Gateshead news

• See the aftermath as Easter Sunday fire devastates empty church

  13-04-2020 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called to South Hetton Road on Sunday night
  
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• Whitley Bay car parking petition climbs to almost 2,000 signatures

  23-01-2026 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition opposing proposed new car parking fees in Whitley Bay has amassed almost 2,000 signatures.
  
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• Yellow cold weather health alert issued for the North East in coming days

  23-01-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UKHSA issued the alert for the beginning of next week
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues update for tourists travelling to Portugal with children

  23-01-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are planning to go to Portugal with any children in your group, it may be worth brushing up on the latest travel rules in place
  
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• Newcastle sexual assault investigation as officers appeal for information on 'distressing' incident

  23-01-2026 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police received the report of an incident outside of a shop in Newcastle
  
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• DJ Fat Tony reveals what happened at Brooklyn wedding - 'He put hands on Victoria's hips'

  23-01-2026 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn, 26, wrote that he had no interest in sorting things out as he claimed that Victoria "hijacked" his first dance with his bride
  
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• Police update after man sustained facial injuries allegedly caused by 'blade' in Tyneside

  23-01-2026 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Thursday afternoon, Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were called to the incident in an area of Wallsend
  
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• Driving law rule change set to impact over 350,000 mobility scooter users

  23-01-2026 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The little-known law on using a mobility scooter could land people in some trouble
  
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• Tragedy as police believe missing Northumberland pensioner was 'swept out to sea'

  23-01-2026 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles 'Mike' Yarwood was last seen in Amble on Friday, November 21
  
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• Man admits to fraud and theft after emergency response in Northumberland town

  23-01-2026 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Clarke appeared in court on Wednesday
  
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• Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning as Storm Ingrid set to batter UK

  23-01-2026 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain in 23 regions of south-west England and Wales, with Storm Ingrid set to bring 60mph winds and heavy rain
  
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• Canary Islands issues 'clear warning' to UK tourists over major risk

  23-01-2026 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands have been issued a health warning over concerning sewage levels which are contaminating beaches, following an EU Court ruling that condemned Spain for failing to properly control urban wastewater.
  
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• Traitors fans given 45-second warning over spoilers

  23-01-2026 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say there are five steps you need to take before this evening
  
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• Tesco to launch major crackdown in supermarkets from Monday morning

  23-01-2026 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's biggest grocer is launching a 10-week trial of new technology to tackle retail crime and protect staff following reports of over 2,000 daily incidents of violence against shop workers
  
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• Vicky Pattison admits to dealing with 'a lot' in heartfelt Strictly Come Dancing update

  23-01-2026 10:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison has issued an apology to fans just hours before she takes to the dance floor again
  
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• UKHSA issues health update as Norovirus cases up 60% compared to last week

  23-01-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The illness can severely impact some people, especially those in hospital
  
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• Pharmacies 'ration' medication taken by millions as shortage hits UK

  23-01-2026 10:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Pharmacy Association said chemists have stopped making aspirin available for over the counter sale
  
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• RNLI comes to aid of fishing boat 'taking on water' in North Shields

  23-01-2026 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lifeboat crews helped rescue a stricken fishing boat "taking on water" in North Shields on Thursday evening.
  
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• Funeral plans bought by 46,000 at risk as company goes bust

  23-01-2026 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serious Fraud Office said 'plan holders are exposed, out of pocket and uncertain'
  
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• All the Universal Credit benefit changes you must report to DWP or payments could stop

  23-01-2026 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances
  
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• Martin Lewis' MSE says up to a million pensioners missing out on £3,800 a year from DWP

  23-01-2026 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP can provide extra money to people of State Pension age through one benefit and it's not means-tested
  
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• Car thief who led police on 110mph chase 'could have killed someone' on major North East road

  23-01-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mason Hinnighan has been jailed for 16 months over a
  
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• Poundland update after 149 stores close and 2,200 staff go with product eliminated

  23-01-2026 08:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High street chain says closures are 'over' and is introducing new rules on clothes prices and women's line sizes
  
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• Blue Badge holders could be able to park in 2 new locations after rule change - DfT statement

  23-01-2026 04:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials have secured agreement with one destination and the other is in final talks the Department for Transport said
  
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• Met Office names all UK areas facing snow before Monday - full list

  23-01-2026 02:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has forecast snow over Scottish hills and heavy rain across southwest England and south Wales from Thursday to Monday with Storm Ingrid bringing strong winds
  
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• Man in court after protest in Newcastle City Centre over asylum hotels

  23-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He denied a religiously-aggravated public order offence, claiming he hadn't meant anyone to be caused harassment, alarm or distress
  
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• Former North Shields college approved for conversion into dozens of new flats

  23-01-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former college has been granted a new lease of life
  
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• North East teacher banned after inappropriate emails with pupil applies to return to profession

  23-01-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been almost 18 years since technology teacher Mark Walker was banned from the classroom
  
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• New Tyneside children's home will be 'far from Tracy Beaker', locals told

  23-01-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new children's home has been approved despite local opposition to the plans
  
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• Angry boyfriend threw wheelie bin at partner's car after she asked him to leave

  23-01-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He was on a suspended sentence at the time
  
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