Gateshead news

• Stephen Sayers and sons trial LIVE: Six men back in dock for day three of Newcastle violent disorder case

  07-10-2026 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Sayers snr, Stephen Sayers jnr, Thomas Sayers, Anthony Brown, Lee Jamieson and Bradley Fraser all deny violent disorder outside a pub in Byker
  
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• Tributes paid to Royal Family GP Dr Hannah Cain found dead near Sandringham

  07-10-2026 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found dead at her home on Fern Hill, Dersingham, near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, in the early hours of October 4
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a 'beloved husband'

  07-10-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Incredible £1m holiday home opens and will 'carry on Bradley Lowery's legacy'

  07-10-2026 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bradley Lowery Foundation has opened an astonishing five-bedroom holiday home to support families going through difficult times
  
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• Series of attacks on Sayers family before alleged violent street clash revealed to jury

  07-10-2026 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Events leading up to an alleged violent disorder in Byker have been disclosed to jurors trying Stephen Sayers, his two sons and three other men
  
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• Wet wipe law change to impact UK with full list of affected products banned

  07-10-2026 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The law change will target wipes that cause pollution and block sewage lines
  
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• 'Significant safety defects' uncovered at Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclists Tunnels lifts

  07-10-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two vertical lifts at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclists Tunnels have been shut since September 25 after a survey found "a number of significant safety and operational defects"
  
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• Northumberland driver killed farmer on quad bike after being distracted by phone

  07-10-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ami Dronsfield admitted causing the death of Michael Armstrong by dangerous driving following a collision on the A697 at Whittingham, near Alnwick
  
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• Tributes paid to 'much-loved' husband and grandad who sadly died after Washington collision

  07-10-2026 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of David Reed have paid tribute to the Sunderland fan following his tragic death last month
  
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• Children left 'hanging' from Suffolk theme park rollercoaster as sparks fly

  07-10-2026 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children were left "screaming" as reported sparks and smoke were seen coming from the ride
  
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• Actor Jason Watkins pays heartbreaking tribute to late daughter Maude on her 18th birthday

  07-10-2026 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Crown star Jason Watkins has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late daughter Maude on what would have been her 18th birthday
  
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• Fact-checked: The truth about 'stabbing' claims in Newcastle city centre after huge emergency response

  07-10-2026 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident on Clayton Street was attended by several Northumbria Police cars, and a North East Ambulance Service vehicle
  
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• Three-month-old baby who died 'camping with family' at nature reserve named

  07-10-2026 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Baby Lacey May Oxford was found unresponsive in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, on Saturday, September 5, and was pronounced dead at the scene as police continue to investigate her unexplained death
  
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• Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes in 'battle for the nation'

  07-10-2026 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch vowed to slash inheritance tax and put growth at the heart of her plans for government
  
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• Where are the 20 Greggs branches which are offering the 'Brinner' menu?

  07-10-2026 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event gives people breakfast for dinner in a whole new way
  
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• North East rail LIVE: Person tragically dies after being hit by train; LNER warns of major disruption

  07-10-2026 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tragic incident means that trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington, with the disruption expected to last for several hours
  
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• Newcastle teen who survived e-scooter crash reunites with paramedics that helped save him

  07-10-2026 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Davide-Daniel Tiblea, now 13, sustained life-changing injuries in the collision back in March, when he was just 12-years-old
  
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• Over 70 illegal bikes crushed in North East anti-social behaviour crackdown operation

  07-10-2026 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police has warned the vehicles pose a serious risk to road safety with hundreds seized each year
  
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• Mum of daughter, 2, speaks of worst nightmare after thinking it was a bug picked up at nursery

  07-10-2026 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tanwen could not be seen by a GP for two weeks and so she was rushed to A&E
  
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• Royal Mail to axe 2,500 jobs by next year under "significant transformation"

  07-10-2026 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The postal service is undergoing significant changes, with the bulk of job losses coming from head offices
  
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• Tragedy as man, 24, dies after being electrocuted at work

  07-10-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Lambert was looking forward to becoming a father, when he died while working for his stepdad Daniel Watton
  
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• Liam Gallagher says he turned down offer to appear on Celebrity Traitors

  07-10-2026 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oasis star Liam Gallagher has confirmed he was offered a spot on The Celebrity Traitors BBC show but turned it down, saying "it's not my thing"
  
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• North East rail LIVE: Person tragically dies after being hit by train; LNER wards of major disruption

  07-10-2026 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tragic incident means that trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington, with the disruption expected to last for several hours
  
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• Person tragically dies after being hit by train with major disruption ongoing

  07-10-2026 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place between York and Darlington, just before 8.25am on Wednesday morning, British Transport Police has confirmed
  
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• Brussels Airport disruption as UK flights among 140 set to be cancelled

  07-10-2026 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 140 flights to and from Brussels Airport are set to be cancelled on Friday due to strike action by ground handling staff, with UK routes to London and Manchester among those affected
  
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• Met Office map shows temperature plunging to 3C in parts of North East

  07-10-2026 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It will feel much colder on Wednesday night, with parts of the region seeing a drop in temperatures - a look at the latest forecast
  
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• Husband of royal GP Dr Hannah Cain, 45, in court charged with her murder near Sandringham

  07-10-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Cain, 45, of Fern Hill, Dersingham, was arrested after the incident and later charged with her murder
  
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• North East rail disruption LIVE: LNER warns of major delays after 'person hit by train'

  07-10-2026 11:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tragic incident means that trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington, with the disruption expected to last for several hours
  
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• 'You should be utterly ashamed' - Husband's despicable and degrading treatment of terminally ill wife

  07-10-2026 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Foster subjected his partner to a long campaign of abuse, while she sought treatment for breast cancer
  
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• FREE thriller eBooks with your Chronicle and Journal

  07-10-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We’re giving away two fabulous page turners each worth up to £5.99 - just pick up a copy of your favourite newspaper this weekend
  
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