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)

Man found dead in Chester-le-Street after 'stabbing'
A 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second man is in hospital with injuries.
Newcastle and Hull Pride: Cities celebrate diversity
Pride events have been taking place in Hull and Newcastle.
Washington 'monster incinerator' plan turned down
Councillors reject the waste energy plant plan, which opponents feared would damage the environment.
Fenham swimming pool to close amid falling numbers
Structural damage and dwindling user numbers mean Fenham Community Pool is to shut for a second time.
Lego exhibition builds on success of Northern pioneers
The Angel of the North and Great North Run are recreated in plastic bricks as part of the display.
Rape victim, 37, helped by passer-by
Police appealed for anyone in the New Hartley area with CCTV to come forward.
Upholland school priest sex abuse accuser 'has fraud conviction'
A man who claims Michael Higginbottom abused him in the 1970s has a fraud conviction, a court hears.
Kim McGuinness elected as Northumbria police commissioner
The police and crime commissioner election turnout was low with one ballot box returned empty.
Sunderland teacher retires after 42 years at school
A special assembly is held to celebrate a teacher who devoted 42 years to one school.
Boy makes piggy banks from used plastic bottles
A six-year-old boy from County Durham says he wants to do something to help protect sea creatures.
England Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes' parents on victory
Ben Stokes' parents Gerard and Deb said the cup final had been an emotional day for the family.
Short stints, resignations & promotion king
Steve Bruce has been handed the Newcastle job - but what do the stats tell us about how long he stays at the club and his Premier League record?
Burnout: What musicians in 2019 are 'perpetually terrified' about
Sam Fender is among the acts who force themselves to take time out of hectic schedules.
T20 Blast: Birmingham Bears, Kent Spitfires and Lancashire Lightning claim victories
Fidel Edwards and Alex Blake steal the show for Birmingham Bears and Kent Spitfires in spectacular T20 Blast wins.
Newcastle 1-0 West Ham: Steve Bruce watches from stands as Magpies win in Shanghai
New Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has already made a "massive difference", says Jonjo Shelvey after the Magpies beat West Ham in a friendly.
Steve Bruce: Newcastle manager says he has 'big boots to fill'
New Newcastle manager Steve Bruce says whoever replaced Rafael Benitez "would find it tough" and admits the job will be difficult.

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.