The Chronicle - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

It's curtains down for popular venue

'WE DID OUR ABSOLUTE BEST AND HAD AN INCREDIBLE TEN YEARS', SAYS OWNER MITCHY

3 mins

Fight against stalkers sees new training

NEW training is helping police and other organisations in their fight against the stalkers that ruin victims' lives.

1 min

Half of Year 6 kids recorded as overweight

AS many as 50% of Year 6 children in some parts of North Tyneside are officially recorded as overweight, a council report reveals.

1 min

Inside the 'hogspital' taking care of injured hedgehogs

721 HEDGEHOGS WITH INJURIES WERE ADMITTED TO HOPE FOR HEDGEHOGS, IN RYTON, LAST YEAR

2 mins

More time to have your say on Ouseburn plans

LOCALS are being given extra time to have their say on a controversial £40m development at the mouth of the Ouseburn.

2 mins

Green light for education institute

PLANS for a higher-level education facility in Blyth focusing on the clean energy sector have been given the go-ahead.

1 min

Man arrested on suspicion of arson

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in a tower block in Gateshead.

1 min

Collision on A19 leads to long delays

THERE were long delays on the A19 yesterday as traffic remained at a standstill for two hours following a crash.

1 min

Family pays tribute after road crash death

A FAMILY has been left with a “huge hole in their hearts” as they grieve the loss of a “beloved father” who died following a collision over the Easter weekend.

1 min

'We have been waiting for this for years now'

BUILDING work on a long-awaited new leisure centre in Newcastle should now start in the summer, frustrated locals have been told.

2 mins

Local paramedic recognised nationally for outstanding service at awards

A Gateshead paramedic at North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been nationally recognised for her outstanding service.

2 mins

'I want to be a voice for people with disabilities'

A DISABLED North East councillor who was close to death during a five-month hospital ordeal is making it his mission to help other people in crisis overcome “impossible” odds.

2 mins

WALK-OUT OVER OFFICE CLOSURE AND ATTENDANCE MANDATES

CIVIL servants working for a Government department have begun nine days of strike action.

2 mins

Civil servants start nine days of strike action

CIVIL servants working for a Government department have begun nine days of strike action.

2 mins

Sir Keir heads to Rome

SIR Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.

2 mins

Tourists shot at in Kashmir

MULTIPLE deaths are feared after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir yesterday, officials have said, with police calling it a “terror attack” and blaming militants fighting against Indian rule.

1 min

NHS survey provokes alarm

THERE are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a newly released poll.

1 min

Lineker sticks to his views but regrets harm caused to BBC

GARY Lineker has said he thinks the BBC wanted him to leave Match Of The Day - with the former England footballer adding that he \"didn't like the damage\" done by his controversial comments on social media.

1 min

Judgment on gender welcomed

A WOMAN is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment on the gender issue.

1 min

Reeves vows to defend 'UK interests' ahead of US talks

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has pledged to \"defend Britain's interests\" as she prepares to meet fellow finance ministers in Washington and push for a US trade deal.

2 mins

Tories: polls will be 'very difficult'

KEMI Badenoch has admitted that May's local elections are \"going to be very difficult\" for the Conservatives.

1 min

New police powers to sack 'unfit cops'

POLICE officers who fail background checks will be automatically sacked under new rules.

1 min

Breakdowns caused by potholes up 20%

VEHICLE breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly one-fifth in 12 months, new figures indicate.

1 min

Star wants waxwork 'high fives'

BRITISH actor Bella Ramsey has encouraged visitors to \"high five\" their first Madame Tussauds London wax figure when the sculpture makes its debut.

1 min

Wise: Hawkes 'failed to stand up to Rourke'

CELEBRITY Big Brother contestant Ella Rae Wise has criticised fellow housemate Chesney Hawkes for failing to “stand up” to Mickey Rourke after the Hollywood star used “sexual language” towards her in his presence.

1 min

Say 'no' to a garden mow

IF YOU spot signs in parks and on grass verges soon saying No Mow May, the grassy areas near you are being left to grow wild for a nature campaign.

2 mins

CHANNEL HOP

DESPITE Brexit’s best efforts, France continues to be one of our favourite holiday destinations.

2 mins

Sands of time

THE SOUTH COAST OUT OF SEASON GIVES ROSALEEN FENTON SPACE TO EXPLORE

4 mins

If things don't work out, another dream can come from it

WATCHING Jodie Ounsley squaring up to competitors as Fury on Gladiators, it's hard to believe she's ever been anything but strong and confident.

3 mins

INSTANT GRATIFICATION

Latest camera from Fujifilm puts its focus firmly on physical photographs. We zoom in for a closer look

2 mins

GO ROUND THE BLEND FOR LATEST INSTA UPDATE

Instagram’s makers Meta are continuing to take advantage of the uncertainty over TikTok’s future in the US by adding more video-related features.

1 min

Globe-trotters are go

STUFF a sleeping bag in your oversized rucksack, it’s time for another adventure.

1 min

Group therapy

EDDIE Argos, from indie rock band Art Brut, and music journalist Joe Sparrow front this new offering, with stories of sofa-surfing musicians before they made it, and the madness that ensued.

1 min

Triple the Fun in store at festival

FUN Fun Fun gets a confident vote in the Quilter Cheviot Fair Maid Of Perth Mares’ Chase on day one of the Perth Festival today.

2 mins

Murphy starts well in title bid

SNOOKER Shaun Murphy made a strong start to his bid to claim a second World Snooker Championship title 20 years after his first as some heavy scoring saw him take a commanding 7-2 lead against debutant Daniel Wells.

1 min

Radcliffe retires from road racing with Six Star Medal

Paula Radcliffe has retired from road racing after securing the Six Star Medal upon completing the Boston Marathon.

1 min

England spots up for grabs in 'new era'

CRICKET Women's cricket begins a new era today with the launch of the tier one county game and England's Tammy Beaumont believes international shirts will be won and lost as the competition heats up.

2 mins

'Bittersweet feeling' - Youngs set to retire

ENGLAND'S most capped men’s player Ben Youngs is to retire at the end of the season.

1 min

Falcons star Redshaw off to Gloucester

NEWCASTLE Falcons have confirmed Ben Redshaw will leave the club at the end of the season to join Gloucester Rugby.

1 min

Hotchkiss delighted as Colliery lift Cup

OLLY Hotchkiss could not hide his pride after Easington Colliery lifted the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup with a 3-1 win against Shildon.

1 min

Proud Durham to make history at the Riverside

DURHAM Cricket will make history today when the club take on Essex in its first game as a professional women's side, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.30am at Banks Homes Riverside.

1 min

Triantis looks to repeat his season as one of the 'main men'

SUNDERLAND loanee Nectar Triantis has been urged to stay on for another season at Hibernian to help play his way into the next World Cup.

1 min

Time to make the switch to play-off mode, says Cats boss

SUNDERLAND could be boosted by the return of three key players ahead of the Championship play-offs.

2 mins

United land £1.5m UEFA cash boost

NEWCASTLE United have received nearly £1.5m from UEFA for releasing players for national team competitions.

1 min

Next game's got to be a gimme

HERE we go, next up is the Bobby Robson derby and, my, aren’t we thankful for that after the white-hot cauldron of Villa Park where aggressive hosts dismantled the invincibility of a Newcastle side on a huge roll.

3 mins

Anderson 'desperate' to return to top table

ELLIOT Anderson was \"really proud\" to represent Newcastle United in the Champions League but the Geordie is \"desperate\" to return to Europe's top table with Nottingham Forest.

1 min

WHAT WOULD QUALIFYING FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REALLY MEAN TO THE MAGPIES?

So what would a return to Europe's top table mean for Newcastle if the fourth-placed Magpies manage to get over the line? Let's ask football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

2 mins

'It sends a signal to the established elite'

NEWCASTLE United players and staff have been watching on like the rest of us.

3 mins

Newcastle could put final nail in Ipswich coffin

IPSWICH Town travel to St James' Park on Saturday knowing Newcastle can put the final nail in the coffin when it comes to any faint hope of staying in the Premier League.