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Gateshead International Stadium welcomes Newcastle United Women25 July 2025
Newcastle United Women FC (NUWFC) will be moving into Gateshead International Stadium, starting from the upcoming 2025/26 season.
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Gateshead heat network provides inspiration for Polish mining industry21 July 2025
Visitors from the most industrialised region of Poland have been learning about our innovative heat network fuelled by naturally warmed mine water.
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Fines introduced for persistent missed home repairs appointments18 July 2025
A new No Access Policy has been introduced as part of a broader strategy to improve the efficiency of our home repairs team, helping to reduce wastage and save...
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Police force wide summer safety initiative launched in Gateshead town centre17 July 2025
Gateshead is one of several areas getting enhanced Northumbria Police and partner action this summer, as the force rolls out the Government's national 'Safer St...
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Council strengthens Civil Penalties Policy to better protect private renters16 July 2025
We're introducing a new policy that strengthens our enforcement powers to tackle unsafe and substandard housing in the private rented sector, making sure we're...
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Exhibition of beloved local artist opens at Gateshead Central Library25 July 2025
A new exhibition that tells the story and celebrates the life of Gateshead artist, Charlie Rogers, is welcoming art and history enthusiasts of all ages to Gates...
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Continuing to crack down on fly-tipping: Birtley man fined over £75024 July 2025
A Birtley man has been fined over £750 for fly-tipping and failing to comply with a legal notice.
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Love Parks Week: Time to celebrate Gateshead's green spaces24 July 2025
It's Love Parks Week, the perfect time to celebrate the brilliant parks and green spaces we're lucky to have right here in Gateshead.
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Fun ahead this summer22 July 2025
A new play area has opened in Gateshead to the delight of local school children.
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Beats, Meets and Eats: A Summer of Fun at Baltic Square16 July 2025
Gateshead Council is delighted to launch Beats, Meets and Eats - an exciting, free programme of summer-long events set to energise Baltic Square, right beside t...
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Gateshead Council confirm positive changes to housing Allocations Policy15 July 2025
We can today confirm a series of updates to our Allocations Policy for social housing, aimed at making the system fairer, more transparent, and better aligned w...
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Success for Gateshead parks15 July 2025
Gateshead Council's commitment to green spaces and parks has been recognised with four parks - Chase Park in Whickham, Derwent Walk Country Park, Felling Park a...
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'Life changing' Citizens Advice service gains £15.75m for Gateshead residents14 July 2025
A 'life changing' advice, information and guidance service has secured over £15m of financial gains for people in Gateshead, supporting residents to thrive.
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Help make Gateshead Town Centre shine - Join the Town Centre Summer help out!10 July 2025
Following valuable feedback from the Town Centre Survey, where residents and local businesses highlighted the need to "improve the condition of streets and spac...
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Have your say on Gateshead's new neighbourhood policies09 July 2025
We're asking tenants and residents to have their say by taking part in a formal consultation on two updated policies aimed at making local communities safer, st...