What were the loud bangs in Gateshead last night which 'sounded like gun shots'?
11-09-2026 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk

What were the loud bangs in Gateshead last night which 'sounded like gun shots'?

Three sudden bangs in Gateshead on Thursday sparked concerns from residents who said they sounded like an 'explosion or gun shots'
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