The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle City Centre

Dozens of firefighters tackle huge blaze at disused building in Newcastle city centre

Eight fire appliances and two Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) vehicles were called to the scene to help bring the fire under control

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Anti-racist groups' solidarity for refugees in Newcastle as far-right protest falls through

North East Frontline Patriots had been expected to stage at protest against the housing of refugees and people seeking asylum in Newcastle city centre, but the protest did not go ahead

Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023

Newcastle Clean Air Zone July date confirmed for start of £12.50 daily tolls for vans

The next phase of the Clean Air Zone will see vans and LGVs charged to enter Newcastle city centre if they do not comply with national emissions standards

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023

Free Santa's Grotto Bus set to return to Newcastle this December - and it's accessible for children with disabilities

The Stagecoach Santa's Grotto Bus, organised to support The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, will be in Newcastle city centre from December 12 to 18

Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022

Why so many police officers are in Newcastle City Centre today - it's nothing to worry about

You may have noticed a lot of police officers around Monument, the City Library and Northumberland Street - there's no reason to be alarmed

Chronicle Live · Oct 6, 2022

Drunken man was tasered twice after arming himself with a knife from takeaway kitchen

Daniel Graham decided to grab the blade and take it out into the street after his brother got into a fight in Newcastle City Centre

Chronicle Live · Sep 11, 2022

Three ways to go cycling in Northumberland from Newcastle City Centre

With the weather set to be nice over the weekend, it's a great time to get your bike out and head for the Northumberland countryside

Chronicle Live · Jul 16, 2022

Anti-vaxxer allegedly struck two police horses during protest in Newcastle City Centre

Alexander Warren is accused of saying 'I will knock your horse out' before hitting her rear end then slapping another horse in the face

Chronicle Live · Jul 1, 2022

Restaurant worker left pedestrian with broken jaw after collision while moving boss's car in Newcastle city centre

Marius Barbu, who was not insured to drive the vehicle and had never passed a test, left the victim suffering from 'multiple fractures of the jaw'

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2022

Police fight against German Doner Kebab plans to stay open until 5am in Newcastle city centre

The Newgate Street eatery wants to mirror a Taco Bell deal to keep serving customers until the early hours

Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2022