Newcastle and Tyne News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Newcastle and Tyne. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Legal threat over Virgin Trains East Coast rail franchise
A campaign group wants Stagecoach and Virgin to be stopped from bidding on future contracts.
Daryll Rowe jailed for infecting men with HIV
Daryll Rowe infected five men he had unprotected sex with and sabotaged the condoms of another five.
Newcastle crash death: Pedestrian named as Ranjit Grewal
Three people arrested in connection with the crash have been released under investigation.
Druridge Bay opencast mine decision to be challenged
Banks Mining is taking the government to the High Court after it blocked plans for a new mine.
UK confirms post-Brexit passport deal with Gemalto
The Franco-Dutch firm will make the UK's post-Brexit blue passports as De La Rue accepts defeat.
Sting and Shaggy: 'Cultural appropriation is an ugly term'
"Reggae is something I respect," says the star as he releases an album with dancehall legend Shaggy.
Ex-Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson admits drink-driving
Midfielder Darron Gibson's contract with the club was ended after he was charged.
County Durham teen on stab death charge
Omid Saidy was stabbed to death in a fight outside Parsons Green station in October, a court hears.
Dexter the dog survives 130ft cliff fall
Dexter lay on rocks at the bottom of a cliff for 14 hours before he was rescued.
Gay men told bar 'for mixed-sex couples' only
The couple, from Newcastle, were left "speechless" when they were not allowed in because they were both men.
Sting and Shaggy's favourite reggae records
Pop stars Sting and Shaggy browse the reggae section at Honest Jon's record store.
Beatboxing Spider-Man: A legend among Geordies is unmasked
Piotr Hajduk moved to Newcastle in 2015 and has been known as Beatboxing Spider-Man ever since.
No girls, no entry: Is it OK for bars to turn away groups of men?
Groups of men say they are turned away from bars because of their gender. Is it fair - or legal?
Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers prop on undisclosed terms
Newcastle Falcons sign Samoan prop Logovi'i Mulipola from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.
European Challenge Cup: Gloucester v Newcastle Falcons
Team news as Gloucester host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Kingsholm (19:45 BST).
Manchester City Women 3-0 Sunderland Ladies
Manchester City end a three-game winless run with victory against Sunderland and avoid losing ground at the top of WSL 1.
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
Acid attack murder trial: Victim 'driven to euthanasia'
Berlinah Wallace's attack on her ex-partner left him with 'grotesque injuries', a court hears.
Clevedon house crash: Woman dies as van hits building
A woman, 34, and a man, 33, remain in police custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Animals lap up April sunny spells as temperatures set to soar
It's not just people making the most of the sunshine, as your pictures of animal antics show.
Burton child groomers 'treated girls like trophies' jailed
The four men, described as "schoolboys" treated ?teenage girls like trophies?, a court is told.
Shoreham air crash: Pilot Andy Hill in court over 11 deaths
Andy Hill is facing manslaughter charges over the 2015 air show crash in which 11 men died.
Woman guilty of 'racist' Snap Dogg rap lyric Instagram post
Chelsea Russell said she used the Snap Dogg lyric as a tribute to a boy who died in a crash.
Hospitals recruit managers faster than doctors and nurses
Three quarters of NHS hospital trusts are employing more managers than they did five years ago.
Cornwall child migrant woman gets passport apology
Mary-Ann Astbury moved with her adoptive parents from Canada to Britain in 1971.
Terminally-ill Raymond Page jailed for killing partner
After being diagnosed with cancer, Raymond Page suffered depression and was in constant pain.
Legal threat over Virgin Trains East Coast rail franchise
A campaign group wants Stagecoach and Virgin to be stopped from bidding on future contracts.
Girl, 5, dies after Durdle Door water rescue
The five-year-old girl from Salisbury was picked up from the water near Durdle Door by a military vessel.
Thieves steal DIY SOS volunteer's tool collection
The tools had been collected by former soldier and volunteer Paul Marston over a 20-year period.