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Town Watch brings businesses together to improve safety and welcome more people to Gateshead04 July 2025
Town Watch has launched to bring businesses, the council and neighbourhood policing teams together to improve safety and promote community cohesion in the town...
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Crackdown on motorbike-related anti-social behaviour sees significant results30 June 2025
Targeted efforts to tackle motorbike-related anti-social behaviour across key areas of the borough have seen significant results.
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Investment in key town centre junctions26 June 2025
Key junctions at the north end of Gateshead town centre are set for investment to improve journey times and traffic flow, and prioritise bus journeys.
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Gateshead Highway flyover update13 June 2025
Preparations are being made for the demolition programme to take down the Gateshead Highway flyover.
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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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Name our new environmental machinery!03 July 2025
Children aged 4-12 are encouraged to come up with fun and creative names for the grass cutters, while those aged 4-8 can suggest a name for the new tractor.
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Here we mow!02 July 2025
New grass cutting equipment is being rolled out and this investment in our machinery, to help take care of the local environment, is worth nearly £300,000.
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Co-production Week 202502 July 2025
We've launched our new framework as part of our social care improvement journey.
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Recovery Through Ceramics programme celebrated for Tyne Design Week27 June 2025
A life changing art exhibition in Gateshead was celebrated during spotlight on North East culture
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Local heroes honoured at Gateshead Awards26 June 2025
In a heartwarming ceremony, Gateshead community heroes have been celebrated for their remarkable contributions to our local communities.
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Council pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant as part of North East Housing Partnership26 June 2025
Our pledge recognises the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces and commits to ensuring they face no disadvantage in accessing public and commercial se...
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Gateshead Libraries honour Chopwell's mining heritage23 June 2025
Gateshead Council's Library service are taking part in a festival marking 100 years since the Chopwell Lockout.
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Gateshead's new Local Offer website offering SEND support launches at Live 25! event19 June 2025
Friday 13 June 2025 saw children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and the professionals that support them...
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Gateshead celebrates Refugee Week with community, culture and compassion10 June 2025
We're proud to be support Refugee Week 2025 (16 to 22 June), a UK-wide festival that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and peo...
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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.