The Latest Breaking News from the North East

The North East's rat hotspots revealed as Newcastle's east end tops list of vermin sightings

Newcastle's Walker ward was the source of more rat sightings than anywhere else in the region last year, while Sunderland City Council received the most reports overall

Chronicle Live · May 17, 2023

Charity boss on 'concerning' rise in mental health crisis referrals amid cost of living pressures

During Mental Health Awareness Week, charity boss Adam Crampsie has spoken out about the impact the cost of living crisis and rising inflation has had on people in the North East

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

North East generosity at the Children's Cancer Run has played a 'vital role' saving lives all over the world - top doctor

Ahead of the 40th Children's Cancer Run, Professor Sir Alan Craft and Colin Peacock reflected on the huge contribution to cancer care made by the people of the North East.

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2023

North East well placed to lead batteries charge but investment in skills required, say industry experts

This week sees the start of oral evidence in a parliamentary inquiry into what is holding UK electric vehicle production back

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast shows North East set for a wet week with risk of thunder on Tuesday

A wet week is in prospect around the North East, with a bright start giving way to thundery showers on Tuesday and more damp weather set to continue until Friday.

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Northumberland Pride launches support services for victims of LGBTQIA+ hate crimes

Figures from the four police force areas in the North East

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

North East walking enthusiast shares top five walks from coast to the countryside you can try this bank holiday

David Steel, who runs the Plan Watch Walk project, has managed to select his five favourite walks, although it was a difficult choice

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Newcastle city centre saw more crime than anywhere else in the North East in 2022

Police data shows more than 13,000 crimes took place in an area stretching from Newcastle city centre to Arthur's Hill.

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

All of the North East pubs, restaurants and takeaways with zero food hygiene ratings

Food hygiene is a make or break situation for many diners across the North East

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023