The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Talented Seaham artist captures the colour of the North East in stunning paintings

Tynemouth Market regular Trudy Kepke is 'living the dream' after finally being able to pursue her passion for art full-time

Chronicle Live · May 21, 2023

Musical Theatre Rave coming to Newcastle for 'stagiest' night out ever

A Musical Theatre Rave is set to come to Newcastle next month promising the 'stagiest' night out ever

Chronicle Live · May 20, 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 charity given grant to help young people get involved in the creative arts

St Anthony's Youth Education Service works with over 200 young people in Walker and Byker

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

North East weather: Hour-by-hour forecast for the weekend according to the Met Office

The region is in for a summery Saturday and Sunday with highs of 17°C and the bright conditions set to continue into next week

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

Councillors had worries over 'not fit for purpose' Newcastle mental health wards 10 years ago

Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) criticised conditions at the "dirty" and "noisy" wards at the Hadrian Clinic in a damning report last month

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

Funding bid rejected for new special school in Newcastle despite 'significant need'

Council bosses have been left disappointed after seeing the Government turn down an application to fund a new school for children with autism

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

North East's £4bn devolution deal wins public backing – with more than 60% in favour of new mayor

Almost two-thirds of the people who shared their views of the historic deal, which will see a regional mayor elected next May, were in favour of the huge proposal

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

Newcastle biotech firm lands £490k funding to develop sustainable ingredients for cosmetics industry

HexisLab says its work could have a big impact on the cosmetics, personal-care, and pharmaceutical industries

Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023

Tim Healy opens new Newcastle community café near his childhood home

The actor is a patron of Children North East, and he has worked closely with them, recently narrating their 130th anniversary film

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023