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Significant disruption expected as flyover demolition progresses03 July 2026Commuters who normally travel to and from Newcastle through the centre of Gateshead are being urged to use a different route when the Park Lane roundabout close...
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Summer of Fun coming to Gateshead town centre30 June 2026Families can expect magic shows, a food festival, street circus and much more.
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Gateshead celebrates community champions25 June 2026Gateshead has recognised inspiring individuals, groups and organisations who go above and beyond to help local communities thrive.
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Closure of Five bridges roundabout19 June 2026A new milestone in the demolition of the Gateshead Highway flyover will see the Five Bridges roundabout closed to all traffic this Sunday, 21 June.
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Improving junctions in central Gateshead12 June 2026Key changes are being made to streets and junctions in central Gateshead, as the council seeks to improve the flow of traffic ahead of two major roundabout clos...
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The Heart of Care in Gateshead02 July 2026Across Gateshead our children's residential homes play a vital role in supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable young people.
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Appeal to find a foster home for young sibling group29 June 2026We are appealing for loving stable foster homes for Gateshead children to give them a chance to thrive and remain in their local community. .
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Royal honours awarded in Gateshead25 June 2026The Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear has presented British Empire Medals to three local people who have made a real difference in their communities and beyond.
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Gateshead Council and Metrocentre team up to champion inclusive work practices with new short films15 June 2026The two new short films aim to encourage more employers to support people with learning disabilities or who are neurodivergent into work.
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Gateshead tenants invited to free community festivals this Summer09 June 2026Taking place across four locations within multi-storey housing communities, the events are designed to encourage social inclusion, build stronger community conn...
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Communities encouraged to get involved in Great Big Green Week 202608 June 2026We're encouraging residents, community groups and businesses to get involved in Great Big Green Week 2026.
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Roundabout closures as flyover demolition continues05 June 2026The next stage in the demolition of the Gateshead Highway flyover will see the Five Bridges roundabout closed to traffic later this month, followed by the Park...
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New Mayor, deputy mayor and leader appointed29 May 2026At our annual general meeting, members elected a new Mayor, deputy mayor and leader.
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Community charity begins new chapter as Redheugh and Eslington regeneration progresses27 May 2026A long-standing Gateshead charity has officially relocated to new premises, supported by funding and partnership working with the council.
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Families flock to new town centre event space27 May 2026The first celebration at Gateshead Council's pop-up event space proved popular over the bank holiday weekend.
