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)

Tyneside child sex exploitation gang found guilty
The four defendants were accused of child sex and drugs offences dating back to 2006.
Newcastle woman's poem wins Jo Cox Carer's UK contest
Carers UK is running a poetry competition in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
Red squirrels return to National Trust's Wallington
The animals at Wallington had been practically wiped out by a pox carried by grey squirrels.
Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum
The watch given to sailor James Thompson is missing its hands and glass front.
Bleach tablet death inquest hears of ambulance delay
Care home staff knew Joe Serginson would try to eat things he should not, the inquest heard.
Football captain subbed off to go to birth
Darryll Donnelly was 30 minutes into the match when news came through his child was on the way.
Durham County Council agrees TA dispute pay offer
Teaching assistants have staged several strikes over plans to pay them for 40 weeks rather than 52.
Beamish lorry death grandfather was 'much loved'
Terry Miskell, 82, died in hospital three days after being hit by a lorry near Beamish Museum.
Seventeen-year seal study by GP Ben Burville
The Northumberland doctor combines his career with studying and filming seals off the county's coast.
Animatronic dinosaurs prepare to startle unsuspecting visitors
The life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Leazes Park are part of the Jurassic Kingdom tour.
Tom Simpson memorial unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins
The memorial stone was unveiled in Mr Simpson's home village of Haswell.
'Nobody saw it coming'
The collapse of Northern Rock: Ten years on
Sunderland v Cardiff City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Sunderland and Cardiff City.
Premiership: Bath v Newcastle Falcons
Team news as Bath host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 BST).
Durham v Sussex: Visitors complete 132-run victory at Chester-le-Street
Sussex bowl Durham out for 131 to complete a 132-run victory on day four at Chester-le-Street.

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.