LATEST: Team Valley standoff on rooftop
Picture: Supplied Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a standoff on a rooftop in Gateshead. A significant police presence is established on Princesway North in Team Valley, with…
LATEST: Gateshead schools ‘put into lockdown’ this morning
Have schools been put into lockdown in Gateshead? A number of schools have been put into lockdown this morning across Gateshead, Northumbria Police have confirmed. ***LATEST 12:02 – Gateshead Council…
Council to take back charge of Newcastle parks
Council to take back charge of Newcastle parks Management of green spaces and allotments in the city have been transferred to Newcastle City Council. The transfer took place last Friday.…
Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase
Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase Council leaders have thanked people for their patience as work on the Tyne Bridge restoration moves to its…
Saltwell Park to become focus for Gateshead’s COVID reflection
Saltwell Park to become focus for Gateshead’s COVID reflection Saltwell Park is to become the focus for Gateshead’s day of reflection to mark five years since the first national lockdown.…
Plans to invest £260m in council housing over next five years
Plans to invest £260m in council housing over next five years Leaders of Gateshead Council are set to invest £260 million into their housing services over the next five years.…
Two-day celebration of snowdrops in Byker
Two-day celebration of snowdrops in Byker This month, Hadrian Square in Byker will bloom into a two-day winter awakening, celebrating the resilience and beauty of the first spring flowers—snowdrops. The…
Gateshead Council say residents priorities are at the heart of budget proposals
Gateshead Council say residents priorities are at the heart of budget proposals. New homes, jobs, green spaces and further investment in the local environment are at the heart of budget…
Under age alcohol sales – businessmen fined
Under age alcohol sales – businessmen fined Two businessmen and their companies have been fined over £1,000 for selling alcohol to children from shops in Chopwell and Winlaton Mill. Manasseh…
Gateshead Flyover – Extra works to support structure
Gateshead Flyover – Extra works to support structure Engineers have begun work on providing support to two central pillars under the Gateshead Highway flyover. Gateshead Council has hired specialist contractors…