The Chronicle - April 19, 2025

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April 19, 2025

Violent predator subjected woman to terrifying sex attack in home

A 'CREEPY' predator followed a stranger walking alone at night then barged his way into her home and subjected her to a terrifying sex attack.

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'This is Reel good news for people of our town'

THE so-called Ashington Hole will finally be filled after eight years of uncertainty, with new plans for a cinema and two restaurants having been approved.

1 min

Fish and chip shops still the plaice to be, despite mixed Good Friday weather

FISH and chip shops up and down the North East coast have had a busy Good Friday despite bleak and overcast conditions.

1 min

'His absence leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts'

DEVASTATED loved ones of teenager Lee Rowland are today still reeling after he was killed in a motorbike crash, despite not having a bike of his own.

2 mins

Councillors are pursued over unpaid council tax

AT LEAST EIGHT COURT SUMMONS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO COUNCILLORS

3 mins

Violent thug strangled ex-partner until she passed out

A VIOLENT thug strangled his partner until she passed out in a hotel and emptied a cat litter tray over her head in \"abhorrent\" attacks.

1 min

Data shows city's rate of 'hazardous' homes

NEWCASTLE could have more serious safety hazards in its council housing than anywhere else in England, figures suggest.

2 mins

'Unacceptable level of poverty must be tackled'

GATESHEAD Council bosses are preparing an anti-poverty strategy amid startling statistics showing one in three residents live in poverty.

1 min

Shopkeepers fight back after robbers raid store

ROBBERS got more than they bargained for when brave shop workers fought back and got the better of them.

2 mins

Restoring mothballed train line could put region on track to a better future

RESTORING the full length of the mothballed Leamside railway line could provide new train links for 100,000 people and unlock the potential to build 10,000 homes.

2 mins

JD Vance in Italy for talks

US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Rome for meetings with the Vatican's second in command and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh off the Italian leader's visit to the White House a day earlier.

1 min

Britons among dead in cable car tragedy

TWO British tourists have died ina cable car crash near Naples.

1 min

'Influencers fuel school misogyny'

SOCIAL media influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools, teachers have suggested.

2 mins

Rubio hints US may 'move on' from Ukraine peace bid

MARCO Rubio has hinted that the US could abandon Russia-Ukraine peace talks after a meeting in Paris that David Lammy said underscored the \"shared commitment to global security\".

1 min

President 'expecting September UK visit'

DONALD Trump has suggested a date for September is being set for him to meet the King in Britain.

2 mins

Banned driver was let go after police failed to check details

A BANNED motorist who was pulled over by police was able to drive home after the officer failed to do the \"proper checks\".

1 min

Charity ball to return with a cosmic theme

THE Percy Hedley Foundation's charity ball is set to return later this year with a new theme.

1 min

Candidates divided on closure of high school

THE controversial decision to close Monkseaton High School has divided opinion among the candidates running to become North Tyneside's next mayor.

3 mins

WORLD IN MOTION

AS THE LATEST SERIES BEGINS, YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI MEETS THE NEW BATCH OF CONTESTANTS ATTEMPTING TO RACE ACROSS THE WORLD

4 mins

I think I've had my quotient of fake blood for a while...

JOE GOLDBERG IS BACK IN NEW YORK FOR THE FINAL SEASON OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU. ELLA WALKER FINDS OUT WHAT'S IN STORE

2 mins

Making plans for Nigel

WALFORD residents are all excited about the Easter egg hunt in the Square but Nigel feels suffocated by Phil.

1 min

TAPE OF GOOD HOPE?

Can new beauty trend face taping reduce wrinkles? LARA OWEN finds out

2 mins

CHANGING ROOMS

Explore a mysterious and ever-changing mansion in this near-perfect puzzler

1 min

Ryan Gosling to lead new Star Wars film

RYAN Gosling has confirmed he will lead a new Star Wars film, with the title of the franchise's upcoming live-action story revealed.

1 min

Stars look to be aligned at Musselburgh

ALIGN The Stars can thrive returned to handicap company in the Virgin Bet Queen’s Cup at Musselburgh today.

2 mins

Dobey takes the honours for first win of campaign

LUKE Littler's wait for a recordbreaking fifth nightly win of a single Premier League season goes on as Northumberland's Chris Dobey reigned on night 11 in Rotterdam.

1 min

Eagles eye chance to square series

NEWCASTLE Eagles face Surrey 89ers tonight on a mission to square this season’s league series and keep alive hopes of a top-four finish.

2 mins

Heaton Stannington 'still have work to do' in their bid to stay up

DEAN Nicholson warned his Heaton Stannington players they still have work to do in their bid to remain in the Northern Premier League East.

2 mins

Magnay: 'We just ran out of steam'

CARL Magnay admitted Gateshead “ran out of steam” as their National League play-off bid took a hit with a home defeat against promotion contenders York City.

2 mins

Mayenda solo stunner still not enough for 10-man Sunderland

DEFENDERS Rob Dickie and Ross McCrorie were Bristol City's heroes as their bid for a Championship play-off place received a massive boost with a 2-1 win over 10-man Sunderland at Ashton Gate.

2 mins

Howe's return to Magpies duty still up in the air

EDDIE Howe remains on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with pneumonia and has kept contact with assistant manager Jason Tindall minimal.

1 min

Gordon faces battle to oust 'excellent' Barnes

STAND-IN BOSS HINTS HE WILL STICK WITH WINNING TEAM

2 mins

I'm happy to offer my hand to Emery, says Tindall

NEWCASTLE United assistant manager Jason Tindall says he will offer Unai Emery his hand before the game at Villa Park today – insisting he has no axe to grind with the Aston Villa boss.

2 mins

Life isn't meant to be understood... it is meant to be felt

As he joins a pilgrimage through the Alps, The Traitors winner Harry Clark talks to YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI about his own faith journey and the lessons he has learned

4 mins

I don't think I could live without kimchi

UNTIL fairly recently, the jars of pickles many of us came into contact with most were the gigantic ones on the counter at the chippy, afloat with whole boiled eggs like specimens in formaldehyde. Or the gherkins in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder...

2 mins

JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK

■Sow French marigolds for vibrant summer colour and natural pest control. Start seeds indoors or sow directly into well-drained soil after frost risk passes. Keep in a sunny spot and water regularly. Their strong scent deters whiteflies, making them ideal for companion planting in greenhouses and vegetable beds.

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