It's 30 years since Jimmy Nail's Crocodile Shoes hit our television screens
On Thursday, November 10, 1994, the first hour-long episode of Crocodile Shoes was broadcast on BBC1 at 9.30pm, in between the News and Question Time. The series would also star James Wilby, and local ...
Remembering Ashington in the 1970s and ‘80s in 10 archive photographs
We step back to one of the North East’s most famous towns, Ashington, in the 1970s and ‘80s, and recall some of its people and places in 10 photographs from the Chronicle archive.
It's 50 years since the Byker Wall opened - a new vision for housing in Newcastle
In November 1974, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the new housing complex in Newcastle's east end ...
List of DWP one-off payments set to hit bank accounts this winter - check if you're eligible
The Warm Home Discount provides a one-off £150 rebate on households’ electricity bills. Eligible households can automatically receive this payment if they’re receiving the Guarantee Credit portion of ...
You can lower your blood pressure by swapping few minutes of TV for one thing, say health experts
If you want to change your blood pressure, 'putting more demand on the cardiovascular system through exercise will have the greatest effect' - here's what you need to do ...
Co-op Christmas sandwich range has new flavours and familiar favourites
As the festive season approaches, shoppers can get into the spirit with Co-op's charity Christmas sandwich range. The retailer is partnering with Children’s Charity, Barnardo’s, with an aim to raise ...
Morrisons is cutting price of Baileys to £8.50 for one week
Morrisons is cutting the price of seasonal favourite, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur (1lt), to £8.50 in England and Wales, and £11.05 in Scotland, when customers spend £45 in store. Available exclusively ...
Sunderland and Newcastle United told to prepare for derby day return
The Hartlepool United president and fan said: “There will be a Tyne-Wear derby once again. Sunderland are at the top of the table. It may not seem a very daring prediction, but when you think of the ...
Taking two tablespoons of 'superfood' can reduce morning blood sugar levels
Dr Eric Berg DC, a popular health and wellness expert, has shared his advice on how to lower blood sugar levels with his 12.7 ...
Greggs staff refuse to serve 'rude' customers who wear headphones or use phones in store
The message from the bakery chain is clear, as spotted on a sign in the shop: "When in queue, remove your headphone/AirPods and come off phones or we may have to refuse service." ...
Sunderland used to be so 'vulnerable' but Regis Le Bris has stopped that
Jobi McAnuff has heaped praise on Sunderland’s head coach Regis Le Bris and noted a key difference to the team from 18 months ago. Speaking on the 72+ Podcast by the BBC, pundit McAnuff, 42 and a ...
Regis Le Bris unhappy with Sunderland's performance against Preston North End
Sunderland boss Regis le Bris was unhappy with his side’s performance in their 0-0 draw at Preston in the Championship. A second successive goalless draw extended the visitors’ unbeaten run to seven ...