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)

Family reliving Washington shop attack seven years on
David Basrai suffered a fractured skull, broken jaw and a bleed to the brain.
Durham Cathedral restoration: 'Unwrapping' begins
Experts described the three-year-project to repair the historic structure as "challenging".
Women introducing asylum seekers to South Tyneside
A project in South Tyneside introduces local women to asylum seekers and refugees to help them feel at home in the area,
Johnston Press details rescue plan
Jobs and newspaper titles at Johnston Press are secured after the publisher is bought by a new company.
University students hit by wave of fake tax refund emails
The UK's tax authority says thousands of reports have come in from various universities in the last month.
More arrests over ex-Sunderland care home fire death
A man and a woman are arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Patryk Mortimer's death.
Northern and South Western rail strikes disrupt events
Rugby fans will also be affected as staff at two of the country's biggest rail operators stop working.
Little Mix's LM5: Five things to expect from group's new album
Little Mix's new album is called 'LM5'. But what can fans expect from the super group's new music?
Children in Need: Meet the children helped through bereavement
Two boys from Northumberland tell of the support they received to help them talk after they lost loved ones.
Being illiterate: 'I've cried because I can't fill in a form'
John MacMurray is one of thousands of people who struggle to read and write.
Volunteers create carpet of poppies in Newcastle
Thousands of knitted and crochet poppies have been donated by volunteers from as far away as Australia.
World Diabetes Day: What the condition means for families
On World Diabetes Day we hear how families help loved ones living with the condition.
Berketex Bride collapse: The women without a dress for their wedding
The shock collapse of the wedding market stalwart has left hundreds in the lurch for their big day.
Sunderland 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Sunderland waste a chance to climb to the top of League One by only managing to draw with Wycombe at the Stadium of Light.
Gateshead 0-0 Sutton United
Play-off challengers Gateshead and Sutton United play out a goalless draw in the National League.
Premiership: Harlequins 20-7 Newcastle Falcons
Harlequins pile more Premiership pain on bottom side Newcastle Falcons with a hard-fought win at The Stoop.

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.