Landsec to buy Metrocentre in £516 million deal The London-listed firm said it would launch a £500 million equity fundraiser to help fund the deal. Evening Standard · Oct 1
NHS scans in the Metrocentre's old House of Fraser store one step closer after health bosses sign lease NHS scans and tests will be offered at the Metrocentre Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023
Vera's Riley Jones gives new series update as cast spotted filming in Gateshead's Metrocentre The cast and crew of hit ITV drama were spotted filming scenes for the new series at the Metrocentre in Gateshead on Monday Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2023
Asda Gateshead staff praised for quick thinking after saving life of 18-month-old baby The three staff members sprung into action to help the unresponsive little one after hearing his mum crying for help in the Metrocentre store Chronicle Live · May 28, 2023
Hundreds of people object plans to close Buzz Bingo in Wallsend and open discount retailer Customers would have to travel to Byker, Metrocentre, or South Shields if the Wallsend branch were to close Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Jarrow paedophile told '12-year-old' to pose as his niece if anyone asked at the Metrocentre Michael Hancock, of Jarrow, thought he was talking sexually to a child but it was an undercover police officer Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023
Newcastle College students show off their work at Metrocentre fashion show Students displayed their designs at the show, part of the partnership between Newcastle College and the Metrocentre Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2023
Win a family holiday worth up to £5,000 at TUI Metrocentre in Easter giveaway Children with the most imaginative holiday idea could win a family break worth £5,000 Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023
Metrocentre's Fashion and Beauty Festival to return in April with style tips, treatments, classes and freebies Dance and fashion shows, beauty brands and clothing trends will feature at the Gateshead shopping centre's two-day festival hosted by Mark Heyes, the TV fashion stylist and familiar face on Lorraine Chronicle Live · Mar 27, 2023
Three new furniture firms to open at Metrocentre's retail park Natuzzi, Dreams and NCF Living will be open at the Metro Retail Park before the end of the year Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
Popeyes at Metrocentre to give away free muffins as it trails new breakfast menu Gateshead is one of just two locations in the UK picked to launch Popeyes' new breakfast and local fans of the US chicken chain are being offered freebies this weekend to celebrate Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023
Three new furniture firms to open at former Toys'R'Us Metrocentre site Natuzzi, Dreams and NCF Living will be open at the Metro Retail Park before the end of the year Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023
North East Today: The mum who gave Anthony Gordon a lift home and the 'contingency plans' for junior doctor strike Your daily briefing on all the latest news from across the North East Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023
Gateshead Mayor Dot Burnett and Awesometistic meet in the MetroCentre to celebrate autistic people Awesometistic is run by Richie Smith and aims to raise the profile of autism and the different ways it manifests in people in the North East Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023
Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2023 Police helicopter tracks suspected stolen car from South Shields to Metrocentre A police presence was spotted at the shopping centre on Thursday afternoon
Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2023 Treetop Adventure Golf to swing into the Metrocentre this summer Around £2.5m is being spent on the jungle themed mini golf experience which will replace the Angry Birds Golf attraction
Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2023 Luxury homeware firm Rowen Homes to open Metrocentre store The company was launched by Pink Boutique founder Alice Hall and her husband Andrew less than three years ago
Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023 Government confirm plans for £20m NHS scans and tests hub in the Metrocentre You will soon be able to get NHS scans in the Metrocentre
Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023 DWP announces Jobcentres in Sunderland, Metrocentre and Blyth to close by end of March Three North East sites are among the first 20 temporarily set up during pandemic to close their doors for good
Chronicle Live · Feb 8, 2023 Metrocentre reveals shoe brand Moda In Pella is set to open new store within weeks The well known women's footwear firm sells hoes, boots, bags and accessories
Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2023 Broken down train between Newcastle and Metrocentre blocks line towards Carlisle The westbound line running towards Carlisle is currently blocked due to a broken down Northern train at Metrocentre
Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023 Women's clothing brand Vanilla to open Metrocentre store New flagship store is to introduce London's Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla labels to Gateshead, promising something for females of all ages
Chronicle Live · Jan 4, 2023 Violent thief stole Taser from police officer after being caught shoplifting at Metrocentre Thief David Noutch of Blyth Street in Chopwell, Gateshead was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court
Chronicle Live · Dec 30, 2022 The worst takeaways across Newcastle upon Tyne by food hygiene rating Food hygiene is one of the first things we check out before choosing where to dine
Chronicle Live · Dec 8, 2022 Metrocentre Gateshead announces major Zara fashion store expansion The Spanish fashion leader is more than doubling its Metrocentre store