The Chronicle

The Evening Chronicle, now commonly called The Chronicle in print, is a daily newspaper based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It reports on news from the North region, with a special emphasis on Newcastle and its nearby areas. The paper is published by ncjMedia, which is part of Reach plc. As of 2016, its circulation stood at 26,811, reflecting a decrease of 12.3% compared to the previous year.

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Bensham charity finds new home amid tower block demolition plans

1 day ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Austen Shakespeare

The former home of a community care charity is set to be torn down as part of the demolition and redevelopment of two tower blocks in central Gateshead. Teams and Bensham Community Care's (TBCC) former hub could not be retained, according to council documents, as it shares utilities connected to the now demolished part of the old council block estate. However, the charity has been granted a new home at the Holy Rosary Parish House, on Northumberland Street, Gateshead.
Gateshead funeral services updated with new fees in place at crematoriums

1 day ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Austen Shakespeare

Two Gateshead crematoriums can now offer additional services to bereaved families following a digital update. Gateshead Council’s cabinet will gather next week to sign off new services and fees for Birtley and Saltwell crematoriums. The current web and music streaming services available are set to be replaced with the new Obitus system. The new services will include more varied music, photo and visual tributes and slideshows.
Tynemouth Library restoration works to start this summer

2 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Austen Shakespeare

North Tyneside Labour states it remains committed to revamping Tynemouth Library with works due to start this summer - but Tory opposition remains skeptical. The long-awaited revamp of Tynemouth Library is scheduled to start in earnest this summer, five years since it was closed, with work delayed last year due to an electric substation needing to be relocated.
Half of Year 6 kids in parts of North Tyneside recorded as overweight

2 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Austen Shakespeare

As many as 50% of Year 6 children in some parts of North Tyneside are officially recorded as overweight, a council report reveals. A North Tyneside Council health report, drawing on data from the National Child Measurement Programme, has found certain parts of North Tyneside where up to one in every two Year 6 school kids are classed as overweight. The data, compiled over 2023 and 2024, also found that the average percentage of children registered as overweight in North Tyneside is 37.1%.
Inside the Geordie businessman-backed effort to turn Newcastle students into entrepreneurs

2 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Tom Keighley

When successful Geordie entrepreneur Rob Wood stumped up £1.25m of his own money to partner with Newcastle University, he hoped to inspire young people in the city to follow in his footsteps. The 59-year-old global businessman, who sold the company he founded in an £84m deal nearly 10 years ago, thinks the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy will soon have a few success stories of its own to share.
North Tyneside local election: What can happen if voters choose independent mayor

3 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Austen Shakespeare

North Tyneside has seven candidates to choose from in the upcoming Mayoral election on May 1 - but what happens if voters choose an independent mayor? The Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to Professor Alistair Clark, a Newcastle University political scientist and expert on local government, to find out the challenges or advantages of a mayor not backed by a major party.
Alan Shearer delivers brutally honest Newcastle United verdict after Aston Villa defeat

3 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Kieran Horn

Alan Shearer has admitted Newcastle United were perhaps fortunate to only concede four in Saturday's defeat away to Aston Villa on Saturday evening. The Magpies headed to Villa Park in excellent form after seven consecutive victories with 17 goals scored in that time. That has seen Newcastle move into a strong position to qualify for next season's Champions League, but they got off to the worst possible start in the Midlands when Ollie Watkins opened the scoring inside the first minute.
Terrifying Nationwide bank robber who handed over note saying 'keep calm or I'll shoot you'

3 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Sophie Doughty

With chilling calmness this robber walked casually into a Tyneside building society before handing staff a terrifying note. Seemingly prepared for his daring heist the raider had already written a letter by hand that demanded cash and warned he had a gun. Yet despite making little attempt to conceal his identity and looking directly at a CCTV camera the robber remains at large more than 12 years on from his frightening crime.
The hundreds of North East jobs lost, under threat and saved so far this year

4 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Tom Keighley

The North East’s unemployment rate might have eased in most recent official statistics, but challenges in the economy have made it a difficult first part of the year for many North East workers. Following high profile collapses in 2024 of companies such as Tolent and Metnor Construction which caused hundreds of job losses in the region, 2025 has already brought another share of redundancies.
Newcastle United issue new Eddie Howe contingency plan for next game as Jason Tindall responds

4 days ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Lee Ryder

Newcastle United stand-in boss Jason Tindall says he is braced to take charge of the team next weekend against Ipswich Town. The No2 urged everybody connected with Newcastle to stay "cool" after losing 4-1 at Aston Villa - and said that Eddie Howe's recovery was vital so he can get back and lead the squad again. For now, the ex-Bournemouth coach expects to be in charge of preparations for Ipswich at St James' Park. Tindall told Chronicle Live: "I’ve not [spoken to Howe].