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Tributes paid to Gateshead alderman and former long serving councillor23 April 2025
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Gateshead alderman Peter Mole. Peter was formerly Gateshead's longest serving councillor and was M...
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Over night tree felling work required on Park Lane roundabout (junction of A167 and A184)17 April 2025
Contractors working for Gateshead Council will be felling trees in the centre of Park Lane roundabout next week, next to the A167 Gateshead Highway flyover.
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MPs see innovative heat network in action17 April 2025
Three North East MPs have visited the District Energy Network (DEN) in Gateshead to see for themselves the innovative technology cutting both carbon emissions -...
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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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Gateshead Awards 2025 - Vote for your winner!17 April 2025
The shortlist for the Gateshead Awards 2025 has been announced and the public are being invited to vote for their winners.
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Council launches local offer to support kinship families17 April 2025
A celebration was held this week to highlight Gateshead Council's local offer for kinship carers and the children they care for.
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Pride in Gateshead returns16 April 2025
Following the success of last year Pride in Gateshead, organised by Gateshead based charity Out North East, returns this August, with a full programme of entert...
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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...