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Friday, May 24

19

Gateshead primary school closure would leave 'tear in the heart of community', parents warn

More than 2,400 people have signed a petition pleading with Gateshead Council not to close down Colegate Primary in Felling, which has been described as the town's 'most vulnerable' school

17

Gateshead Council appoints new chief executive to replace Sheena Ramsey

Dale Owens will take over in Gateshead Council's top job on June 1, after councillors unanimously backed his appointment on Thursday afternoon

08

Council votes down 'ridiculous' call to guarantee Gateshead FC 10-year stadium lease now

Council leader Martin Gannon claimed that making a guarantee on the Heed's future a contractual obligation for a future Gateshead International Stadium operator would risk a legal challenge

Wednesday, May 22

14

Gateshead council in talks over Dryden Centre future after deeming former school 'surplus to requirements'

Gateshead Council is in talks with an unnamed education provider that could take over the Dryden Centre in Low Fell, which is now completely vacant

10

New plans to protect Gateshead residents left to live in squalid conditions by rogue landlords

Landlords of more than 5,000 homes across Gateshead would be forced to undergo a 'fit and proper' persons test under plans to help tenants suffering from damp, mould, and other problems

Tuesday, May 21

15

Monday, May 20

13

Thousands of pounds in cash stolen in Gateshead Post Office burglary

Police received a report of a burglary at the Beacon Lough Post Office in Gateshead over the weekend

06

Taxi driver subjected to racist attack by Gateshead passenger turned amateur detective to trace culprit on Facebook

Carl Turnbull left a taxi driver with a broken finger after assaulting him after he drove him from Byker to Forest Hall

Sunday, May 19

20

Gateshead Leisure Centre's new manager is on a personal mission after closure 'travesty'

Gateshead Leisure Centre is set to reopen in less than a month's time and its new manager is intent on making it a success after the "travesty" that saw it shut down last summer

Friday, May 17

23

Long-standing magistrate 'immensely proud' to be elected new civic mayor of Gateshead

The ceremonial role of Mayor has been decided by Gateshead Council's ruling Labour Party.

21

Gateshead FA trophy victory celebration to be held following 'magnificent achievement'

Following the Heed's victory on Saturday, Gateshead Council and the club are talking about how best to celebrate the historic achievement.

18

Italian restaurant and piano bar The Candelabra opens in TV famous Gateshead hotel

A famous hotel in Gateshead, star of Channel 4's Four in a Bed, is now home to a new Italian restaurant and piano bar

07

Gateshead alleged ammonia attack murder victim's partner tells court: 'I knew he was dead'

Four men are standing trial accused of murdering cannabis dealer Andrew Foster at his home in Gateshead, which they deny

Thursday, May 16

12

Woman suffers serious injuries after being hit by a van in Gateshead

A woman in her 30s remains in hospital on Thursday morning, in a critical but stable condition

Wednesday, May 15

00

Gateshead road closed for five hours after collision leaves pedestrian in hospital

The North East Ambulance Service were on the scene, as well as several Northumbria Police vehicles.

18

Gateshead alleged murder victim screamed and shouted 'It's ammonia, I can't breathe', jury told

Youssef Wynne, John Wandless, Kenneth Fawcett and Josh Hawthorn deny murdering Andrew Foster and a series of other offences and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court

Tuesday, May 14

23

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Ammonia attacks left Gateshead man dead and caused Jarrow woman to lose eye, murder jury told

Youssef Wynne, Josh Hawthorn, John Wandless and Kenneth Fawcett deny murdering Andrew Foster at his home in Wrekenton

Monday, May 13

'Proud and privileged' - Rob Elliot's heartfelt words to Gateshead support after Wembley glory

Rob Elliot thanked Gateshead FC fans after their Wembley joy over the weekend

15

Jack Russell needed life-saving treatment after escaping dog attack in Gateshead

13-year-old Lucy was attacked when on her routine walk in Gateshead