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Tyne and Wear Updates is a local news website for Tyne and Wear, based in the North East Of England.

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LATEST: Team Valley standoff on rooftopMarch 10, 2025
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… Read more: LATEST: Team Valley standoff on rooftop
LATEST: Gateshead schools ‘put into lockdown’ this morningMarch 6, 2025
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.… Read more: LATEST: Gateshead schools ‘put into lockdown’ this morning
Council to take back charge of Newcastle parksMarch 5, 2025
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… Read more: Council to take back charge of Newcastle parks
Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phaseMarch 5, 2025
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… Read more: Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase
Saltwell Park to become focus for Gateshead’s COVID reflection March 5, 2025
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… Read more: Saltwell Park to become focus for Gateshead’s COVID reflection