Lloyds Banking Group plans to close branches in Hexham and Prudhoe, impacting local residents. The closures are part of a national cost-cutting strategy. Three Tyne Valley Banks Set to Close in Latest Round of Lloyds Closures Hexham: Two banks in the Tyne Valley are closing. Lloyds is shutting branches in Hexham and Prudhoe this year.…
A group of nine students in Cork city pays €5,400 monthly to share a cramped three-bedroom house, highlighting the city’s housing crisis. Nine Students Share Three-Bedroom House in Cork City for €5,400 Monthly Rent Cork: A young man shared his experience of living with eight other students in a three-bedroom house. Joao, a Brazilian engineer,…
A Durham hospital technician stole lifesaving equipment worth £111,000 to sell on eBay, leading to his arrest and a two-year prison sentence. Durham Hospital Technician Jailed for Stealing £111,000 in NHS Equipment Durham: A hospital worker stole a huge amount of lifesaving equipment. Mark Charters took £111,000 worth of NHS gear to sell on eBay.…
Newcastle City Council is set to enhance bus lanes across four key routes, aiming to improve public transport reliability and safety for commuters. Newcastle City Council Plans to Extend Bus Lanes on Key City Routes Newcastle: The city council is planning to extend bus lanes in four areas. This includes New Bridge Street and Byker…
Jane Young’s funeral featured a samba band, honoring her vibrant spirit and love for music, as family and friends gathered to pay tribute at Tynemouth Crematorium. Samba Band Celebrates Life of Former Chronicle Journalist Jane Young Tynemouth: A former Chronicle journalist was laid to rest with samba drums. Jane Young, 68, played with the Tyneside…
This Bank Holiday weekend, check the varied opening hours for major supermarkets in Cork, including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Dunnes Stores, and Supervalu. Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Lidl, Supervalu and More Cork: If you’re shopping this weekend, be aware that supermarkets have different hours. Some stores will stick to their usual Sunday…
Cork city residents were awakened by a loud siren alarm late Wednesday night, causing distress. Emergency services responded, but the source remains unclear. Cork City Residents Disturbed by Late-Night ‘Air Siren’ Alarm Cork: Residents in Cork city centre were jolted awake by a loud siren alarm. It went off late Wednesday night, around 2 am.…
A beloved Northumberland pub, featured in the show Vera, was renamed for a special episode. Brenda Blethyn praised the pub during her final scenes in the series. Northumberland ‘Hidden Gem’ Pub Loved by Vera’s Brenda Blethyn Had Name Changed by ITV Northumberland: A pub known as a hidden gem got a new name for the…
A teenage motorcyclist was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash outside a takeaway in Easington. Police are seeking information about the incident. County Durham Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision Outside Easington Takeaway Easington: A teenage motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash outside a takeaway. The accident happened just after 6 PM. Police arrived at…
A County Durham mother is upset about the small school meal portions her son receives, sharing her concerns online and urging for better food for children. County Durham Mum Furious Over ‘Tiny’ School Meals Leaving Son Hungry County Durham: A mum named Kay Webb is really upset about the school meals at her son’s primary…