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)

Newcastle-born Steven Fairbairn killed in Texas rally crash
Newcastle-born Steven Fairbairn was taking part in the Rednecks with Paychecks event in Texas.
Sunderland school Redby Academy has SATs results annulled
Redby Academy says it is carrying out an independent investigation into what may have gone wrong.
Cervical screening: DIY smear test could be 'game-changer'
Women who miss cervical screening appointments will be given home-testing kits in a pilot scheme.
West Yorkshire Police officer admits water assault on child
Det Sgt Mark Horwell from West Yorkshire Police is fined £300 after admitting common assault.
Council tax increase: Why am I paying the police so much?
A bigger portion of your council tax will go to police this year. But why? And what is it used for?
Sunderland councillor Lynn Appleby quits year after offensive comments probe
Lynn Appleby was elected while being investigated by the Lib Dems over the comments shared in 2015.
Stephen Hepburn: Sex harassment claims investigated by Labour
Jarrow MP Stephen Hepburn is accused of targeting a female party member in a restaurant in 2005.
Hate crimes: Up to half of Greater Manchester cases have no suspect
Greater Manchester Police closed 46% of hate crime cases with no suspects identified.
Northumberland school takes the classroom to the coast
"The best bit about going to the beach is that sometimes we get to have fish and chips."
Climate change: Students around England protest
Students around England protested against climate change and urged the Government to make changes.
Views from Sunderland: Will Brexit happen on 29 March?
As MPs hold crunch votes in parliament, people in pro-Leave Sunderland share their Brexit frustrations.
What next for the Borderlands' £345m?
It is hoped the first projects backed by the recently-announced funding could start before the end of the year.
Sam Fender, hot sauce and SXSW
The Brits Critics' Choice winner shares his tour diary from the South By Southwest festival.
Cameron Bancroft: Durham name Australian as captain after return from ban
Durham appoint Australian opener Cameron Bancroft as captain for the County Championship and One-Day Cup in 2019.
Stephan Lewies, Glen Young & Will Evans: Harlequins to bring in forwards in the summer
Former South Africa lock Stephan Lewies, Leicester flanker Will Evans and Newcastle second-row Glen Young are to join Harlequins in the summer.
Euro 2020 qualifiers: Will Grigg pulls out of Northern Ireland squad with injury
Sunderland striker Will Grigg is ruled out of Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Estonia and Belarus with an injury.

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.