The Latest Breaking News from Tyne and Wear

Huge concrete-like cubes deployed in North Sea to protect oysters from storms

The efforts are part of a five-year restoration and conservation project for the Tyne and Wear area.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

King's Birthday Honours 2023: Full list of North East people applauded for their work

Here is a list of everyone from our region who has been honoured for their services to the community, from areas including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023

£1 bus fares launched for young people across North East – but services need to improve

Young people aged 21 and under across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham can now make any single bus journey around the region for just £1

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2023

Cheaper bus and Metro fares across North East revealed – but operators still accused of 'profiteering'

New ticket prices launching this year will let passengers travel across different bus operators, the Tyne and Wear Metro, and the Shields Ferry for a flat rate

Chronicle Live · Mar 21, 2023

Fire service looking for new chief fire officer with job offering salary of £157,746 plus car

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are searching for a new chief fire officer after Chris Lowther announced plans to retire

Chronicle Live · Mar 21, 2023

Newly-unveiled Tyne and Wear Metro trains are 'best you would see anywhere in the world'

One of the first trains in the Metro's £362m new, Swiss-built fleet was showcased on Friday and should be in passenger service by the end of this year

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2023

Northumberland councillors slam plans to merge region's fire services

Leading councillors have said firmly that the merger will not happen

Chronicle Live · Mar 16, 2023

Fire brigade cuts 'in the past' pledges Tyne and Wear service's retiring chief

As he prepares to leave the top job, Chris Lowther reiterated calls for a “fair funding formula” for fire services - but said that frontline cuts are not on the horizon

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer will retire later this year

Chris Lowther, from Gateshead, has been Chief Fire Officer for more than six years

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

Newcastle thugs bombard fire crews with stones and smash engine windscreen in double attack

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have today condemned the group following the attacks west end of the city

Chronicle Live · Oct 17, 2022