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Mon, 11 May 2026 08:39:53 +0000
Keir Starmer LIVE: Updates as PM delivers crunch speech amid calls to quit
The Prime Minister is due to give a speech on Monday morning as he battles to save his job following the Local Elections last week

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:19:59 +0000
MV Hondius strict quarantine as hantavirus passengers caught 'flouting' mask rules
Dozens of passengers were evacuated from the virus-stricken ship on Sunday but some were seen flouting mask rules within hours of disembarking

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:13:08 +0000
North East mother and daughter's jewellery business to be showcased in Newcastle department store
Emma Lindsay and her mum Karen Jones founded NinetyOne Jewellery back in December, with both taking major career risks to do so

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:51:35 +0000
UK set to lose 163,000 jobs due to Iran war as low income regions hit hardest - worst hit areas
Households in low income areas could suffer the steepest hikes in the cost of living, as more of their spending goes on essentials, which are set to see big price rises

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:37:13 +0000
Ian Huntley's family refuse funeral service for Soham child killer after Newcastle RVI death
Ian Huntley, 52, died in hospital nine days after he was attacked with a metal pole at HMP Frankland. His family reportedly refused to let him have a funeral service and he was cremated with no mourners present.

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:55:51 +0000
Hantavirus update as British passengers brought from cruise ship to UK hospital
A total of 20 British nationals along with one German national, who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now being monitored in the UK

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:44:36 +0000
Work progressing on property development in 'idyllic' Northumberland village
The rural homes in Longframlington, which will make up The Steading at North End Farm, are scheduled to be completed by the summer

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000
Inside a 'superb' Northumberland single storey home in an exclusive development for sale at £795,000
Perfectly placed within the village of Humshaugh, the 'exceptional' property is being marketed by Brunton Residential

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:22:00 +0000
Fire service teams up with Newcastle students to deliver British Sign Language water safety advice
Students from Northern Counties School have been helping educate the Deaf community on water safety

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000
North East Army veteran who can 'hardly run around the block' to take on Great North Run
Jonothan Hitchen served 22 years in the Army and is now working to keep people safe in the fire and rescue service

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:15:00 +0000
Newcastle Airport passenger told 'There's a war coming, we need to get rid of you' in racist rant
Carl Larcombe, whose wife is a Muslim from Kazakhstan, also told the victim 'There's too many immigrants, we need to get rid of you'

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Machete-wielding yob squirted unknown liquid at man during Gateshead confrontation
Lee Berry, 21, pulled the blade from his waistband and threatened a man

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:06:00 +0000
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, May 11

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:00:48 +0000
Pictures show Newcastle firefighting operation following blaze at former city centre snooker club
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance on New Bridge Street West with the incident ongoing

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:41:55 +0000
Every update on fire at the former Central Snooker Club in Newcastle city centre
The ongoing incident at a premises on New Bridge Street West has been attended by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:13:03 +0000
Fears as North East rapist who stabbed boy, 7, could soon be out on day release
Byron Stubbs was handed a hospital order after being convicted of his terrifying crimes

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:10:08 +0000
37 photos of Newcastle United fans after hard-fought draw at Nottingham Forest
The Geordie supporters had to settle for a point at the City Ground, after a late equaliser cancelled out Harvey Barnes' opener

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a retired Northumbria Police Chief Inspector
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:09:48 +0000
Retiree sick of cars driving over his lawn invents 'stinger' fence with hidden spikes
Kevin Pringle said he had been plagued by illegal parking tearing up his own lawn

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:44:48 +0000
'Thrilling' crime drama to fill the gap after end of ITV's Vera
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is likely to appeal to fans missing Brenda Blethyn's ITV detective series

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:34:45 +0000
Old One Direction tour van designed for two band members being sold by Northumberland garage
The 2012 Volswagen Crafter was converted into a luxury tour bus for Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:21:00 +0000
Gosforth crook who snatched £60 from a pensioner now caught stealing Red Bull from Greggs
Richard O'Sullivan was on a community order when he helped himself to 20 cans of energy drinks from the bakery

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:02:30 +0000
Hexham 'hidden gem' Victorian railway station celebrates first birthday as reimagined creative hub
Langley Tracks events space is hosting a range of live music performances to kick off the anniversary celebrations in May

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:55:38 +0000
Inside Northumberland's Nordic Barn converted from old hay shed
The Nordic Barn was a disused agricultural building when Matty Pearson bought it in 2022, but it has been a family home and is now a holiday let.

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:19:11 +0000
Newly-elected Sunderland Reform UK councillor accused of racist ‘Nigerians should fill pot holes’ post
Glenn Gibbins was elected to represent the Hylton Castle ward on Sunderland City Council in Thursday's local elections

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