Gateshead news

• Three Royal Navy members die after helicopter crash-lands in Devon training exercise

  03-06-2026 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The head of the Navy called it a "huge shock" as an investigation is underway
  
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• Woman asked for money by shameless beggar in Newcastle had no idea what was really happening

  04-06-2026 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Brown answered the victim's phone after she'd realised it had been stolen and told he she needed to pay £10 for it to be returned
  
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• Gateshead Quayside arena could be 'fantastic' - but our High Street is 'wrecked'

  04-06-2026 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Building the new arena in Gateshead has been dubbed like 'taking Disneyland and putting it in the middle of the desert'
  
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• North East wedding DJ born with just one kidney makes desperate transplant plea

  04-06-2026 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seaham DJ Graeme Willis needs a kidney donor as he his health is getting progressively worse
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, June 4

  04-06-2026 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• 'I couldn't not help' - Hero saved life of man who collapsed on Shields Road

  04-06-2026 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Collard administered life-saving CPR to a man whose heart stopped in a medical emergency but insists his actions were nothing out of the ordinary
  
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• Teen suspected of taking knife and hammer to Tynemouth Longsands is banned from coast

  04-06-2026 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy was one of 13 people arrested on the North Tyneside coast during heatwave
  
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• Ice skates, Christmas tree and three-man tent among Metro lost property to go on sale for charity

  04-06-2026 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sale of hundreds of items will take place at Tynemouth Market this weekend
  
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• Reform UK leader won't back Gateshead Quays arena plan without 'better' deal

  04-06-2026 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's Reform UK leader Nick Allan said on Thursday that, while no decision had been taken on the proposed Quays arena's future, it needs a 'better argument and better financial package'
  
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• Eldon Square celebrates successful spring sales in face of national decline

  04-06-2026 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marketing efforts across the city were said to have boosted April sales and footfall
  
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• Northumberland Labour leader says ‘tragic events’ on A1 reinforce need for dualling

  04-06-2026 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people were killed in two accidents just nine days apart
  
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• British tourist dies after taking sick wife to Greek hospital for treatment

  04-06-2026 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man collapsed in Kalavryta Hospital on Wednesday, and died a few minutes later
  
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• One-punch attacker left victim with brain bleed outside takeaway but keeps his freedom

  04-06-2026 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Ward, of Sunderland, was already on bail for a one-punch attack when he struck again and caused devastation
  
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• Love Island's bombshell George Knight has 'quit' the ITV show

  04-06-2026 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He has left the series, which has only just started airing on ITV
  
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• Convicted killer serving life sentence over torture of lover's partner dies at HMP Frankland

  04-06-2026 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Martin was jailed for life for his role in the murder of "caring and loving" Andrew Gardner, who died in agony
  
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• Newcastle district judge sacked for sending 'highly sexualised image' to colleague

  04-06-2026 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  District Judge Andrew Simpson has been removed from his role at the Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre
  
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• High flying space jobs on offer in Newcastle as defence giant sets out ambitions

  04-06-2026 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lockheed Martin says the new roles are an initial tranche, with more expected to come
  
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• Nine children hospitalised after eating seeds and berries at primary school

  04-06-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group of Year 6 children from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, were taken to Queen's Medical Centre and later discharged unharmed
  
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• DWP confirms longer PIP award review periods for some claimants

  04-06-2026 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that longer review intervals for Personal Independence Payment are intended to act as minimum periods rather than fixed standards
  
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• Companies urged to enter North East Business Awards

  04-06-2026 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region's top business awards have been running for more than 25 years, and celebrate companies large and small
  
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• North East's young people want to work – but there's a 'massive gap' in jobs crisis support

  04-06-2026 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Groundwork North East & Cumbria is calling for major investment to help schools, employers, and voluntary organisations give struggling youngsters the life skills they need
  
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• Iceland starts free service that can get State Pensioners extra £5,000 a year

  04-06-2026 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say too many older people are missing out on financial support they are entitled to - here's how Iceland is helping
  
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• Dementia death risk raised 16pc if you have common condition

  04-06-2026 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with the condition may face a greater risk of dementia-related death
  
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• Man in his 70s taken to hospital after being 'struck by car' in Gateshead

  04-06-2026 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s has suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Henry Nowak's inquest to investigate whether police actions contributed to death

  04-06-2026 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A coroner has ruled Henry Nowak, 18, died by a stab wound to the chest but a full inquest will also determine if the police played a part in his death
  
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• First look inside building that is final phase of huge Pilgrim Street regeneration

  04-06-2026 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2 Pilgrim Street could be home to a range of businesses
  
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• Police hunt man who allegedly broke reveller's nose in Bigg Market on Newcastle night out

  04-06-2026 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to this man in relation to a disturbance in the Bigg Market which left someone with a broken nose
  
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• Family tribute to toddler 'forever missed' after mum convicted of his murder

  04-06-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of 14-month-old Oakley Barnett have paid a heartfelt tribute to the beloved little boy
  
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• 'Multiple vehicle' crash on A1 in Northumberland causes 16 hour road closure and leaves five in hospital

  04-06-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of the A1 was closed in both directions following a crash near Stannington shortly after 4pm on Wednesday
  
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• Family pay tribute to boy whose 'smile could brighten darkest day' after mum murder

  04-06-2026 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of 14-month-old Oakley Barnett have released a heartfelt tribute after his mother, Emma Barnett, was found guilty of his murder
  
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