The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Northumbrian Water secures £6m to fund four innovation projects

The company is holding its seventh innovation festival in Newcastle in the summer

Birmingham Post · May 16, 2023

CCTV image released as police investigate series of attempted thefts in Newcastle

Police received reports that a man tired to gain access to numerous properties on Corchester Walk in the Heaton area on May 1

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023

Final call for North East heroes to win a holiday of a lifetime in cruise competition

The Cruises for Community Heroes competition closes on May 18, so this is your last chance to nominate someone who goes the extra mile in your area!

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023

Inquest held into death of 'beautiful girl' who was one of youngest people to receive a heart transplant

Beth Griffin was just six months old when she underwent a heart transplant at Newcastle's Freeman hospital. But she sadly died at the same hospital on September 12 last year, aged 23

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023

North East back in international spotlight as Ken Loach prepares to launch new film The Old Oak at Cannes Film Festival

Award-winning director's latest - and last - film, set in Durham, becomes the the third in his locally-made trilogy to be picked for Cannes Film Festival where this May's premiere will mark his record-breaking 15th appearance in the competition

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023

Greggs reports big rise in sales despite "challenging" economic backdrop

The Newcastle firm highlighted the popularity of some of its new menu items and said its value proposition would serve it well during the cost-of-living crisis

Birmingham Post · May 16, 2023

Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent cleared of assaulting wife after she found 'embarrassing' messages

Karl Wilson went on trial at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court in North Shields on Monday

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023

Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Tuesday’s five meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy expects his nap, Tommy Time, to win the finale at Newcastle and also fancies Eye Of The Water to land the opener at Chepstow and complete his Daily Double

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

'Essential' expansion of Newcastle special school planned to cope with rising pressure for places

There has been a sharp rise in the number of children being diagnosed with autism in the city

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023

Trailblazing companies rewarded at North East Innovation Awards

The awards were part of the VentureFest event, which was taking place for the 10th time

Birmingham Post · May 15, 2023