Craig Connor

Mar 27, 2025 | chroniclelive.co.uk | Craig Connor |Emily Gray

The students and staff at Cullercoats Primary have been celebrating a triumph after 'revolutionising' playtimes. OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) is a nationally recognised programme endorsed by Sports England. The mentor-supported scheme is a one-of-its-kind, proven to improve the quality of play across British Primary schools.

Mar 21, 2025 | chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon DukeTv |Simon Duke |Craig Connor

If you're short on plans for this weekend and are looking for something to give you some serious food for thought, look no further than the Feastopia festival, which is taking over Newcastle this weekend, with plenty to get your teeth stuck into.

Mar 16, 2025 | chroniclelive.co.uk | Iain Buist |Kieran Murray |Craig Connor

It's going to be some party tonight for Newcastle fans! The Magpies have ended 70 years of hurt by winning the Carabao Cup final. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured the historic win at Wembley, making it the first domestic trophy triumph since the 1955 FA Cup. Eddie Howe’s men took full advantage in front of a crowd of 88,513 as he became the first English manager to win a domestic trophy since Harry Redknapp in 2008.

Mar 10, 2025 | chroniclelive.co.uk | David Huntley |Craig Connor

Emergency services have scrambled to the scene of a rooftop standoff in Gateshead following "attempted burglary" reports. A large police presence is present on Princesway North in Team Valley, with the road being cordoned off. A man has scaled a business with police officers visible on the roof of a building. Police, the fire service and paramedics are at the scene. The incident is ongoing. We will bring you live updates below.