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BBC News
a day ago
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Driver fled after wrong-way Redheugh Bridge crash
A driver fled after he crashed head-on into a taxi, having gone the wrong way round a blind corner, a court has Hossaini, 25, smashed his Volvo into an oncoming car while heading into Gateshead off the Redheugh Bridge in September, Newcastle Crown Court other driver suffered multiple injuries and said he feared he was going to be killed when he saw Hossaini coming at from Stoke-on-Trent, admitted dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident and was jailed for 24 weeks, suspended for a year. The taxi driver was travelling towards Newcastle over the flyover that leads on to the bridge at about 02:00 BST on 20 September 2024, prosecutor Michael Bunch road in that section is a one-way carriageway with a 50mph limit, the court he rounded the corner at about 45mph, he was confronted by Hossaini's Volvo travelling "very fast" directly towards him, the court the crash, in which the taxi driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, Hossaini fled the scene on foot, the court heard. 'Got confused' Mr Bunch said Hossaini had travelled south across the bridge, where there are two lanes going in each direction, then "failed to note" the overhead gantry telling him which lane to be in, white lines on the road surface and a "keep left" bollard before going into the oncoming lane round the "blind bend".It was a "serious mistake" and there was no chance of avoiding the collision, the prosecutor mitigation, Sue Hirst said Hossaini had been attending a birthday party in Newcastle and did not know the said there was no barrier between the two sides of the road until partway up the slope and he had "got confused".Hossaini was in shock and panic when he fled, she Thomas Moran said one of the worst features of the case was Hossaini's "cowardly" decision to judge said the victim had been severely impacted by the crash and had feared he was going to be of Lindop Court, must also pay £1,000 costs and do 150 hours unpaid was also banned from driving for three weeks. Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
New Gateshead deacon working supermarket and church aisles
A supermarket worker is dividing her job in the checkout and church aisles after becoming an ordained deacon with the Church of Robinson, from Ryton, Gateshead, said her 23 year experience at Asda has allowed her to build up a passion for helping well as serving customers in her community champion role at the Gateshead store, the 59-year-old can now also conduct church services, baptisms and funerals. "I see myself as somebody that walks alongside people, so whether that's in their happiest or saddest moments - I just want to be there for them," she said. "It's a joy to be able to ease people's burdens and if I can help anybody in any small way then that's what God has called me to do," she Robinson is one of eleven new deacons to be ordained at Durham Cathedral, by the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of is serving her curacy at St Cuthbert's Blaydon, St Patrick's High Spen and St Barnabas Rowland's Gill - and in a year she will be able to marry people and distribute communions across the Tyne area. Ms Clark said watching Mrs Robinson "grow in faith and confidence has been lovely"."Donna's long service with Asda reflects her strength of character and qualities of loyalty, dedication and love of people," she her time at Asda, Mrs Robinson said she had met people from all walks of life and helped hundreds of charities through her role as community turn, she said colleagues and customers had supported her ambition to become a deacon. "People who come in and buy raffle tickets from me have congratulated me, so it is really nice to be recognised," she said. Mrs Robinson said she knew she wanted to become a deacon after "feeling Gods presence" amongst the silence while swimming in a labyrinth during a family holiday in Scotland. "It was a perfect day, blue skies, and I just sat in the labyrinth and felt the silence, there was lots going on in the background but there was no distraction for me and that's when I knew."She left school at 16 and admitted because she was not academic, the four years of study at Lindisfarne College of Theology was "difficult" and a "rollercoaster of emotions".During the process she was diagnosed with dyslexia which she said "made sense" because of previous events that had happened in her life. "I'm just a working class girl from the north east of England and one piece of advice I would give any student at college now is if I can do it, anybody can do it," she said. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former North East railway goods yard transformed into modern neighbourhood
A former North East railway goods yard has been transformed into an 'attractive' modern neighbourhood. Bellway's Modello development on Gateshead Quayside, just a short walk from the Tyne Bridge and Newcastle city centre, now features 98 new apartments across three four-storey buildings on the redeveloped brownfield site. Emma Chesterton, sales director for Bellway North East, said: "We have transformed what was a brownfield site into a highly desirable place to live. The interior of one of the apartments (Image: Supplied) "The opportunity to move into a contemporary, energy-efficient and high-quality apartment just a short walk from Newcastle city centre is incredibly appealing. "Buyers have been attracted by the convenience of the location, the ease of the transport links, and the quality of homes. "Those who have moved in are enjoying the modern city lifestyle and the feeling that everything they need is so accessible. "The build is progressing very well, and it is satisfying to see the vision we had for this site coming to fruition." So far, 41 apartments have been occupied, with all but 14 of the homes now sold. Construction of the final apartment building is expected to complete in September, with the last homes ready for residents later that month. The scheme includes 87 two-bedroom apartments, each with a parking space, and 11 one-bedroom homes. The remaining apartments are currently available for reservation. The development includes landscaped grounds and a children's play area, and is within walking distance of both Newcastle Central Station and Gateshead Metro Station. Located within the Bridges Conservation Area and part of the former Greenesfield Railway Works regeneration, Modello has been designed to reflect the Victorian industrial heritage of the site. READ MORE: 'Real possibility' of County Durham locations merging due to 'overdevelopment' Huge solar farm between Darlington and Stockton approved by Government Pub owner 'over the moon' after being shortlisted in Echo's best pub One and two-bedroom apartments are available to reserve, with prices starting from £169,995. Bellway is encouraging prospective buyers to register their interest. For more information, call 0191 622 2339 or visit
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Newcastle Women cross Tyne to new home
Newcastle United Women are moving to a stadium outside the city ahead of the upcoming season. The club will play home games at Gateshead International Stadium, home of National League men's side Gateshead. The women were previously based at Kingston Park, home of Newcastle Falcons rugby club, but the move to Gateshead will allow it to use a grass pitch which is a prerequisite to playing in the Women's Super League (WSL). Newcastle's head of women's football, Su Cumming, said the change of grounds was the start of an "exciting new chapter" for the team. "The club has achieved incredible growth and success in recent years and we are putting these important building blocks in place to continue our exciting journey," she said. "We are, of course, sad to leave Kingston Park, where we have built so many memories both as a training base and home stadium." The club achieved back-to-back promotions in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, which propelled the team into the Barclays Women's Championship. The squad has its eyes on promotion again this year, but the installation of a grass pitch at Kingston Park was not possible. "We respect the needs of Newcastle Falcons and we thank everyone at the club for their support, but this is the right time to make the move as we pursue a place in the WSL," said Cumming. Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon said the stadium "has a proud history of hosting top-class sporting events and with women's football now one of the fastest growing sports in the world, we're ready to build on that". Issues regarding the stadium's lease arrangements have proved problematic in the past. Last year, Gateshead were denied permission to compete in the National League play-offs because it had not been granted a 10-year licence from the council to stay at the stadium. A decade-long lease is a requirement of participation in the English Football League. Gateshead has since said a new agreement has been signed with the council which would allow it to compete for promotion in future. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this story 'No option' but to hand over leisure facilities Gateshead fans react to club's league play-offs ban Council clarifies '10-year lease' for Gateshead FC Related internet links Newcastle United Women FC Gateshead Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Newcastle United Women FC move to Gateshead stadium
Newcastle United Women are moving to a stadium outside the city ahead of the upcoming club will play home games at Gateshead International Stadium, home of National League men's side women were previously based at Kingston Park, home of Newcastle Falcons rugby club, but the move to Gateshead will allow it to use a grass pitch which is a prerequisite to playing in the Women's Super League (WSL).Newcastle's head of women's football, Su Cumming, said the change of grounds was the start of an "exciting new chapter" for the team. "The club has achieved incredible growth and success in recent years and we are putting these important building blocks in place to continue our exciting journey," she said."We are, of course, sad to leave Kingston Park, where we have built so many memories both as a training base and home stadium." The club achieved back-to-back promotions in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, which propelled the team into the Barclays Women's squad has its eyes on promotion again this year, but the installation of a grass pitch at Kingston Park was not possible."We respect the needs of Newcastle Falcons and we thank everyone at the club for their support, but this is the right time to make the move as we pursue a place in the WSL," said Cumming. Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon said the stadium "has a proud history of hosting top-class sporting events and with women's football now one of the fastest growing sports in the world, we're ready to build on that". Issues regarding the stadium's lease arrangements have proved problematic in the year, Gateshead were denied permission to compete in the National League play-offs because it had not been granted a 10-year licence from the council to stay at the stadium. A decade-long lease is a requirement of participation in the English Football has since said a new agreement has been signed with the council which would allow it to compete for promotion in future. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
