Newcastle news

• Full list of areas where Lidl is considering opening stores in the North East in 2025

  28-04-2025 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The German supermarket is the fastest growing in the country, especially across the North East
  
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• Sandro Tonali has already exposed Danny Murphy laughable Match of the Day claim

  28-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool star turned TV pundit has had his say on who he thinks is the best midfielder in the Premier League
  
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• Funeral planned for teen bike crash victim Lee Rowland from Scotswood

  28-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old died in hospital following a collision in Newburn
  
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• Next shoppers praise 'very flattering' £32 summer dress in 4 'stunning' prints

  28-04-2025 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tie Waist Long Sleeve Mini Shirt Dress has been chosen by shoppers for everything from summer weddings to holidays abroad with its 'lovely' design
  
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• Death registration delays 'prevent closure'

  28-04-2025 21:24 via bbc.com
  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust says it is "very sorry" for the delays.
  
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• Newcastle United get new Bruno Guimaraes referee goal verdict after controversial VAR moment

  28-04-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United had a would-be goal ruled out during their Premier League win over Ipswich Town.
  
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• Gateshead bus lane branded 'a cash cow' after fines rocket

  28-04-2025 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of penalty charge notices being issued to motorists using the High West Street bus gate in Gateshead town centre has soared since the nearby A167 flyover was shut
  
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• Magic Weekend 2025 comes to St James' Park as Super League returns to Newcastle

  28-04-2025 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The huge Rugby League event is returning to the North East after a one year absence this weekend, on May 3 and 4
  
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• Newcastle Council given two more years to spend Government's £20m for unbuilt leisure centre

  28-04-2025 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A deadline to spend a £19.8 million Government grant for a new leisure centre in West Denton has been extended to March 2027, with construction on the project yet to begin
  
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• County Durham firefighters warn of criminal behaviour after fires at nature reserve

  28-04-2025 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have been repeatedly called out to a spate of blazes at Maidendale Nature Reserve in Darlington
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, April 28

  28-04-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, April 28
  
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• Comic Con heading to County Durham with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles star and CBBC favourite

  28-04-2025 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following on from last year's success, the Cliffecon 2025 event will return to OakLeaf Sports Complex in Newton Aycliffe on Saturday, May 10
  
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• Newcastle Labour loses another councillor and now holds less than 50% of council

  28-04-2025 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Monument ward councillor Jane Byrne is the latest to quit Labour to become an independent, leaving her former party with less than half of the seats on the council
  
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• Tyne and Wear firefighters holds river rescue demonstration to kickstart water safety campaign

  28-04-2025 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters staged the dramatic recovery in the River Tyne on Newcastle Quayside, to highlight essential drowning prevention techniques
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro finds solution for door problem that took new trains out of action

  28-04-2025 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro bosses say they have found a solution for an issue that has hit its new fleet, but there is no timescale yet for the trains to be put back into service
  
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• New Metro train's doors 'opened on to tracks'

  28-04-2025 19:34 via bbc.com
  A passenger photographs the door failure shortly before new Metro trains were pulled from service.
  
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• Two Northumberland villages named among 'best places for a staycation' in the UK

  28-04-2025 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a 'Dickensian' village to a 'paradise' seaside destination, here are two more places in Northumberland to put on your travel bucket list for 2025
  
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• 'Making memories is exactly what my goal is now' says Northumberland mum with incurable cancer

  28-04-2025 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Scott, from Cramlington, was diagnosed with cancer just weeks after giving birth
  
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• Newcastle United €300m transfer disadvantage exposes Champions League race achievement

  28-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies squad is out-performing many of those valued significantly higher
  
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• Inch-long phallus discovered at Vindolanda described as 'wonderful little artefact'

  28-04-2025 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In Roman times, the phallic symbol was widely used as a lucky charm to ward off evil and for fertility
  
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• BBC doesn't have 'toxic' work culture but needs to act sooner, report finds

  28-04-2025 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The report followed incidents with top talent such as Huw Edwards, Gregg Wallace and Jermaine Jenas
  
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• Three Lionesses pick their side in Ian Wright vs Eni Aluko row with clear show of support

  28-04-2025 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England women's legend Eni Aluko accused Ian Wright of "dominating" the women's game earlier this week, a claim she has since backtracked on after a social media feud erupted
  
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• Cyclist, 15, hurt in suspected hit-and-run

  28-04-2025 18:31 via bbc.com
  A silver Peugeot 5008 is found abandoned shortly after the crash in Blakelaw in Newcastle.
  
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• Snooker referee has massive net worth bigger than five-time NBA champion

  28-04-2025 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jan Verhaas is one of the most respected snooker referees in the sport's history, and has amassed a huge amount of wealth - more than basketball legend Dennis Rodman
  
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• Nissan appoints new UK managing director as it aims to bounce back from difficult period

  28-04-2025 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Vauxhall executive James Taylor becomes MD of Nissan GB at a time when it is set to launch a number of new models
  
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• M&S cyberattack continues to cause chaos in fourth day of online disruption

  28-04-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cyberattack first started on Tuesday April 22, and has continued to cause chaos across the retailer
  
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• North East movie and TV locations showcased to the world in new tourism campaigns

  28-04-2025 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is set to benefit from an influx of international tourists thanks to a number of marketing campaigns
  
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• £2m investment into Newcastle Quayside hotel set to revamp luxury bedrooms

  28-04-2025 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major investment in Newcastle comes as the company looks to revamp all 18 hotels in the group
  
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• Liam Delap transfer assurance given after Newcastle United struggle that wasn't his fault

  28-04-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are one of many clubs linked with a move for Liam Delap
  
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• Vicky Pattison's five-word warning to husband Ercan Ramadan to 'keep him on his toes'

  28-04-2025 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison, who is hosting brand new E4 dating show The Honesty Box, made the revelation to Rylan Clark on an episode of his Air Rylan chat show on YouTube
  
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• Grieving family shares tribute to 'their rock' after man, 53, dies in Sunderland crash

  28-04-2025 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is appealing for information after Paul Andrew Fulcher died when he suffered serious injuries in a collision
  
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• Lidl to open 40 new stores across UK as part of £500m plan - with sites in the North East considered

  28-04-2025 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The German supermarket, one of the most popular in the UK, has announced plans to invest £500 million in the UK
  
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• 'Powerful and compact' desk fan now under £20 on Amazon in time for heatwave

  28-04-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keep cool during the upcoming spring heatwave with this powerful little desk fan
  
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• Chaos in Spain and Portugal after major power cut knocks out phone lines, traffic lights and subways

  28-04-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spain's public broadcaster said a power outage hit several regions of the country just after midday local time on Monday, leaving subway stations in the dark
  
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• Newcastle hit and run leaves 15-year-old with head injuries as police appeal for witnesses

  28-04-2025 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were informed of the collision in Binswood Avenue, Blakelaw, by the North East Ambulance Service
  
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• Leeds United unveil Elland Road expansion pictures as Newcastle weigh up St James' decision

  28-04-2025 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leeds United have shared images of what Elland Road could look like when proposed expansion work is completed, with plans to "revitalise" the West and North stands
  
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• Newcastle United receive new Champions League race advantage amid Aston Villa injury scare

  28-04-2025 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are competing against Aston Villa - and others - for a Champions League place next season.
  
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• Sycamore Gap trial: Jury sworn in as two men accused of illegally felling world famous tree with chainsaw

  28-04-2025 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny criminal damage to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Kristjaan Speakman reveals major reason behind Jobe and Rigg EFL award success

  28-04-2025 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland sporting director was proud to see the pair recognised after impressive campaigns
  
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• Disgusting scene as human waste seen flowing down street near Newcastle city centre

  28-04-2025 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A revolting stream of what appears to be human waste was spotted running down Westmorland Road on Monday, close to Newcastle College and a primary school
  
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• Newcastle United loanee Lloyd Kelly hurt as club statement reveals severity of injury blow

  28-04-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former AFC Bournemouth defender has enjoyed some highs and lows since signing for Juventus
  
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• Metrocentre to open new global gaming centre Activate this summer

  28-04-2025 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Activate's group gaming centres are a huge hit in the US, Canada and the Middle East and now it is coming to the North East
  
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• Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years

  28-04-2025 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cost of prescriptions in England will be frozen for the first time in three years as part of measures to ease the 'cost-of-living crisis', the Prime Minister has announced
  
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• Alan Shearer brands daughter Chloe’s boyfriend an ‘idiot’ after major London Marathon mishap

  28-04-2025 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer was in high spirits as he joked about his daughter Chloe's boyfriend's antics at the weekend after the family headed south to watch his son in the London Marathon
  
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• B&M jobs up for grabs as retailer prepares to open three North East stores

  28-04-2025 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The discount retailer has creates more than 60 jobs under plans to open outlets in Berwick, Hexham and Bishop Auckland
  
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• Everything you need to know about Vicky Pattison's new show The Honesty Box from start time to line-up

  28-04-2025 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  E4 is launching a brand new dating show this week, The Honesty Box, and here's everything you need to know.
  
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• NHS App helped save over 1.5 million appointments in major government update

  28-04-2025 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The days of the 8am scramble for GP appointments could be coming to an end if trends continue
  
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• Matheus Cunha transfer stance revealed as silence broken amid Newcastle United interest

  28-04-2025 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matheus Cunha has been linked with a host of Premier League sides - including Newcastle United
  
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• Boots shoppers can get £100 worth of beauty treats for free in new self-care set

  28-04-2025 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Self Care Beauty Box includes favourites from No7, Estee Lauder, Philip Kingsley, Soap & Glory and more - with 12 products for the price of two
  
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• Man dies in fall from Newcastle city centre multi-storey car park

  28-04-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man died in Newcastle city centre on Sunday.
  
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