After Alan Oliver set Lee Ryder a challenge to get an interview with Joey Barton, Lee came up with the goods and grabbed a chat with the Toon midfielder following his performance for Newcastle reserves. Now the pair discuss the news that the 26-year-old could return to first team action against Sunderland on Saturday.
Chronicle Sports Reporters Alan Oliver and Lee Ryder discuss Newcastle United's desperate defeat against Spurs in the Carling Cup. They also cover the crucial Premier League match against Blackburn, and assess Terry Venables' chances of landing the Toon manager's job.
Newcastle United hero Bob Moncur and Chronicle Sports Reporter Lee Ryder take a look at the away trip to West Ham and discuss the form of the players, who they think will have an impact on the game, and what they hope will be the final score after the match in East London.
TV money expert Alvin Hall has revealed his top five tips for looking after your cash in the face of a recession. He gives struggling Geordies advice on savings, tackling debt, and how a packed lunch could save you more than ?450 a year. Click here to find out more.
Blyth Spartans' fans are still celebrating after their dramatic victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup. The team scored a late winner in the third-round match to secure a glamour tie against Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. Click here to see the moment supporters realised their dreams had come true.
On the eighth day of Christmas Ollie and Lee assess the career of one of Newcastle's finest footballers - Peter Beardsley. Pedro has a special place in the hearts of the Toon Army and scored marvellous goals in two spells at St James's Park. His contribution to Andy Cole's phenomenal goal-scoring record will also live long in the memor
The first national campaign to encourage secondary school students to walk to school and get active has been launched on Tyneside with the help of breakdancing troupe, Bad Taste Cru. Run by charity Living Streets, the drive will involve hundreds of pupils from across our region. Click here to see a video of them in action.
After Blyth Spartans' epic win over Bournemouth, Chronicle sports writer Lee Ryder and our resident Blackburn Rovers fan Neil Preston discuss the team's victory, the glamour tie against the Lancashire side, and how the managerial turmoil at Ewood Park will affect the Northumberland town's chances of progressing further in the FA Cup.
Mackem Mover Steve Turner is set to fight it out with his rival Geordie Dancer in a dance-off live on the Sky Sports programme Soccer AM. Sunderland fan Steve was spotted by pundit Jamie Redknapp entertaining the crowds at the derby match at the Stadium of Light, and is now due to go head-to-head with Toon supporter David Johnson live on TV. Click here to see Steve in action.
The Chronicle is giving you a sneak peak at the amazing new Walking With Dinosaurs show which is heading to the Metro Radio Arena. The giant creatures, some taller than 30ft, are set to star in a ?10m spectacular thrilling young and old alike.
Family and comrades of a heroic Marine killed in Afghanistan have said their final farewells as he was laid to rest. Sergeant John Manuel, who was also known as Jacky, died when a wheelbarrow full of explosives detonated beside him in Helmand Province. Dozens of people gathered at a moving service at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle to pay their last respects.
'Glowmobiles' gather at Grey's Monument before the parade, which marked the climax of the NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival. Click here to see a video.
A children's charity has released a shocking new video showing how some adults perceive young people. The advert from Bernardo's shows a group of men discussing ways to kill the "vermin" blighting our streets, and goes on to reveal they are actually hunting children with shotguns.
Chronicle sports writers Alan Oliver and Lee Ryder discuss Newcastle United's impressive 3-0 away win at Portsmouth on Sunday as the Toon moved out of the Premier League relegation zone, and talk about Michael Owen's return to goalscoring form.
Newcastle United are gearing up to face Tottenham, and Chronicle sports writers Lee Ryder and Alan Oliver give their views on the Toon players' chances of securing victory, Harry Redknapp's rollercoaster career, and salute Blyth Spartans win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup.
Chronicle Sports Writers Lee Ryder and Alan Oliver discuss the big one - Newcastle United's clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The pair talk about the Toon's chances, pick out their dangermen, and give their predictions on the final score. Plus they also debate the FA's decision to overturn Habib Beye's red card.
Chronicle sports writers Ollie and Lee look back at the Toon's victory over Tottenham and Damien Duff's last gasp winner against the Londoners. The pair also size up Newcastle United's chances of Boxing Day success away to Wigan.
Toon legend Bob Moncur gives his assessment of the defeat at Fulham, and reveals his opinion on how interim boss Joe Kinnear has done since landing in the St James's Park hotseat. Bob also casts his eye towards the Wigan game, Titus Bramble's return to Tyneside, and whether Michael Owen should get a place in the starting line-up.
Geordie rock star Sting has returned to Tyneside to unveil a portrait of a place he still thinks of as home. The Wallsend-born musician previewed a stunning new picture of the Tyne at Newcastle's Laing Art Gallery and talked with pride about why he commissioned American artist Stephen Hannock to paint the city's mining and industrial heritage.
Chronicle Sports writers Alan Oliver and Lee Ryder discuss the prospect of Newcastle United fans making their feelings known before the visit of Hull City to St James's Park.
Stars from across the North East have gathered at the Civic Centre in Newcastle to honour Toon legend Alan Shearer. The former Newcastle United striker was presented with the Legend Award at a bash to raise money for the Glenn McCrory Foundation, which aims to help under-privileged kids. Click here to watch a video of the event.
Dramatic footage of Tyneside paramedics saving the life of a farmer who was crushed under stampeding cattle has been released for the first time. The BBC1 TV show Air Medics followed crews from the Great North Air Ambulance as they rushed to the scene in Bellingham and treated Hilary Hutchinson following the accident.
On the fifth day of Christmas Chronicle sports writers Lee Ryder and Alan Oliver discuss Newcastles famous 5-0 hammering of Manchester United in 1996 as the Toon took revenge after being pipped for the Premier League crown.
Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has raised thousands of pounds for charity at a casino night and fashion show. Members of the Irish group Westlife joined Toon boss Joe Kinnear and a host of other stars at St James's Park to support Macmillan Cancer and the Shay Given Foundation.
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