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Birtley Library set to reopen after refurbishment11 April 2025
The much-loved library will soon reopen its doors after being upgraded.
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Brighton Avenue Primary becomes first in Gateshead to receive prestigious School of Sanctuary award10 April 2025
Brighton Avenue Primary School has celebrated becoming the first school in Gateshead to be awarded the prestigious School of Sanctuary title.
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Multi million pound investment to repair potholes and roads03 April 2025
Council leaders in Gateshead are set to spend nearly £8m over the next five years dealing with potholes and fixing roads.
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Gateshead Youth Justice worker honoured by royalty at national awards ceremony02 April 2025
A Youth Justice worker from Gateshead was honoured by The Princess Royal and HRH King Charles III at an awards ceremony to recognise those excelling in the crim...
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Gateshead celebrates foster carers with a combined total of 140 years' fostering31 March 2025
A special celebration of Gateshead foster carers with a combined total of 140 years fostering experience was held to recognise the amazing work they do in carin...
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2,500 trees planted across Gateshead schools to improve green spaces and tackle climate change11 April 2025
Schools across Gateshead have planted thousands of trees thanks to an ambitious partnership between the council and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The projec...
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Community projects to get further multi-million-pound funding boost09 April 2025
Gateshead Council has invested over £11m in more than fifty projects over the last three years through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This has bene...
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Gateshead landlord fined for fly-tipping08 April 2025
A landlord has paid a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping after admitting leaving waste in a Gateshead back lane.
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Council confirms future of Dryden Centre as school prepares for September start08 April 2025
A Gateshead school is preparing to move into the empty Dryden Centre from September 2025.
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The Felling Food Network Garden Project07 April 2025
The Felling Food Network have started work on its new project to grow fruit and vegetables.
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Fly tipping - trucks caught on CCTV04 April 2025
A woman from Sheriff Hill must pay nearly £1,000 after two incidents of fly tipping.
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Learning and Skills celebrate their amazing interns on National Supported Internship Day04 April 2025
Families, friends, and employees from across the council came together to celebrate the amazing achievements of our interns and to shine a spotlight on how the...
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Council earns prestigious Tpas accreditation for tenant engagement02 April 2025
We are proud to have been awarded accreditation from Tpas, the country's leading tenant engagement experts, in recognition of our ongoing commitment to involvin...
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The Great British Spring Clean roundup01 April 2025
This Great British Spring Clean we have been sharing what we do as your local council to care for and improve the environment around you, educate on our resourc...
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Portraits inspire families to find out more about local Start for Life offer31 March 2025
A North East artist has created four portraits showing Gateshead mums with their children with aim of inspiring families to find out more about their local Star...