Newcastle upon Tyne news

• Mother hen chooses brewery as new home

  05-09-2026 08:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hen made Alnwick Brewery her home in May, with staff creating a home for her and her chicks.
  
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• Newcastle upon Tyne Tide Times for 7th September 2026

  07-09-2026 01:54 via tidetimes.org.uk
  Tide Times & Heights for Newcastle upon Tyne on 7th September 202600:22 - High Tide (4.36m)
  07:07 - Low Tide (1.71m)
  13:17 - High Tide (4.52m)
  19:46 - Low Tide (1.96m)
  
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• One-Day Cup: Lancashire earn narrow win over Durham

  06-09-2026 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze beat Somerset in the Women's One-Day Cup to strengthen their treble hopes, while there were also wins for Hampshire, Lancashire and Surrey.
  
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• How thousands of items left at tip are sold on

  06-09-2026 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The North Tyneside re-use shop sells 30,000 items in three months, sending cash to local charities.
  
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• Early bird photographers catch striking sunrise

  06-09-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hues of amber, indigo and orange lit up the skies over the North East this morning.
  
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• CrossCountry cancels trains due to driver shortage

  06-09-2026 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The train company has confirmed that disruptions will continue into Sunday evening.
  
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• What to expect from this year's Great North Run

  06-09-2026 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Runners and wheelchair users are taking to Tyneside next Sunday in the event's 45th year.
  
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• Newcastle upon Tyne Tide Times for 6th September 2026

  06-09-2026 01:51 via tidetimes.org.uk
  Tide Times & Heights for Newcastle upon Tyne on 6th September 202605:28 - Low Tide (1.93m)
  11:42 - High Tide (4.35m)
  18:19 - Low Tide (2.15m)
  
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• Calls to scrap council large goods collection fees

  05-09-2026 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council agrees to review bulky waste collection fees amid claims it could tackle fly-tipping.
  
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• Northants out for 50 as Durham close in on promotion

  05-09-2026 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham skittle Northamptonshire for just 50 as Callum Parkinson's 6-20 helps the Division Two leaders to a big victory.
  
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• Irene stunned by haul of 107th birthday cards

  05-09-2026 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Irene Gibson is amazed to receive more than 170 cards for her 107th birthday.
  
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• Hunting, hooting and swooping owls as autumn nears

  05-09-2026 07:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North East and Cumbria photographers share their images of tawny, short-eared, barn and little owls.
  
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• Newcastle upon Tyne Tide Times for 5th September 2026

  05-09-2026 01:56 via tidetimes.org.uk
  Tide Times & Heights for Newcastle upon Tyne on 5th September 202603:50 - Low Tide (1.85m)
  10:06 - High Tide (4.49m)
  16:37 - Low Tide (2.07m)
  22:50 - High Tide (4.29m)
  
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• Gateshead sign defender Holgate and forward Hiwula

  04-09-2026 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gateshead bring in ex-Fleetwood Town defender Harrison Holgate and much-travelled forward Jordy Hiwula on deals until the end of the season.
  
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• 'Gargantuan' student housing tower approved

  04-09-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for more than 500 Northumbria University student bedrooms in Newcastle are narrowly approved.
  
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• 'Cruel abuser enjoyed' terrorising partner

  04-09-2026 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He subjected his partner to a campaign of violence and "psychological manipulation", a court hears.
  
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• Judge rules police statement can be used in fatal crash trial

  04-09-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nathon Gibbon, 33, denies causing the deaths of three people in the Scottish Borders in July 2024.
  
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• Police destruction of miner strike files likely to be examined

  04-09-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The files, said to have been destroyed last year, were related to the 1984 so-called Battle of Orgreave.
  
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• Trial by NHS trust reduces inpatient dementia beds

  04-09-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An NHS trust says demand for dementia inpatient beds has reduced in the region.
  
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• Bereaved dad who 'lost running spirit' to run GNR

  04-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Beadle, from Shildon in County Durham, says remembering his children will spur him on.
  
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• Newcastle upon Tyne Tide Times for 4th September 2026

  04-09-2026 01:58 via tidetimes.org.uk
  Tide Times & Heights for Newcastle upon Tyne on 4th September 202602:41 - Low Tide (1.61m)
  08:51 - High Tide (4.82m)
  15:17 - Low Tide (1.74m)
  21:30 - High Tide (4.46m)
  
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• Pollution port boss calls for nurdle regulations

  03-09-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One billion plastic pellets have polluted the north-east England coastline, estimates suggest.
  
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• Newcastle upon Tyne Tide Times for 3rd September 2026

  03-09-2026 01:55 via tidetimes.org.uk
  Tide Times & Heights for Newcastle upon Tyne on 3rd September 202601:52 - Low Tide (1.37m)
  07:54 - High Tide (5.15m)
  14:23 - Low Tide (1.37m)
  20:29 - High Tide (4.72m)
  
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• Carse omitted from England squad for third Test

  02-09-2026 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
  
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• Wolves sign striker Neave on loan from Newcastle

  02-09-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves announce the signing of 19-year-old striker Sean Neave on loan from Newcastle.
  
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• Security increased after break-ins at vacated school

  02-09-2026 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TikTok videos show masked intruders inside Monkseaton High School, which was closed down last month.
  
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• Woltemade move underlines summer of change at Newcastle

  02-09-2026 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
  
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• Kiwi Christie chosen as Newcastle captain

  02-09-2026 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand flanker Tom Christie is chosen as the new captain of Newcastle Red Bulls, replacing hooker George McGuigan.
  
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• Bespoke guitar to be raffled for Rothbury funds

  02-09-2026 10:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Proceeds of the raffle will help fund conservation groups' bid to buy the Northumberland estate.
  
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• Cafe serving up second chances says it curbs reoffending

  02-09-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Founder Fiona Sample says fewer ex-prisoners they have employed have reoffended compared to national figures.
  
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