Gateshead news

• Work under way on the 'godsend' that is the first Aldi in North Shields

  22-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget German supermarket is opening yet another Tyneside store as it continues to expand
  
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• 30 poignant photos from funeral of adored PC Matthew Blades

  09-09-2026 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to PC Matthew Blades who died in the line of duty in August
  
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• Forces from around country provide cover for Cleveland Police during PC Matthew Blades funeral

  09-09-2026 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 1,000 officers in uniform lined the streets around St Joseph's Church in Hartlepool
  
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• Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital set for £12m maternity revamp

  09-09-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is to be "significant investment" in maternity services at the QE in Gateshead
  
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• Emotional farewell paid to fallen PC Matthew Blades as full police ceremonial funeral takes place

  09-09-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Matthew Blades was honoured at St Joseph's RC Church on Hutton Avenue in Hartlepool on Wednesday
  
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• Laid to rest: Touching photos and tributes from PC Blades' funeral as hundreds line streets in Hartlepool

  09-09-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Moving and memorable scenes from the funeral of respected police officer PC Matthew Blades who died in a crash on the A66
  
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• Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences against five women

  09-09-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old actor is known for Kidulthood and Star Trek Into Darkness
  
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• Surrey trench collapse 'totally avoidable' as two firms fined over £1.1m

  09-09-2026 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gheorghita Arsene, known as Geo, died aged 33 after tonnes of soil engulfed him while he worked in a deep excavation in Banstead on 24 June 2020
  
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• Popular Northumberland outdoor swimming pool's £1.1 million upgrade approved

  09-09-2026 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash will be used to replace equipment at Haltwhistle Swimming Pool that has been in place for almost 50 years
  
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• Ex-mayor issues plea for simpler North East train tickets after 'drift' on joined-up system

  09-09-2026 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has called for swifter action to roll out the Pop card system on all train services across the North East
  
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• Jobs created at North East factory after £1.5m investment in drugs laboratories

  09-09-2026 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Onyx Scientific describes itself as a 'UK powerhouse' in the life sciences sector, making materials for clinical trials
  
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• Riverside office building to be transformed into student accommodation in South Shields

  09-09-2026 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building at One Harton Quay on the riverside will be turned into a modern accommodation block
  
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• Gateshead man bombarded ex-girlfriend with messages and threatened to 'end her life'

  09-09-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Gray and the victim had been a 'brief' relationship when he started a 10-day harassment campaign against her
  
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• Boutique hotel and wedding venue for sale in the North East has price slashed

  09-09-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sixty One had previously been listed with a £2.5m price tag but this has now been reduced
  
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• Dean Taxis driver who made 'inappropriate remarks and turned up to woman's home' is sacked

  09-09-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver, who worked for Dean Taxis, has now had his licence suspended pending an investigation by Northumbria Police
  
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• 164-acre Newcastle riverside land up for sale as site is put on the market

  09-09-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Stella power station site in Newburn is being sold by Homes England after its plans for housing on the land were abandoned last year
  
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• Half of drivers admit they break numberplate rule, risking fine or ban

  09-09-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The penalties range from three points to a £1,000 fine or even an outright ban
  
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• Bishop Auckland twins who had to learn to walk again set for Great North Run

  09-09-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate and Lucy Maughan were diagnosed with scoliosis aged 13, and both underwent spinal fusion surgery in 2020
  
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• 'People don't believe me when I tell them my job but I've worked hard to get this far'

  09-09-2026 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grace has been in the construction industry for years - but says people still can't believe it when she tells them
  
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• Six steps you need to follow when an emergency vehicle wants to pass

  09-09-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rule 219 of the Highway Code covers how drivers should react to vehicles like police cars, ambulances and fire engines
  
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• Five money and DWP changes coming in October 2026

  09-09-2026 08:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK households face new rules on energy bills, DWP powers, Vinted, and more
  
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• UK flight chaos LIVE: Newcastle flights cancelled after 'technical issue' causes major disruption

  09-09-2026 07:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flights have been grounded across the UK with tens of thousands of passengers caught up in the chaos with holidays ruined
  
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• Savers offered up to £3,000 to move pension pot - but there's a catch

  09-09-2026 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fidelity International has launched a new offer
  
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• North East burglar ate vulnerable woman's cake days after walking free for another break-in

  09-09-2026 01:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelly Steel, of Sunderland, was found sitting on the victim's sofa with a torch in her mouth looking through her medication
  
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• Unique Northumberland holiday let sees national recognition in award win

  09-09-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property had previously featured on Guy Martin’s House Without Bills on Channel 4
  
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• Tynemouth RNLI volunteer to tackle Great North Run wearing 10kg of equipment

  09-09-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Walters, is a volunteer crew member and Lifeboat Press Officer, and is fundraising for the life-saving charity
  
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• Life-sized replica of new Tyne and Wear Metro train to help teach children about rail safety

  09-09-2026 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mock-up of a Metro cab, based at SafetyWorks in Newcastle, will support classes for thousands of local kids
  
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• Work to demolish former Morpeth leisure centre set to begin with plans for new car park

  09-09-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hopes for a hotel on the site were dashed when no suitable operator came forward
  
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• Tyneside bomb hoaxer threatened to blow up illegal immigrants and made fake improvised explosive device

  09-09-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean McCrystal, of Gateshead, told police he would make illegal immigrants 'go boom' after becoming frustrated when he needed help
  
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• Cheryl tipped to replace Tom Jones on The Voice UK as ITV plans major shake-up

  08-09-2026 23:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Sir Tom Jones on The Voice UK after the music legend was axed as a full-time coach on the ITV singing competition
  
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