The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Community response ‘like a bear hug’ after retired nurse’s motorbike stolen

Mary Dean was completing a charity ride to Scotland and back when her motorbike was stolen near Newcastle.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Man suffers broken jaw after being knocked unconscious in attack outside Newcastle takeaway

The assault happened outside the City Takeaway, on Pilgrim Street, at around 9.15pm on April 15

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

‘Whatever it takes’: the activists who risk prison to shatter Australia’s climate complacency

Protesters are taking increasingly extreme action to highlight ecological collapse – and new, more draconian laws are failing to stop them

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023

Newcastle Clean Air Zone text scam warning after drivers get hoax message asking for toll payment

Council bosses have urged people to be vigilant after reports of a scam text message requesting a £3 payment

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Jet2 to fly to 'bucket list destination' Iceland from Newcastle Airport twice a week for winter 2024

The airline will operate twice-weekly flights from Newcastle to Reykjavik's Keflavík International Airport on Wednesdays and Sunday

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

'Bamburgh was the right choice' - Why Indiana Jones location director chose Northumberland

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is released in cinemas today - and location director Duncan Broadfoot told BBC Newcastle that Bamburgh Castle was the right choice for the fifth instalment of the adventure series

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Byker Metro station in line for major refurbishment that could see huge glass wall return

The station's revamp could start in 2025 and include better lighting, seating, and security measures

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Residents evacuated from Newcastle block of flats over fire safety concerns

Sections of the Rialto Building on Melbourne Street have been served with a prohibition notice due to 'immediate concerns for residents'

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Families of Covid victims blast 'insincere' Matt Hancock whose apologies 'didn't wash'

Deborah Doyle, from Newcastle, who lost her mum Sylvia Griffiths, 76, to the virus said Hancock had "a look of sincerity but it didn’t wash"

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Newcastle foodbank plans expansion of new pantries where members can get a £20 food shop for a fiver

The Newcastle West End Foodbank has opened its first community pantry in Blakelaw and now plans to establish more in other deprived areas around the city

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023