Gateshead news

• Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth: Coastal havens with 'unique charm' and 'high demand'

  05-07-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Few areas on the sea here in the North East are quite as popular with people looking for a new home than this North Tyneside stretch
  
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• Police release statement as woman fights for life in hospital after North Tyneside crash

  05-07-2026 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision on Sunday morning
  
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• Mum who lost teeth in brutal mistaken identity attack desperately tries to raise cash for new smile

  05-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Bennett also suffers from chronic pain in her jaw and unstable teeth
  
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• Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle this week with tributes to beloved family members

  05-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Tyneside mum says ADHD is a 'strength' helping to power her award-winning small business

  05-07-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jen Fowler said she had learned to see how living with ADHD had helped her, rather than holding her back.
  
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• 'We'll be a very torn household' - Newcastle Mexican restaurant owners divided ahead of World Cup match

  05-07-2026 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family loyalties will mean the husband and wife team behind Chucho's in Byker will be on different sides of the fence as England play Mexico
  
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• One person taken to hospital after North Tyneside crash resulted in road closure

  05-07-2026 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Benton following a collision at the junction of Benton Lane and Goathland Avenue
  
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• When Queen rocked St James Park in 1986: Readers share memories of the show 40 years on

  05-07-2026 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  38,000 fans packed the home of Newcastle United to watch Freddie Mercury and the boys in concert.
  
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• Newcastle dad-to-be calls for better paternity leave as financial pressures see men miss 'crucial early weeks'

  05-07-2026 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Ferries has joined a campaign for better paternity leave as dad's "can't afford it on the current rates of paternity leave"
  
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• Thousands of runners descend on Newcastle city centre for hugely popular Great North 10k

  05-07-2026 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A massive 13,000 runners took part in the hugely popular run on Sunday
  
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• Drunk passenger PAVA sprayed while trying to board flight to visit dying gran

  05-07-2026 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Harkness had been drinking vodka in Newcastle International Airport at 5am and took exception to being refused on a Jet2 flight to Alicante
  
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• Drunk Newcastle Airport passenger PAVA sprayed while trying to board flight to visit dying gran

  05-07-2026 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Harkness had been drinking vodka in Newcastle International Airport at 5am and took exception to being refused on a Jet2 flight to Alicante
  
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• Beloved Northumberland train station bookshop celebrates 35th anniversary

  05-07-2026 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary and Stuart Manley set up Barter Books in one room of the former Alnwick Railway Station in June 1991, and in that time it's grown into a Northumberland institution that brings visitors in from around the world.
  
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• Key details as person taken to hospital following Benton crash with air ambulance called

  05-07-2026 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police Forensic Collision Investigation Unit and specialist paramedic were among the emergency services attending the scene at the junction near Four Lane Ends on Sunday
  
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• North Tyneside crash LIVE: Person taken to hospital and air ambulance called

  05-07-2026 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crash investigators are at the scene of an incident on the junction of Benton Road and Goathland Avenue - live updates below
  
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• Iceland shoppers on State Pension see £5,000 DWP benefits boost with new service

  05-07-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain has launched a free Benefits Boost service to help older customers aged 66 and over check and claim DWP financial support, including Pension Credit
  
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• Atorvastatin warning as NHS issues advice on 'serious' side effects

  05-07-2026 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Atorvastatin is a type of statin that is used to lower cholesterol in the blood - but the NHS has issued advice to those taking the medication about side effects and drug interactions to be aware of
  
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• North East cricket match abandoned after runaway bull storms playing field

  05-07-2026 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bull charged at players and forced the match between Burnopfield CC and Hetton Lyons to a halt on Saturday evening as it evaded capture attempts
  
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• Prisoner slashed cell mate's face with plastic fork in unprovoked North East jail attack

  05-07-2026 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Khalid Mohamed, 45, slashed his cell mate's face with a plastic fork while serving a prison sentence
  
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• Inmates at 'out of control' UK prison in 'frenzied attack' on cellmate

  05-07-2026 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby Castor, 18, took part in three separate attacks using makeshift toothbrush weapons
  
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• UK pub opening rules tonight as England play Mexico at 1am

  05-07-2026 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England face a tough test in the last 16 of the World Cup at 1am on Monday
  
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• Full list of who is exempt from paying £180 BBC TV licence fee

  05-07-2026 08:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC TV licence fee costs £180 a year for most UK households, but some people may be eligible for a full or partial discount
  
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• Married couples issued 'pay £213' home insurance warning

  05-07-2026 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The answer to one simple question about your relationship status could make a big difference
  
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• Gym makes 'wild' decision affecting all women born after 2002

  05-07-2026 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A UK gym has sparked outrage after allegedly restricting its ladies-only gym to women aged 12 to 24
  
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• Thug punched partner and shouted 'I will destroy you' inside Newcastle chemist

  05-07-2026 03:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Patterson assaulted his girlfriend in front of shocked staff and customers
  
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• Inside a 'magnificent' Jesmond home with Japanese-style garden for sale at £1.79million

  05-07-2026 01:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'unique' contemporary property, which boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms, is being marketed by Sanderson Young
  
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• Councils' £200m black hole is stark reminder of devolution challenge facing Andy Burnham

  05-07-2026 01:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scale of change needed from Andy Burnham's promised "rebalancing of power" from Whitehall to the regions was put into focus by the massive funding gap facing our councils
  
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• New mam wins Miss Newcastle Great Britain 2026 just months after giving birth to baby girl

  05-07-2026 01:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Dobson will now compete in the final of The Miss Great Britain 2026 in October
  
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• The African city five hours from Newcastle where you can snorkel and scuba dive

  05-07-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hurghada is one of five new destinations easyJet announced flights to from Newcastle Airport last month
  
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• Drug dealer found with £19,000 of cannabis stashed in tubs in North East home

  05-07-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police also found scales, small plastic bags, cash and a debt list when they searched Aaron Swinhoe's address
  
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