BIZARRE: 95 | Mind Blowing Facts

Vera's Brenda Blethyn bought character's famous hat from a stall in Newcastle

It has been revealed that Vera's lead actress Brenda Blethyn bought her character's famous hat in Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

'Building block of democracy' under threat as £23m Newcastle Council budget cuts edge closer

More than 50 council jobs are set to be cut and residents are facing a 4% council tax rise

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

Thousands of Newcastle council house tenants to be hit with 7% rent hike as action promised on damp and mould

Council bosses insisted that they are "very conscious" of the impact that the added costs will have on struggling residents already facing a cost of living crisis

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

Progress in merger talks between Newcastle and Manchester building societies

The deal could save Manchester Building Society which is facing uncertainty about its future

Birmingham Post · Feb 21, 2023

Seven places to get mouthwatering pancakes this Shrove Tuesday in the North East

We won’t waffle on, if pancakes are what you’re looking for then search no further

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

Justin Millington found guilty of sexually assaulting two women he met on Tinder

A Central Coast man accused of sexually assaulting two women he met on the dating app Tinder has been found guilty of all 10 offences by a jury in Newcastle.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

£36m investment into green hydrogen pioneer GeoPura paves way for growth

GeoPura – which has bases in Newcastle and Nottingham – secured the funds from industry leaders

Birmingham Post · Feb 21, 2023

North East weather: Hour-by-hour forecast for Pancake Day and Wednesday according to the Met Office

The regional forecast over the next two days shows clouds, grey skies and rain.

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023

Then and Now: From Newcastle city centre bank to nightspot in 40 years

This was one of the first Newcastle banks to be later repurposed as a bar - it had been home to a bank for nearly 100 years when Midland shut up shop in 1983

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023

Get hands-on with history at Newcastle Cathedral this February half-term

A drop-in date for half-term at Newcastle Cathedral when you can handle rare historic treasures and curiosities - all with a story to tell

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023