Gateshead

Council defers decision on proposed padel and pickleball facility in Team Valley Trading Estate

Plans to transform an empty building into a new padel and pickeball venue at a Gateshead industrial estate remain up in the air after...

Budget proposals call for council tax hike and over £10m in cuts

Gateshead councillors are poised to approve a council tax rise, over £10m in budget cuts, and the use of millions in reserves to balance...

Almost 500 children being home schooled in Gateshead

The number of children being taught exclusively at home in Gateshead has almost doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic. New figures show a total of 491...

One of Saltwell’s ‘jewels in the crown’ to celebrate 100th anniversary

Gateshead Central Library will celebrate its 100 birthday later this year, replete with a series of events to mark the occasion. Gateshead Council has announced...

Metrocentre testing hub praised as ‘best of the NHS’ and way to reduce healthcare staff burnout

A cutting-edge testing hub at the Metrocentre has been praised for showing the “best of the NHS”. Health minister Karin Smyth visited the Community Diagnostic...

Future of 270-home Kibblesworth development set for decision next week

Controverisal plans for 270 new homes on the western edge of Kibblesworth will be decided by councillors next week. Taylor Wimpey North East’s bid for...

Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – North East 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping...

No fine issued for missed repairs in council homes in almost 6 months

Not a single fine has been issued to Gateshead councilhouse tenants who have missed repair appointments in almost six months. The freedom of information...

Gateshead youth in justice system praise council for help, report finds

Gateshead council workers who help young people involved in or victims of crime have been praised for their work. One youth reported how intervention...

New ‘regional multi-million pound funding’ to help Gateshead Council reduce child poverty

Gateshead Council is setting in motion a plan for child poverty amid new regional multi-million pound funding to tackle the issue. According to regional statistics...

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