The Latest Breaking News from Chris Lowther

'I can't wait to get started' - Meet the new chief fire officer of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Deputy chief fire officer Peter Heath will take on the top role of chief fire officer later this year

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023

'Deeply troubling' scale of bullying and abuse in fire services revealed – a week on from Tyne and Wear allegations

The findings of a national investigation included male firefighters joking with a female colleague that they were “going to rape her” and a senior official using a racial slur

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

Police commissioner calls for 'urgent investigation' into fire service after shocking allegations

Kim McGuinness, who is a member of the Tyne and Wear Fire Authority, says new accusations 'cannot be ignored'

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2023

Three North East fire brigades should be merged into one by new mayor, says retiring chief

Chris Lowther wants to see a major shakeup of the region's emergency services as part of a £4bn-plus devolution deal that will involve a new regional mayor being elected

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

North East Today: The mum who gave Anthony Gordon a lift home and the 'contingency plans' for junior doctor strike

Your daily briefing on all the latest news from across the North East

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer will retire later this year

Chris Lowther, from Gateshead, has been Chief Fire Officer for more than six years

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023