Felling18 Jun 2026Metro service suspended after cable theftThieves strike in Gateshead, leading to widespread morning delays on the Tyne and Wear Metro.18 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Housing approved despite football club's objectionGateshead Football Club opposes the plans for Felling due to the loss of open space, council documents show.17 Jun 202615 May 2026Brass bands back competing after venue hiatusCompetitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.15 May 202630 Apr 2026All change? One Metro line, four all-out electionsVoters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.30 Apr 20265 Jan 2026Driver sentenced for police vehicle crashThe driver is given a suspended jail sentence after a police officer was hurt in a crash.5 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Thief went on spree days after prison releaseLee Hetherington is jailed for 21 months for a crime spree over the summer.22 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Man seriously injured in off-road bike crashThe motorcycle was removed by two people after the crash, Northumbria Police says.9 Dec 202528 Oct 2025Teenage stabbing murderer dies in prisonJordan Tams, one of three teenagers who murdered Gary Belfield in April 2024, dies at HMP Deerbolt.28 Oct 202519 Aug 2025Burglar caught hiding in tree by police dogJohn Reilly was caught after breaking into a house and stealing keys and a Ford Puma, a court hears.19 Aug 2025...
