Gateshead News

10/01/2025

The first of the brand new Tyne and Wear Metro trains suffered a technical failure earlier this week and had to be “reset”, it has been reported.

First Tyne and Wear Metro pulled from service. Click here for the latest Tyne and Wear Updates and Metro news.

10/01/2025

Sad news to share.

90 year old man dies after being hit by vehicle. Click here for the latest news and Tyne and Wear Updates.

06/01/2025

Latest updates for the Tyne Bridge 2025 restoration.

(Via Newcastle News)

Tyne Bridge 2025 restoration - latest updates as programme set out. Click here for the latest on this story.

05/01/2025

Get the latest updates on the weather and travel as and when we get them, on our website LIVE blog:

LATEST: Weather and travel information as cold snap hits North East. Click here for the latest updates on this story.

04/01/2025

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧:

Tonight, a band of sleet and snow will move slowly northeastwards across the region after midnight.

Cold on Sunday with snow giving significant accumulations, especially over Pennines with the risk of blizzard conditions. Perhaps turning to rain on coasts. Windy, particularly along coastal districts. Maximum temperature 2 °C, say the Met Office.

We’ll bring you the latest. ❄️

04/01/2025

Good morning, we are online to bring you the latest weather and travel updates throughout this weekend and the coming days.

Check out the latest on our LIVE blog here:

LATEST: Weather and travel information as cold snap hits North East. Click here for the latest updates on this story.

31/12/2024

New Year’s Eve fireworks in Newcastle and Gateshead have been cancelled due to severe weather warnings.

Quayside New Year’s Eve Fireworks cancelled due to weather. Click here to read more on this story and more.

26/12/2024

One comedy series in particular tops Christmas TV ratings – but how many watched?

Comedy series tops Christmas TV ratings - but how many watched? Click here to read more about this story and the figures.

23/12/2024

Morrisons are suffering more technical issues this morning, it has been reported.

Morrisons suffer technical issue just days before Christmas. Click here for more on this breaking news story.

18/12/2024

BREAKING: First new Tyne and Wear Metro now in operation. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness says she is thrilled.

Tyne and Wear Metro - First new Metro now in operation. Click here for the latest Tyne and Wear Metro updates

15/12/2024

Gateshead Council have issued a further update.

Gateshead Council issue update after closure of Gateshead Highway. Click here for the latest news and updates.

14/12/2024

There is currently a water leakage on the road as you head towards Metrocentre and M&S Car Park.

Get the latest:

LATEST: Water leak near Metrocentre - live updates. Click right here for the latest news on this breaking story.

14/12/2024

We’ll bring you the latest as and when we get it.

LATEST - Shibdon Bank closed due to crash. Click here for the latest news on this story and more information with a live blog.

13/12/2024

BREAKING: The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover is being shut to all traffic after an inspection by consultant structural engineers indicated a potential risk to safety if it remains open, Gateshead Council have said.

The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover is being shut to all traffic after an inspection by consultant structural engineers indicated a potential risk to safety if it remains open, Gateshead Council said. In a statement, the council added: “The whole of the flyover is being closed this evening, Friday ...

13/12/2024

Two individuals have been transported to the hospital following a rush hour collision that resulted in the closure of a busy road in Newcastle.

Scotswood Road - Two taken to hospital after collision this morning. Click here for the latest updates on this story.

13/12/2024

There are reports of a collision on Blackett Street in Newcastle.

Get the latest:

https://tyneandwearupdates.co.uk/2024/12/13/breaking-newcastle-blackett-street-incident-with-reports-of-a-collision/

(Via Newcastle News)

BREAKING: Newcastle Blackett Street incident, with reports of a collision. Click here for the latest on this story

12/12/2024

The Santa Bus is here!

The magical Go North East Santa Bus is returning for 2024. Here is everything you need to know, from timings to locations.

12/12/2024

A much loved Deli has had to close in Gateshead ‘due to theft’.

Much loved Gateshead deli closes 'due to theft' Click here to find out more and for more Tyne and Wear Updates.