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Carers Week 2025: Do you know anyone missing out on support for looking after someone else?05 June 2025
Caregivers in Gateshead are being encouraged to find out more about the support they can receive for free and to join in on Carers Week celebrations.
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Volunteers' Week 2025: Housing service volunteers driving service improvement03 June 2025
Within our housing service, a dedicated group of tenants volunteer their time to help improve the lives of others, and play an integral role in making services...
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Residents encouraged to recycle disposable vapes following sales ban02 June 2025
Residents are being encouraged to recycle their used disposable vapes following new legislation.
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Gateshead families encouraged to claim free vitamins through NHS scheme28 May 2025
Families in Gateshead are being encouraged to check if they could be eligible for free vitamins through the NHS Healthy Start scheme.
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27 Gateshead grassroot organisations set to benefit from £700,000 funding27 May 2025
27 voluntary and community sector organisations in Gateshead have received a share of the council's Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Fund to sup...
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Employers encouraged to hire more Disabled people to help boost business05 June 2025
Gateshead Access to Employment Service are offering their support TO companies to hire a more diverse workforce.
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Primary school children race electric cars at Gateshead International Stadium04 June 2025
The athletics track at Gateshead International Stadium was transformed into a motorsports race circuit for primary school children.
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Celebrating Gateshead's volunteers27 May 2025
Volunteers' Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. This year's celebr...
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A new natural play park for Groundwork's heritage centre in Derwent Valley23 May 2025
We are proud to be supporting the development of a brand-new natural play park at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill, located in the heart...
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Measures introduced to continue improving community safety in Gateshead town centre23 May 2025
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in place in Gateshead town centre to tackle street drinking and anti-social behaviour.
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Gateshead College students celebrate local heroes through art on Maidens Walk23 May 2025
A walkway in the heart of Gateshead has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of local pride, thanks to a unique collaboration between Gateshead College's...
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Gateshead's fostering community celebrated at Fostering Awards23 May 2025
The Gateshead fostering community enjoyed magic performances, live music, dancing and award presentations as part of Foster Care Fortnight celebrations.
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Tyne Derwent Way celebrates first year of success22 May 2025
It's a year since work began to revitalise Gateshead's riverside attraction, the Tyne Derwent Way, and it's been a hugely successful year for the project.
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Major investment announced to boost Gateshead leisure facilities21 May 2025
Following the recent successful transfer of our leisure services, the new operators have unveiled a significant programme of investment.
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Next steps for Gateshead Highway flyover21 May 2025
Plans to demolish the Gateshead Highway flyover are being finalised as an important part of regenerating the area.