Primavera in Low Fell, Gateshead (Image: Barbara Hodgson)

The owners of a popular North East restaurant have spoke of their 'devastation' after a fire has forced a closure until further notice with fears for Christmas bookings. A kitchen fire broke out at Italian Restaurant Primavera on Durham Road, Low Fell in Gateshead late Thursday night, with firefighters tackling the blaze into the early hours of Friday morning.

Posting on social media, Primavera confirmed the devastating news: "Absolutely devastated to be writing this post. Due to a kitchen fire this morning we will be closed until further notice.

"We will try and contact people who have bookings, any bookings for Christmas day we will be in touch or contact Facebook page."

An outpouring of support from regular customers

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