The Latest Breaking News from Bensham

Armed police in Bensham: Affray suspect arrested hours after cops called about distressed man

The 39-year-old has been arrested and is currently in police custody

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2023

Gateshead grandmother says holiday to Mexico gave her the drive to 'start a new chapter' and lose four stone

For Denise Alberts, from Bensham, her holiday to Mexico last year was the moment she knew she had to make a big change

Chronicle Live · Apr 30, 2023

CCTV appeal to trace woman after bank cards stolen from vehicle in Gateshead

Officers are looking to speak to a woman after a number of bank cards were stolen from a locked vehicle in Bensham

Chronicle Live · Apr 11, 2023

Bensham burglar stole children's cystic fibrosis medication after being released from prison early

A judge said members of the public would be outraged that Peter Todd, of Bensham, had only been recalled to prison for 28 days of licence on a 95 month sentence

Chronicle Live · Nov 16, 2022

Lucky escape as fire crews avert tragedy after tumble dryer catches fire during night at Gateshead home

Fire crews attended the scene at a house on Rectory Drive in the Bensham area following reports of a fire

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

Bensham and Newcastle police raids uncover £70,000 worth of suspected illegal tobacco and vapes

Northumbria Police raids saw almost 80,000 cigarettes, 35kg of hand rolling tobacco and 180 non-compliant vapes seized from convenience stores, a disused barber shop, a self-storage container and a car in Bensham and Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Oct 25, 2022

Children's home approved for Bensham street despite 'anti-social behaviour' objections

The new home in Gateshead is set to house up to four children at one time

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

Gateshead cannabis farmer who claimed the drug helped his epilepsy jailed

Barry Gray, of Bensham, had 71 plants at various stages of growth when police raided his home

Chronicle Live · Jul 14, 2022

Gateshead shop ordered to close after selling illegal tobacco

There were numerous complaints about Ali Baba Shop in Bensham about illegal tobacco sales and anti-social behaviour

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2022

Brothels, county lines and cannabis: How police and council are driving criminals out of Bensham

Operation Vienna, run by Northumbria Police and Gateshead Council, aims to keep criminals out of troubled Gateshead community by improving properties there

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022