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)

Kay Michelle Martin and Alan Matthew Martin found dead at house
The married couple were found dead in a house, with police believing the wife was murdered.
Man killed by car in Walker after police pursuit
Two pedestrians are struck by a car that had recently been pursued by police.
Women harassed after seeking sperm donors online
One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy.
Compensation for delay-hit Northern passengers extended
Non-season ticket holders affected by the rail disruption in the summer are now eligible to make a claim.
Newburn Bridge reopens after four-month closure
It has been closed to vehicles since May when it was damaged by a burst water main.
Paul Logan: Family offers £50k reward over 1993 murder
Paul Logan, 25, was lured to a Shotley Bridge farm on the pretext of delivering a takeaway.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Woman takes first steps after surgery
A woman who was bed-bound takes her first steps after raising £100,000 for life-saving surgery.
Tup Tup Palace: Two jailed after Newcastle club shooting
Two people have been jailed over the shooting of a nightclub bouncer in Newcastle.
The Gateshead artist whose work makes you look twice
"It's about creating an illusion whereby you don't know which item is real and which is a drawing".
North East Skinny Dip: Swimmers brave sea for charity
Hundreds of naked swimmers run into the sea at sunrise at Druridge Bay, Northumberland, to celebrate the autumn equinox.
UK backpacker: 'I'm not a thug'
Sam Oliver, who has been cleared of assaulting Australia rugby captain James Stannard, regrets the "whole thing".
Didier Ndong: Sunderland terminate £13.6m midfielder's contract
Sunderland terminate midfielder Didier Ndong contract after he failed to return to the League One club this summer.
County Championship: Durham start well in Paul Collingwood's farewell game v Middlesex
Durham take control of their Division Two match against Middlesex after a strong first day with bat and ball.

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.