The Latest Breaking News from Gateshead Council

After facing several economic and political challenges, the Gateshead Quayside project has been approved with some alterations. However, the development of the Sage Arena has been pushed back to 2027.

Alice Wiseman - Gateshead Council's director of public health - says the Government needs to put a stop to the influence of "health harming industry"

Councils leaders have agreed to protect routes that are under threat, but will have to use funding that should have been spent making bigger improvements to public transport

Local residents who have protested against the decision to shut two faciltiies called Gateshead Council's decision “unfair, irrational and simply wrong”

The North West firm has been enlisted to bring the vision for the Gateshead Quayside dual hotel to life

It is hoped the hubs will provide families and individuals with pre- and post-diagnostic care

Gateshead Council has decided not to pursue another bus lane fine after it was escalated to a traffic tribunal

Birtley Swimming Centre and Gateshead Leisure Centre are both expected to shut on July 21

All 33 hubs are closed immediately after The Big Green Parcel Machine brand calls in the administrators