The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Damaged Society opens big new store in Newcastle's Eldon Square

Damaged Society has opened a bigger store opposite its original premises in Eldon Square

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Golf-ball sized hail surprises NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms are battering parts of the NSW coast as people share images of backyards, cars and driveways covered in hail.

The New Daily · May 26, 2023

Large hailstones hit Newcastle as storm sweeps through Hunter, Central Coast, Sydney

The New South Wales Hunter and Central Coast regions have been battered by large hail stones this afternoon as wild storms sweep across the region.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Premiership rugby bosses hatch plan to take showpiece final away from Twickenham

Newcastle United, Man City and Tottenham are among the vebnues thought to be under consideration

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

LSL Property Services makes headway with restructuring plan

The Newcastle group has switched to a franchise-led model for its estate agency network

Birmingham Post · May 25, 2023

Veronica Dunn becomes Newcastle's new lord mayor after 'lifetime of commitment' to the city

The Byker councillor and former Unison president succeeds Karen Robinson as the city's first citizen

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2023

Metro warning ahead of Sam Fender and P!NK gigs as city centre stations to close in bid to avoid train chaos

Transport chiefs have had to put together new plans to cope with the unprecedented demand caused by sell-out concerts in Newcastle and Sunderland on the same night

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2023

Newcastle alleged murder cluster emerges with rate five times state average, crime data shows

Over the past two years, the Newcastle LGA has accounted for over 8 per cent of the state's alleged murders, according to NSW crime figures.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

First Comic Con North East to bring host of Buffy, Doctor Who and Matilda stars to Newcastle

TV and film stars on the May line-up at Utilita Arena will include former Doctor Whos Colin Baker and Peter Davison; Matilda's Mara Wilson and The Inbetweeners' Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

See final preparations at Frate as Newcastle's 'hidden' container village prepares for Bank Holiday visitors

New outdoor shopping container venue, described as being hidden in plain sight in the city centre, will be hosting food and drink pop-ups and events ranging from cinema nights to vintage markets and yoga classes

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023