The Chronicle - April 24, 2025

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April 24, 2025

Castle's sudden closure a shock for community

HERITAGE SITE NOT SUSTAINABLE DUE TO LOW VISITOR NUMBERS

2 mins

Council vows to help struggling hospitality sector

COUNCIL bosses have vowed to “do all we can” to protect Newcastle city centre’s bar and restaurant scene, after a spate of closures.

2 mins

'I can only think what are the council hiding?'

FEARS OF 'DEATH KNELL FOR DEMOCRACY IN NEWCASTLE' OVER SHOCK COUNCIL REVIEW

3 mins

Closed car museum set to be turned into housing

A CLOSED classic car museum in Newcastle looks set to be turned into housing.

1 min

Pair terrorised former soldier in his own flat

ONE OF THE MEN THREATENED TO STAB THE SOLDIER IN VIOLENT ATTACK

3 mins

UK's 'not a competitive place to be building cars'

A senior Nissan boss has warned that the UK is “not a competitive place to be building cars”.

2 mins

'We couldn't be happier to be chosen'

GOOD causes across the UK are celebrating after the Pride of Britain Fund announced the winners of grants totalling more than £100,000.

2 mins

Abuser attacked partner and 'set fire to her hair'

A NEWCASTLE domestic abuser strangled his girlfriend and “set fire to her hair” during a violent relationship.

2 mins

Ten years in jail for river tour deaths

A FORMER police officer who ran a paddleboarding company has been jailed for 10 years and six months after four people drowned during an excursion on a river in south-west Wales.

1 min

UK and Ukraine meet amid peace plan talks

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey met their Ukrainian counterparts as officials from the US and Europe conducted talks on efforts to end the war with Russia.

1 min

'Hysterical hyperbole' over Allen marriage

ACTOR David Harbour has said he will not engage with “hysterical hyperbole”, while appearing to address reports of the end of his marriage to Lily Allen.

1 min

Oasis fans 'have lost £2m to ticket scams'

OASIS fans have collectively lost more than £2m to scams since tickets for the band’s long-awaited reunion tour went on sale last year, a major bank estimates.

1 min

NHS team who want people to 'live happier and healthier lives'

A NEWCASTLE team that's the biggest of its kind in the North East is working across the city to support people here to \"live happier and healthier lives'.

3 mins

Shining examples

Interior designers tell LISA SALMON that silver and chrome can look good everywhere in the home, not just in kitchens and bathrooms

3 mins

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...

With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring

2 mins

Back at last ... the song of the angel

A late Easter bodes well for country walks serenaded by iconic birds arriving fresh from African wintering grounds.

1 min

Generation game for ideal homes

THE designers are pairing up for the first time tonight, as they create shiny new show homes at a retirement complex in Portsmouth

1 min

Aussie Ashes hero Stackpole dies at 84

CRICKET Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole died on Tuesday at the age of 84, Cricket Australia said.

1 min

Rory win 'scary for us' says Schauffele

RORY Mcllroy playing free from the burden of chasing a career grand slam is a \"scary\" prospect for his rivals, according to Open champion Xander Schauffele.

2 mins

Bonus point win as Durham clip wings of Eagles

A FOUR-WICKET haul for fledgling seamer Phoebe Turner was followed by a brilliant unbeaten 93 for New Zealander Suzie Bates as dominant Durham brushed aside Essex by nine wickets at the Banks Homes Riverside in yesterday's Metro Bank One-Day Cup women's competition opener.

2 mins

Loanee plays pivotal part in keeping Pompey in Championship

WITH clubs reaching the business end of the season, there's plenty at stake for Sunderland's loan players - survival, promotion, and play-off pushes all in the mix.

1 min

Team need confidence boost ahead of play-offs

IT’S interesting that head coach Regis Le Bris has asked his Sunderland players to switch into play-off mode.

1 min

Mags shade advantage for run-in

NEWCASTLE United remain in a great position to qualify for next season's Champions League despite a 4-1 defeat in their last Premier League outing against fellow top-five chasers Aston Villa.

1 min

Watkins clarifies remarks over substitute role

OLLIE Watkins says there would have been “a bit of backlash” if he was happy to sit on the bench as the frustrated Aston Villa striker looks to return to starting line-up in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.

1 min

Senior chance key to Kuol's next move

NEWCASTLE United youngster Garang Kuol admits he is hoping for senior football next season - either on Tyneside or elsewhere.

2 mins

Toon could land Saints tyro Tyler for 'cut price'

NEWCASTLE United many only have to pay half of the fee Southampton demanded for hotshot Tyler Dibling earlier this year, should they decide to firm up interest in the summer.

1 min

Business as usual for backroom team while boss recovers

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe is continuing his recovery from pneumonia away from the football club with Jason Tindall fully prepared to take charge until his touchline partner is \"100%\" ready to return to action.