Gateshead football pitch destroyed by fireworks as devastated club left 'outraged'

23-09-2026 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Gateshead football pitch destroyed by fireworks as devastated club left 'outraged'

The 3G pitch at Gateshead Redheugh FC was hit with fireworks on Saturday evening, leaving a section of it blackened and burnt

Read more »

I used to work at Greggs – this is the ideal time to visit for hot and fresh food

I used to work at Greggs – this is the ideal time to visit for hot and fresh food

When the final old-school pub on Newcastle’s historic Scotswood Road called last orders

When the final old-school pub on Newcastle’s historic Scotswood Road called last orders

Full list of Postcode Lottery winners this week with addresses in Amble and North Shields picked

Full list of Postcode Lottery winners this week with addresses in Amble and North Shields picked

The North East's 10 most expensive property sales in 2026 so far with one home selling for £3million

The North East's 10 most expensive property sales in 2026 so far with one home selling for £3million

Gateshead planning applications from new homes to outdoor performance space

Gateshead planning applications from new homes to outdoor performance space

Newcastle Council establish new music charity to support disadvantaged children

Newcastle Council establish new music charity to support disadvantaged children

Newcastle pensioner struck wife in face twice before assaulting paramedic called to their home

Newcastle pensioner struck wife in face twice before assaulting paramedic called to their home

North East e-bikers and motorcyclists who caused havoc - some injuring and even killing innocent victims

North East e-bikers and motorcyclists who caused havoc - some injuring and even killing innocent victims

Frustrated Blakelaw residents have their say on anti-social behaviour blighting area at emergency meeting

Frustrated Blakelaw residents have their say on anti-social behaviour blighting area at emergency meeting

Armed police descend on Tyneside street after man 'threatened with firearm' near Jobcentre

Armed police descend on Tyneside street after man 'threatened with firearm' near Jobcentre

Alleged North East murder victim who died after sustaining 'stab wounds' is named

Alleged North East murder victim who died after sustaining 'stab wounds' is named

Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £111m jackpot

Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £111m jackpot

Andy Burnham rules out early general election as Labour conference approaches

Andy Burnham rules out early general election as Labour conference approaches

'Total contradiction' - Gateshead councillors clash over Reform's plans to cut council tax support

'Total contradiction' - Gateshead councillors clash over Reform's plans to cut council tax support