Chronicle Live

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:41:20 +0000
All the North East postcodes affected by Royal Mail delivery disruption today
Some postcodes in Northumberland have been listed among the areas where there could be delivery delays on Tuesday

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:17:05 +0000
Best time and place to see rare 'blue micro moon' in North East sky this May
The rare blue micro moon only occurs once every two to three years

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:59:06 +0000
Martin Lewis says UK households can save up to £1,000 a year on water bills
The founder of MoneySavingExpert has explained what you need to check and how to go about cutting your water bill

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:48:51 +0000
New Freeview 'switch off' update as government issues plans statement
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has given an update on plans which could see Freeview turns off for millions of people

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:45:43 +0000
DWP wrongly 'take £20,000' from dad's bank account after child maintenance error
John Hammond had nearly £20,000 in child maintenance he did not owe taken from his bank account by the DWP

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:33:52 +0000
New MOT rule could be introduced which could see drivers face tougher penalties
The Department for Transport is consulting on tougher penalties for motoring offences - including penalty points and vehicle seizure for those who have failed to get a valid MOT

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:10:20 +0000
Ryanair warning over 2.5-hour 'wait times' at EU airport due to new entry system
Ryanair has been a vocal critic of the new EU Entry/Exit System following reports of long delays at airports

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Public toilets in County Durham town closed on Saturdays after 'misuse' by visitors
The decision to shut the facilities is temporary while the council works to put safety measures in place

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:26:00 +0000
Plans to rebuild Northumberland SEND school currently housed in 19th century buildings
The number of children requiring specialist support has risen significantly in recent years

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Well-paid South Shields offshore worker dealt wholesale amounts of cocaine to make more money
Murad Ibrahim was busted after the EncroChat communications network was infiltrated

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Gateshead electric motorbike rider allegedly killed pal by dangerous driving, jury told
Christopher Hymers denies causing the death of pillion passenger Shaun Elliott and blames a Land Rover Defender driver who didn't see them and pulled across them

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:53:04 +0000
Importance of reading stressed amid potential cost-cutting measures at Northumberland library
Prudhoe library could see the number of staffed hours significantly reduced

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:00 +0000
DWP confirms 10-day PIP rule change plans
Review could introduce significant reforms, including face-to-face assessments, reviews for deteriorating conditions, medical records transferred directly from the NHS

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:37:24 +0000
'Something has to be done' - Public demand action as North East e-bike safety concerns grow
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has spoken to people in Newcastle city centre to get their thoughts on e-bikes

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:09:27 +0000
Bradley Lowery's family 'blown away' by heartfelt Sunderland and Everton fan tributes on birthday
The Bradley Lowery Foundation said thanked fans for continuing to keep Bradley’s memory alive

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:39:40 +0000
Major bank could close after 173 years on high street as future in question
The bank could cease to exist soon if business insiders are correct

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:31:27 +0000
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, May 18
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, May 18

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:12:41 +0000
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, May 18
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:38:37 +0000
Mum speaks of 'shoot of hope' for boy, 8, with rare 'childhood dementia' condition
Cody Carroll has Sanfilippo syndrome - which is often called "childhood dementia" because the symptoms are similar

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:18:54 +0000
Peterlee seven-year-old who has survived cancer twice and lost eye 'bounces back from anything'
Little Autumn Smith Laidler was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer when she was aged just 2

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:13 +0000
Radio-carbon dating expert to give evidence at baby under floorboards inquest in County Durham
Twine was found around the infant’s neck and he had been wrapped in a newspaper called The Umpire

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:30:15 +0000
Thousands respond to consultation on planned changes to Northumberland library service
A finalised new model will be outlined in the summer

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Not just a trim: The Gosforth salon changing how children experience haircuts
Gosforth High Street's children's go to for a fresh cut and to learn all about food

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:50:16 +0000
Man left living in car slams DWP for ruining retirement after errors including letters saying he's dead
Graham Longstaff said he planned to spend his retirement in Portugal but now has to return to work in the UK

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:47:04 +0000
North East mayor Kim McGuinness calls on Government to react to 'unmitigated disaster' of local elections
The mayor has joined leaders from around the North at an investment summit pushing the North's strengths to global financiers

home