The Latest Breaking News from Tyneside

Historic firm Ringtons opens new fruit and herb tea facility in the North East

The Newcastle tea manufacturer has seen demand jump for fruit and herb teas, prompting expansion in North Tyneside

Birmingham Post · Jul 4, 2022

30 years of flatpacks: How the region's first IKEA store opened in Gateshead in 1992

On July 2, 1992, a giant IKEA store - the first in the region - opened in Swalwell, Gateshead, offering Tyneside shoppers a new retail experience

Chronicle Live · Jul 2, 2022

Newcastle transfer news: Magpies ‘plotting’ £110m double swoop after securing Sven Botman

Sven Botman’s arrival on Tyneside was confirmed earlier this week as he joins Matt Targett and Nick Pope through the St. James’ Park doors, but now more business is expected

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

5 players Newcastle could sign next after Nick Pope becomes second summer transfer

Newcastle will tackle the new season feeding off huge positivity on Tyneside, with Geordie fans energised by the Saudi takeover, and Eddie Howe’s revival of the side since January

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Newcastle's Noble Street flats - the last stand of a troubled Tyneside housing estate

The Elswick housing estate, which sat off Scotswood Road, was built between 1956 and 1958 at a cut-price £500,000, and was bulldozed just 20 years later

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

Open-top bus Muhammad Ali rode during famed South Shields visit restored to former glory

The greatest boxer of all time visited the North East on Saturday 16 July 1977, where he paraded the promenade in an open-top bus, received a scroll of honour, gave a speech to a vast crowd, and even had his marriage with his new wife Veronica blessed at the Al…

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

List of UK areas with new suspected monkeypox cases - including one in South Tyneside

Since June 8, doctors have been required to report any suspected cases of monkeypox they see and laboratories must also report if the virus is identified in a sample

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2022

‘Refreshing to see people happy’ - Ex-Newcastle striker Michael Bridges on St James’ Park return

The 43-year-old - who now lives in Australia - returned to Tyneside to watch the Toon in action last year

Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2022

Diego Carlos and Sven Botman provide Newcastle United owners with perfect chance to get ruthless

Newcastle United are facing a battle to bring big players to Tyneside this summer as Sven Botman has proved

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2022

When Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose turned the Tyneside air blue during an outdoor show

It's 30 years since Guns N' Roses rocked out at Gateshead International Stadium - in the event, it wasn't only the 25,000 in the audience who heard the performance

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022