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£35m transformation of North East industrial site to create modern business hub

UK Land Estates will invest millions to transform its 12-acre Seventh Avenue site on Team Valley, Gateshead, with energy-efficient upgrades including solar panels, improved insulation and EV charging

26 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead crash LIVE: Updates as Felling Bypass closed due to 5-vehicle collision

The A184 Park Road is closed heading eastbound following a collision

24 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Police hunting driver after five car crash on the Felling Bypass leaves woman in hospital

Five cars were involved in a huge collision near to Gateshead Stadium

24 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Historic North East steelworks being demolished as closure ends 180-year legacy

Demolition has begun at Gateshead’s former Davy Roll steelworks, ending more than 150 years of industrial history after Union Electric Steel UK closed.

24 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Sunderland punk band Slalom D set to release new album - and it's their 'most ambitious yet'

The punk outfit is back with a refreshed lineup.

24 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

CrossCountry to run 'full train service' on Monday after major disruption due to power cut

The rail operator has now issued a fresh update, after many of its systems were made unavailable by the outage

23 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

'Threatening and abusive' thug kicked out at police officer during Gateshead arrest

Nathan Maughan, 34, left an officer in 'immediate pain' after refusing to leave an area of Gateshead

23 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead care home where the odour is 'sometimes unbearable' is ordered to improve

A care home in Gateshead has issues with safety and governance, a recent inspection found.

23 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Woman, 21, opens first salon in Gateshead offering beauty and wellness treatments

Scarlett O’Donnell Stewart opened Solace in the Ryton area of Gateshead and says 'this is only the beginning'

22 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Sleeping Beauty returns to North East theatre stage after more than 15 years

Dame Bella and Dennis return to the stage this Christmas as The Customs House, in South Shields, brings a fresh twist to Sleeping Beauty.

22 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Lee Cattermole backs Gateshead striker Ash Boatswain for 'big future' ahead of Yeovil Town clash

Gateshead will face National League rivals Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Saturday.

21 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Gateshead vice-captain Home backed ahead of Yeovil Town visit

Gateshead will hope to build on last weekend’s win against Woking when they visit National League rivals Yeovil Town on Saturday.

21 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Transfer news: Official Sunderland stance on Jules Ahoka deal outlined amid fresh £8.6m claims

Sunderland have been linked with a swoop for Royal Antwerp starlet Jules Ahoka.

21 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Fresh, healthy and summer-ready: Fridja expands its juicer lineup with the new f2800 Open Whole Fruit Juicer

Fridja, the UK brand known for high-performance cold-press juicers, is helping households enjoy healthier, fresher mornings this summer with a smart, easy-to-use range designed for effortless whole-fr

21 August 2026
Darlington & Stockton Times

Major UK supermarket launches 1,000 apprenticeships to get young people into work

Morrisons wants to help more young people get into work by offering 1,000 apprenticeships.

21 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Renewed warning to County Durham drivers over fake QR code parking scam

Durham County Council has issued a fresh warning today (Friday, August 21) reminding drivers that it does not accept parking payments through QR codes.

21 August 2026
Darlington & Stockton Times

Barnard Castle rider Katie Magee eager for fresh Burghley test

Katie Magee will be expecting a different challenge when she returns to the Defender Burghley Horse Trials next month, following her successful debut at the event last year.

21 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead Flyover demolition 'on schedule' as busy Park Lane roundabout set to reopen

The Park Lane roundabout in Gateshead should reopen on Friday evening, after nearly a month of closure to allow for the latest phase of the crumbling A167 flyover's demolition

20 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Man fighting for life after being attacked near Metro station in Gateshead

The victim was reportedly punched in the head, knocking him to the ground, and is in a critical condition in hospital

19 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead Reform defends search for possible defence enterprise zone against “reality check” claims

The hunt for a possible site for a new defence-based industrial zone in Gateshead has drawn criticism.

18 August 2026

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