The Latest Breaking News from Northumberland

Popular historian John Grundy publishes History of Northumberland

The book follows a similar history of Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022

Father's Day Sunday roast dinners and pub lunches near Newcastle

North East pubs and restaurants serving Sunday lunches and dinners reviewed by us ahead of Father's Day on Sunday June 19, 2022

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022

More shocking details from the damning Max Caller report into Northumberland County Council

There were reports of questionable financial decisions and "harrowing" tales from officers of poor treatment and an environment of "fear and intimidation."

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022

Plans to extend Divet Hill quarry in Northumberland to within 125 metres of homes approved by councillors

The plans were approved despite objections from residents and local councillors

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

'End of life' doctor reveals what happens when we die is 'best kept secret in medicine'

Dr Kathryn Mannix, from Northumberland, specialises in palliative and end of life care and believes death is a "process" which mirrors birth and is probably quite relaxing for most

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

Northumberland uninsured unlicensed driver admits killing 17-year-old passenger by careless driving

Rhys Mclennan, of Longframlington, caused the death of Chelsea Gillie when he crashed into a tree in Northumberland

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

Education Secretary visits 'incredible' new home of Newcastle United Foundation and new schools in Northumberland

Nadhim Zahawi was welcomed by trustee Shola Ameobi and senior management team at multi-million pound facility NUCASTLE and later visited Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School in Northumberland

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

People left without power for days during Storm Arwen react as Powergrid's response called 'unacceptable'

In the wake of Ofgem's report, Northern Powergrid said it 'learned some difficult lessons' during the storm

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

Northumberland MP complains of 'seagulls the size of jumbo jets' in plea to help communities

Ian Lavery, Labour MP for Wansbeck, challenged Michael Gove to visit areas of his constituency where people had pleaded for leisure facilities for years without success and another without suitable refuse collection

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

Max Caller report calls for new leadership at Northumberland County Council

The council was heavily criticised in the long-awaited governance review

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022