Gateshead news

• Scientists are developing robots to clean train carriages

  27-02-2019 13:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  They're also making drones that inspect railway bridge arches
  
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• The 121-year-old drink recipe found in a drawer that triggered a £38m takeover of North East firm

  13-03-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The original ginger beer recipe lay in a drawer for decades until it provided the inspiration for Fentimans' revival
  
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• Son's plea as Newcastle mum's disappearance linked to Suffolk strangler

  13-03-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kurtis Pratt has told of the moment he discovered his mother Kellie's disappearance was linked to serial killer Steve Wright
  
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• Gateshead Council set for multi-million pound bid to repair historic Dunston Staiths

  13-03-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped further works can be done to the Staiths to preserve Gateshead's industrial past
  
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• Isolation and connectivity issues among 'unique' challenges faced by rural Northumberland residents

  13-03-2026 01:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual report of Northumberland County Council's top health official also looked at key issues such as mental health in farming
  
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• 'You only get one chance with a gun' - Shooting victim's son's warning on 30th anniversary of Dunblane massacre

  13-03-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby Turnbull's mum, aunt and sister were shot dead at a home in County Durham in 2012
  
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• Gateshead stabbing victim left close to death after being repeatedly knifed over 'pathetic argument'

  13-03-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argenti Jahelezi stabbed the victim after Lewis Thompson pulled him off an electric bike during a row in Gateshead
  
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• Newcastle neighbourly row sees panes of glass thrown and 'dead man' threat with golf club

  13-03-2026 01:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Stephenson threatened Aaron Purcell with the club before Purcell threw the glass towards him after an argument between the pair turned violent
  
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• See haul of drugs and cash seized in North East amid County Lines crackdown

  13-03-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 84 arrests were made in the region within one week amid a County Lines crackdown
  
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• More than 80 arrested as £120k criminal cash, Class A drugs and weapons seized in North East raids

  13-03-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 12 deal lines were shutdown across the region and large quantities of Class A and B drugs were seized
  
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• Government facing calls to protect thousands of Northumberland homes from heating oil price rises

  12-03-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heating oil prices have risen by 130% since the start of the US war with Iran
  
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• Newcastle traders brand 5% pay rise for MPs 'disgraceful'

  12-03-2026 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The business folk of Newcastle's Grainger Market have been largely left unimpressed by an in-coming 5% pay rise for MPs.
  
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• 'Life was just beginning' - Son's school blazer was hanging up ready for first day of Year 8 when he was killed by uncle

  12-03-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Webb died alongside his dad following a collision in South Shields while travelling in a car which was being driven dangerously by his uncle
  
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• Man charged with murder of former police officer after alleged assault in County Durham

  12-03-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former police officer Jeff Blair died at the scene of an alleged assault on Tuesday
  
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• Newcastle man failed to get help for two emaciated dogs and attempted to hurl one over six-foot fence

  12-03-2026 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Young was handed a suspended prison sentence at Peterlee Magistrates Court
  
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• Construction finally starts on new leisure centre in Newcastle – six years after pool closure

  12-03-2026 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was relief as building work got under way on a new Outer West Leisure Centre in West Denton, a project that has suffered years of setbacks and delays
  
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• 'Everywhere is on the table' – Inside Reform's election hopes to take over Tyne and Wear

  12-03-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local elections in May could result in a dramatic change to the balance of power in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, and South Tyneside
  
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• What mayor's £24m pledge for new Gateshead Quays arena could mean for Newcastle's Utilita Arena

  12-03-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With North East mayor Kim McGuinness determined to see a modern arena built on the Gateshead Quays, there is a big question mark over the future of Newcastle's Utilita Arena
  
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• British tourist who 'filmed Iranian missile attack' in Dubai facing two years in jail

  12-03-2026 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man is one of 21 people who have been accused of breaking the law
  
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• Mum spared jail after stealing over £34,000 from Newcastle family-run business while working as finance manager

  12-03-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Gray used three different methods to take £34,257.19 from the small business over a six month period
  
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• UK soldiers attacked as Iran drones hit coalition base with US troops hurt

  12-03-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British air-defence forces destroyed two Iranian-linked drones while defending a Western forces air base in Erbil, Iraq, on Wednesday night, though other drones struck the base causing minor injuries to American troops
  
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• UK soldiers attacked as Iran drones hit British base with US troops hurt

  12-03-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British air-defence forces destroyed two Iranian-linked drones while defending a Western forces air base in Erbil, Iraq, on Wednesday night, though other drones struck the base causing minor injuries to American troops
  
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• Police smash 10 potentially deadly Tyneside drugs factories in wake of tragic explosion

  12-03-2026 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old Archie York lost his life when a dangerous drugs factory set up in the flat below his Newcastle home sparked a huge blast
  
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• Clear up operation underway after tree falls on busy Newcastle road during high winds

  12-03-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic heading to and from Newcastle city centre was disrupted as a tree fell onto the A193 Newbridge Street
  
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• Homes evacuated as 'suspicious package' found at major RAF base

  12-03-2026 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nearby residents have been told to leave their homes as a precaution
  
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• Concerns raised after North East pharmacy technician tragically took own life during hospital leave

  12-03-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hilary Jane Chapman died on March 11 last year at St. Cuthbert’s Hospice, County Durham
  
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• 'Crazy dangerous' Tyneside driver who killed nephew, 12, and brother in horror smash jailed

  12-03-2026 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Webb, of South Shields, caused the deaths of Ben Webb, 12 and his dad Peter Webb, who were passengers in his car when he lost control after taking cocaine
  
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• Police cordon on busy Tynemouth route after car crashes into bollards

  12-03-2026 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision is thought to have been caused by a medical episode
  
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• Gardeners urged to do one thing with their fences before the end of March

  12-03-2026 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carrying out this one task in the garden will help hedgehogs this spring
  
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• Star Wars descends on Northumberland town to celebrate museum's new toy exhibition

  12-03-2026 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The costumed volunteers were there to promote the touring exhibition, which comes to Alnwick from March until May
  
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