The Chronicle - May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

'No child should start the school day hungry'

GREGGS TO LAUNCH AFTER-SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY CARE AFTER 25 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BREAKFAST CLUBS

2 mins

'We will never forgive you'

BENWELL DRUGS BLAST CHILD KILLER JAILED FOR 14 YEARS

5 mins

Explosion destroyed close-knit community

THE fatal explosion on Violet Close destroyed a “close-knit” community and “drained” the city of cash and resources.

1 min

Five more arrested in Layton Carr fire death investigation

DETECTIVES probing the death of teenager Layton Carr are today questioning five new child suspects.

2 mins

Public responds to controversial plans for the Malmo Quay

How the redesigned Malmo Quay plans would look from the Free Trade Inn

2 mins

'We need to educate families on technology's pros and cons'

THE new president of a headteachers' union based in North Tyneside has spoken out on the importance of educating children about phone use in school and the dangers of excess 'screen-time'.

2 mins

Praise for police, but improvements needed

NORTHUMBRIA Police has been praised by inspectors for reducing crime, but has also been told to improve in other areas.

3 mins

Court: Menendez brothers are now eligible for parole

ERIK and Lyle Menendez will have a new chance at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge has ruled.

1 min

Israeli strikes escalate

ISRAELI air strikes have pounded northern and southern Gaza, killing at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children, according to local hospitals and health officials.

1 min

Driving test backlog hits record high

BRITAIN'S driving test backlog exceeds 600,000 for the first time, new statistics show.

1 min

Assisted dying Bill 'violates UN rights of disabled people'

DISABLED people are to argue the Westminster assisted dying Bill violates their rights under a United Nations convention, claiming they have been ignored in the debate.

2 mins

PM: Tories are facing 'brain-dead oblivion'

THE Tory Party is sliding into “brain-dead oblivion\", Sir Keir Starmer has said, as his trade deals with India and the US were dismissed as “tiny tariff” agreements.

2 mins

Mind the Sycamore Gap

The historic tree may be gone, but its slow, steady life can act as a lesson to us as we struggle to root ourselves in an increasingly frantic, ephemeral era

2 mins

Refresh and renew

Breathe new life into interiors with designer Kelly Hoppen's tips for simple updates. LUCY ROBINSON finds out more.

1 min

LOADED question

With barbecue season upon us, do not let your trusty dishwasher fail you

2 mins

Chelsea time again

LATER this month the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show will burst into bloom once more.

2 mins

Tickled pink by hoopoes

CANDYFLOSS sunsets and dazzling cherry blossom extravaganzas have left the countryside glowing of late as if viewed through rose-tinted binoculars.

1 min

Task and you shall receive

THE small group of complainers who have called time on this series have clearly never watched it or have no sense of humour.

1 min

Oh la la! Cannes bosses say 'non merci' to nudity

THROUGHOUT its 78-year history, the Cannes Film Festival has been witness to many a display of naked ambition.

2 mins

Mady and Mia steer Durham to consecutive wins

Essex Women v Durham Women Essex 178 all out, Durham 182-4 Durham (5pts) won by 6 wickets

2 mins

England U19 rookie signs deal with Durham

JAMES Minto has signed his first professional contract with Durham, penning a two-year rookie deal running until the end of the 2027 season.

1 min

After a stuttering end to the regular season, Sunderland

SURELY that must be the greatest single moment the Stadium of Light has ever witnessed.

2 mins

Red sky at night, Wearside delight as Cats make it to Wembley

THIS is Sunderland.' Words from Regis Le Bris that will resonate with every Sunderland supporter after their dramatic play off semi-final victory against Coventry.

3 mins

supporters needed this night – now they deserve to enjoy it

SURELY that must be the greatest single moment the Stadium of Light has ever witnessed.

2 mins

Carver in Pole position to land manager award

EX-TOON MAN REVIVES TOP-FLIGHT OUTFIT

2 mins

Dickman axed from hotseat as Mariners change course

ELLIOTT Dickman has been “relieved of his duties” as South Shields manager just weeks after the end of an underwhelming season for the National League North club.

1 min

Lascelles on standby to make return

JAMAAL Lascelles is on standby for action at the Emirates Stadium after a year of injury agony.

1 min

Boniface reported to be on United wanted list

NEWCASTLE United are reportedly keen on signing Victor Boniface as Bayer Leverkusen are said to be aware of the club’s reputed interest in the striker.

1 min

Magpies believed to be keeping tabs on Guehi situation

AFTER one of the most heavily-publicised and long-winded transfer sagas of the summer in 2024, Marc Guehi looks set to be at the centre of another bidding war when the window reopens for business in a few short weeks.

1 min

Tino's far too good to let go - at any price

BACK in August 2023, with Kieran Trippier in his pomp and Newcastle United's defence shaping up to be one of the meanest in the Premier League, the Magpies decided they wouldn't rest on their laurels.

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