The Latest Breaking News from Gateshead

Gateshead council approves apartment complex providing 16 homes in Low Fell despite concerns

After several submissions to Gateshead council, a development firm has finally had its scheme approved

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Hunt for bogus carer who stole 90-year-old's handbag in Gateshead

Northumbria Police have released a description of the burglar and have asked anyone who can assist with their investigation to come forward

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Vertu Motors acquires Derby site in £7.1m deal

The Gateshead-based retailer has bought the freehold and long leasehold interests of its Derby multi-franchise site

Birmingham Post · Apr 14, 2022

Gateshead student awarded for helping improve children’s life chances while caring for her own mum

Emilia McRobie, who was a young carer, has received a £2000 scholarship through her volunteer work of helping children

Chronicle Live · Apr 9, 2022

Jill Halfpenny's Easter Journey will see actress visit Gateshead, Durham and more for new BBC show

Jill Halfpenny will present Easter Journeys for the BBC, where she will also visit the Scottish Borders, Jarrow and Peterlee

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022

Council plans to attract student doctors to stay in Gateshead as GPs announced

Gateshead council heard new strategies to retain GPs and alleviate pressure on clinics

Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2022

Cruel conman tricked North East pensioners out of life savings - including widower who lost £126,000

Stephen O'Kane said he was working for travellers when old people in South Shields, Gateshead, Whitley Bay and Sunderland were targeted in a roofing scam

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2022

Builders' merchant James Burrell sees turnover and profit boom as £4.5m North East investment revealed

The Gateshead based supplier of building materials is opening an 11th branch on Teesside, following a successful trading period

Birmingham Post · Apr 5, 2022

Gateshead council faces recruitment 'challenges' with ageing workforce

A council report indicates Gateshead council services may suffer if the authority's ageing headcount is not addressed

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2022

Ukraine conflict likely to stretch Gateshead council services including school dinners

From education to school dinners, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is adding pressure to Gateshead council services

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2022