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UPDATE on malicious communication to Gateshead schools06 March 2025
A number of schools in Gateshead this morning (Thursday 6th) received information via email and took appropriate safeguarding action - Northumbria Police have m...
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Gateshead to remember03 March 2025
Saltwell Park is to become the focus for Gateshead's day of reflection to mark five years since the first national lockdown.
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Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase28 February 2025
Council leaders have thanked people for their patience ahead of changes to traffic management measures.
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Gateshead families to benefit from funded health and wellbeing projects28 February 2025
Community organisations have received funding for health and wellbeing projects to benefit children, young people and families across Gateshead, as part of our...
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Gateshead celebrates a £15.8m boost to the North East electric charging network20 February 2025
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has launched a multi-million pound programme that will see hundreds of new electric car charge points installed.
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Bus lane to re-open after props removed09 March 2025
Vital construction work to support the Gateshead Highway flyover has now been completed and the east-west bus lane beneath the structure is set to re-open.
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Leisure centres to join Better group from 1 April06 March 2025
Charitable organisation GLL will operate Blaydon, Dunston and Heworth leisure centres along with Gateshead International Stadium from next month.
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Regent Funeral Service open for business and continues to grow and prosper05 March 2025
A council owned funeral company in Gateshead is going from strength to strength just six years after being launched and is very much open for business, say lead...
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Felling residents joined by local agencies at community 'spring clean-up' day04 March 2025
Residents joined local agencies at a community 'spring clean-up' event in Felling, which aimed to promote community cohesion in the area.
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Fly tipper found guilty27 February 2025
A van owner has been found guilty of fly tipping, even though he told a court he was not present when the offence took place.
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New state-of-the-art sixth form building officially opens at Kingsmeadow Community School in Dunston25 February 2025
A new sixth form building had its grand opening last week at Kingsmeadow Community School after Gateshead Council and the school worked in partnership to ensure...
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Blaydon Library final to be refurbished as part of Transforming Libraries project24 February 2025
Blaydon Library will temporarily close next month as the final of our four libraries being upgraded with Government funding.
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Private property licensing to improve rental standards24 February 2025
We have approved new licensing arrangements to help tackle rogue landlords and improve conditions for people living in private rented accommodation.
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New committee will support women and girls in Gateshead to thrive20 February 2025
Council leaders have approved plans to launch its first Women and Girls Committee, as part of its commitment to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives.
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North East England unites for major UK real estate conference20 February 2025
For the first time the North East Mayor and all seven local authorities will join forces at UKREiiF, with a unified approach to promoting investment opportuniti...