Gateshead news

• Three key housing developments set to transform Sunderland

  03-02-2021 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three developments are part of the council's five-year vision to deliver more homes
  
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• Man accused of murdering Ian Huntley to make appearance at crown court today

  12-03-2026 08:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Russell, 43, is charged with murdering the 52-year-old killer at HMP Frankland in County Durham
  
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• Man allegedly posted image of North East Reform mayor with Nazi hat photoshopped on head

  12-03-2026 01:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karl Mason is accused of posting the meme on Facebook
  
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• Gateshead Council set to write-off over £400k in uncollectible rent debts

  12-03-2026 01:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority has so far exhausted all options open to it to reclaim the money
  
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• Latest Northumberland County Council accounts predict overspend due to pressure from adult and children’s services

  12-03-2026 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Demand for adult and children's social care has pushed spending up
  
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• Almost 1,500 'Martha's Rule' requests for second opinions at hospitals in the North East

  12-03-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As national figures show Martha's Rule, designed to give NHS patients and their families reassurance about their care, may have saved hundreds of lives in less than two years, this is how the North East compares.
  
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• Gateshead special school to become Autism only to meet local demand

  12-03-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs are being asked to make a special school autism only
  
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• 14 more electric buses soon to operate in the North East on three Arriva routes

  12-03-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move is part of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness' plans to make every bus in the region zero emission within 10 years
  
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• Woman attacked by 'immature' boyfriend after telling him their relationship was over

  12-03-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aiden Heppell has been spared jail after attacking his partner on Christmas Day
  
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• 'Immature' Newcastle thug who attacked partner after she told him it was over spared jail

  12-03-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aiden Heppell has been spared jail after attacking his partner on Christmas Day
  
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• 'The very best of Sunderland' - Businessman and nun honoured with the Freedom of the city

  11-03-2026 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sister Mary Scholastica and Paul Callaghan were given the award during a ceremony at Sunderland City Hall
  
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• 'Forever missed' - Devastated family pay tribute to man, 55, who died after suspected assault in Shildon

  11-03-2026 22:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeff Blair was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries but died a short time later
  
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• North Tyneside Council prepares for new powers under Renters' Rights Act

  11-03-2026 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the first phase of new regulations on rented property emerge, North Tyneside Council prepares to enforce new powers
  
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• More than £50m in funding to be approved for transport including major Metro station upgrade

  11-03-2026 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is set to approve £53.6m in new transport funding
  
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• Former North East academy footballer jailed for falsely imprisoning partner in terrifying attack

  11-03-2026 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Allan Bloomfield left the woman in fear for her life during the attack after warning he would kill her
  
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• Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, March 11

  11-03-2026 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Appeal for 100th birthday cards to celebrate Hebburn woman who 'always lifts everyone’s spirits'

  11-03-2026 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irene Wilson turns 100 on March 16 and staff at her care home want to make her milestone birthday "extra special"
  
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• Tributes to well known former university lecturer among Chronicle funeral notices

  11-03-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• 'Outrage' as Northumberland charity event almost cancelled after council bill of more than £1,000

  11-03-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity event, organised by The Infidels MCC, has been running for more than 20 years
  
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• North East MMA fighter 'fully prepared' ahead of huge Las Vegas UFC fight

  11-03-2026 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry 'Houdini' Hardwick made his UFC debut in September 2025, stepping up on less than a weeks notice to fight at the event in Paris
  
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• Tributes paid to Newcastle veteran and great-great-granddad after death aged 94

  11-03-2026 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dennis Tate passed away on February 23
  
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• Location Location Location coming to Newcastle as house hunters wanted for hit TV show

  11-03-2026 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Long-running Channel 4 show Location Location Location will is coming to Newcastle to shoot its nest series
  
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• £100 million spend on highways improvements agreed by Northumberland council's cabinet

  11-03-2026 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council looks after more than 3,000 miles of roads
  
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• Everything you need to know as man accused of murdering Ian Huntley appears in court

  11-03-2026 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Russell appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court in County Durham on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Man in his 70s dies after slip road collision between motorbike and a van on A19 near Silverlink

  11-03-2026 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man had been riding a white Ducati Multistrada motorbike
  
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• Hope new date for historic Northumberland country show will attract more visitors

  11-03-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Glendale Show in Wooler has been moved from August Bank Holiday Monday to Saturday, August 29
  
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• Nearly 500 mortgage deals disappear as UK rates rise above 5% - expert advice for buyers

  11-03-2026 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Financial experts have issued advice to homebuyers after 472 residential mortgage products were withdrawn in 48 hours and average rates passed 5%
  
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• 26 pictures from St James' Park as Newcastle United draw 1-1 with FC Barcelona

  11-03-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United let a 1-0 win over Barcelona slip away from them on Tuesday evening
  
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• Sale agreed of former Northumberland schools where 135 new homes will be built

  11-03-2026 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Up to 135 new houses, including 20 affordable homes, will be built on the land
  
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• Top North East medic backs new campaign to tackle rise of women's health 'misinformation' on social media

  11-03-2026 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tackling women's health misinformation is vital
  
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