REVEALED: Byker | Vintage Vibes

‘We’re beyond excited’: Ant and Dec announce reboot of Byker Grove

The programme helped to launch the careers of young actors from the north-east, including the duo who played PJ and Duncan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

'I'm hoping that it can still be saved': Shields Road locals react to £2.8m regeneration project

Some are optimistic about the money being put into the high street, while others are worried that it won't be enough

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2023

Hope that Byker's Shields Road can shed 'worst in UK' label in plan to revamp Newcastle high streets

Five high streets in the East End of Newcastle are being targeted in a new regeneration project

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023

Veronica Dunn becomes Newcastle's new lord mayor after 'lifetime of commitment' to the city

The Byker councillor and former Unison president succeeds Karen Robinson as the city's first citizen

Chronicle Live · May 25, 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

Byker woman who left man with serious injuries in street stabbing jailed for 12-and-a-half years

Julie McAllister, of Byker, admitted wounding with intent while partner Candice Tote pleaded guilty to threatening with a blade and affray

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

Mum left in fear of her blade-carrying Byker daughter after being stalked by her

Elizabeth Atkinson, formerly of Kingston Park but latterly of Byker, stalked her mum and led police and ambulance staff on a 'wild goose chase'

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023

All smiles as Newcastle company's role in BBC comedy film proves huge success

Post-production hub The Church Post in Byker completes work on comedy short Where It Ends which was also written, developed and shot in the region

Chronicle Live · May 11, 2023

Newcastle's trolley bus fleet was approaching the end of the road 60 years ago

Trolley buses were an everyday sight around Newcastle for three decades, but by April 1963, when our photograph of scrapped vehicles was taken, they were on their way out

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2023

Byker housing association residents 'disgusted and shocked' at weekly bill increase

Some residents have seen their rents increased by as much as £20 a week, alongside rising gas and electricity bills which they are already struggling to pay

Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023