6.2K views · 61 reactions | WATCH: “I would like to assure people in Gateshead that the council… will make every effort to keep our services fully operational.” Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon talks about how the council will be supporting residents during the coronavirus crisis. | Gateshead Council | Facebook

3.7K views | Day 14. Advent round-up We have collaborated with many local charities and VCS organisations to help make an impact in our communities. In 2024, Gateshead Council worked in partnership with Age UK to deliver events for older adults with dementia. We went down to a festive Age UK party that included Christmas film, lunch and entertainment! #mygateshead | Gateshead Council | Facebook

A short fly around the Angel of the North with a light dusting of snow - the sort that picks out the lines and makes the steel feel even sharper against the sky. Created by Antony Gormley and unveiled in 1998, the Angel stands 20 metres high with a 54-metre wingspan, built from weathering steel. It’s become a proper landmark for the North East - not because it’s pretty, but because it’s bold and unapologetic, sat right beside the A1 like it’s greeting everyone… and judging your driving. In snow

Happy Birthday to the Angel of the North - 23 today! What's your best angel memory? www.gateshead.gov.uk/angel | Gateshead Council