Gateshead news

• UK prisons predicted to hit capacity by 2026 despite government's expansion plans, MPs warn

  14-03-2025 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) remains operating 'hand to mouth', while the service acknowledges it as 'detrimental' for rehabilitation efforts to cut reoffending
  
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• Famous Gateshead family food firm bought by US giant in move into UK market

  20-08-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  JR Holland is a leading supplier of North East pubs, restaurants, schools and hospitals
  
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• Gateshead property shut down by police after over 200 cannabis plants discovered

  20-08-2026 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s was arrested after the property in Felling was closed
  
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• Major thunderstorm warning update by Met Office with five North East areas affected

  20-08-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The updated weather warning impacts certain areas of the North East
  
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• Huge bluefin tuna is caught in the North Sea off the east coast for first time in 90 years

  20-08-2026 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ada Peake, an 18-year-old trainee with the Whitby Fishing School, was part of the crew that landed a colossal 53-stone bluefin tuna off the coast
  
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• Every update as A1(M) reopens after car crashes into central reservation in County Durham

  20-08-2026 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The one-vehicle collision occurred on the A1 Northbound between Bradbury and Bowburn
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE updates on huge delays with road partially blocked in County Durham

  20-08-2026 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a collision on the A1 Northbound between Bradbury and Bowburn with the road being blocked
  
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• North East stalker hid GPS tracker on car and left ex-partner terrified

  20-08-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wilkinson threatened to kill a man who was spending time with his ex and repeatedly sent song lyrics to his victim
  
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• Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain after six years

  20-08-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to the country later this month and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools
  
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• Prime Minister's A1 comments spark renewed hope for dualling scheme

  20-08-2026 09:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PM made the comments on a visit to the North East on Wednesday
  
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• North East GCSE results day LIVE: Updates as students across the region collect their grades

  20-08-2026 08:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow for updates as students across the region collect their GCSE results
  
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• DfT updates learner drivers in England, Scotland and Wales over Graduated Driver Licence

  20-08-2026 05:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some newly qualified drivers may be restricted - here's what you need to know
  
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• Thug strangled pregnant Tyneside girlfriend 'for the craic' and said he'd hack her to death

  20-08-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joel Turton left the North Shields woman injured and traumatised and has now been jailed
  
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• Newcastle set to drop 'unfair' late night levy charged to bars and clubs

  20-08-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's council leader has called for the Late Night Levy, which can see venues charged up to £4,400 a year, to be scrapped
  
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• Warning after fake donation pot found on Peter Rabbit Tales on the Tyne trail

  20-08-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Information on how to support the Peter Rabbit Tales on the Tyne trail has been shared after a sign requesting cash donations what placed at one of the sculptures
  
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• Predator followed woman and forced her to ground in 'terrifying' Newcastle sex attack

  20-08-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amine Guermoune ignored the woman repeatedly saying 'no' and was only stopped by security staff who intervened
  
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• Furious Northumberland villagers hit out at 'nightmare' cycle path proposals

  20-08-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many Seaton Sluice residents have criticised plans for a new cycleway which they claim will 'hardly ever get used'
  
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• Tynemouth Pier closed with immediate effect as visitors evacuated by security

  19-08-2026 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Port of Tyne says vandals have caused around £20,000 of damage to the pier a matter of days after reopening
  
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• Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.3m lottery jackpot

  19-08-2026 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• EasyJet flights cancelled from Leeds Bradford Airport to Spain and other destinations - full list

  19-08-2026 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flights in Spain and France have been affected
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 19

  19-08-2026 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Man fighting for life after being attacked near Metro station in Gateshead

  19-08-2026 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim was reportedly punched in the head, knocking him to the ground, and is in a critical condition in hospital
  
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• North East pervert looked at depraved child abuse images 'to cope with his low mood'

  19-08-2026 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Monks, of Sunderland, admitted possessing indecent images and breaching a sexual harm prevention order
  
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• Top 10 used cars and colours in the UK 2026 - is yours on the list?

  19-08-2026 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the most popular used cars bought in the UK in April, May, and June 2026
  
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• The numbers that prove why the North East needs urgent action to tackle rough sleeping

  19-08-2026 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East has the fastest-rising number of rough sleepers in the country, and the situation in Newcastle has become of particular concern
  
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• Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner promise 'relentless' push to end rough sleeping in North East

  19-08-2026 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, and Kim McGuinness were in Elswick on Wednesday to announce a drive to get all rough sleepers off the streets by this Christmas
  
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• Inside the Newcastle NHS clinic offering mental health patients psychedelic drugs

  19-08-2026 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An NHS clinic offers patients the option of new and emerging treatments for difficult
  
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• Arrest made after dad found dead in Cornwall car park

  19-08-2026 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Gough was found dead at Moorfield Car Park in Truro, Cornwall, on Monday, August 17, as his sister Leanne said the family will "never recover" from their loss
  
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• Humanoid robot spotted roaming Northumberland town by gobsmacked residents

  19-08-2026 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The robot, named Zomet, was seen taking its first steps around Cramlington in a new project by Transmission Dynamics
  
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• The People's Kitchen on Andy Burnham's 'good priorities' after rough sleeping pledge

  19-08-2026 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge package of increased funding has been announced by the Prime Minister, to help 'get everyone in for Christmas'
  
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