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.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Peterlee's Apollo Pavilion lit by inflatable sculptures
The concrete structure, named after the first moon landing, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Sunderland protester William Charlton denies racial hatred
William Charlton tells a court he was "trying to raise awareness" of criminality in his community.
Night in national park 'for every schoolchild'
Independent review suggests new ideas to "re-ignite" England's protected landscapes.
Climate strike: Thousands protest across UK
Schoolchildren and workers down tools and walk out of lessons, demanding "climate justice for all".
Haydon Bridge crash: Driver admits causing passenger's death
Viorel Grancea also admits driving whilst disqualified, with no insurance and no licence.
Tyne and Wear Metro: Halting contract talks 'illegal'
Transport chiefs say they cannot favour County Durham-based Hitachi in order to secure local jobs.
Farne Islands seal pup saved by tourist boat skippers
A motionless two-day-old female pup is rescued from the North Sea near the Farne Islands.
Peter Beardsley: Former Newcastle United coach suspended from football
Former Newcastle United and England forward Peter Beardsley is suspended from all football-related activity for 32 weeks for making racist comments to players.
Football hate crime at matches in England and Wales rose by 47% last season
Incidents of hate crime at football matches in England and Wales up by 47% last season, according to new Home Office figures.
Scott Patterson death: Man denies murder after Blyth assault
Peter Dodds, 33, denies murdering Scott Patterson at a house in Blyth, Northumberland.
Medomsley Detention Centre: Ex-workers face abuse charges
Durham Police is conducting a long-running probe into Medomsley Detention Centre in Consett.
Sam Fender: Number one is like being in The Truman Show
As his debut album goes straight to number one, the singer discusses the "surreal" world he's found himself in.
Sunderland University School of Medicine 'to tackle doctor shortage'
The last medical school to open in north-east England was in 1834 in Newcastle.
Northumberland woman biking to top of the world
Steph Jeavons is leading the first all-female motorcyclist group to Everest base camp.
Mike Ashley: I want to be one of the big fish
The Sports Direct boss has defended the firm's strategy, saying he has faith in High Street retail.
Tuxedo Royale: Former floating nightclub begins final journey
The vessel is set to be dismantled having been abandoned for a decade.
Man completes Newcastle to Kielder River Tyne swim challenge
Fenwick Mark Ridley was granted special permission to complete his challenge at Kielder Water.
YouTuber Alberto Dumba raising awareness of knife crime
The 21-year-old says he moved away from Newcastle after seeing people his own age getting involved in knife crime.
Seaton Sluice villagers raise thousands of pounds for public defibrillators
Eight defibrillators have been installed in the Northumberland village.
Parkour purpose-built gym teaches children the sport safely
"I'd argue that parkour is one of the safest sports you can actually do when practised properly."
Northumberland woman talks of having chemotherapy while pregnant
Roberta Burton from Northumberland is having chemotherapy while expecting her third child.
Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Sunderland
Aiden McGeady's injury-time penalty earns Sunderland a draw against League One bottom side Bolton.
Rick Parry: Ex-Liverpool and Premier League chief executive to become EFL chairman
Ex-Premier League and Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is set to be named the English Football League's new chairman.
Northants win ends Durham promotion hopes
Northants close in on promotion to County Championship Division One by beating Durham at Wantage Road.
Sunderland 1-1 Rotherham United
Jake Hastie's second-half equaliser sees Rotherham come from behind to claim a League One draw at Sunderland.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

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.