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Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:46 +0000Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Updates as Chancellor unveils cost of living plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is announcing several measures to ease the cost of living for householders across the UK today
Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:39 +0000
A19 crash LIVE: Lanes re-open and crash cleared in South Tyneside
One lane was closed on the A19 northbound after a crash shortly before 9am
Thu, 21 May 2026 08:28:52 +0000
Transport Secretary says some disabilities 'should not get you a Blue Badge'
Councils could be ordered to review those who have badges as millions are now on the roads
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:37:23 +0000
BBC expert says common statin mistake is ‘not a disaster’
Millions of people in the UK are prescribed statins to help manage their cholesterol
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:13:41 +0000
CCTV images released in search for missing man last seen travelling by train from Newcastle
Stuart, 54, travelled by train from Newcastle to Liverpool on Tuesday morning
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:52:00 +0000
Newcastle sex offender struck again on train to London and left victim in tears
Stephen Denison previously groped a schoolchild at a bus stop and tried to hug and kiss a woman in a church
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000
Plans for huge Northumberland business sites with potential for 6,000 jobs
The Northumberland Strategic Investment Site and nearby Ashwood Business Park have both been showcased to investors
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:18:00 +0000
Government will adopt North East Mayor's Kids Go Free bus initiative
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now announced free travel on buses for children this August
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000
'Abhorrent' Northumberland robber attacked terrified 79-year-old woman in her own home
Geoffrey O'Brien forced his way into the pensioner's home in Ashington and grabbed and dragged her
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:12:00 +0000
Tribute to 'inspiring man' Sir Bobby Robson as doctor highlights the power of lifesaving cancer clinical trials
The late Sir Bobby Robson will lend his name to the new cancer trials institute on Tyneside.
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Government decision on Blyth Relief Road funding expected in the next month
It is expected that the long-awaited project will be completed in 2029
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:00 +0000
Elswick hammer attack latest as six suspects ruled out of probe that put man behind bars for life
Victim Niamh Cunningham was left with devastating injuries after the attack at her Newcastle home
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:21:50 +0000
Reform councillor becomes the new leader of Sunderland City Council and he's named his cabinet
Councillor Chris Eynon, who represents the Redhouse ward, will lead the local authority
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:07 +0000
'Prolific thieves' who targeted sheds in South Tyneside and 'caused distress' in community avoid prison
Paul Carr, 44, and Glenn McCarthy, 39, targeted the sheds of addresses in Marina Drive, South Shields in July last year
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:28:32 +0000
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £8.3m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, May 13
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:19:34 +0000
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, May 20
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:19:16 +0000
Gateshead Labour group announces new leadership after 'terrible' local election results
Two councillors are set to lead the Labour Group in Gateshead Council
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:49:59 +0000
Busy section of the Metro to be closed for three days so emergency repairs can be carried out
The affected line connects Newcastle and North Tyneside
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:44:55 +0000
Former Newcastle Lord Mayor reflects on the 'return of hate' almost 50 years after his father's racist killing
The death of Azizur Rahman was a dark day for the North East
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:33:17 +0000
Brave shopkeeper who fled war-torn Sri Lanka locks alleged robbers in North Shields newsagents for an hour
Kamsha Sivakaran says she is repeatedly targeted while trying to run her business
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:26:54 +0000
Bodies of 38 including infants found during building work in Cardigan
The bodies are believed to date back to the 12th century
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:26:45 +0000
Topless van driver fled after hitting car in Gateshead and leaving two people injured
The van driver left the scene of the collision on foot
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a cherished friend
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:39:15 +0000
Sunderland protest LIVE: Updates as Nigerian community call for councillor to resign over social media posts
Glenn Gibbins has been suspended from Reform UK and is now standing as an independent councillor
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:29:22 +0000
Outrage as parking charges to be introduced at Northumberland beauty spot
Planning permission has been granted for an ANPR camera at the Northumberlandia car park but residents are unhappy