Durham-made Ken Loach movie is predicted a winner at Cannes Film Festival As The Old Oak prepares for a screening at Cannes Film Festival this weekend, a new study suggests it could scoop the top award Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Newcastle DJ lands record deal with the record label that counts Adele, Elton John, Taylor Swift among its stars Adele, Elton John, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber are among the stars signed to the same label as the Geordie artist Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Newcastle to host Friendship Festival to welcome new arrivals from Hong Kong Around 160,000 people from Hong Kong have arrived into the UK since January 2021 Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Leather shoes 'grown in the lab' by Newcastle biotech business just five years away, founder says The Newcastle firm has created animal skin in the lab that, once scaled up, can be used to make leather goods – without the need for animals Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023
North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments Businesses appearing in this week's round-up include The Wonderful Wig, ScubaTx, iTEC Packaging, Shane Parkins, HexisLab and The Sea Hotel Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023
Things to do in Newcastle and the North East - join our dedicated WhatsApp community ChronicleLive has launched another WhatsApp Community to share the latest news on gigs, events, food, drink, shopping and more Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Newcastle transplant patient first in the UK to receive a donor heart in a lifesaving new box Sanjana Kochhar is the first person in the UK to receive a heart transported in a special 'heartbox' Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad hails encouraging start to financial year The Newcastle firm also says its DL Radiators, which it acquired last year, has now been successfully integrated into the group Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023
The roadworks and road closures happening in the North East this week We have rounded up all the roadworks North East drivers need to know about this week Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023
A botanical detective story: shedding light on the journey out of Africa for one of Australia's worst weeds The scrubby harbour-side hills of a South African city recently revealed details of an historical event that transformed Australian coastlines. That event led to the arrival in Australia of a native South African shrub, bitou bush. The invader went on to become one of Australia’s worst weeds, smothering coastal dune… The Conversation · May 21, 2023
Lack of cutting edge Gateshead FC's downfall in FA Trophy Final talking points The Heed fell short at the final hurdle as Halifax Town lifted the FA Trophy Chronicle Live · May 21, 2023
Newcastle deserve to end 20 year Champions League wait at St James' Park amid Leicester history The Magpies need just a point from their last two games to confirm a return to European football's top table Chronicle Live · May 21, 2023
Talented Seaham artist captures the colour of the North East in stunning paintings Tynemouth Market regular Trudy Kepke is 'living the dream' after finally being able to pursue her passion for art full-time Chronicle Live · May 21, 2023
Musical Theatre Rave coming to Newcastle for 'stagiest' night out ever A Musical Theatre Rave is set to come to Newcastle next month promising the 'stagiest' night out ever Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023
Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023 Anti-racist groups' solidarity for refugees in Newcastle as far-right protest falls through North East Frontline Patriots had been expected to stage at protest against the housing of refugees and people seeking asylum in Newcastle city centre, but the protest did not go ahead
Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023 Sam Fender gigs at St James' Park to see collections outside for West End Foodbank The 29-year-old and his band will play at their beloved St James' Park on June 9 and June 10
Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023 Man suffers serious injuries after being struck on the head outside Jesmond bar The incident occurred outside of the Holy Hobo in the Jesmond area of Newcastle with the victim remaining in hospital almost one month on
Chronicle Live · May 20, 2023 Newcastle bakery sees rise in demand following praise from top food critic FAB Bakery in Fenham lives up to its name as Grace Dent writes in the Guardian about the 'greatest almond croissant'
AAP · May 20, 2023 Ponga HIA scare in Sharks' victory over Knights Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour.
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 Newcastle charity given grant to help young people get involved in the creative arts St Anthony's Youth Education Service works with over 200 young people in Walker and Byker
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 North East weather: Hour-by-hour forecast for the weekend according to the Met Office The region is in for a summery Saturday and Sunday with highs of 17°C and the bright conditions set to continue into next week
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 Councillors had worries over 'not fit for purpose' Newcastle mental health wards 10 years ago Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) criticised conditions at the "dirty" and "noisy" wards at the Hadrian Clinic in a damning report last month
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 Funding bid rejected for new special school in Newcastle despite 'significant need' Council bosses have been left disappointed after seeing the Government turn down an application to fund a new school for children with autism
Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023 North East's £4bn devolution deal wins public backing – with more than 60% in favour of new mayor Almost two-thirds of the people who shared their views of the historic deal, which will see a regional mayor elected next May, were in favour of the huge proposal
Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023 Newcastle biotech firm lands £490k funding to develop sustainable ingredients for cosmetics industry HexisLab says its work could have a big impact on the cosmetics, personal-care, and pharmaceutical industries