The Latest Breaking News from Gateshead

Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the thousands of runners to take on the historic annual event

Lawrence Candlish, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, won £5.5million on the National Lottery in 1997 and bought a bar in Spain before going bankrupt and ending up in court for benefits fraud

A North East Ambulance Service recruitment event is taking place in Gateshead

Coldplay tribute and a Simply Tina show - promising a Tina Turner celebration worthy of the late star - will be among the acts taking to the stage at the Big Sound family festival coming to Blaydon rugby club this summer

Leader of the Council, Martin Gannon, says the cash needs to come from the central government or wage hikes could impact council services.

Councillors believe £3m of central government funding is no where near enough to help families and children in Gateshead

The Tyneside mum has been given the opportunity to start up her dream of owning a nail business

Gateshead Council is now compelled to respond to housing complaints in 10 days to improve the lives of tenants.

Laura Black, Holly Sim and Clare Hopps have now been praised for their heroic actions after the baby was treated by paramedics at Gateshead superstore.