The World Wildlife Foundation agrees with the perilous state of affairs. A spokesperson says online: “Bumblebees are crucial for pollinating crops, fruits and plants and they always make me smile when ...

So, news of a festival celebrating food and feasting in the ancient world might well have people eagerly digging out their sheets and sandals. The festival is to take over venues throughout Newcastle ...

Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service flooded Melbourne Street this afternoon due to the major incident ...

Tyneside dad Ray Hunter is looking to raise £20,000 to fund a season racing Minis - and accomplish a motor racing dream he thought might be out of reach due to disability. Ray, 41, has been a ...

Whether your young ones will be bursting with energy over the Easter holidays or more inclined to enjoy tucking up with a favourite book, there are some lovely family events and activities being ...

The married pair had progressed to the programme's final but claimed Alexander, 56, "walked off on his phone" after the cameras had ceased filming. Nevertheless, she commended BBC DJ Trevor Nelson, ...

A man caught carrying a machete along a residential Northumberland street claimed he was "restoring" it for a friend. Bryan Cartmell was spotted walking along a street in Wylam with the weapon by a ...

Amy Hardman paid tribute to everyone at the Royal Victoria Infirmary who looked after baby Poppy Rose - and the charities who supported her family too ...

The incident, on Melbourne Street, saw several Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service vehicles descend on the area ...

Tributes to a proud grandfather are among those being paid in The Chronicle deaths and funeral announcements this week. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing ...

Newcastle United women battled back to earn a point in the Wear-Tyne derby thanks to super sub Oona Sevenius. However, the 1-1 draw put a dent in the Lasses' chances of promotion on a day in which ...

Newcastle United Women's promotion push hit a setback after a 1-1 derby-day draw with rivals Sunderland the Stadium of Light. Tanya Oxtoby's side dominated the first half, but it was the visitors who ...