Chronicle Live

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:47:32 +0000
Snow maps reveal blizzard bringing 69 inches of snow will bury 90% of UK
Another snow storm is forecast to blanket most of the UK with a major blizzard in the coming weeks with some parts seeing as much as almost 70 inches.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:31:24 +0000
Cancel your £174.50 TV Licence in 6 key situations - full list
Anyone who wants to watch live TV or on-demand content on BBC iPlayer is generally required to have a TV Licence

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:16:40 +0000
Driveway rule change to affect thousands of homes as £1,000 update issued
The Department for Transport has scrapped planning permission requirements for EV chargepoints on private land in England, making it easier for drivers to access fuel savings

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:13:11 +0000
Child killer Ian Huntley 'distressed' as Xbox taken away in North East prison
Child killer Ian Huntley has reportedly been stripped of his Xbox and moved to an elderly wing within the maximum security Durham prison as part of a crackdown on his rule breaking

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:53:03 +0000
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announces shock departure from BBC after 25 year career
"My job is something I've never taken for granted and I've loved every minute."

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:47:02 +0000
Ant and Dec share Simon Cowell reaction as they almost quit Britain's Got Talent
The Britain's Got Talent presenting duo have opened up about flying to LA to tell Simon Cowell they were quitting the ITV series

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:24:28 +0000
Storm Chandra Live: Updates as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK with weather warnings
The Met Office says heavy rain could turn to snow over high ground and this may lead to some travel and power disruption in the North East

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:01:50 +0000
All we know so far as teenager charged with manslaughter after death of North Shields woman
Lisa Denton, from the North Shields area, was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Saturday night but, despite the efforts of medical staff, died the following morning

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:41:02 +0000
'My pain was so bad I couldn't lift a bottle but now I've found miracle cream'
Newcastle mum Sophie Rebecca had 'excruciating' joint pain, but now has hope

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:32:51 +0000
A66 Durham closure LIVE as snow closes major North East route amid Storm Chandra
The road has been closed to traffic in both directions as traffic chaos continues due to Storm Chandra, National Highways have confirmed

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
More than a million people in UK warned to avoid two juices - they could be a health risk
The juices could affect a common medication and put your health at risk

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Tribute to 'forgotten' North East architect who designed iconic buildings like Spanish City
Robert Burns Dick, who lived from 1868 to 1954, is credited with designing over 20 well-known buildings that are still in use today

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0000
Objections to new Lidl store in Northumberland village
Residents and official bodies have raised objections to the proposed Lidl supermarket on Ponteland's Callerton Lane, with reasons ranging from traffic concerns to flood risks

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000
These are the home appliances you should switch off to save on your energy bill
Some of these devices take up more energy than you expect

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:15:00 +0000
Moment Newcastle motor menace is brought to crashing halt in smash with police cars
Ryan Hodgson, of Lemington, has been given his second prison sentence for dangerous driving in three years

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Newcastle remembers: City gathers to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day in moving ceremony
The event was held in Newcastle's Civic Centre

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:58:16 +0000
Great North Air Ambulance attends eight medical emergencies in busy weekend
The critical care team was called to several different incidents across the North East on both Saturday and Sunday

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:42:46 +0000
Northumberland street taped off by officers as armed police descend
A cordon was put in place around the Rosalind Street and Third Avenue area of Ashington

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:30:52 +0000
Aldi giving away £100 vouchers every week to new parents in North East
The money can be spent on Aldi's Mamia range, which includes nappies, wipes, baby food and toiletries - here's more information

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:21:06 +0000
Tyneside council to work on making schools "phone-free" amid new government guidence
The local authority bosses had previously stated it would work with schools to help them tailor their own phone rules on a "case by case basis"

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:49:25 +0000
One person taken to hospital following incident at Dunston Leisure Centre
One person was transferred to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:22 +0000
Plan developed to ensure Northumberland is "well prepared" for another pandemic
The likelihood of another pandemic within the next five years has been assessed as being as high as 15%

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:35:01 +0000
Over 19,000 children still living in smoking households in Northumberland
Poorer and more vulnerable residents are more likely to smoke

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:56:33 +0000
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, January 26
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:42:41 +0000
Raging North East man smashed and smoke-bombed job centre as revenge for 'forcing' him to work
Trevor Murphy, of Alnwick, caused around £10,000 of damage to NHS and DWP buildings by smashing windows with a hammer after blaming them for his problems

home