The Latest Breaking News from Gateshead

Gateshead serial thief with 343 previous convictions walks free for latest stealing spree

Craig Nicholson, of Gateshead, has been banned from Newcastle Central Station, where the majority of his offending takes place

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2023

Gateshead leisure centre closures see staff finally free of 'inhumane' redundancy threat

More than 160 leisure centre staff have been under threat of redundancy for months, but none will lose their jobs despite two sites closing down

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2023

Gateshead daughter stole her mum's life savings and blew it on gambling

Nicola Morris, of Gateshead, stole the cash in a shameful breach of trust after developing a gambling habit as a form of 'escapism'

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2023

Volunteers' disappointment after break in at Gateshead foodbank

Northumbria Police are investigating a break-in to the foodbank which occurred after 10pm on Monday night

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Gateshead leisure centre closures confirmed as council accused of running sites 'into the ground'

Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre will be closed on July 21, though it is hoped that both can reopen under community ownership by next spring

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

£48m Gateshead quayside hotel moves forward as contractor Russell WBHO is appointed

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

Birmingham Post · Jun 20, 2023

Tyneside's Talk Works takes work around the UK with NEL investment

The Gateshead workplace consultancy has sealed a £50,000 funding deal to help it create jobs and roll out its well-being work

Birmingham Post · Jun 20, 2023

£100,000 of funding allocated for five autism hubs in Gateshead

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Hebburn carer has Gateshead bus lane fine scrapped after complaining about unclear signs

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Gateshead shooting victim pulled open curtains to terrifying sight

The shotgun pellets travelled through the living room and lodged in an internal wall of the house, only metres away from three young children.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2023