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Report shows walking and wheeling are main forms of urban transport, but there are inequalities18 May 2022
Survey shows widespread support for low traffic neighbourhoods.
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Rogue traders convicted for defrauding customers12 May 2022
Three directors with ASC Home Improvements Ltd and Aspire UK Home Improvements Ltd have been convicted of defrauding customers by Newcastle Crown Court.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay11 May 2022
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have confirmed that the Queen's Baton Relay will visit Gateshead on 15 July during its final journey through England.
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Gateshead set to be transformed into a giant game11 May 2022
An innovative physical activity game that has engaged more than a million people is set to launch in Gateshead.
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More foster carers than ever needed to provide homes for children in Gateshead06 May 2022
As a result of the pandemic and the rising cost-of-living, there are more looked after children in Gateshead than ever before.
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Raids uncover Illegal tobacco and vaping products linked to Bensham shops19 May 2022
More than 40,000 illegal cigarettes, nearly 24kg of counterfeit tobacco, and 95 illegal disposable e-cigarettes were seized from two shops in Bensham this week.
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New confidential parent and carer support line launches in North East19 May 2022
A counselling service in the North East has launched a new confidential support line for parents and carers.
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Emergency road closure - sink hole on A694 at Hamsterley Mill, County Durham19 May 2022
We have been made aware by Durham County Council of an emergency road closure put in place on the A694 in Hamsterley Mill.
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Unlocking Success bursary scheme reopens for applications13 May 2022
£500 grants available to tenants who want to further their learning
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We're supporting National Hoarding Awareness Week13 May 2022
Gateshead Council are supporting National Hoarding Awareness Week, which starts next Monday 16 May, to help raise awareness of what hoarding is, and to encourag...
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Businesses to be given longer to get CAZ ready12 May 2022
Plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle and Gateshead are to be postponed to allow more time for people and businesses to get ready.
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Gateshead businesses reminded to check for recalled Kinder products10 May 2022
Gateshead Council is reminding retailers to check their stock and ensure that all recalled Kinder chocolate products have been removed from sale.
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What makes our area special? Nominate your favourite buildings and sites for our 'Local List'03 May 2022
Communities across Gateshead are invited to nominate locally important sites to be considered for a new Local Heritage List for your area.
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Thornley Woods to be part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate Platinum Jubilee29 April 2022
Gateshead Council is celebrating that Thornley Woods has been chosen as one of 70 ancient woodlands and trees dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Plati...
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Gateshead company fined for illegal placement of advertisements22 April 2022
A company has been fined £824 for the unauthorised placement of advertising at a busy road junction and on a dual carriageway in Gateshead.