Gateshead Council4 days agoReform selects Gateshead council leaderReform UK is now the leading power in Gateshead after more than five decades of Labour rule. 4 days ago8 days agoBoy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisonerThe child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.8 days ago10 May 2026Lib Dems 'are official opposition' in North EastThe Liberal Democrats came first in Newcastle and claimed second place in Sunderland and Gateshead.10 May 20269 May 2026Labour's 'worst fears realised' in the North EastReform's focus on Starmer "paid off in spades", the BBC's North East political editor says.9 May 20268 May 2026Reform UK wins majority at Gateshead CouncilReform UK is now the leading power in Gateshead and Labour is left with just 12 councillors.8 May 202630 Apr 2026All change? One Metro line, four all-out electionsVoters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.30 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Gateshead local elections 2026: All you need to knowGateshead Council will have an all-out election on Thursday 7 May where all seats are contested.22 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Shopping centre housing scheme sent to governmentPlans for 990 homes by the Metrocentre in Gateshead are to be examined by a government inspector.21 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Inside UK's 'most complicated' bridge demolitionThe demolition of the flyover is expected to take six months and cause some traffic disruption.20 Apr 2026...
