Newcastle news

Newcastle commuters express anticipation, optimism and hope for an extension a week out from light rail start  Newcastle HeraldCommuters at Newcastle Interchange on Monday morning said they were eager for services to begin.

Zimbabwe rescuers pull 22 bodies from mine  Newcastle HeraldZimbabwean rescuers have pulled the bodies of at least 22 illegal goldminers out of shafts west of Harare that were flooded earlier in the week, and rescued e...

US gunman killed those who had fired him  Newcastle HeraldThe gunman who killed five fellow workers at a factory in the US state of Illinois had just been terminated, and the plant manager and a human resources offic...

Images of Newcastle United's 2019/20 home kit have been leaked  JOE.co.ukImages of Newcastle United's 2019/2020 home, made by PUMA, have surfaced online. The shirt is expected to be officially unveiled in July.

Newcastle remain rock bottom after directionless defeat at Bath  The GuardianThe Premiership's bottom side Newcastle lost for the fourth successive league game after a 30-13 defeat at Bath.

Russian uni building collapse traps people  Newcastle HeraldA university building has partly collapsed in the Russian city of St Petersburg, trapping people under debris, but emergency services reported no casualties,...

Fremantle are AFLW contenders: Cooper  Newcastle HeraldFremantle coach Trent Cooper bullishly believes his red-hot team is an AFLW premiership contender but concedes the Dockers will need to power through a ...

Kim to be in Hanoi early for Trump summit  Newcastle HeraldNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un will arrive in Vietnam on February 25 ahead of a planned second summit with US President Donald Trump, three sources ...

Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: Former wonderkid 'nearly signed for NUFC'; Kits leaked  ChronicleLiveNewcastle Utd boss Rafa Benitez and his players will play against CSKA Moscow on Saturday ahead of a big game against Huddersfield.

Salomon Rondon goal gives Newcastle draw in friendly with CSKA Moscow  SkySportsNewcastle could only manage a 1-1 draw with CSKA Moscow in their friendly on the south coast of Spain.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Bruce happy to count on Newcastle pair Lazaar and Aarons  Tribal FootballSheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce is happy to count on Newcastle United pair Achraf Lazaar and Rolando Aarons.Both players are on-loan to June with ...

Trevor Nelson announces huge pre-Christmas party in Newcastle after sell out night at Wylam Brewery  Chronicle LiveHe sent hearts a flutter with a sold out post-Valentine's party in the city on Friday and DJ-ing legend Trevor Nelson has already announced another massive ...

Drag Race All Stars Winner coming to Newcastle after history is made with Season 4 shock result  Chronicle LiveFor the first time in Drag Race history, two queens took the All Stars Season 4 title and they're both coming to Newcastle.

Collectables in Newcastle is selling off loads of Yankee Candles in closing down sale  Chronicle LiveLoads of people love a Yankee Candle and if you do you might want to get do Collectables in Newcastle's Eldon Square.

Harold Wilson aide Baroness Falkender dies  Newcastle HeraldFormer British Labour prime minister Harold Wilson's right-hand woman Baroness Falkender has died aged 86. Lady Falkender - formerly Marcia Williams - was ...

Scott Morrison talks up Libs in Tasmania  Newcastle HeraldIt wasn't the official start of an election campaign but it sure felt like one. Scott Morrison cuddled a baby, inspected plants and issued a rallying cry to p...

Newcastle Knights 'sons of guns' keen to leave their own footprints  NRL.COMTex Hoy knew early on in life that he was not going to follow his father on to the pro surfing circuit. Zac Woolford was equally sure he was destined to play rugby ...

Inside Newcastle's trams: a travel experience that will leave Novocastrians wanting more  Newcastle HeraldTrams have returned to Newcastle after more than 68 years in the form modern light rail vehicles.

Turkey still to buy Russian missiles  Newcastle HeraldTurkey will not turn back from its deal to buy S-400 missile systems from Russia, President Tayyip Erdogan says, a day after an informal deadline Washington s...

Simon Gallaher leads new production of The Wizard of Oz  Newcastle HeraldQUEENSLAND entertainer Simon Gallaher is looking forward to the premiere of touring musical The Wizard of Oz – Arena Spectacular at Newcastle ...

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles admits his reaction to Martin Dubravka moment against Wolves was wrong  HITCThe Magpies skipper was seen arguing with his goalkeeper after Willy Boly's late equaliser.

Jets flying high for ACL test in Japan  Newcastle HeraldJets coach Ernie Merrick believes his squad will be running on adrenaline for the Asian Champions League clash with title-holders Kashima Antlers after a mora ...

Cold case: The inside story of Yogurtland Australia's icy franchise dispute  Newcastle HeraldThe frozen yoghurt franchise dream that became a nightmare.

Mexico aims to heal after El Chapo jailing  Newcastle HeraldMexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has visited the birthplace of the country's most infamous drug trafficker, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, calling ...

Newcastle light rail drivers ready to roll into new era  Newcastle HeraldLight rail drivers say they are ready to roll on what is a new era of transport in Newcastle and hope the public jump aboard the trams they have diligently been ...

Controversial Macedonian film Mocking of Christ finds keen audience in Newcastle  Newcastle HeraldINSPIRATION: Ljupcho Todorovski starring in Mocking of Christ. Director Jani Bojadzi has become a hero to many for his portrayal battle faced by the ...

Newcastle light rail extension business case 'being polished' for release  Newcastle HeraldAndrew Constance was not looking any further ahead than the 2.7 kilometres of light rail already laid in Newcastle when quizzed about an extension on Friday.

Minmi development sparks memories of a bygone era  Newcastle HeraldTopics: Minmi's rural character headed for change; and a goanna eats a bird.