The Chronicle - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

21 airports in the UK ranked based on flight delays

NEWCASTLE International Airport has been evaluated for its flight delays, and ranked against the 21 other airports in the UK.

1 min

Hit-and-run horror on 'lethal' local road

NEIGHBOURS RUSHED TO MAN LEFT LYING IN THE STREET

2 mins

Blue badge couple furious over music venue parking fine

A RETIREE is furious with parking bosses at a Tyneside music venue after he and his wife - who has Parkinson’s disease - were slapped with parking fines twice in three months, despite using a blue badge.

3 mins

Families enjoyed a spot of shopping in the sun at Newcastle Quayside Market

PHOTOS have captured families enjoying Easter Sunday at the Newcastle Quayside Market, during the long bank holiday weekend.

1 min

'A fantastically visual event'

EXHIBITION Park in Newcastle hosted the 'Toon Underground' parade on Saturday afternoon, as 100 people showcased their puppets.

1 min

Heart surgery survivor brings joy to hospital wards this Easter

TEN years on from her own time in hospital, Calli Tully returned to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle on Easter Saturday to share special gifts with youngsters on the wards and their families.

1 min

Comic con event held in aid of Cash for Kids

GATESHEAD Stadium hosted Nerd Fest 2025 on Saturday, with special guests from Doctor Who and Gladiator.

1 min

Businessman's hopes to inspire young people

PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY'S UNIVERSITY AIMS TO GET STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT THEIR OWN VENTURES

2 mins

'I feel really close to him here'

A CHESTER-le-Street mum who believes her son was murdered in Spain has made a heartbreaking journey to the spot where he died.

3 mins

North East firms less' exposed' to US tariffs

THE North East is “less exposed” to the economic shock caused by Donald Trump's tariffs than other parts of the UK, regional officials believe.

2 mins

Region's bishops pay tribute to 'humble and compassionate' pope

BISHOPS across the region have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death, aged 88. News of the pope’s passing came hours after his final public appearance, where he delivered an Easter Sunday blessing to the thousands who had gathered at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

3 mins

World pays tribute to Pope

POPE Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King, and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and the marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday.

3 mins

HMS Prince of Wales to lead Navy mission

THE Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, is to set sail to the Indo-Pacific at the head of an international Carrier Strike Group with the aim of sending a \"powerful message that we mean business\".

1 min

Instagram in AI user age tests

INSTAGRAM is beginning to test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to determine whether children are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said yesterday.

1 min

Anniversary trip to Mull for royals

THE Prince and Princess of Wales will spend their 14th wedding anniversary this year in Scotland, celebrating rural communities.

1 min

'Barriers to travel sabotage tourism' as spending down

THE Government has been accused of sabotaging the UK's tourism industry as analysis found spending by international visitors was more than £2.2 billion below pre-pandemic levels last year.

1 min

'We must stop Trump from addressing UK Parliament'

MPS and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament when he visits the UK.

2 mins

Prison officers demand stun guns after attack

PRISON officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UK's most dangerous jails.

1 min

Councils lose third of staff since 2012

COUNCILS across England and Wales have lost almost a third of their staff over the past decade, according to new research.

1 min

A time before social media appeared in our daily lives

We step back to the Newcastle of 25 years ago in our latest trawl through the picture archives.

1 min

THE REAL DAD'S ARMY

AS VE DAY ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES, SUSAN LEE LOOKS AT THE HEROES OF THE HOME FRONT HEROES

1 min

'Everyone helped us out to make sure we could still open up'

THE owners of a bar in Gateshead have shown resilience and defiance by opening as normal, despite having a window smashed and drinks stolen during a break-in.

1 min

Children's home plans submitted

PLANS have been submitted to Gateshead Council to transform a former Dunston house into a new children's home.

1 min

Dad makes marathon effort to thank charity

A DEVOTED dad from Durham is lacing up his running shoes for this weekend's London Marathon to raise funds for The Sick Children’s Trust - the charity that provided his family with a lifeline when they needed it most.

2 mins

5 ways booze can seriously affect health

GPs highlight what alcohol does to our bodies and give tips on how to cut back

2 mins

SNEEZY QUESTION

Have you got a cold or is it hay fever? Knowing what you're up against can greatly impact how you manage symptoms, says CAMILLA FOSTER

2 mins

HOW CAN WE STAY CONSISTENT?

Robin says: \"Number one is do a 30-day consistency challenge. Maybe it's no sugar, no social media, no complaining, no news.

1 min

Consistency is key to a better you

CONSISTENCY is the golden thread of a life well-lived and the glue that turns our inspiration into reality, says leadership, personal growth mentor and author of The 5am Club and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Robin Sharma.

4 mins

Pick up your walking pace for a healthier heart boost

Could brisk walking be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that walking briskly might do more than just boost your mood - it could significantly lower your risk of developing serious heart rhythm problems.

2 mins

I'm not a self-help book kind of girl...

Radio presenter Jo Whiley tells LAUREN TAYLOR how swimming and gardening help boost her wellbeing but sometimes she craves solitude

4 mins

Hell of Hollywood star's ancestors

HOLLYWOOD actor and former Spiderman Andrew Garfield admits he’s “an easy cry’, which makes him the perfect celeb to go ancestry hunting.

1 min

HEART TO DART

IT'S EASY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HISTORIC DARTMOOR CASTLE, AS RUTH MOSALSKI DISCOVERS

3 mins

A crusty cat cancer cure

TUMOUR ON NOSE CAN BE REMOVED WITH SURGERY

2 mins

Parker remembered as 'massive life force'

SINGER and actor Jay McGuiness has remembered his The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker as a “massive life force” who was “hilarious”.

1 min

Star's tearful Corrie goodbye

CORONATION Street star Charlotte Jordan has said she was \"medically dehydrated\" from crying so much on her last day on the cobbles.

1 min

Rain stops play and forces draw

CAPTAIN Jonny Bairstow posted an unbeaten 86 as Yorkshire thwarted a depleted Durham attack to secure a Rothesay County Championship draw during a shortened fourth day at the Banks Homes Riverside.

2 mins

Newcastle's destiny in their own hands after win secures top-four

ANOTHER great all-round team display saw the Eagles consolidate their position in the top four of the Women's SLB Championship with an impressive 84-68 victory on the road over Nottingham Wildcats.

2 mins

High-flying show from the Eagles

IT'S been a truly blessed Easter for Marc Steutel and his Newcastle Eagles players as they defied a brutal schedule to claim their third victory in a row over the four-day holiday weekend with a 84-55 win over Bristol.

2 mins

Survival is 'huge', says Stan boss

HEATON Stannington manager Dean Nicholson hailed the 'biggest achievement' of his career after his team preserved their Northern Premier League East status at Ashington.

1 min

Spenny boss praises players as play-off dreams kept alive

The Moors knew only a win would take their push for a top-seven place alive and they showed their ruthless side to see off the Mariners at the 1st Cloud Arena.

2 mins

Heed punished for some 'poor errors'

CARL Magnay admitted Gateshead were punished for poor errors as their National League play-off bid took a blow with a defeat at Hartlepool United.

2 mins

Desire can drive us, says boss

REGIS Le Bris has insisted he would not be worried if Sunderland went into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs without a win in six games.

1 min

Rovers condemn Cats to third straight loss

SUNDERLAND slumped to their third successive defeat as Tyrhys Dolan kept alive Blackburn's chances of making the Championship play-offs with a hard-earned win at the Stadium of Light.

1 min

Leeds and Burnley return to top flight

LEEDS United and Burnley will return to the Premier League next season.

2 mins

Mousinho toasts Pompey's 'brilliant' survival

PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho said he would allow himself a celebratory beer after a 1-0 win at home to 10-man Watford secured their Championship status.

1 min

As a club we failed, says Foxes star

JAMIE Vardy has apologised for Leicester ending their season with “such a s**t show” after the club were relegated from the Premier League.

1 min

Newcastle linked with Bayern star

REPORTS coming out of Germany suggest that Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as more rumours are uncovered that he could be destined for a summer move.