Gateshead news

• Second DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered for UK households in 18 postcodes

  07-01-2026 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP confirmed that eligible households in 18 postcode areas including Northumberland will receive a second £25 after heavy snowfall
  
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• Full list of North East cancellations and closures due to wintry weekend weather

  10-01-2026 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From football and rugby matches being postponed to National Trust properties shutting their doors, the forecast snow, ice and strong winds has impacted a series of weekend plans
  
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• 21-hour wind warning issued for North East areas as more snow and ice forecast

  10-01-2026 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winds of 45 to 60mph are forecast across the warning area with the Met Office warning of more travel disruption for the region
  
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• 'Doctors said my son's weird walk was attention-seeking – then I received horror news'

  10-01-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megan West took her four-year-old son Elliot to the GP multiple times after he developed a strange gait
  
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• Newcastle's Queen Street 40 years ago - and a very different Quayside area today

  10-01-2026 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a historic part of Newcastle once in decline - to a street of smart restaurants and apartments
  
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• 'Dangerous' Northumberland roundabout slammed by residents after turning into 'ice rink'

  10-01-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents have described the state of the main roundabout as 'absolutely ridiculous'
  
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• Sky TV down for thousands of homes as outages reported across UK

  10-01-2026 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Have done everything - reset, rebooted etc and still nothing working,' one customer complained as reports surged on DownDetector on Saturday morning
  
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• 11 places disabled drivers cannot park even if they have a Blue Badge

  10-01-2026 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Badge holders are allowed to park in some places where non-badge holders are not
  
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• Tragedy as man found dead in Storm Goretti after tree falls on caravan

  10-01-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The storm saw winds of 99mph rip through parts of the UK, leading to widespread power cuts, travel cancellations and school closures
  
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• Tyneside man known as 'Jimmy in the Sea' completes 365 day dip challenge

  10-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Madeley, 36, who goes by the name 'Jimmy in the Sea' on social media, started the mammoth task in January of last year
  
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• Full HMRC list of everyone who must send a tax return as January deadline looms

  10-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC can issue penalties running into hundreds of pounds if you don't send a self-assessment tax return on time - but not everyone needs to file a return
  
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• Man extradited from Europe charged with 2019 North East murder as manhunt continues

  10-01-2026 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sajmir Dodoveci was extradited to the UK this week and charged with the murder of Hemawand Ali Hussain in September 2019.
  
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• Exact time snow will hit the North East this weekend in hour-by-hour forecast

  10-01-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Multiple Met Office warnings for snow and ice are in place across the region ahead of a drastic change in the weather next week
  
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• North East TV star Steph McGovern returns to BBC with new show The Big Deal

  10-01-2026 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern has landed a brand new BBC series five years after quitting the Corporation for Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch
  
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• Earthquake hits European holiday hotspots as tourists 'shaken awake'

  10-01-2026 09:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 5.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy on Saturday morning, sparking several calls to the emergency services
  
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• Chilling act Newcastle girl, 11, carried out to lure toddler victims to their deaths

  10-01-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An 11-year-old girl who suffered horrific childhood abuse posed a 'grave risk to other children' after killing two toddlers in Newcastle
  
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• Exactly who qualifies for free NHS blood pressure checks at pharmacies - and symptoms

  10-01-2026 06:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Selected pharmacies in England offer free blood pressure checks for people over 40 who don't know they have high blood pressure
  
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• Martin Lewis' cheap heating gadgets to stay warm for less than 1p an hour

  10-01-2026 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert has compiled the most cost-effective ways to keep warm this winter, with certain heating gadgets costing under a penny per hour to run
  
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• Question over weight loss jabs as evidence shows what happens when treatment ends

  10-01-2026 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1.5 million people are using weight loss medication in the UK but new data has shown what happens when the injections stop
  
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• B&Q expert says 'remove mould from homes and furniture' with 35p storecupboard item

  10-01-2026 02:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  B&Q has shared simple tips for tackling mould in the home - and one method uses a household product found in supermarkets from 35p
  
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• Inside 'wonderful' detached family home in heart of Tynemouth for sale at £995,000

  10-01-2026 01:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The substantial five-bedroom property is being marketed by Brannen & Partners, and is situated just a stone's throw from the sea front
  
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• The 12 big developments and key decisions changing the face of the North East in 2026

  10-01-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover to big decisions facing developments like the Crown Works Studios and Forth Yards, 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for the North East
  
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• North East construction firm Merit collapsed with debts of £25m, documents show

  10-01-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 300 jobs were lost after Merit Holdings and Merit Health went into administration towards the end of 2025
  
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• North East Postcode Lottery winners as Newcastle and County Durham among luckiest streets

  10-01-2026 01:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket
  
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• Full list of North East NHS jobs available now - with salaries up to £165,000

  10-01-2026 01:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The healthcare provider is recruiting for a range of vacancies across various levels of training and experience
  
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• Flu cases 'stable' in North East hospitals - but health bosses issue warning for older people

  10-01-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cases of flu appear to have stabilised over the first days of 2026 - but health bosses still worry for older people.
  
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• These offenders thought they were untouchable but now they've got to pay back criminal profits

  10-01-2026 01:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These criminals were ordered to pay back their ill-gotten gains which is being given to North East areas blighted by crime
  
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• It's 50 years since the groundbreaking Geordie TV drama When The Boat Comes In aired

  10-01-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Starring former Likely Lad James Bolam, the BBC1 series became a big hit when it first aired in January 1976
  
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• Terrified woman scrawled 'help' on car window after being strangled with towel by violent partner

  10-01-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irmantas Zilinskas, 39, was jailed for carrying out a violent attack against his then-partner in County Durham
  
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• TV licence rules for Netflix, Sky, Amazon Prime and streaming services

  09-01-2026 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Office for Budget Responsibility predicted that the license fee will rise from its current rate of £174.50 a year to just under £197 by the next election
  
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