become-inseparable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/adorable-footage-shows-whitehouse-farm-lamb-befriend-baby-seagull-as-pair-become-inseparable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special reason Millennium Bridge will be illuminated in vibrant rainbow colours next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millennium Bridge is set to light up in rainbow colours for a special reason next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/special-reason-millennium-bridge-will-be-illuminated-in-vibrant-rainbow-colours-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/special-reason-millennium-bridge-will-be-illuminated-in-vibrant-rainbow-colours-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special reason Millennium Bridge will be illuminated in vibrant rainbow colours next colours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millennium Bridge is set to light up in rainbow colours for a special reason next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/special-reason-millennium-bridge-will-be-illuminated-in-vibrant-rainbow-colours-next-colours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/special-reason-millennium-bridge-will-be-illuminated-in-vibrant-rainbow-colours-next-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Discussions' over future of Poundland's 600 UK stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was rescued just one year ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/discussions-over-future-of-poundlands-600-uk-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/discussions-over-future-of-poundlands-600-uk-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 12, fighting for life after being hit by a car outside North East supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy was crossing the road outside Morrisons when he was struck by a white Vauxhall Mokka car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-12-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-by-a-car-outside-north-east-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boy-12-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-by-a-car-outside-north-east-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail apology as Gosforth among 176 UK postcodes affected by delays today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The delays hit two North East postcodes today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/royal-mail-apology-as-gosforth-among-176-uk-postcodes-affected-by-delays-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/royal-mail-apology-as-gosforth-among-176-uk-postcodes-affected-by-delays-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal as 12-year-old girl reported missing from her Consett home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria was last seen at around 8.15pm on Monday, and Durham Constabulary officers are seeking information to help locate her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-appeal-as-12-year-old-girl-reported-missing-from-her-consett-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-appeal-as-12-year-old-girl-reported-missing-from-her-consett-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead in UK salmonella outbreak as over 200 ill in possible 'imported eggs' link]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Health Security Agency has updated consumers on the outbreak which has claimed one life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-dead-in-uk-salmonella-outbreak-as-over-200-ill-in-possible-imported-eggs-link/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/one-dead-in-uk-salmonella-outbreak-as-over-200-ill-in-possible-imported-eggs-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police divers in Wylam as River Tyne search for missing man enters fourth day]]></title><description><![CDATA[22-year-old Liam was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, and Northumbria Police has said he is 'believed to have entered the water']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-divers-in-wylam-as-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-enters-fourth-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-divers-in-wylam-as-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-enters-fourth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Tyneside physio has gone viral tackling health conditions that affect 'more people than we realise']]></title><description><![CDATA[Suzanne Vernazza, 44, wants to demystify concerns which are far more common than we might think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-a-tyneside-physio-has-gone-viral-tackling-health-conditions-that-affect-more-people-than-we-realise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-a-tyneside-physio-has-gone-viral-tackling-health-conditions-that-affect-more-people-than-we-realise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is eligible for 24/7 free bus pass after Andy Burnham travel rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people will be able to travel on buses for free, no matter what the time of day, but only if they qualify for the concessionary scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/who-is-eligible-for-247-free-bus-pass-after-andy-burnham-travel-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/who-is-eligible-for-247-free-bus-pass-after-andy-burnham-travel-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Tyne search operation enters fourth day at Wylam for missing man - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-operation-enters-fourth-day-at-wylam-for-missing-man-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-operation-enters-fourth-day-at-wylam-for-missing-man-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue mission launched after inflatable boat found drifting out to sea off North East coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crew from RNLI in Tynemouth were conducting a training session when a lone Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) was spotted just off the South Pier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rescue-mission-launched-after-inflatable-boat-found-drifting-out-to-sea-off-north-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/rescue-mission-launched-after-inflatable-boat-found-drifting-out-to-sea-off-north-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Tyne search LIVE: Updates after operation to find missing man enters fourth day in Wylam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-live-updates-after-operation-to-find-missing-man-enters-fourth-day-in-wylam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-live-updates-after-operation-to-find-missing-man-enters-fourth-day-in-wylam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renters' legal rights in UK if they want to make energy bill change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem has issued a reminder to renters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/renters-legal-rights-in-uk-if-they-want-to-make-energy-bill-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/renters-legal-rights-in-uk-if-they-want-to-make-energy-bill-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as 'British couple on honeymoon' among dead in Greece helicopter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-british-couple-on-honeymoon-among-dead-in-greece-helicopter-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tragedy-as-british-couple-on-honeymoon-among-dead-in-greece-helicopter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle student launches price comparison site for people looking for NHS or private dentists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sul Malik wants to make finding a dentist easier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-student-launches-price-comparison-site-for-people-looking-for-nhs-or-private-dentists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-student-launches-price-comparison-site-for-people-looking-for-nhs-or-private-dentists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fines for using parent and child parking spaces in UK update as 'half agree']]></title><description><![CDATA[The reserved bays are designed to help families and are often seen at places like supermarkets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fines-for-using-parent-and-child-parking-spaces-in-uk-update-as-half-agree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fines-for-using-parent-and-child-parking-spaces-in-uk-update-as-half-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Hayden Panettiere's life from child with World Champion boxer to heartbreaking final interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden first hit the screens as an 11-month-old baby and went on to forge a career in the film and TV industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-hayden-panettieres-life-from-child-with-world-champion-boxer-to-heartbreaking-final-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-hayden-panettieres-life-from-child-with-world-champion-boxer-to-heartbreaking-final-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tyneside councillor suspended by Labour for going against party on High Borrans closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political fallout over the scheduled closure of North Tyneside Council's outdoor centre, High Borrans, continues with a councillor saying their suspension is down to their opposition to the plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-tyneside-councillor-suspended-by-labour-for-going-against-party-on-high-borrans-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-tyneside-councillor-suspended-by-labour-for-going-against-party-on-high-borrans-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies following release from North East prison after son finds him unresponsive at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Donnell was found unresponsive at home by his son and died following his release from HMP Holme House, with an inquest finding his death was drug related]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-dies-following-release-from-north-east-prison-after-son-finds-him-unresponsive-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-dies-following-release-from-north-east-prison-after-son-finds-him-unresponsive-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Army veteran who spent 15 weeks in woodland waiting for home wants to 'get on with life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Blair Murray, 44, served in the Royal Logistics Corps for 10 years but became homeless last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-army-veteran-who-spent-15-weeks-in-woodland-waiting-for-home-wants-to-get-on-with-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-army-veteran-who-spent-15-weeks-in-woodland-waiting-for-home-wants-to-get-on-with-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free bus passes travel change confirmed by Andy Burnham with new 24/7 rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time restrictions are to be lifted on concessionary passes for eligible disabled people across England - here are more details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/free-bus-passes-travel-change-confirmed-by-andy-burnham-with-new-247-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/free-bus-passes-travel-change-confirmed-by-andy-burnham-with-new-247-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetherspoons announces new rule across North East pubs after 'customer complaints']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rule has been put in place across the company's 792 UK locations, tackling something that has developed into an 'increasing problem in recent years']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wetherspoons-announces-new-rule-across-north-east-pubs-after-customer-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/wetherspoons-announces-new-rule-across-north-east-pubs-after-customer-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere autopsy result as investigation continues into 36 year old's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16, and was pronounced dead at the scene, with an autopsy carried out the following day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hayden-panettiere-autopsy-result-as-investigation-continues-into-36-year-olds-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hayden-panettiere-autopsy-result-as-investigation-continues-into-36-year-olds-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland mum travelled to Turkey for cosmetic surgery after being caught with £12,000 of cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland mum Chantelle Straughan, 31, was caught with almost &pound;12,000 of cocaine in her car and told the court she was pressured into couriering the drugs to pay off a &pound;5,000 debt &mdash; but had then travelled to Turkey for a &pound;4,000 cosmetic procedure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-mum-travelled-to-turkey-for-cosmetic-surgery-after-being-caught-with-12000-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-mum-travelled-to-turkey-for-cosmetic-surgery-after-being-caught-with-12000-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats Protection issues 'check' warning to all pet owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animal welfare charity has shared an important alert for pet owners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cats-protection-issues-check-warning-to-all-pet-owners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cats-protection-issues-check-warning-to-all-pet-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking 'wholly in a bay' rules explained as furious motorist counts 'white line' &pound;100 cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fitting in a parking space can be tough at times but there are strict rules around how bays are used]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parking-wholly-in-a-bay-rules-explained-as-furious-motorist-counts-white-line-pound100-cost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/parking-wholly-in-a-bay-rules-explained-as-furious-motorist-counts-white-line-pound100-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greggs confirms fan-favourite item 'taking a break' after Andy Burnham statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows the renaming of the Sausage, Bean &amp; Cheese Melt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-confirms-fan-favourite-item-taking-a-break-after-andy-burnham-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/greggs-confirms-fan-favourite-item-taking-a-break-after-andy-burnham-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY SOS-style makeover for Sunderland community centre being transformed in three days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwick Community Centre will re-open to the public in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/diy-sos-style-makeover-for-sunderland-community-centre-being-transformed-in-three-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/diy-sos-style-makeover-for-sunderland-community-centre-being-transformed-in-three-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland woman who threatened to stab neighbour and poison her dog is evicted from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council tenant brought misery and fear to her neighbours and the local Blyth community following a catalogue of serious offences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-who-threatened-to-stab-neighbour-and-poison-her-dog-is-evicted-from-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-woman-who-threatened-to-stab-neighbour-and-poison-her-dog-is-evicted-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to turn historic Newcastle bus depot into car park in bid to ease congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council has been asked to allow the former Arriva bus depot in Jesmond to be used as a public car park until summer 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-to-turn-historic-newcastle-bus-depot-into-car-park-in-bid-to-ease-congestion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-to-turn-historic-newcastle-bus-depot-into-car-park-in-bid-to-ease-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland company director's illegal pepper sprays are intercepted by Border Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Gunn, of Cramlington, was caught importing the prohibited weapons when Border Force intercepted a parcel marked as 'self-defence sprays']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-company-directors-illegal-pepper-sprays-are-intercepted-by-border-force/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-company-directors-illegal-pepper-sprays-are-intercepted-by-border-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major wildfire warning issued in Northumberland after disposable barbecue blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service comes after the Government sent out an Emergency Alert to the public about the dangers of wildfires]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-wildfire-warning-issued-in-northumberland-after-disposable-barbecue-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/major-wildfire-warning-issued-in-northumberland-after-disposable-barbecue-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calling for High Borrans closure U-turn sparks future full council debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition urging North Tyneside Council to reconsider the closure of its Cumbria-based outdoor education centre will be officially debated in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/petition-calling-for-high-borrans-closure-u-turn-sparks-future-full-council-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/petition-calling-for-high-borrans-closure-u-turn-sparks-future-full-council-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything we know on River Tyne search for 22-year-old missing man last seen near bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge shortly after midnight on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everything-we-know-on-river-tyne-search-for-22-year-old-missing-man-last-seen-near-bridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/everything-we-know-on-river-tyne-search-for-22-year-old-missing-man-last-seen-near-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hefty fines for North East trio after waste found dumped in alley and allotment]]></title><description><![CDATA[All three of those involved are now facing large bills after being found guilty of their separate offences in court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hefty-fines-for-north-east-trio-after-waste-found-dumped-in-alley-and-allotment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hefty-fines-for-north-east-trio-after-waste-found-dumped-in-alley-and-allotment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Tyne search LIVE: Updates after missing man, 22, believed to have entered water at Wylam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-live-updates-after-missing-man-22-believed-to-have-entered-water-at-wylam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/river-tyne-search-live-updates-after-missing-man-22-believed-to-have-entered-water-at-wylam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every update on A1 crash in Northumberland which closed major road for several hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-on-a1-crash-in-northumberland-which-closed-major-road-for-several-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/every-update-on-a1-crash-in-northumberland-which-closed-major-road-for-several-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three confirmed dead after helicopter crash on Greek island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have died following the crash on Sifnos, in the Aegean Sea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-confirmed-dead-after-helicopter-crash-on-greek-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-confirmed-dead-after-helicopter-crash-on-greek-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried St James' Park's new hospitality suite and was treated to an incredible matchday experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United took on Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly - and I was able to see it from new heights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-tried-st-james-parks-new-hospitality-suite-and-was-treated-to-an-incredible-matchday-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-tried-st-james-parks-new-hospitality-suite-and-was-treated-to-an-incredible-matchday-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of new homes could be built around North East train and Metro stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are fears that places like Newsham, Bedlington, and Prudhoe do not have sufficient train services to justify the Government's push to fast-track housebuilding around stations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thousands-of-new-homes-could-be-built-around-north-east-train-and-metro-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/thousands-of-new-homes-could-be-built-around-north-east-train-and-metro-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven people treated at scene of three-vehicle collision on A697 in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle crash on the A697 an hour after a three-vehicle collision on the A1 in Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seven-people-treated-at-scene-of-three-vehicle-collision-on-a697-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/seven-people-treated-at-scene-of-three-vehicle-collision-on-a697-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop &pound;10,000 every month for 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/set-for-life-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-monday-august-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bully strangled and beat girlfriend with shoe after Barcelona scored against Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Ypma, of Washington, subjected the woman to two assaults in two days and has now been locked up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bully-strangled-and-beat-girlfriend-with-shoe-after-barcelona-scored-against-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/bully-strangled-and-beat-girlfriend-with-shoe-after-barcelona-scored-against-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boat capsizes near mouth of River Tyne sparking major emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is believed that the vessel has sunk with it not longer being visible and its current position and condition remain unknown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boat-capsizes-near-mouth-of-river-tyne-sparking-major-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/boat-capsizes-near-mouth-of-river-tyne-sparking-major-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New plans for third Northumberland data centre that could take two years to build]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new proposals would see a third data centre built between the one under construction at Cambois and one seeking planning permission at West Sleekburn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-plans-for-third-northumberland-data-centre-that-could-take-two-years-to-build/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/new-plans-for-third-northumberland-data-centre-that-could-take-two-years-to-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-vehicle A1 crash in Northumberland causes traffic chaos with two people hospitalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have been taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-vehicle-a1-crash-in-northumberland-causes-traffic-chaos-with-two-people-hospitalised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/three-vehicle-a1-crash-in-northumberland-causes-traffic-chaos-with-two-people-hospitalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue major update in River Tyne search for missing man with two arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are scouring the River Tyne at Wylam for 22-year-old Liam, who is believed to have entered the water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-major-update-in-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-with-two-arrested/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-major-update-in-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-with-two-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Eugenie shares name of new daughter - including tribute to Elizabeth II]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest member of the royal family has a name that means a lot to her royal parents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/princess-eugenie-shares-name-of-new-daughter-including-tribute-to-elizabeth-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/princess-eugenie-shares-name-of-new-daughter-including-tribute-to-elizabeth-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East set for rain this week as forecast shows return to typical British weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frequent heatwaves have broken the pattern for the more traditional British weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-set-for-rain-this-week-as-forecast-shows-return-to-typical-british-weather/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-set-for-rain-this-week-as-forecast-shows-return-to-typical-british-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with second collision on A697]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-northumberland-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-with-second-collision-on-a697/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-northumberland-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-with-second-collision-on-a697/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five teens killed in wrong-way motorway crash named as all families notified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five teenage boys who died after a BMW drove against traffic on the M9 in Co Kildare in the early hours of Sunday morning have been named, with garda&iacute; confirming all families have been notified]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-teens-killed-in-wrong-way-motorway-crash-named-as-all-families-notified/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-teens-killed-in-wrong-way-motorway-crash-named-as-all-families-notified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North East town that's been named one of the most dangerous places in the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the spots with the highest crime rates outside of London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-town-thats-been-named-one-of-the-most-dangerous-places-in-the-country/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-town-thats-been-named-one-of-the-most-dangerous-places-in-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning to public after monkey escapes from Scottish wildlife park]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are urged not to approach Luka, who has escaped from his enclosure and is now roaming free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-to-public-after-monkey-escapes-from-scottish-wildlife-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-to-public-after-monkey-escapes-from-scottish-wildlife-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 45-year-old high jumper and mother-of-six who will be competing in South Korea this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily MacDonald will take part in the World Masters Athletics Championships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meet-the-45-year-old-high-jumper-and-mother-of-six-who-will-be-competing-in-south-korea-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/meet-the-45-year-old-high-jumper-and-mother-of-six-who-will-be-competing-in-south-korea-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in our way' of Iran deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump said he would turn to attack Oman if it poses any difficulty in the US reaching a deal with Iran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donald-trump-threatens-to-bomb-the-s-out-of-oman-if-it-gets-in-our-way-of-iran-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donald-trump-threatens-to-bomb-the-s-out-of-oman-if-it-gets-in-our-way-of-iran-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with road closed in both directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-northumberland-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-with-road-closed-in-both-directions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/a1-northumberland-crash-live-updates-on-major-delays-with-road-closed-in-both-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere cause of death update as 911 call confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for Heroes and Scream, was pronounced dead at the scene after a 911 call reported she was in cardiac arrest at her home in South Carolina on Sunday, August 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heroes-actress-hayden-panettiere-cause-of-death-update-as-911-call-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heroes-actress-hayden-panettiere-cause-of-death-update-as-911-call-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue update as man dies after 'being bitten by dog' in Yorkshire and arrest made]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old man remains in custody after another man, also aged 55, died after being bitten by a dog in Wakefield, Yorkshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-update-as-man-dies-after-being-bitten-by-dog-in-yorkshire-and-arrest-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-issue-update-as-man-dies-after-being-bitten-by-dog-in-yorkshire-and-arrest-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centre for Life offers discounted entry to Universal Credit claimants this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The science centre is offering discounted tickets to help ease the cost of living for struggling families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/centre-for-life-offers-discounted-entry-to-universal-credit-claimants-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/centre-for-life-offers-discounted-entry-to-universal-credit-claimants-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumbria Maritime Volunteer Service joins nurdle clean-up operation in River Tyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-agency operation worked together on the River Tyne to locate and recover the small plastic pellets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-maritime-volunteer-service-joins-nurdle-clean-up-operation-in-river-tyne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumbria-maritime-volunteer-service-joins-nurdle-clean-up-operation-in-river-tyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East coastguards among 580 backing chief executive no confidence vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expression of no confidence and independent review into leadership culture has been called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-coastguards-among-580-backing-chief-executive-no-confidence-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-coastguards-among-580-backing-chief-executive-no-confidence-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken Brendan O'Carroll cancels Mrs Brown's Boys specials after 'medical issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll has announced that the BBC comedy's Christmas and New Year's specials have been cancelled due to an "unexpected medical issue" requiring immediate surgery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartbroken-brendan-ocarroll-cancels-mrs-browns-boys-specials-after-medical-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heartbroken-brendan-ocarroll-cancels-mrs-browns-boys-specials-after-medical-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers told 'not to pursue' wrong-way driver before crash killed five teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five teenagers died when a suspected stolen BMW collided head-on with the car of a family on their way to the airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/officers-told-not-to-pursue-wrong-way-driver-before-crash-killed-five-teens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/officers-told-not-to-pursue-wrong-way-driver-before-crash-killed-five-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car driven into Sunderland hair salon before offenders flee in another vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision caused 'significant damage' at Queen B Hair and Beauty Clinic on Hylton Road in Sunderland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/car-driven-into-sunderland-hair-salon-before-offenders-flee-in-another-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/car-driven-into-sunderland-hair-salon-before-offenders-flee-in-another-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV plea as River Tyne search for missing man leaves Northumberland community 'shocked']]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Northumbria Police and the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team remain on the scene of the incident on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-plea-as-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-leaves-northumberland-community-shocked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-plea-as-river-tyne-search-for-missing-man-leaves-northumberland-community-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV images released after two women punched at Newcastle city centre nightclub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives from the British Transport Police are investigating the incident at Jalou Nightclub on Neville Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-images-released-after-two-women-punched-at-newcastle-city-centre-nightclub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/cctv-images-released-after-two-women-punched-at-newcastle-city-centre-nightclub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda recalls children's toy due to risk of choking as warning issued to shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are all the details of the product that has been recalled by Asda and what families need to look out for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asda-recalls-childrens-toy-due-to-risk-of-choking-as-warning-issued-to-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/asda-recalls-childrens-toy-due-to-risk-of-choking-as-warning-issued-to-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV star George Clarke starts Sunderland restoration project for his new home &amp; bookshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The architect and TV personality was elated to start the work on the project in his home city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-star-george-clarke-starts-sunderland-restoration-project-for-his-new-home-amp-bookshop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tv-star-george-clarke-starts-sunderland-restoration-project-for-his-new-home-amp-bookshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers issued fresh advice if 'pothole damages your vehicle']]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims for pothole damage to cars have surged in recent months, according to one insurer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-issued-fresh-advice-if-pothole-damages-your-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/drivers-issued-fresh-advice-if-pothole-damages-your-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1million told not to ignore HMRC letter this month as you may be owed money]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC says it will identify eligible individuals using information it already holds and contact them either by post or through their Personal Tax Account]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/1million-told-not-to-ignore-hmrc-letter-this-month-as-you-may-be-owed-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/1million-told-not-to-ignore-hmrc-letter-this-month-as-you-may-be-owed-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland River Tyne search continues for man last seen near Wylam bridge - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-river-tyne-search-continues-for-man-last-seen-near-wylam-bridge-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-river-tyne-search-continues-for-man-last-seen-near-wylam-bridge-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Arday donations rise above &pound;147,000 as family issue 'heartfelt thanks' message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Arday's family say they have been 'touched by the messages of love, condolences and acts of kindness during what is a deeply painful time']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jason-arday-donations-rise-above-pound147000-as-family-issue-heartfelt-thanks-message/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/jason-arday-donations-rise-above-pound147000-as-family-issue-heartfelt-thanks-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five North East sites identified in report as being suitable new defence enterprise zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise Zones are designated areas aimed at stimulating economic growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-north-east-sites-identified-in-report-as-being-suitable-new-defence-enterprise-zones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/five-north-east-sites-identified-in-report-as-being-suitable-new-defence-enterprise-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM duped by person impersonating Trump chief of staff in message exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles, it has emerged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-duped-by-person-impersonating-trump-chief-of-staff-in-message-exchange/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pm-duped-by-person-impersonating-trump-chief-of-staff-in-message-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues new plea to 'tell us if you see something not right']]></title><description><![CDATA[HM Revenue &amp; Customs has issued a plea to the public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-issues-new-plea-to-tell-us-if-you-see-something-not-right/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hmrc-issues-new-plea-to-tell-us-if-you-see-something-not-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer issues 'stop using' warning as glass item could cause injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office for Product Safety and Standards says the item presents a risk of injuries as the glass may break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/marks-and-spencer-issues-stop-using-warning-as-glass-item-could-cause-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/marks-and-spencer-issues-stop-using-warning-as-glass-item-could-cause-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere remembered as 'amazing talent' as Hollywood stars pay tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz and David Arquette are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Heroes and Nashville actress]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hayden-panettiere-remembered-as-amazing-talent-as-hollywood-stars-pay-tribute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/hayden-panettiere-remembered-as-amazing-talent-as-hollywood-stars-pay-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste expert says common leftover is 'last thing' you should throw in bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said it should never go in the waste bin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/waste-expert-says-common-leftover-is-last-thing-you-should-throw-in-bin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/waste-expert-says-common-leftover-is-last-thing-you-should-throw-in-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle drug dealer with &pound;127,000 of 'unexplained' bank deposits twice caught red-handed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raza Hussain continued dealing after being arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-drug-dealer-with-pound127000-of-unexplained-bank-deposits-twice-caught-red-handed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-drug-dealer-with-pound127000-of-unexplained-bank-deposits-twice-caught-red-handed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on e-bikes sees Northumbria Police seizures soar amid calls for ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-bikes have been behind a string of serious incidents including pedestrian Gloria Stephenson being knocked down and killed in Sunderland last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crackdown-on-e-bikes-sees-northumbria-police-seizures-soar-amid-calls-for-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/crackdown-on-e-bikes-sees-northumbria-police-seizures-soar-amid-calls-for-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geordie Shore star's dad 'sent home with laxatives for constipation' had terminal bowel cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zahida Allen, who starred on Geordie Shore, has spoken out about the importance of knowing the signs of bowel cancer misdiagnosis symptoms after her father was repeatedly sent home with laxatives before receiving a terminal stage four diagnosis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/geordie-shore-stars-dad-sent-home-with-laxatives-for-constipation-had-terminal-bowel-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/geordie-shore-stars-dad-sent-home-with-laxatives-for-constipation-had-terminal-bowel-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East solar farm plans submitted to power up to 16,400 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elgin Energy has submitted plans for a 38-megawatt solar farm east of Low Maidendale Farm in Hurworth Moor, which could generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 16,400 Darlington homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-solar-farm-plans-submitted-to-power-up-to-16400-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-solar-farm-plans-submitted-to-power-up-to-16400-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East school demolition approved for transformation into a specialist education facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County Council intends to appoint a contractor to demolish the redundant buildings at the former Fyndoune Community College site before it is levelled and reinstated for a new specialist school providing 180 places for children with special educational needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-school-demolition-approved-for-transformation-into-a-specialist-education-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-school-demolition-approved-for-transformation-into-a-specialist-education-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East pub vow after man left with life-changing injuries in 'entirely unprovoked' attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King's Head in County Durham has had its premises licence suspended following an assault on a customer that police described as 'sustained, violent and entirely unprovoked']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pub-vow-after-man-left-with-life-changing-injuries-in-entirely-unprovoked-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-pub-vow-after-man-left-with-life-changing-injuries-in-entirely-unprovoked-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making one simple switch could boost savings by £138]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people with savings accounts could be missing out on a sum of money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/making-one-simple-switch-could-boost-savings-by-138/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/making-one-simple-switch-could-boost-savings-by-138/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 as family confirm tragic news]]></title><description><![CDATA[US actress Hayden Panettiere, who was best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36, her family has confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heroes-and-nashville-star-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36-as-family-confirm-tragic-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/heroes-and-nashville-star-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36-as-family-confirm-tragic-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['North East gets left behind' when it comes to suicide says charity founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shirley Smith wants to see more than warm words to lower suicide rates in the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-gets-left-behind-when-it-comes-to-suicide-says-charity-founder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-gets-left-behind-when-it-comes-to-suicide-says-charity-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East football school giving rural youngsters the opportunity to play the beautiful game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wearside football school giving rural youngsters in County Durham the opportunity to play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-football-school-giving-rural-youngsters-the-opportunity-to-play-the-beautiful-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-football-school-giving-rural-youngsters-the-opportunity-to-play-the-beautiful-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle man running length of Britain to raise money for Cash for Kids Christmas appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle man running length of Britain to raise money for Cash for Kids Christmas appeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-running-length-of-britain-to-raise-money-for-cash-for-kids-christmas-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-man-running-length-of-britain-to-raise-money-for-cash-for-kids-christmas-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North East charity making memories by granting care home wishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East charity making memories by granting care home wishes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-charity-making-memories-by-granting-care-home-wishes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-north-east-charity-making-memories-by-granting-care-home-wishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a 'luxury' Northumberland home in a 'picturesque' village for sale at &pound;515,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samphire Cottage has three double bedrooms, on South Meadow in the village of Rennington, and is being marketed by Bradley Hall estate agents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-luxury-northumberland-home-in-a-picturesque-village-for-sale-at-pound515000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-a-luxury-northumberland-home-in-a-picturesque-village-for-sale-at-pound515000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead gunman terrified gran after she spotted him pointing rifle towards her house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Cook, of Gateshead, raised the air rifle and pointed it towards the woman's home then went on to set fire to another property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-gunman-terrified-gran-after-she-spotted-him-pointing-rifle-towards-her-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/gateshead-gunman-terrified-gran-after-she-spotted-him-pointing-rifle-towards-her-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the A697 after the crash, which happened near to the junction of the B6341 between Rothbury and Edlingham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-people-taken-to-hospital-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-people-taken-to-hospital-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the A697 after the crash, which happened near to the junction of the B6341 between Rothbury and Edlingham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-people-taken-to-hospital-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/four-people-taken-to-hospital-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral notices for this week including tributes to devoted mam and dearly loved husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-for-this-week-including-tributes-to-devoted-mam-and-dearly-loved-husband/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/funeral-notices-for-this-week-including-tributes-to-devoted-mam-and-dearly-loved-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside in 1996: 10 photographs showing scenes around the region 30 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Newcastle&rsquo;s Warner Bros cinema to Oasis at Whitley Bay Ice Rink - 10 Tyneside images from 1996]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-in-1996-10-photographs-showing-scenes-around-the-region-30-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tyneside-in-1996-10-photographs-showing-scenes-around-the-region-30-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police and Mountain Rescue search river for missing man last seen near Wylam bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing Northumberland man Liam was last seen in the early hours of Saturday heading towards Wylam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-and-mountain-rescue-search-river-for-missing-man-last-seen-near-wylam-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-and-mountain-rescue-search-river-for-missing-man-last-seen-near-wylam-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East train delays LIVE: 'Do not travel' warning issued following damage to overhead wires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail services have been delayed on Sunday with a major disruption expected until the end of the day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-do-not-travel-warning-issued-following-damage-to-overhead-wires/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-do-not-travel-warning-issued-following-damage-to-overhead-wires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged to avoid area as firefighters tackle blaze near North East park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews are currently on scene fields next to Herrington Country Park in Sunderland after a fire has broken out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-near-north-east-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-near-north-east-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged to avoid area as firefighters tackle blaze at North East park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews are currently on scene at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland after a fire broke out on a field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-north-east-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/people-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-north-east-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched in West Yorkshire after man bitten by dog dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 55-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died shortly after 7pm on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/murder-investigation-launched-in-west-yorkshire-after-man-bitten-by-dog-dies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/murder-investigation-launched-in-west-yorkshire-after-man-bitten-by-dog-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East RNLI crew called out after yacht becomes tangled in fishing gear at sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer crew at Seahouses lifeboat station were called out on Saturday night to assist with a yacht]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rnli-crew-called-out-after-yacht-becomes-tangled-in-fishing-gear-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-rnli-crew-called-out-after-yacht-becomes-tangled-in-fishing-gear-at-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details in search for missing Northumberland man as extensive search continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have been in attendance at Wylam today as search operations enter the River Tyne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man-as-extensive-search-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/key-details-in-search-for-missing-northumberland-man-as-extensive-search-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release CCTV image of missing Northumberland man as extensive search takes place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and Mountain Rescue teams are searching near Wylam Bridge following an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-cctv-image-of-missing-northumberland-man-as-extensive-search-takes-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/police-release-cctv-image-of-missing-northumberland-man-as-extensive-search-takes-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Newcastle department chain Fenwick in 'stronger position than it has been for years']]></title><description><![CDATA['I am confident our three-year strategy will return the business to sustainable profitability']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/luxury-newcastle-department-chain-fenwick-in-stronger-position-than-it-has-been-for-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/luxury-newcastle-department-chain-fenwick-in-stronger-position-than-it-has-been-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donations flood in to fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family with new £110,000 target set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowdfunder set up following news of the former Cambridge professor's death on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donations-flood-in-to-fundraiser-for-jason-ardays-family-with-new-110000-target-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/donations-flood-in-to-fundraiser-for-jason-ardays-family-with-new-110000-target-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland incident LIVE: Updates as search enters River Tyne for missing man near Wylam bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning after a collision with one person taken to hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-incident-live-updates-as-search-enters-river-tyne-for-missing-man-near-wylam-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-incident-live-updates-as-search-enters-river-tyne-for-missing-man-near-wylam-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign Office warning for anyone travelling to popular Europe holiday destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updated travel advice addresses two current risks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/foreign-office-warning-for-anyone-travelling-to-popular-europe-holiday-destination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/foreign-office-warning-for-anyone-travelling-to-popular-europe-holiday-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland incident LIVE: Updates as police search for missing man near Wylam bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning after a collision with one person taken to hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-incident-live-updates-as-police-search-for-missing-man-near-wylam-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-incident-live-updates-as-police-search-for-missing-man-near-wylam-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East train delays LIVE: Updates as passengers face disruption on East Coast Main Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail services have been delayed on Sunday morning with disruption between Newcastle and Darlington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-updates-as-passengers-face-disruption-on-east-coast-main-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-updates-as-passengers-face-disruption-on-east-coast-main-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East train delays LIVE: Updates as East Coast Main Line blocked due to overrunning engineering works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail services have been delayed on Sunday morning with disruption between Newcastle and Darlington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-updates-as-east-coast-main-line-blocked-due-to-overrunning-engineering-works/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-train-delays-live-updates-as-east-coast-main-line-blocked-due-to-overrunning-engineering-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exact walking distance that means you could automatically qualify for Blue Badge]]></title><description><![CDATA[People with mobility issues often find a Blue Badge parking permit is a lifeline for getting out and about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exact-walking-distance-that-means-you-could-automatically-qualify-for-blue-badge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/exact-walking-distance-that-means-you-could-automatically-qualify-for-blue-badge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message to UK drivers born since 2002 as 'cost cut by &pound;494']]></title><description><![CDATA[New data has shown some significant changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/message-to-uk-drivers-born-since-2002-as-cost-cut-by-pound494/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/message-to-uk-drivers-born-since-2002-as-cost-cut-by-pound494/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the World Cup-winning Charlton brothers returned home to Ashington in triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s 60 years since Bobby and Jack were given a heroes&rsquo; welcome in the Northumberland coal town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-the-world-cup-winning-charlton-brothers-returned-home-to-ashington-in-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/how-the-world-cup-winning-charlton-brothers-returned-home-to-ashington-in-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East paramedic suspended after 'forging signatures' and faking entries in training log-book]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North East Ambulance Service paramedic made up records of training he had completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paramedic-suspended-after-forging-signatures-and-faking-entries-in-training-log-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-paramedic-suspended-after-forging-signatures-and-faking-entries-in-training-log-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside an 'exceptional' Bamburgh stone-built home for sale at &pound;845,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'luxury' three bedroom property on Mizen Head, which is split across three levels, is being marketed by Bradley Hall estate agents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-bamburgh-stone-built-home-for-sale-at-pound845000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/inside-an-exceptional-bamburgh-stone-built-home-for-sale-at-pound845000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East attempted murderer found hanged in prison cell after suffering from Covid 'anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2017, Brendan Teague, 46, was jailed for 18 years after stabbing his stepbrother in an attempted killing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-attempted-murderer-found-hanged-in-prison-cell-after-suffering-from-covid-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-attempted-murderer-found-hanged-in-prison-cell-after-suffering-from-covid-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch backs calls to keep Newcastle seven-year-old's killer behind bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch wrote to Archie York's family this week and vowed to oppose early prison release for offenders like Reece Galbraith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kemi-badenoch-backs-calls-to-keep-newcastle-seven-year-olds-killer-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/kemi-badenoch-backs-calls-to-keep-newcastle-seven-year-olds-killer-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EastEnders actor dies at 60 as fans remember impressive career in Star Wars and James Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TV and film actor played Bert the milkman in EastEnders in 2019]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/eastenders-actor-dies-at-60-as-fans-remember-impressive-career-in-star-wars-and-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/eastenders-actor-dies-at-60-as-fans-remember-impressive-career-in-star-wars-and-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-15-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/lotto-results-live-winning-national-lottery-numbers-for-saturday-august-15-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on North East bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning after a collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pedestrian-taken-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-on-north-east-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/pedestrian-taken-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-on-north-east-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle woman 'won't give up' amid rehab after shock brain tumour and stroke took her independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandy Leach was left reliant on others when she had developed a rare brain tumour and had a stroke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-wont-give-up-amid-rehab-after-shock-brain-tumour-and-stroke-took-her-independence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/newcastle-woman-wont-give-up-amid-rehab-after-shock-brain-tumour-and-stroke-took-her-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had to do it' - Inspiring North East Mum honoured after 21 years of suicide prevention campaigning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shirley Smith from Lumley has been at the heart of suicide prevention campaigning for two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-had-to-do-it-inspiring-north-east-mum-honoured-after-21-years-of-suicide-prevention-campaigning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-had-to-do-it-inspiring-north-east-mum-honoured-after-21-years-of-suicide-prevention-campaigning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland honours WWII flying ace who took part in Battle of Britain with blue plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland-born Wing Commander Joseph Robert 'Joe' Kayll was a renowned fighter pilot and one of the founders of the Sunderland Yacht Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-honours-wwii-flying-ace-who-took-part-in-battle-of-britain-with-blue-plaque/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/sunderland-honours-wwii-flying-ace-who-took-part-in-battle-of-britain-with-blue-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Segedunum celebrates 1900th birthday with fun-filled day at Roman fort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum celebrates the site's 1900th birthday with Roman fun for all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/segedunum-celebrates-1900th-birthday-with-fun-filled-day-at-roman-fort/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/segedunum-celebrates-1900th-birthday-with-fun-filled-day-at-roman-fort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valued foster couple retire after dedicating 30 years of caring for Gateshead children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last 30 years, Jacqui and Malcolm have cared for 45 children from babies to those aged 18 and over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/valued-foster-couple-retire-after-dedicating-30-years-of-caring-for-gateshead-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/valued-foster-couple-retire-after-dedicating-30-years-of-caring-for-gateshead-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents urged to avoid area as firefighters tackle North East woodland blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire is now under control and crews remain at the scene 'damping down']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/residents-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-north-east-woodland-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/residents-urged-to-avoid-area-as-firefighters-tackle-north-east-woodland-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham warns do not light fires in 'tinderbox' Britain as vital meeting called]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister to unveil a &pound;65 million funding package for farmers this weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-warns-do-not-light-fires-in-tinderbox-britain-as-vital-meeting-called/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/andy-burnham-warns-do-not-light-fires-in-tinderbox-britain-as-vital-meeting-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East firefighters praised for protecting communities as wildfires surge across UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews have responded to over 1,000 calls in the last week and have battled blazes across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-firefighters-praised-for-protecting-communities-as-wildfires-surge-across-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-firefighters-praised-for-protecting-communities-as-wildfires-surge-across-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern more rural Northumberland pubs could face closure amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a pub is converted, it is generally lost for good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/concern-more-rural-northumberland-pubs-could-face-closure-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/concern-more-rural-northumberland-pubs-could-face-closure-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of five living in one bedroom to save £700 a month after mum’s brain surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawkins left their larger family home nearly two years ago and say they&rsquo;re happier than ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/family-of-five-living-in-one-bedroom-to-save-700-a-month-after-mums-brain-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/family-of-five-living-in-one-bedroom-to-save-700-a-month-after-mums-brain-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Then and Now: Newcastle in 1982 and the futuristic entrance to Eldon Square Shopping Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city-centre complex had opened six years earlier and was now a major retail destination]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/then-and-now-newcastle-in-1982-and-the-futuristic-entrance-to-eldon-square-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/then-and-now-newcastle-in-1982-and-the-futuristic-entrance-to-eldon-square-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK wildfires LIVE: Updates after emergency alert amid 'significant increase' in outdoor fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency alert sent to mobile phone users in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-wildfires-live-updates-after-emergency-alert-amid-significant-increase-in-outdoor-fires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/uk-wildfires-live-updates-after-emergency-alert-amid-significant-increase-in-outdoor-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beamish museum staff sign petition over pensions row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employees of the open air museum are calling on the abandonment of proposals to remove existing staff from the Local Government Pension Scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beamish-museum-staff-sign-petition-over-pensions-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/beamish-museum-staff-sign-petition-over-pensions-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natwest issues 90-day update for customers after account rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emails have been going out to bank account holders about the changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/natwest-issues-90-day-update-for-customers-after-account-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/natwest-issues-90-day-update-for-customers-after-account-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The key details as major Metro line closes TODAY for 9 days for improvement works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line closure will mean travel disruption across North Tyneside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-key-details-as-major-metro-line-closes-today-for-9-days-for-improvement-works/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-key-details-as-major-metro-line-closes-today-for-9-days-for-improvement-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savings account holders told how to legally avoid new 22% tax on your cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax allowances are being slashed under the new rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/savings-account-holders-told-how-to-legally-avoid-new-22-tax-on-your-cash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/savings-account-holders-told-how-to-legally-avoid-new-22-tax-on-your-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The jealous Ashington abuser who used 'love-bombing' tactics during shockingly violent relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detective described Ryan Cleverley's crimes as 'worrying' and branded the 27-year-old an 'extremely violent man']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-jealous-ashington-abuser-who-used-love-bombing-tactics-during-shockingly-violent-relationship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-jealous-ashington-abuser-who-used-love-bombing-tactics-during-shockingly-violent-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The peaceful Northumberland cottage with far-reaching views that's up for sale at &pound;725,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The farm cottage is surrounded by gorgeous Northumberland countryside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-peaceful-northumberland-cottage-with-far-reaching-views-thats-up-for-sale-at-pound725000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-peaceful-northumberland-cottage-with-far-reaching-views-thats-up-for-sale-at-pound725000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 planning applications in Northumberland - Pub cannon relocation and potential new data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of planning applications submitted in Northumberland are being considered, including one to scope opinion for a new data centre in the south east of the county]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/13-planning-applications-in-northumberland-pub-cannon-relocation-and-potential-new-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/13-planning-applications-in-northumberland-pub-cannon-relocation-and-potential-new-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're looking forward to a bright future' - New cafe Platform 13 opens at Newcastle Central Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it isn't a new platform opening, it's a new stop for many travellers going through Newcastle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/were-looking-forward-to-a-bright-future-new-cafe-platform-13-opens-at-newcastle-central-station/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/were-looking-forward-to-a-bright-future-new-cafe-platform-13-opens-at-newcastle-central-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Postcode Lottery winners this week in these ten lucky areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning areas include Gateshead, County Durham, North Tyneside and Tees Valley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-winners-this-week-in-these-ten-lucky-areas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-postcode-lottery-winners-this-week-in-these-ten-lucky-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East perverts caught in sex chats with children by undercover stings]]></title><description><![CDATA[These seven depraved criminals have been dealt with by the court system, after they were stopped by police when they least expected it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-perverts-caught-in-sex-chats-with-children-by-undercover-stings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-perverts-caught-in-sex-chats-with-children-by-undercover-stings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don&rsquo;t know how you can simplify it' - Public has say on North East seaside village that's parking fine hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six of the top ten worst affected areas or streets in North Tyneside for parking fines since 2013 are in Tynemouth, data reveals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-donrsquot-know-how-you-can-simplify-it-public-has-say-on-north-east-seaside-village-thats-parking-fine-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/i-donrsquot-know-how-you-can-simplify-it-public-has-say-on-north-east-seaside-village-thats-parking-fine-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister statement as emergency alert sent to phones amid wildfire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government sent the alert on Friday evening, which began appearing on mobile devices from 7pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-minister-statement-as-emergency-alert-sent-to-phones-amid-wildfire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/prime-minister-statement-as-emergency-alert-sent-to-phones-amid-wildfire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The popular North East seaside village that's a parking fine hotspot - with 19,000 tickets handed out on one street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedom of Information data has shown that Tynemouth has six of the ten parking fine hotspots in North Tyneside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-popular-north-east-seaside-village-thats-a-parking-fine-hotspot-with-19000-tickets-handed-out-on-one-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/the-popular-north-east-seaside-village-thats-a-parking-fine-hotspot-with-19000-tickets-handed-out-on-one-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, August 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-14-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/euromillions-results-live-winning-lottery-numbers-for-friday-august-14-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brenda Blethyn says she'd return as Vera 'in a heartbeat' as author issues update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brenda Blethyn has opened up about the possibility of returning to her role as DCI Vera Stanhope in the ITV crime drama Vera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brenda-blethyn-says-shed-return-as-vera-in-a-heartbeat-as-author-issues-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/brenda-blethyn-says-shed-return-as-vera-in-a-heartbeat-as-author-issues-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency alert LIVE: Updates after Government message sent to mobile phones with wildfire warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency alert sent to mobile phone users in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emergency-alert-live-updates-after-government-message-sent-to-mobile-phones-with-wildfire-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/emergency-alert-live-updates-after-government-message-sent-to-mobile-phones-with-wildfire-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council issues important update after Northumberland beach pollution warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council said there had been reports of a "strong-smelling substance" which had been "forming a sheen in pools of water and on the sand"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-issues-important-update-after-northumberland-beach-pollution-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/council-issues-important-update-after-northumberland-beach-pollution-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving pictures show 'beautiful brave' North East girl, six, receive emotional goodbye after cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonnie-Leigh Angela Spence died on July 29, aged six, following a battle with a rare form of cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/moving-pictures-show-beautiful-brave-north-east-girl-six-receive-emotional-goodbye-after-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/moving-pictures-show-beautiful-brave-north-east-girl-six-receive-emotional-goodbye-after-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrifying dashcam footage shows motorhome do U-turn on A1 in Northumberland after going wrong way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local leaders say the video highlights an urgent need for improvements on the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/terrifying-dashcam-footage-shows-motorhome-do-u-turn-on-a1-in-northumberland-after-going-wrong-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/terrifying-dashcam-footage-shows-motorhome-do-u-turn-on-a1-in-northumberland-after-going-wrong-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland council leader fears it could be 'years' before nurdle spill is cleared up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile the North East Mayor has announced the size of clean-up crews is set to be doubled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-council-leader-fears-it-could-be-years-before-nurdle-spill-is-cleared-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/northumberland-council-leader-fears-it-could-be-years-before-nurdle-spill-is-cleared-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My beautiful brave Bonnie' - Loved ones say emotional goodbye to girl, six, who died after cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonnie-Leigh Angela Spence was diagnosed with terminal rhabdoid sarcoma cancer after a lump developed on her arm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/my-beautiful-brave-bonnie-loved-ones-say-emotional-goodbye-to-girl-six-who-died-after-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/my-beautiful-brave-bonnie-loved-ones-say-emotional-goodbye-to-girl-six-who-died-after-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East family holiday turned into 'living nightmare' as great-gran in intensive care]]></title><description><![CDATA[June Redman, 75, was rushed to hospital with dangerously low blood pressure after tripping on a hotel step in Turkey, and was later placed in an induced coma after developing sepsis and pneumonia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-family-holiday-turned-into-living-nightmare-as-great-gran-in-intensive-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/north-east-family-holiday-turned-into-living-nightmare-as-great-gran-in-intensive-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant student housing tower in Newcastle city centre set for approval under £60m regeneration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors will vote next week on massive plans to demolish the vacant Hadrian House and build a 21-storey student accommodation development in its place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/giant-student-housing-tower-in-newcastle-city-centre-set-for-approval-under-60m-regeneration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/giant-student-housing-tower-in-newcastle-city-centre-set-for-approval-under-60m-regeneration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after armed police descend on Gateshead residential street over alleged firearm threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-arrested-after-armed-police-descend-on-gateshead-residential-street-over-alleged-firearm-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/man-arrested-after-armed-police-descend-on-gateshead-residential-street-over-alleged-firearm-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham High School celebrates final ever A-Level results day after shock closure announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham High School was one of three schools closed by Chinese company Galaxy Global Education]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/durham-high-school-celebrates-final-ever-a-level-results-day-after-shock-closure-announcement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/durham-high-school-celebrates-final-ever-a-level-results-day-after-shock-closure-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans praise Lucy Davies after breast cancer revelation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor revealed her devastating diagnosis online, and has now responded to the 'overwhelming' fan reaction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fans-praise-lucy-davies-after-breast-cancer-revelation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/fans-praise-lucy-davies-after-breast-cancer-revelation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Spector says 'no good evidence' over Odyssey weight-loss trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gut health, diet and nutrition expert has listed three trends to avoid and explained what you should be doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tim-spector-says-no-good-evidence-over-odyssey-weight-loss-trend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/tim-spector-says-no-good-evidence-over-odyssey-weight-loss-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disgraced doctor jailed for sexually assaulting North East women during examinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Mohammed Iqbal carried out shocking attacks in Sunderland and County Durham which betrayed the trust between doctor and patient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/disgraced-doctor-jailed-for-sexually-assaulting-north-east-women-during-examinations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/disgraced-doctor-jailed-for-sexually-assaulting-north-east-women-during-examinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six arrested after weapons, cash and suspected drugs seized in Tyneside police raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police officers were involved in a "targeted day of action" as part of Operation Impact with six arrests including rape and GBH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/six-arrested-after-weapons-cash-and-suspected-drugs-seized-in-tyneside-police-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/six-arrested-after-weapons-cash-and-suspected-drugs-seized-in-tyneside-police-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning people with cats kept indoors may need nets over windows - need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cats Protection and Blue Cross have joined cat owners to explain the need for nets in some homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-people-with-cats-kept-indoors-may-need-nets-over-windows-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/warning-people-with-cats-kept-indoors-may-need-nets-over-windows-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free TV licences for state pensioners update as government considers 'new concessions']]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister admits chance being planned could include extra help - as calls grow for pensioners to get it for free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/free-tv-licences-for-state-pensioners-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/free-tv-licences-for-state-pensioners-update-as-government-considers-new-concessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for three new Metro stations to be unveiled next month ahead of 2033 extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[More detailed plans for new Tyne and Wear Metro stations on an extended route through Washington will be shown to the public at events in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-for-three-new-metro-stations-to-be-unveiled-next-month-ahead-of-2033-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/gateshead/plans-for-three-new-metro-stations-to-be-unveiled-next-month-ahead-of-2033-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method to 'unlock support' for UK energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem reminds UK households how they can access 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