Newcastle upon Tyne news

• Double attempted murder charge over attack

  25-11-2025 14:35 via bbc.com
  A woman and man in their 60s remain in hospital after an attack in Elswick on Friday.
  
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• Where can I ring in new year in the North East?

  30-12-2025 12:58 via bbc.com
  A 5k run, a traditional fire festival and free children's parties are planned for 31 December.
  
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• Knife crime campaigners 'emotional' over honours

  30-12-2025 09:07 via bbc.com
  Simon and Tanya Brown are among those recognised in the North East, along with playwright Ishy Din.
  
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• Arrests after armed police attend parking dispute

  29-12-2025 17:08 via bbc.com
  Five young males were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm at the Metrocentre in Gateshead.
  
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• Newcastle re-sign full-back Hodge from Exeter

  29-12-2025 14:37 via bbc.com
  Ambitious Newcastle Red Bulls re-sign England A full-back Josh Hodge from Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.
  
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• Bus lane fines generate £2.1m across region

  29-12-2025 10:46 via bbc.com
  Newcastle City Council came out on top with the highest number of fines issued this year.
  
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• Fort dig reveals glimpse into Roman daily life

  29-12-2025 08:30 via bbc.com
  The latest finds on Hadrian's Wall include a ring, hairpins and signs of game counter production.
  
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• Big shops and half marathons: One woman's whole year in ballgowns

  29-12-2025 08:22 via bbc.com
  Durham student Jennifer Gane wears a ballgown every day in 2025 to highlight autistic masking.
  
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• Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued

  28-12-2025 19:06 via bbc.com
  Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.
  
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• See Jade Thirlwall's joy at home town honour

  28-12-2025 17:08 via bbc.com
  The star is praised for her commitment to South Tyneside as she receives the freedom of the borough.
  
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• Rural councils say new funding plan falls short

  28-12-2025 13:00 via bbc.com
  Councillors in County Durham and Northumberland say the plans short-change their communities.
  
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• Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest

  28-12-2025 12:07 via bbc.com
  Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
  
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• Police warn not to take stolen chemist drugs

  28-12-2025 09:54 via bbc.com
  Police are investigating after the drugs were stolen from a chemist in Jarrow, South Tyneside.
  
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• 'They were not ready for school merger resistance'

  28-12-2025 08:05 via bbc.com
  Teamwork was key to getting plans for a school merger plan dropped in November, a parent says.
  
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• NHS doctor awarded £85,000 for unfair dismissal

  28-12-2025 08:03 via bbc.com
  Dr Faisal Qureshi receives compensation over employment practices at the Durham & Darlington Trust.
  
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• Bristol fight back to overcome feisty Newcastle

  27-12-2025 19:30 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears come from behind to beat Newcastle 36-27 but the Red Bulls score four tries to claim their first point this season.
  
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• Amusement arcade destroyed in Boxing Day fire

  27-12-2025 15:09 via bbc.com
  A police cordon remains in place around the arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields.
  
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• New cemetery planned as available graves dwindle

  27-12-2025 13:07 via bbc.com
  Jarrow Cemetery has about 20 years worth of burial space left, sparking a search for an alternative.
  
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• Sally the sloth relaxes into her new zoo home

  27-12-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  Sally, a seven-year-old sloth, moves to Northumberland Zoo from her former home in Cambridgeshire.
  
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• Teen's Christmas appeal helps children in care

  27-12-2025 08:05 via bbc.com
  A 14-year-old says he is "shocked by the kindness of strangers" after collecting a haul of gifts.
  
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• Crowds brave the North Sea for Boxing Day dips

  26-12-2025 15:22 via bbc.com
  Hundreds brave the freezing sea and many raise money for local charities.
  
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• Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe

  25-12-2025 23:36 via bbc.com
  Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised.
  
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• London Joins Manchester, Salford, Bristol, Reading, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, and More in United Kingdom Wellness Frenzy: Are You Ready for the Spa Break This Holiday Season - Travel And Tour World

  25-12-2025 23:03
  London Joins Manchester, Salford, Bristol, Reading, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, and More in United Kingdom Wellness Frenzy: Are You Ready for the Spa Break This Holiday Season  Travel And Tour World
  
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• North East & Cumbria quiz: Test your 2025 memory

  25-12-2025 10:02 via bbc.com
  Test your knowledge of the more unusual stories from this year in the North East and Cumbria.
  
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• 'I hold festive hikes after a lonely Christmas'

  25-12-2025 09:25 via bbc.com
  Hikes are held in Northumberland and the Lake District to bring people who might be alone together.
  
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• Woman, 81, dies after being hit by car outside M&S

  24-12-2025 12:22 via bbc.com
  Northumbria Police asks for witnesses to come forward following the crash on Monday.
  
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• Labour office vandalised with 'free Gaza' graffiti

  24-12-2025 10:01 via bbc.com
  Images show the building's windows and doors smashed and red paint covering walls outside.
  
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• Murdered teen's family 'overwhelmed' by MBEs

  24-12-2025 08:58 via bbc.com
  Alison Madgin and Carly Barrett say the honour makes them feel "emotional and incredibly proud".
  
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• Farm tax change dubbed 'best Christmas present'

  24-12-2025 07:13 via bbc.com
  The government says it has listened and raised the tax threshold on inherited farmland to £2.5m.
  
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• Newcastle sign All Blacks international Sotutu

  23-12-2025 19:33 via bbc.com
  Newcastle Red Bulls sign Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu on a three-year deal for next season.
  
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