Gateshead Council News Feed http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%20and%20Democracy/news/home.aspx?rss=true Today’s announcement of more than half a million pounds of funding from the Big Lottery Fund to help prevent vulnerable children across Tyne and Wear from falling prey to sexual exploitation has been welcomed in Gateshead. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Welcome-For-Funding-To-Prevent-Child-Exploitation.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Welcome-For-Funding-To-Prevent-Child-Exploitation.aspx Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT A garden used by people with learning difficulties is set to get a makeover – thanks to green fingered volunteers. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Volunteers-Needed-for-Garden-Make-Over.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Volunteers-Needed-for-Garden-Make-Over.aspx Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT A day centre for people with learning difficulties will be hosting a fashion show with a difference next week. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Centre-Offers-New-Look-for-Old-Clothes.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Centre-Offers-New-Look-for-Old-Clothes.aspx Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Young people from Gateshead Youth Theatre have devised an unique flash mob featuring rucksacs, life-sized puppets and a 9 foot tall Angel of the North. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Young-People-Go-Flash-in-Gateshead.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Young-People-Go-Flash-in-Gateshead.aspx Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT A celebration of Gateshead’s community spirit gets underway next week with the start of a week of community events as part of Gateshead Together Week. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Gateshead-Gets-Together.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Gateshead-Gets-Together.aspx Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT A free family event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Angel of the North will take place this Sunday (16th June, 2013) at the Angel of the North site. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Family-Event-Celebrates-Angels-15th-Anniversary.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Family-Event-Celebrates-Angels-15th-Anniversary.aspx Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT The redevelopment of Gateshead town centre is not only proving to be great news for shoppers – cyclists are benefitting, too. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Big-Improvements-for-Town-Centre-Cyclists.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Big-Improvements-for-Town-Centre-Cyclists.aspx Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT An exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of one of the region’s most familiar cultural icons will open at St Mary’s Heritage Centre next month. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Angel-Exhibition-at-St-Marys.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Angel-Exhibition-at-St-Marys.aspx Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Gateshead Quayside was transformed into a river of colour today (7 May)as local runners launched the Bupa Great North 10k Gateshead. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/LEAGUE-OF-NATIONS-AS-RUNNERS-LAUNCH-BUPA-GREAT-NORTH-10K.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/LEAGUE-OF-NATIONS-AS-RUNNERS-LAUNCH-BUPA-GREAT-NORTH-10K.aspx Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Melancholy tales of murder and mayhem will echo around St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead this month as history comes to life. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Murder,-Mayhem-and-Mystery-at-St-marys.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Murder,-Mayhem-and-Mystery-at-St-marys.aspx Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Mo Farah, winner of the 2012 Olympic Games 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals, will spearhead the British challenge for victory at this summer's European Athletics Team Championships at Gateshead International Stadium on 22 & 23 June, part of the UK's Gold Event Series. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Mo-Farah-targets-European-Athletics-Team-Championships-in-Gateshead.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Mo-Farah-targets-European-Athletics-Team-Championships-in-Gateshead.aspx Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT Perri Shakes-Drayton has insisted that she will continue to progress her international 400m hurdles career after winning double gold in the 400m and 4x400m relay at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Gothenburg earlier this month. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Shakes-Drayton-hopes-to-gain-400m-hurdles-slot-at-European-Athletics-Team-Championships.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Shakes-Drayton-hopes-to-gain-400m-hurdles-slot-at-European-Athletics-Team-Championships.aspx Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT The North East’s biggest 10k running event, the Bupa Great North 10k Gateshead, will take place on the morning of the final day of competition at the prestigious European Athletics Team Championships this summer. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/BUPA-GREAT-NORTH-10K-.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/BUPA-GREAT-NORTH-10K-.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT The first person has signed up to volunteer at the European Athletics Team Championships at Gateshead International Stadium on 22 and 23 June 2013. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/ON-YOUR-MARKS-GET-SET-VOLUNTEER.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/ON-YOUR-MARKS-GET-SET-VOLUNTEER.aspx Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT British athletes will be aiming to relive two of their greatest ever team performances when the European Athletics Team Championships return to Gateshead International Stadium on 22-23 June 2013. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/BRITISH-ATHLETES-AIM-TO-RELIVE-PAST-SUCCESSES-WHEN-EUROPEAN-ATHLETICS-TEAM-CHAMPIONSHIPS-RETURN-TO-GATESHEAD.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/BRITISH-ATHLETES-AIM-TO-RELIVE-PAST-SUCCESSES-WHEN-EUROPEAN-ATHLETICS-TEAM-CHAMPIONSHIPS-RETURN-TO-GATESHEAD.aspx Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills, will visit St Aidan’s Church of England Primary School in Gateshead this Friday (5 October) http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Ofsted-chief-to-visit-outstanding-Gateshead-school.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Ofsted-chief-to-visit-outstanding-Gateshead-school.aspx Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT Gateshead Council is asking local people and other interested parties for their views about their new proposed Council Tax Support Scheme. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/COUNCIL-ASKS-FOR-VIEWS-ON-COUNCIL-TAX-SUPPORT-SCHEME.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/COUNCIL-ASKS-FOR-VIEWS-ON-COUNCIL-TAX-SUPPORT-SCHEME.aspx Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT Ancient woodland in the heart of rural Gateshead is set for a makeover in the next phase of a five year project to restore woodland across the borough. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Gateshead-woodland-to-be-restored-to-former-glory.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Gateshead-woodland-to-be-restored-to-former-glory.aspx Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT On Monday 17 September, International best selling author Martina Cole will head to Gateshead Council’s Central Library for an evening of conversation. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Best-Selling-Author-Visits-Gateshead.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Best-Selling-Author-Visits-Gateshead.aspx Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT Residents across six supported care centres in Gateshead will be taking part in their own version of the London 2012 Olympic Games over the next two weeks.in Gateshead will be taking part in their own version of the London 2012 Olympic Games over the next two weeks. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Games-fever-grips-Gateshead.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Games-fever-grips-Gateshead.aspx Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:00 GMT Her Majesty The Queen is visiting Gateshead on July 18 http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Diamond-Jubilee-visit.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Diamond-Jubilee-visit.aspx Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT Top athletes from the Colombian team will train in Gateshead in preparation for this summer’s Olympic Games. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Colombian-Olympic-athletes-train-in-Gateshead.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Colombian-Olympic-athletes-train-in-Gateshead.aspx Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a £6m extra-care housing scheme for older people overlooking the Angel of the North in Gateshead. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Royal-opening-for-Angel-Court.aspx http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council and Democracy/news/News Articles/Royal-opening-for-Angel-Court.aspx Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT