Dad-of-four being kept alive by ‘horrible’ dialysis is desperate for kidney transplant
Darren Reay underwent open heart surgery at the Freeman Hospital and was left with severe kidney failure Kristy…
Former Newcastle General Hospital nurse fears cancer is due to asbestos exposure on way to work
Margaret Lee has developed mesothelioma – a cancer related to asbestos exposure. Mrs Margaret Lee – known as…
Mother banned from keeping animals neglected 43 horses and dogs on North East farm
Kerry Anne Pickersgill, 48, and her daughter Ellie Newby, 25, have been sentenced at Durham Crown Court Kristy…
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to former Northern Rock Chief Executive
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East Top, l-r: Albert Logan,…
North East personal trainer who once weighed 20 stone to enter bodybuilding competition
Conrad Ashton, 30, is preparing for his first bodybuilding competition while also training for an ultramarathon Conrad Ashton…
Man tragically dies at scene of North East crash with three others seriously injured
Despite best efforts of the emergency services the man in his 30s died at the scene A man…
‘This has caused real anxiety’ – NHS Trust apologies after parking chaos saw patients miss appointments
An NHS trust has apologised after parking problems left patients missing vital appointmentsBill Edgar, Bill Edgar and Local…
Tributes to former North East teacher and sculptor renowned for depicting Northumbrian saints
Dr Fenwick Justin John Lawson carved many sculptures from trees in Durham and was a familiar and much-loved…
‘I had a stroke at 29 and thought I was going to die’
Stephen Raistrick lost his ability to walk and talk after suffering a stroke with no warning signs Stroke…
Funeral notices this week in the Chronicle including tributes to former soldier
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East 18:00, 25 Jan 2026Updated…
Evil Newcastle killer ‘hid for days’ in prison when it was revealed he had murdered vulnerable man
A former HMP Frankland prison officer has lifted the lid on the Newcastle murderer’s life behind bars 20:10,…
North East NHS trust confirms deal which could see healthcare assistants get £5,500 in backpay
A long-running dispute over backpay is set to be resolved Healthcare Assistants employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation…