<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Newcastle upon Tyne with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Student owes £30k more than he borrowed and rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Brown says he is "stuck in a trap" by a loans system that hits working class students hard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/student-owes-30k-more-than-he-borrowed-and-rising/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/student-owes-30k-more-than-he-borrowed-and-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five in hospital after another crash on A1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash at Stannington comes amid continued calls for the A1 to be made a dual carriageway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/five-in-hospital-after-another-crash-on-a1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/five-in-hospital-after-another-crash-on-a1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggle to clear girl's airway after rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edie Smart, 13, inhaled a "copious amount" of water and sand at Whitley Bay, an inquest is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/struggle-to-clear-girls-airway-after-rescue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/struggle-to-clear-girls-airway-after-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football pitch in memory of knife crime victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility is in memory of 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak following a Football Foundation grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-pitch-in-memory-of-knife-crime-victim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-pitch-in-memory-of-knife-crime-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toilet out of use after being soiled by vandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disabled toilet in Richardson Dees Park has been vandalised, North Tyneside Council say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toilet-out-of-use-after-being-soiled-by-vandals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toilet-out-of-use-after-being-soiled-by-vandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stupid' air gun teenagers scared Metro passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers are given suspended sentences for "waving around" realistic-looking guns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stupid-air-gun-teenagers-scared-metro-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stupid-air-gun-teenagers-scared-metro-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMO given green light despite objections]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tyneside Council say the plans will not lead to increased crime, despite residents' concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hmo-given-green-light-despite-objections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hmo-given-green-light-despite-objections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glen Sanderson is among politicians pushing for the government to dual the A1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/need-to-know-north-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/need-to-know-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who cheated death as a baby is 'transformed' by football]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager whose parents were told she would never walk is thriving after joining football team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-who-cheated-death-as-a-baby-is-transformed-by-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-who-cheated-death-as-a-baby-is-transformed-by-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor slams Reform-led council's AI arena review]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI told Gateshead Council the plan was "not value for money", the council's deputy leader says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mayor-slams-reform-led-councils-ai-arena-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mayor-slams-reform-led-councils-ai-arena-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to review A1 dualling scheme after deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plans for safety schemes but local leaders say they will not solve capacity issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/calls-to-review-a1-dualling-scheme-after-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/calls-to-review-a1-dualling-scheme-after-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry after 32,000 direct debits taken early]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "system failure" leads to as many as 32,000 direct debit payments being taken from bank accounts early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inquiry-after-32000-direct-debits-taken-early/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inquiry-after-32000-direct-debits-taken-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Isak saga which damaged two seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-isak-saga-which-damaged-two-seasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-isak-saga-which-damaged-two-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelling as a biking, piping Viking in son's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry Forster founded the motorbike-riding, pipe and drum-playing group after his son passed away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/travelling-as-a-biking-piping-viking-in-sons-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/travelling-as-a-biking-piping-viking-in-sons-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/keegan-reveals-stage-four-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/keegan-reveals-stage-four-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choir's Britain's Got Talent win 'incredible']]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir says she feels like "I'm living somebody else's life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/choirs-britains-got-talent-win-incredible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/choirs-britains-got-talent-win-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make a Difference: North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Greaves helps run Two Fingers To MND following in memory of his son David.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/make-a-difference-north-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/make-a-difference-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-holder Milner retires after 24-year career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/record-holder-milner-retires-after-24-year-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/record-holder-milner-retires-after-24-year-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Durham lose to Nottinghamshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round up of the T20 Blast action as Chris Lynn scores an unbeaten century in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/t20-blast-round-up-durham-lose-to-nottinghamshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/t20-blast-round-up-durham-lose-to-nottinghamshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham hand Blaze first Women's T20 Blast defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-hand-blaze-first-womens-t20-blast-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-hand-blaze-first-womens-t20-blast-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle stun Sale Sharks with incredible comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sale's Champions Cup hopes are dented as Newcastle complete a record-breaking comeback to win with the final play of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-stun-sale-sharks-with-incredible-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-stun-sale-sharks-with-incredible-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than &pound;69.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barcelona-move-a-dream-for-gordon-since-he-was-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barcelona-move-a-dream-for-gordon-since-he-was-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children in care able to record memories digitally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children in care can now keep their memories and experiences safe through an online platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/children-in-care-able-to-record-memories-digitally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/children-in-care-able-to-record-memories-digitally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piper 'devastated' after kilt worn by uncle killed in Iraq is stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/piper-devastated-after-kilt-worn-by-uncle-killed-in-iraq-is-stolen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/piper-devastated-after-kilt-worn-by-uncle-killed-in-iraq-is-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on £16m leisure development]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-screen cinema and restaurants are being built in Ashington as part of a regeneration scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-starts-on-16m-leisure-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-starts-on-16m-leisure-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport parking charges are 'needless tax']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking at Newcastle Airport's express drop-off zone now costs &pound;6 after charges increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/airport-parking-charges-are-needless-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/airport-parking-charges-are-needless-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and brother deny teenager's fire death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial is to be held for three people accused of killing Leah Casson in a fire in North Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mother-and-brother-deny-teenagers-fire-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mother-and-brother-deny-teenagers-fire-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans mark 15 years since end of Iraq war]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East soldiers are attending a Royal British Legion event commemorating the end of the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/veterans-mark-15-years-since-end-of-iraq-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/veterans-mark-15-years-since-end-of-iraq-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coercive doctor jailed in his absence struck off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shamir Chandran was sentenced to four years in prison for coercive control, a report reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/coercive-doctor-jailed-in-his-absence-struck-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/coercive-doctor-jailed-in-his-absence-struck-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooters to leave city after five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator Neuron says its decision is part of wider plans to wind down operations in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/e-scooters-to-leave-city-after-five-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/e-scooters-to-leave-city-after-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor resigns 10 days after local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK says it is due to business commitments, but some say the party should fund the by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-resigns-10-days-after-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-resigns-10-days-after-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robber 'destroyed' woman's life in hammer attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Clancy is jailed for a "savage" attack which has left a "vibrant" woman needing constant care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/robber-destroyed-womans-life-in-hammer-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/robber-destroyed-womans-life-in-hammer-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamper help for children facing unexpected hospital stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bradley Lowery Foundation hampers provide everyday essentials to families in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hamper-help-for-children-facing-unexpected-hospital-stays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hamper-help-for-children-facing-unexpected-hospital-stays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I survived by floating, now I hope to save others']]></title><description><![CDATA[The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-survived-by-floating-now-i-hope-to-save-others/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-survived-by-floating-now-i-hope-to-save-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham 10th-wicket pair put on 158 in draw at Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham's last-wicket pair of Ben Raine and Callum Parkinson put on 158 to help secure a draw against Kent at Beckenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-10th-wicket-pair-put-on-158-in-draw-at-kent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-10th-wicket-pair-put-on-158-in-draw-at-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile with over 1,000 indecent images jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanley Burnett, 76, admits having indecent images of children and is jailed for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-with-over-1000-indecent-images-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-with-over-1000-indecent-images-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools reopen after asbestos results negative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools reopen after being closed for testing after asbestos was found in a Whitley Bay nursery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/schools-reopen-after-asbestos-results-negative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/schools-reopen-after-asbestos-results-negative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murderer slashed neck of 'crime boss' in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The killer attacked the man after learning the victim had put a price on his head, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murderer-slashed-neck-of-crime-boss-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murderer-slashed-neck-of-crime-boss-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Levick lifts Durham off bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Levick's six-wicket haul helps lift Durham off the foot of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they thrash Somerset by 120 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/womens-one-day-cup-levick-lifts-durham-off-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/womens-one-day-cup-levick-lifts-durham-off-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay out for duck as Durham struggle against Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham are struggling on 173-5 against Kent, still trailing by 350, as rain forces an early end to day two of their County Championship match at Beckenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gay-out-for-duck-as-durham-struggle-against-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gay-out-for-duck-as-durham-struggle-against-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arundell scores four as Bath cruise past Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Arundell scores four tries as Bath end a run of three games without a win with a comfortable 69-12 victory over Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arundell-scores-four-as-bath-cruise-past-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arundell-scores-four-as-bath-cruise-past-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gardening makes me glad to be alive after stroke']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotswood Community Garden, which is maintained by 75 volunteers, hosts its annual "Blossom Day".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gardening-makes-me-glad-to-be-alive-after-stroke/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gardening-makes-me-glad-to-be-alive-after-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving tests cancellations having 'huge impact']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some learners in the North East and Cumbria face cancellations hours before their tests are due.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/driving-tests-cancellations-having-huge-impact/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/driving-tests-cancellations-having-huge-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a third of care homes not inspected since 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspection body says 242 of the region's 688 care homes have not had a CQC inspection since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-than-a-third-of-care-homes-not-inspected-since-2021/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-than-a-third-of-care-homes-not-inspected-since-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your photos of snakes, shrews and sparrowhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eager North East and Cumbria photographers share their memorable images of local wildlife in spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-photos-of-snakes-shrews-and-sparrowhawks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-photos-of-snakes-shrews-and-sparrowhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform selects Gateshead council leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK is now the leading power in Gateshead after more than five decades of Labour rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-selects-gateshead-council-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-selects-gateshead-council-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent pair Dawkins and Northeast boss Stokes' Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Dawkins and Sam Northeast both hit centuries as Kent dominate the first day of their County Championship Division Two game with Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kent-pair-dawkins-and-northeast-boss-stokes-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kent-pair-dawkins-and-northeast-boss-stokes-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More school sand samples sent for asbestos testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[More tests for asbestos are being done on play sand from Beacon Hill School, which remains shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-school-sand-samples-sent-for-asbestos-testing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-school-sand-samples-sent-for-asbestos-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blackout' drunk driver injured New Year reveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim had to have parts of his skull removed after being "left for dead", a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blackout-drunk-driver-injured-new-year-reveller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blackout-drunk-driver-injured-new-year-reveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash driver broke boy's legs fleeing police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim, 15, says he is "lucky to be alive" after being struck by debris from Nathan Kelly's BMW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crash-driver-broke-boys-legs-fleeing-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crash-driver-broke-boys-legs-fleeing-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season but further members of that side look set to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-newcastles-history-makers-are-breaking-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-newcastles-history-makers-are-breaking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of man recovered after month-long search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Larvin's body has been formally identified, Northumbria Police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/body-of-man-recovered-after-month-long-search/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/body-of-man-recovered-after-month-long-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brass bands back competing after venue hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brass-bands-back-competing-after-venue-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brass-bands-back-competing-after-venue-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrier idea explored for pollution hotspot road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephenson Road has particularly high levels of nitrogen dioxide, which can cause health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barrier-idea-explored-for-pollution-hotspot-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barrier-idea-explored-for-pollution-hotspot-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Express Coach Journey - London Victoria To Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Route 435) (DvalGb4DLg) - Fathom Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Express Coach Journey - London Victoria To Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Route 435) (DvalGb4DLg)&nbsp;&nbsp;Fathom Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-express-coach-journey-london-victoria-to-newcastle-upon-tyne-route-435-dvalgb4dlg-fathom-journal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-express-coach-journey-london-victoria-to-newcastle-upon-tyne-route-435-dvalgb4dlg-fathom-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC and YouTube launch creator training programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the scheme, 150 media professionals, including producers and journalists, will develop their skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-and-youtube-launch-creator-training-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-and-youtube-launch-creator-training-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newgate Hotel - Newcastle Upon Tyne - THE LIST.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newgate Hotel - Newcastle Upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;THE LIST.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newgate-hotel-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-listcouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newgate-hotel-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-listcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC charity worker's inquest adjourned for third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Mitchell, who was originally from North Tyneside, was murdered in 2021 in a Nairobi hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-charity-workers-inquest-adjourned-for-third-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-charity-workers-inquest-adjourned-for-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog walker nearly died in neck slash knife attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Lockyer is jailed for repeatedly slashing at a man he had "some beef" with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dog-walker-nearly-died-in-neck-slash-knife-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dog-walker-nearly-died-in-neck-slash-knife-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew &amp; Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[England end Ollie Robinson&rsquo;s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's time to let my lifelong comic collection go']]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Hansen owns one of the biggest archives of British comics but is reducing his collection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/its-time-to-let-my-lifelong-comic-collection-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/its-time-to-let-my-lifelong-comic-collection-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform selects South Tyneside group leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Whiteleas councillor says he wants to tackle debt across the borough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-selects-south-tyneside-group-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-selects-south-tyneside-group-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child abuser and brother jailed over fake disability claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Siddell sexually assaulted three boys in Leicestershire between 2018 and 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-abuser-and-brother-jailed-over-fake-disability-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-abuser-and-brother-jailed-over-fake-disability-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Example And Professor Green At NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne [LIVE] 5/13/2026 (0WRwUEWZT3) - Fathom Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Example And Professor Green At NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne [LIVE] 5/13/2026 (0WRwUEWZT3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Fathom Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/example-and-professor-green-at-nx-newcastle-newcastle-upon-tyne-live-5132026-0wrwuewzt3-fathom-journal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/example-and-professor-green-at-nx-newcastle-newcastle-upon-tyne-live-5132026-0wrwuewzt3-fathom-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City farm hopes to stay free amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ouseburn Farm has been free to enter since 1976, but bosses say it is in need of financial support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-farm-hopes-to-stay-free-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-farm-hopes-to-stay-free-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Salmon Queens sought to mark 80th crowning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival organisers are gathering memories of a Berwick tradition and its links to salmon fishing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-salmon-queens-sought-to-mark-80th-crowning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-salmon-queens-sought-to-mark-80th-crowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study funded to save historic railway works site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic England awards &pound;65,000 for a survey of the old building in the hopes of preserving it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/study-funded-to-save-historic-railway-works-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/study-funded-to-save-historic-railway-works-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother in Kenya for BBC charity worker inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Mitchell, 42 - originally from Whitley Bay - was murdered in November 2021 at a Nairobi hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brother-in-kenya-for-bbc-charity-worker-inquest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brother-in-kenya-for-bbc-charity-worker-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Patients have tried to punch me because of my skin colour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/patients-have-tried-to-punch-me-because-of-my-skin-colour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/patients-have-tried-to-punch-me-because-of-my-skin-colour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East 'voted in sorrow rather than anger']]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-voted-in-sorrow-rather-than-anger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-voted-in-sorrow-rather-than-anger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer made indecent child images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Yeoman would have been dismissed if he was still an officer, Northumbria Police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-made-indecent-child-images/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-made-indecent-child-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge praises victims as child abuser jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Robson is jailed for four and half years for offences against two children years part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/judge-praises-victims-as-child-abuser-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/judge-praises-victims-as-child-abuser-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boys-adoption-overturned-after-mum-dates-prisoner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boys-adoption-overturned-after-mum-dates-prisoner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy worked for me, says Newcastle defender Burn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says therapy worked "quite well" for him as he urges those struggling with their mental health to seek help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/therapy-worked-for-me-says-newcastle-defender-burn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/therapy-worked-for-me-says-newcastle-defender-burn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury as women's cup final gets St James' snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alnwick Town Ladies coach says it is a "missed opportunity" to showcase women's football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fury-as-womens-cup-final-gets-st-james-snub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fury-as-womens-cup-final-gets-st-james-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson spins Durham to three-day win at Worcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Parkinson takes 5-13 and Ben McKinney smashes 87 not out as Durham win inside three days at New Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkinson-spins-durham-to-three-day-win-at-worcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkinson-spins-durham-to-three-day-win-at-worcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe 'looking at the future' with Gordon omission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he left forward Anthony Gordon on the bench for the second week running because he is "looking at the future".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-looking-at-the-future-with-gordon-omission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-looking-at-the-future-with-gordon-omission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quins humiliate Newcastle in meeting of bottom two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins run in 12 tries as they humiliate Newcastle Red Bulls 76-17 in a match between The Prem's bottom two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/quins-humiliate-newcastle-in-meeting-of-bottom-two/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/quins-humiliate-newcastle-in-meeting-of-bottom-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrestlers could be shown red card in hybrid league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Wrestling League involves regional teams competing for the top spot each season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wrestlers-could-be-shown-red-card-in-hybrid-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wrestlers-could-be-shown-red-card-in-hybrid-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your weather pictures: Rain, rain go away]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers capture rainy and sunny scenes in the north-east of England and Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-weather-pictures-rain-rain-go-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-weather-pictures-rain-rain-go-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Mayor says Starmer on 'borrowed time']]></title><description><![CDATA[People in the North East voted for change, the Labour mayor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-mayor-says-starmer-on-borrowed-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-mayor-says-starmer-on-borrowed-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centenary of train derailment 'not a celebration']]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers say the guided walks explore the impact of the event which saw eight miners imprisoned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/centenary-of-train-derailment-not-a-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/centenary-of-train-derailment-not-a-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems 'are official opposition' in North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats came first in Newcastle and claimed second place in Sunderland and Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lib-dems-are-official-opposition-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lib-dems-are-official-opposition-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Kieran Trippier?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has an open mind about his next move as he focuses on finishing his St James' Park stay on a high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-next-for-kieran-trippier/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-next-for-kieran-trippier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students tasked with planning shipbuilding museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners hope to create a permanent tribute to the north-east of England's shipbuilding heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-tasked-with-planning-shipbuilding-museum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-tasked-with-planning-shipbuilding-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes out for 14 in first innings since Ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes makes only 14 in his first innings for five months on the second day of Durham&rsquo;s County Championship match at Worcestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-out-for-14-in-first-innings-since-ashes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-out-for-14-in-first-innings-since-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disappearing' soldier sculpture marks VE Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[An optical illusion sees the life-size figure at Bamburgh Castle partially disappear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/disappearing-soldier-sculpture-marks-ve-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/disappearing-soldier-sculpture-marks-ve-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They don't know the real cost of fish and chips']]></title><description><![CDATA[National Fishing Remembrance Day services are to be held for those who lost loved ones at sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/they-dont-know-the-real-cost-of-fish-and-chips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/they-dont-know-the-real-cost-of-fish-and-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour's 'worst fears realised' in the North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform's focus on Starmer "paid off in spades", the BBC's North East political editor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labours-worst-fears-realised-in-the-north-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labours-worst-fears-realised-in-the-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['After 62 bikes my life on two wheels is over']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordon Castle says the time is right to stop after 62 bikes and more than half a million miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/after-62-bikes-my-life-on-two-wheels-is-over/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/after-62-bikes-my-life-on-two-wheels-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern two-bedroom semi-detached home in Newcastle upon Tyne for £300,000 (aff) - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern two-bedroom semi-detached home in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;300,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-two-bedroom-semi-detached-home-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-300000-aff-msn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-two-bedroom-semi-detached-home-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-300000-aff-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour no longer biggest party at Newcastle Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats are now narrowly the largest party at the local authority with 25 seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labour-no-longer-biggest-party-at-newcastle-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labour-no-longer-biggest-party-at-newcastle-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK new opposition in North Tyneside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a third of seats are contested in North Tyneside so Labour remains in control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-new-opposition-in-north-tyneside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-new-opposition-in-north-tyneside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform takes control of South Tyneside Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK now have 41 councillors in South Tyneside while Labour have been left with just one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-takes-control-of-south-tyneside-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-takes-control-of-south-tyneside-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK wins majority at Gateshead Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK is now the leading power in Gateshead and Labour is left with just 12 councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-wins-majority-at-gateshead-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-wins-majority-at-gateshead-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council looking for operator to reopen cafes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Council says cafes in Exhibition and Paddy Freeman's parks could reopen with new managers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-looking-for-operator-to-reopen-cafes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-looking-for-operator-to-reopen-cafes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern two-bedroom semi-detached home in Newcastle upon Tyne for £300,000 (aff) - NewcastleWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern two-bedroom semi-detached home in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;300,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;NewcastleWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-two-bedroom-semi-detached-home-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-300000-aff-newcastleworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-two-bedroom-semi-detached-home-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-300000-aff-newcastleworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes set to make injury return for Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes has recovered from cheekbone surgery and is set to play in Durham's red-ball game against Worcestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-set-to-make-injury-return-for-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-set-to-make-injury-return-for-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge to remain closed as council seeks funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heugh Street Bridge in South Shields stays shut to traffic because it is in a "poor" condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bridge-to-remain-closed-as-council-seeks-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bridge-to-remain-closed-as-council-seeks-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/do-i-need-a-photo-id-and-my-polling-card-to-vote-in-the-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/do-i-need-a-photo-id-and-my-polling-card-to-vote-in-the-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas attack paramedic 'honoured' to meet King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Swinbourne, who raises awareness of assaults on emergency staff, attends a royal party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/christmas-attack-paramedic-honoured-to-meet-king/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/christmas-attack-paramedic-honoured-to-meet-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture crawl brings 'different people together']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Late Shows will see performances, workshops and talks take place across Newcastle and Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/culture-crawl-brings-different-people-together/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/culture-crawl-brings-different-people-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler needs new heart after health worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poppy's family, from Cleator Moor, is asking others to consider signing up for organ donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toddler-needs-new-heart-after-health-worsens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toddler-needs-new-heart-after-health-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham bring in Olivier to replace injured Roach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham sign South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier for the remainder of the County Championship as replacement for injured Kemar Roach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-bring-in-olivier-to-replace-injured-roach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-bring-in-olivier-to-replace-injured-roach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rare' WW1 ledger found miles away returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[It lists about 900 volunteers from north-east England who signed up to serve in the war in 1915.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rare-ww1-ledger-found-miles-away-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rare-ww1-ledger-found-miles-away-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Greens withdraw support from candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The candidates are subject to an ongoing national disciplinary process, Newcastle Greens say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/local-greens-withdraw-support-from-candidates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/local-greens-withdraw-support-from-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Puffin cams' return to island nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Trust says more than 250,000 people tuned in to watch the birds last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/puffin-cams-return-to-island-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/puffin-cams-return-to-island-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rowdy teens chuck our cafe tables down the beach']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police says it is patrolling Longsands beach as part of its Operation Coastwatch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rowdy-teens-chuck-our-cafe-tables-down-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rowdy-teens-chuck-our-cafe-tables-down-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in her 20s raped and assaulted near bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is believed to have happened near the Redheugh Bridge in Gateshead in the early hours of Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-in-her-20s-raped-and-assaulted-near-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-in-her-20s-raped-and-assaulted-near-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland centre Harris to rejoin Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotland-centre-harris-to-rejoin-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotland-centre-harris-to-rejoin-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More orca sightings 'great news' for tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say orcas may be coming closer to shore in Northumberland to prey on seals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-orca-sightings-great-news-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-orca-sightings-great-news-for-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners into final with 'really special' support]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Shields face Kidderminster Harriers in the National League North play-off final on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mariners-into-final-with-really-special-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mariners-into-final-with-really-special-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More patrols at park hit by antisocial behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they have spoken to some of the children involved and seized e-scooters and e-bikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-patrols-at-park-hit-by-antisocial-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-patrols-at-park-hit-by-antisocial-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem rugby 2026-27 season to begin on 25 September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repairs begin at fire-hit halls of residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university halls of residence were damaged by fire in 2023, but work begins onrepairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/repairs-begin-at-fire-hit-halls-of-residence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/repairs-begin-at-fire-hit-halls-of-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcester bring in Hawkins for next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcester Warriors sign three more players ahead of next season, including Newcastle Red Bulls forward John Hawkins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/worcester-bring-in-hawkins-for-next-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/worcester-bring-in-hawkins-for-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collapsed chimney still hanging 10 months on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repair work should begin in Hexham once a nearby property is sold, a building firm says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/collapsed-chimney-still-hanging-10-months-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/collapsed-chimney-still-hanging-10-months-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex graft to earn draw against Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half-century by Max Holden prevents Durham's third consecutive County Championship Division Two victory as Middlesex battle for a draw at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/middlesex-graft-to-earn-draw-against-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/middlesex-graft-to-earn-draw-against-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listed organ restored as church is modernised]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organ's restoration is part of improvements at St John's including new kitchen and toilets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/listed-organ-restored-as-church-is-modernised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/listed-organ-restored-as-church-is-modernised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County's fight to secure Royal Navy ship's anchor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader says a request for HMS Northumberland's anchor was turned down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/countys-fight-to-secure-royal-navy-ships-anchor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/countys-fight-to-secure-royal-navy-ships-anchor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you vote in the North East elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of voters are heading to polling stations on 7 May, including many in the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-you-vote-in-the-north-east-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-you-vote-in-the-north-east-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters criticise beach's water pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organiser Nick Jones says people are "angry and disheartened" by continued pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/protesters-criticise-beachs-water-pollution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/protesters-criticise-beachs-water-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Gay maintains England claim with ton at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham batter Emilio Gay maintains his England claim with a third century of the season against Middlesex at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durhams-gay-maintains-england-claim-with-ton-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durhams-gay-maintains-england-claim-with-ton-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead Newcastle into next season after talks with the club's Saudi Arabian leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-set-to-stay-in-charge-of-newcastle-after-summit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-set-to-stay-in-charge-of-newcastle-after-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Metrocentre turns 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Look back at the history of the shopping centre which was once the largest in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-metrocentre-turns-40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-metrocentre-turns-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathrow expansion to 'open doors' for firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms gathered to share ideas at a regional business summit at St James' Park in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heathrow-expansion-to-open-doors-for-firms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heathrow-expansion-to-open-doors-for-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your sunshine snaps as temperatures rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers capture animals, flowers and follies in the sun as we enter May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-sunshine-snaps-as-temperatures-rise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-sunshine-snaps-as-temperatures-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osula project pays off to help ease pressure on Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe keeps faith with William Osula and the forward repays his faith in a crucial win against Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/osula-project-pays-off-to-help-ease-pressure-on-howe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/osula-project-pays-off-to-help-ease-pressure-on-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party candidate accused of antisemitism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Green Party candidate Tina Ion says her posts were criticised in isolation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-party-candidate-accused-of-antisemitism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-party-candidate-accused-of-antisemitism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historian hopes map project inspires local pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Carter, from Newcastle, launches an interactive map for his North East Heritage Library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/historian-hopes-map-project-inspires-local-pride/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/historian-hopes-map-project-inspires-local-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does club culture still exist or are sober socials the new go-to?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many young people in the North East say they are ditching alcohol-fuelled nights for sober socials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/does-club-culture-still-exist-or-are-sober-socials-the-new-go-to/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/does-club-culture-still-exist-or-are-sober-socials-the-new-go-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-wood-hoping-to-bowl-again-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-wood-hoping-to-bowl-again-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/red-squirrels-close-to-extinction-in-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/red-squirrels-close-to-extinction-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger in fatal car crash had 'heart of gold']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paying tribute to 20-year-old Lewis Smith, his family say he was the glue that held them together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/passenger-in-fatal-car-crash-had-heart-of-gold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/passenger-in-fatal-car-crash-had-heart-of-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free DJ sessions tackling anti-social behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead teens can drop in and try DJ decks, rapping, emceeing and even a virtual reality drum kit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/free-dj-sessions-tackling-anti-social-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/free-dj-sessions-tackling-anti-social-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabian owners' desire for Newcastle 'unchanged']]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saudi-arabian-owners-desire-for-newcastle-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saudi-arabian-owners-desire-for-newcastle-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pension fiasco heartbreak has clouded our cruise']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Williams, from Jarrow, says she is out of pocket as Capita grapple with a backlog of cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pension-fiasco-heartbreak-has-clouded-our-cruise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pension-fiasco-heartbreak-has-clouded-our-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after crash kills cyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men, aged 41 and 30, have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-arrested-after-crash-kills-cyclist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-arrested-after-crash-kills-cyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to report 'moron' electric motorbike pests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland councillor Wayne Daley says nuisance electric motorbike riders should be reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-to-report-moron-electric-motorbike-pests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-to-report-moron-electric-motorbike-pests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homegrown back Spencer gets two-year Newcastle deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Versatile back Oli Spencer signs a new two-year contract to remain at Newcastle Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homegrown-back-spencer-gets-two-year-newcastle-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homegrown-back-spencer-gets-two-year-newcastle-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned car crash driver 'life of the party']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Jordan Orrock, 20, who died on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street, pay tribute to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/overturned-car-crash-driver-life-of-the-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/overturned-car-crash-driver-life-of-the-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burning waste fly-tipping site blocked off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concrete blocks now surround the site at Old Swarland to prevent vehicles gaining access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burning-waste-fly-tipping-site-blocked-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burning-waste-fly-tipping-site-blocked-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All change? One Metro line, four all-out elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/all-change-one-metro-line-four-all-out-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/all-change-one-metro-line-four-all-out-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitchers told to give breeding black grouse space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endangered black grouse prepare to fan their tail feathers in "spectacular" mating dances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/twitchers-told-to-give-breeding-black-grouse-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/twitchers-told-to-give-breeding-black-grouse-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing estate residents see energy bills frozen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council hopes the move will offer Byker Wall homeowners "stability and certainty".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/housing-estate-residents-see-energy-bills-frozen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/housing-estate-residents-see-energy-bills-frozen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wrong-way' crash teens suffer serious injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women are injured along with the occupant of another car on the A69 in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wrong-way-crash-teens-suffer-serious-injuries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wrong-way-crash-teens-suffer-serious-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to engineer who 'revolutionised' Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Ridley, who helped devise the Metro and ran transport in Hong Kong and London, dies aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tributes-to-engineer-who-revolutionised-metro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tributes-to-engineer-who-revolutionised-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great North Run gets £100k to fill TV funding gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East Combined Authority grant helps broadcast the race to more than 100 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/great-north-run-gets-100k-to-fill-tv-funding-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/great-north-run-gets-100k-to-fill-tv-funding-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service failures 'could risk public safety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland's fire service does not have accurate data on high risk sites, inspectors find.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fire-service-failures-could-risk-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fire-service-failures-could-risk-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lived in cold home as I couldn't afford boiler']]></title><description><![CDATA[A pensioner, who lived without hot water for more than a year, urges others to seek help sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-lived-in-cold-home-as-i-couldnt-afford-boiler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-lived-in-cold-home-as-i-couldnt-afford-boiler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large five-bedroom detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne for £445,000 (aff) - NewcastleWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large five-bedroom detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;445,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;NewcastleWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/large-five-bedroom-detached-house-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-445000-aff-newcastleworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/large-five-bedroom-detached-house-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-445000-aff-newcastleworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liked by Flintoff &amp; different from Crawley - is Gay England's next opener?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England's next Test opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/liked-by-flintoff-amp-different-from-crawley-is-gay-englands-next-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/liked-by-flintoff-amp-different-from-crawley-is-gay-englands-next-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle centre Hutchison signs one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls centre Cameron Hutchison agrees to remain with the Prem club for a further year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-centre-hutchison-signs-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-centre-hutchison-signs-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why visit of Newcastle's Saudi owners is being talked about]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United's owners and executives are convening this week to plot the club's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-visit-of-newcastles-saudi-owners-is-being-talked-about/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-visit-of-newcastles-saudi-owners-is-being-talked-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski backs 99% of candidates amid social posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader is in Newcastle ahead of the local elections on 7 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/polanski-backs-99-of-candidates-amid-social-posts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/polanski-backs-99-of-candidates-amid-social-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne travel - Travel And Tour World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne travel&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel And Tour World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-travel-travel-and-tour-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-travel-travel-and-tour-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 20, dies in A1(M) overnight crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two other men are in hospital following the crash near Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-20-dies-in-a1m-overnight-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-20-dies-in-a1m-overnight-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay helps Durham chase 336 to beat Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gay-helps-durham-chase-336-to-beat-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gay-helps-durham-chase-336-to-beat-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile made girl advertise herself for sex]]></title><description><![CDATA["Devious and manipulative" Stephen McLean is jailed for nine years, with five years extended licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-made-girl-advertise-herself-for-sex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-made-girl-advertise-herself-for-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Newcastle get dragged into relegation fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle have lost their past five games in all competitions and are eight points clear of the Premier League bottom three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/could-newcastle-get-dragged-into-relegation-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/could-newcastle-get-dragged-into-relegation-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle forward Scott to stay one more year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homegrown second-row forward Adam Scott signs a one-year contract extension to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-forward-scott-to-stay-one-more-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-forward-scott-to-stay-one-more-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street robbery was 'everyone's worst nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michaela Lawson is jailed for punching a man in the face as he was robbed of his wallet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/street-robbery-was-everyones-worst-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/street-robbery-was-everyones-worst-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm plans to fill voids in old quarry with debris]]></title><description><![CDATA[A demolition firm says it will also build a nature walk, but the plan has received objections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/firm-plans-to-fill-voids-in-old-quarry-with-debris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/firm-plans-to-fill-voids-in-old-quarry-with-debris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-snaps-of-changing-skies-from-meteors-to-rays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-snaps-of-changing-skies-from-meteors-to-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hidden heritage' Metro art shown in exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murals by Sofia Barton for the Tyne and Wear Metro are on display at the Baltic Centre in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hidden-heritage-metro-art-shown-in-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hidden-heritage-metro-art-shown-in-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My first hippo toy was a joke, but I ended up with a 1,000-strong collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Angier has collected hippo items for half a century and is now selling them off for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-first-hippo-toy-was-a-joke-but-i-ended-up-with-a-1000-strong-collection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-first-hippo-toy-was-a-joke-but-i-ended-up-with-a-1000-strong-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne A New Vibrant Riverside City of Culture, Nightlife and Northern Adventure - Travel And Tour World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne A New Vibrant Riverside City of Culture, Nightlife and Northern Adventure&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel And Tour World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-a-new-vibrant-riverside-city-of-culture-nightlife-and-northern-adventure-travel-and-tour-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-a-new-vibrant-riverside-city-of-culture-nightlife-and-northern-adventure-travel-and-tour-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell stars at Hampshire race to win over Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Yorkshire, Hampshire and The Blaze all pick up wins in the fourth game week of the women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bell-stars-at-hampshire-race-to-win-over-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bell-stars-at-hampshire-race-to-win-over-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm-hit ferry landing repair bill hits £245K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nexus says new monitoring equipment will help prolong the life of the structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-hit-ferry-landing-repair-bill-hits-245k/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-hit-ferry-landing-repair-bill-hits-245k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port 'working hard' to attract more cruise ships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first cruise called in 2021 and the port's boss says he wants to see up to 20 visit a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/port-working-hard-to-attract-more-cruise-ships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/port-working-hard-to-attract-more-cruise-ships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Newcastle's 'bullies' became too nice]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Eddie Howe's Newcastle have gone from regularly ruffling feathers to losing 15 Premier League games this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-newcastles-bullies-became-too-nice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-newcastles-bullies-became-too-nice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitor numbers grow at 'world's oldest railway']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanfield Railway, said to be the world's oldest, will offer people the chance to drive a steam train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/visitor-numbers-grow-at-worlds-oldest-railway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/visitor-numbers-grow-at-worlds-oldest-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to recognise historic summit landmarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[C20 Society submits applications to register the first and last trig points built 90 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bid-to-recognise-historic-summit-landmarks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bid-to-recognise-historic-summit-landmarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon mistakes: When races go wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a half marathon in Coventry turned out to be too long, we look at other mishaps and mistakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/marathon-mistakes-when-races-go-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/marathon-mistakes-when-races-go-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK expels candidate over BNP ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Prior, who is standing for Saltwell in Gateshead, will still appear on ballot papers in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-expels-candidate-over-bnp-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-expels-candidate-over-bnp-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital chiefs defend elderly ward closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosses say there have been "encouraging" improvements since the Queen Elizabeth Hospital ward shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-chiefs-defend-elderly-ward-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-chiefs-defend-elderly-ward-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer backs candidates as MP calls on him to quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer defends his record in government as Hartlepool's Labour MP calls for him to resign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/starmer-backs-candidates-as-mp-calls-on-him-to-quit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/starmer-backs-candidates-as-mp-calls-on-him-to-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry service returns after storm damage repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shields Ferry service in Tyneside resumes on Monday after repairs to its north landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-returns-after-storm-damage-repaired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-returns-after-storm-damage-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did HIV rapist Adam Hall's victims say?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven men who were deliberately given HIV by a rapist tell a court he is a "nasty piece of work".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-did-hiv-rapist-adam-halls-victims-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-did-hiv-rapist-adam-halls-victims-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rapist-who-infected-men-and-boys-with-hiv-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rapist-who-infected-men-and-boys-with-hiv-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam, who was heading home from school when he got his diagnosis, says Hall's jailing is a relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-rapist-deliberately-gave-me-hiv-i-was-just-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-rapist-deliberately-gave-me-hiv-i-was-just-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this English football's greatest ever escape?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 13 straight league losses and with the club 11 points from safety, Gateshead produced a miraculous run to stay in the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/is-this-english-footballs-greatest-ever-escape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/is-this-english-footballs-greatest-ever-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Shields won't lose focus in promotion tussle]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Shields go into the final day of the National League North season two points behind leaders Fylde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-shields-wont-lose-focus-in-promotion-tussle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-shields-wont-lose-focus-in-promotion-tussle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connon starts for Newcastle against Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-half Brett Connon starts in one of six changes for Newcastle Red Bulls against Bristol in the Prem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/connon-starts-for-newcastle-against-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/connon-starts-for-newcastle-against-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash hubs open in two bankless towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alnwick and Prudhoe hubs offer services lost when their last remaining banks closed in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cash-hubs-open-in-two-bankless-towns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cash-hubs-open-in-two-bankless-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers take North Sea ferry to Nato exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time the Army has used a civilian ferry to deploy soldiers en masse since 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/soldiers-take-north-sea-ferry-to-nato-exercise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/soldiers-take-north-sea-ferry-to-nato-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toilet revamp planned after vicar left 'nauseated']]></title><description><![CDATA[Upgrades to the loos at Newcastle Central Station are being planned following complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toilet-revamp-planned-after-vicar-left-nauseated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/toilet-revamp-planned-after-vicar-left-nauseated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Office victims 'still need fair compensation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former sub-postmaster Christopher Head questions a government compensation scheme's success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/post-office-victims-still-need-fair-compensation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/post-office-victims-still-need-fair-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bulls' Harrison Obatoyinbo extends contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls wing Harrison Obatoyinbo signs a new one-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/red-bulls-harrison-obatoyinbo-extends-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/red-bulls-harrison-obatoyinbo-extends-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Evening of Kate Bush in Newcastle upon Tyne: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more - WhatsOnStage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Evening of Kate Bush in Newcastle upon Tyne: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more&nbsp;&nbsp;WhatsOnStage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/an-evening-of-kate-bush-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-theatre-tickets-show-details-cast-and-more-whatsonstage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/an-evening-of-kate-bush-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-theatre-tickets-show-details-cast-and-more-whatsonstage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile caught by five girl decoys online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Hellens sent sexual messages to girls he thought were aged between 11 and 13, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-caught-by-five-girl-decoys-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-caught-by-five-girl-decoys-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi driver drove at family in rage over lollipop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasan Mohammed seriously injured a grandfather after a sweet was thrown at his car, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/taxi-driver-drove-at-family-in-rage-over-lollipop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/taxi-driver-drove-at-family-in-rage-over-lollipop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-based businessman Paylor to be Gateshead co-owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Paylor is to become the new co-owner of Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/us-based-businessman-paylor-to-be-gateshead-co-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/us-based-businessman-paylor-to-be-gateshead-co-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern three-bedroom townhouse in Newcastle upon Tyne for £250,000 - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern three-bedroom townhouse in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;250,000&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-three-bedroom-townhouse-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-250000-msn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/modern-three-bedroom-townhouse-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-250000-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair kept man prisoner and tortured him over £120]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ordeal included waterboarding and attacks with weapons including a cheese grater, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pair-kept-man-prisoner-and-tortured-him-over-120/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pair-kept-man-prisoner-and-tortured-him-over-120/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning to Balamory 'surreal but so much fun']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Tserkezie plays Penny Pocket, who run a shop in a fictional town based on Tobermory in Mull.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/returning-to-balamory-surreal-but-so-much-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/returning-to-balamory-surreal-but-so-much-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical emergency at lighthouse sparks RNLI rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cullercoats RNLI says it was a "challenging" call-out to St Mary's Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/medical-emergency-at-lighthouse-sparks-rnli-rescue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/medical-emergency-at-lighthouse-sparks-rnli-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heinous' rapist plied teenage girl with drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Toward is jailed for 14 years for abusing a girl he plied with drink and drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heinous-rapist-plied-teenage-girl-with-drugs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heinous-rapist-plied-teenage-girl-with-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside UK's 'most complicated' bridge demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demolition of the flyover is expected to take six months and cause some traffic disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inside-uks-most-complicated-bridge-demolition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inside-uks-most-complicated-bridge-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea for more grab rails on new Metro trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paula Mitchinson uses a walking cane and says she worries about falling over on her way to a seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-for-more-grab-rails-on-new-metro-trains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-for-more-grab-rails-on-new-metro-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I did pilgrimage with a guitar on my back']]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones walked for two weeks from Holy Island to Durham Cathedral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-did-pilgrimage-with-a-guitar-on-my-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-did-pilgrimage-with-a-guitar-on-my-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed by car while on dual carriageway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was hit and killed by a car on the northbound carriageway of the A189, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pedestrian-killed-by-car-while-on-dual-carriageway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pedestrian-killed-by-car-while-on-dual-carriageway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your pictures: Spring flowers beautiful in the sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers share beautiful nature scenes with spring flowers blooming in northern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-spring-flowers-beautiful-in-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-spring-flowers-beautiful-in-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autism charity praises Fender's &pound;25k support]]></title><description><![CDATA[AutismAble's lead music practitioner Ian Black says Fender's donation means a "huge amount to us".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/autism-charity-praises-fenders-pound25k-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/autism-charity-praises-fenders-pound25k-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My school cannot afford free breakfast club']]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-school-cannot-afford-free-breakfast-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-school-cannot-afford-free-breakfast-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howes-biggest-newcastle-challenge-yet-as-questions-grow-on-his-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howes-biggest-newcastle-challenge-yet-as-questions-grow-on-his-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamer-Webb grabs five tries as Tigers thrash Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Hamer-Webb scores five tries as Leicester Tigers crush an ill-disciplined and desperately outclassed Newcastle Red Bulls in The Prem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hamer-webb-grabs-five-tries-as-tigers-thrash-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hamer-webb-grabs-five-tries-as-tigers-thrash-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers help 'transform' woodland over 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of Holywell Dene have worked to restore it over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/volunteers-help-transform-woodland-over-25-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/volunteers-help-transform-woodland-over-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow The Sun - The Irish Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow The Sun&nbsp;&nbsp;The Irish Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/follow-the-sun-the-irish-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/follow-the-sun-the-irish-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tea leaf reader wants bright future for tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Liddle, from Amble, hopes to pass on the art of reading tea leaves to others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tea-leaf-reader-wants-bright-future-for-tradition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tea-leaf-reader-wants-bright-future-for-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ponies which transformed conservation grazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exmoor ponies were moved to Kielder Forest 20 years ago and are still keeping rough grass short.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-ponies-which-transformed-conservation-grazing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-ponies-which-transformed-conservation-grazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set out to disrupt, but the fund has sent tremors through the world of sport in a very different way this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-does-pifs-change-in-approach-mean-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/what-does-pifs-change-in-approach-mean-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic pub in Newcastle upon Tyne snapped up - Christie &amp; Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic pub in Newcastle upon Tyne snapped up&nbsp;&nbsp;Christie &amp; Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/iconic-pub-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-snapped-up-christie-amp-co/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/iconic-pub-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-snapped-up-christie-amp-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United spent &pound;124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe's men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/124m-spent-but-newcastle-no-closer-to-striker-solution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/124m-spent-but-newcastle-no-closer-to-striker-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I might not be here' - Stokes on facial injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes says he "got out quite lucky" with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-might-not-be-here-stokes-on-facial-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-might-not-be-here-stokes-on-facial-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bayern-links-and-world-cup-hopes-a-big-summer-for-gordon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bayern-links-and-world-cup-hopes-a-big-summer-for-gordon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital trust leadership 'requires improvement']]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors say CNTW has high sickness rates and some staff do not feel able to voice concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-trust-leadership-requires-improvement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-trust-leadership-requires-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-actor and early release prisoner dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Hoganson, from Newcastle, died on 4 April, a funeral director says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-actor-and-early-release-prisoner-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-actor-and-early-release-prisoner-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbour saves family from flat fire using ladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police says it is treating the fire in Wallsend as suspected arson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/neighbour-saves-family-from-flat-fire-using-ladder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/neighbour-saves-family-from-flat-fire-using-ladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venues, museums and libraries awarded £13m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations in Cumbria and north-east England receive a share of a &pound;130m national fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/venues-museums-and-libraries-awarded-13m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/venues-museums-and-libraries-awarded-13m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man missing in river after bridge row named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Larvin, 39, from Gateshead, has not been found after going into the River Tyne on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-missing-in-river-after-bridge-row-named/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-missing-in-river-after-bridge-row-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space mystery researchers secure £4m funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria University will study radiation which affects GPS navigation and weather forecasting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/space-mystery-researchers-secure-4m-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/space-mystery-researchers-secure-4m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Carse out of IPL with hand injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-carse-out-of-ipl-with-hand-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-carse-out-of-ipl-with-hand-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sordid' man groped girl and demanded sex pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Grey is jailed for three and half years for sexually abusing a girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sordid-man-groped-girl-and-demanded-sex-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sordid-man-groped-girl-and-demanded-sex-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ian-huntley-died-from-prison-attack-head-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ian-huntley-died-from-prison-attack-head-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/consultation-critical-for-golden-eagle-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/consultation-critical-for-golden-eagle-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager and man killed as car hits tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third occupant of the car, a man in his 20s, is currently in hospital in a stable condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenager-and-man-killed-as-car-hits-tree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenager-and-man-killed-as-car-hits-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car park 'bully' attacked couple in front of young girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road-rage attacker Kurt Kirkham broke a man's sternum in an "unhinged" assault, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/car-park-bully-attacked-couple-in-front-of-young-girls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/car-park-bully-attacked-couple-in-front-of-young-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles destroyed in 'arson' at fishmongers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car, which appears to have been driven into the building, and a van are destroyed in the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vehicles-destroyed-in-arson-at-fishmongers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vehicles-destroyed-in-arson-at-fishmongers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign prop Clark for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign prop Jamie Clark from Irish club Old Wesley for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-prop-clark-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-prop-clark-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man praised for reporting 'depraved' paedophile]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Elliot sent indecent images to a man looking for a woman to date online, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-praised-for-reporting-depraved-paedophile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-praised-for-reporting-depraved-paedophile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who wed a romance conman says victims receive abuse on social media "blaming" them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-you-rebuild-your-life-after-marrying-a-conman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-you-rebuild-your-life-after-marrying-a-conman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham hammer Gloucs by an innings &amp; 225 runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham thrash Gloucestershire by an innings and 225 runs inside three days in a one-sided County Championship Division Two match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-hammer-gloucs-by-an-innings-amp-225-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-hammer-gloucs-by-an-innings-amp-225-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved families asked to help paramedic research]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East Ambulance Service is researching best ways to support those who lose a loved one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bereaved-families-asked-to-help-paramedic-research/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bereaved-families-asked-to-help-paramedic-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflection images double up the joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers share images featuring reflections across northern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reflection-images-double-up-the-joy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reflection-images-double-up-the-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New lease of life' after 12-year wait for kidney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidney transplant patient Gemma Louis urges people to sign the donor transplant register.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-lease-of-life-after-12-year-wait-for-kidney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-lease-of-life-after-12-year-wait-for-kidney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a &pound;1m injection from the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/golden-eagles-return-to-english-skies-gets-government-backing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/golden-eagles-return-to-english-skies-gets-government-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Wins for Lancs, Somerset, Surrey &amp; Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Lancashire begin their defence of the Women's One-Day Cup with a resounding 149-run victory at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River search for man as woman arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of a disturbance on the Redheugh Bridge in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/river-search-for-man-as-woman-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/river-search-for-man-as-woman-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherry blossoms bloom after avoiding storm threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a "touch and go" moment when Storm Dave swept across the orchard, The Alnwick Garden says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cherry-blossoms-bloom-after-avoiding-storm-threat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cherry-blossoms-bloom-after-avoiding-storm-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's largest forest marks its centenary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kielder Forest in Northumberland and Cumbria has grown from a few saplings to 158 million trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-largest-forest-marks-its-centenary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/englands-largest-forest-marks-its-centenary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre pause 'reflects national challenges']]></title><description><![CDATA[North East political chiefs say the region remains "open for business" despite OpenAI's step.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/data-centre-pause-reflects-national-challenges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/data-centre-pause-reflects-national-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle 2026 local elections: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council will have an all-out election on 7 May, where all seats are contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-2026-local-elections-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-2026-local-elections-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland local elections 2026: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about the 2026 local election for Sunderland City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-local-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-local-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life brigade called out three times during heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade says it was called multiple times during Wednesday's hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/life-brigade-called-out-three-times-during-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/life-brigade-called-out-three-times-during-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to council leader 'who changed the face of Newcastle']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Beecham is described as "one of the most influential politicians of the last 50 years".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tributes-to-council-leader-who-changed-the-face-of-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tributes-to-council-leader-who-changed-the-face-of-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-detective who texted rape victim, 14, jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Hamilton, 55, was assigned to a case involving the schoolgirl, a court is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-detective-who-texted-rape-victim-14-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-detective-who-texted-rape-victim-14-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe '100% committed' to Newcastle but 'I just need support']]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "100% committed" to Newcastle United, but it is "very difficult" to look too far beyond the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-100-committed-to-newcastle-but-i-just-need-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-100-committed-to-newcastle-but-i-just-need-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our son is seen as too disabled for an education']]></title><description><![CDATA[The parents of a boy with a rare disorder take legal action to try and get his complex needs met.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/our-son-is-seen-as-too-disabled-for-an-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/our-son-is-seen-as-too-disabled-for-an-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The road to our home must be the worst in the UK']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Byatt family say parts of the Upper Coquet valley road are falling into the river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-road-to-our-home-must-be-the-worst-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-road-to-our-home-must-be-the-worst-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Barrie at The Cluny - Newcastle Upon Tyne - The Northern Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Barrie at The Cluny - Newcastle Upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;The Northern Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/little-barrie-at-the-cluny-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-northern-echo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/little-barrie-at-the-cluny-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-northern-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves £8.5m college expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council documents predict the expansion could see pupil numbers treble over the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-approves-85m-college-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-approves-85m-college-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DONEGAL ABROAD....LETTER FROM NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE - Donegal Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[DONEGAL ABROAD....LETTER FROM NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE&nbsp;&nbsp;Donegal Daily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/donegal-abroadletter-from-newcastle-upon-tyne-donegal-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/donegal-abroadletter-from-newcastle-upon-tyne-donegal-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museums set for 'urgent' safety work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issues at the Newcastle attractions were identified during a recent inspection, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/museums-set-for-urgent-safety-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/museums-set-for-urgent-safety-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes aim to tackle dwindling population 'problem']]></title><description><![CDATA[All houses on the Seahouses development must be used as a principal occupancy in perpetuity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homes-aim-to-tackle-dwindling-population-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homes-aim-to-tackle-dwindling-population-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe's future &amp; likely sales - why Newcastle face key summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's inconsistent season leaves them facing a defining summer - with questions over Eddie Howe's future and sales of key players a possibility. BBC Sport assesses the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howes-future-amp-likely-sales-why-newcastle-face-key-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howes-future-amp-likely-sales-why-newcastle-face-key-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vandals target trail made for boy killed in blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archie York's mum Katherine Errington says the damage being done is "disgusting".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vandals-target-trail-made-for-boy-killed-in-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vandals-target-trail-made-for-boy-killed-in-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested as hundreds ride through city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "ride out" events are being heavily shared on social media, Northumbria Police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/four-arrested-as-hundreds-ride-through-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/four-arrested-as-hundreds-ride-through-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial stone for Palestinians planned for garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The installation is expected to take place this year within Newcastle Civic Centre's Peace Garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/memorial-stone-for-palestinians-planned-for-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/memorial-stone-for-palestinians-planned-for-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England elections 2026: What do local councils do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections are taking place across England in 136 local authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/england-elections-2026-what-do-local-councils-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/england-elections-2026-what-do-local-councils-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/month-of-worry-over-doctor-strike-surgery-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/month-of-worry-over-doctor-strike-surgery-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief road plan backed by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project at Blyth still requires official confirmation of &pound;50m in central government funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/relief-road-plan-backed-by-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/relief-road-plan-backed-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davey aims for Lib Dem northern breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Davey says increasing his party's presence in the North is "hugely important".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/davey-aims-for-lib-dem-northern-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/davey-aims-for-lib-dem-northern-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast cancer surgery wait times rise in region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise is partly due to one trust capping its services after the discovery of multiple failings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breast-cancer-surgery-wait-times-rise-in-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breast-cancer-surgery-wait-times-rise-in-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvements promised at 'rundown' nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new group set up to support Choppington Woods says parts of the site are unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/improvements-promised-at-rundown-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/improvements-promised-at-rundown-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Split-second decisions can last a lifetime']]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 200 youngsters have now taken part in a scheme showing the devastation caused by knife crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/split-second-decisions-can-last-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/split-second-decisions-can-last-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackmailer got £23k from friend with fake threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenna Thompson is jailed for her "wicked" campaign against her kind and generous friend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blackmailer-got-23k-from-friend-with-fake-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blackmailer-got-23k-from-friend-with-fake-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child sex offender hid relationship from police]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Gardner is jailed for breaching court orders imposed for sex offences against girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-sex-offender-hid-relationship-from-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-sex-offender-hid-relationship-from-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer jailed for killing woman in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Roberts was responding to reports of a choking baby when he hit a motorbike, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-jailed-for-killing-woman-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-jailed-for-killing-woman-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle bring forward Hodge arrival from Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls bring forward the signing of Exeter Chiefs full-back Josh Hodge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-bring-forward-hodge-arrival-from-exeter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-bring-forward-hodge-arrival-from-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My 30 years photographing the North East and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Angel of the North to Sycamore Gap, a news snapper looks back on the moments of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-30-years-photographing-the-north-east-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/my-30-years-photographing-the-north-east-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muyeye century helps Kent secure draw at Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tawanda Muyeye hits an unbeaten century as Kent draw their opening County Championship game of the season at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/muyeye-century-helps-kent-secure-draw-at-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/muyeye-century-helps-kent-secure-draw-at-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro running again after control room upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro operator Nexus says the works went as planned with services resuming late on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-running-again-after-control-room-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-running-again-after-control-room-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service report describes 'culture of fear']]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaked review, commissioned more than a year ago, reveals staff concerns and fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fire-service-report-describes-culture-of-fear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fire-service-report-describes-culture-of-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lazy' dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian's Wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lazy-dog-owners-hide-poo-bags-in-hadrians-wall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lazy-dog-owners-hide-poo-bags-in-hadrians-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer's bid to save church family helped build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindisfarne Methodist Church in Christon Bank is facing closure 135 years after it was built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farmers-bid-to-save-church-family-helped-build/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farmers-bid-to-save-church-family-helped-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the region's 'best' photography spots?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning North East and Cumbria photographer Owen Humphreys shares his favourite spots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/where-are-the-regions-best-photography-spots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/where-are-the-regions-best-photography-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro users warned ahead of network shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro operator Nexus is warning customers that morning journeys on Easter Monday will be affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-users-warned-ahead-of-network-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-users-warned-ahead-of-network-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Dave causes damage and no play at Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Dave causes damage to Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street, including scaffolding holding a sightscreen being blown over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-dave-causes-damage-and-no-play-at-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-dave-causes-damage-and-no-play-at-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of motorbike riders join Easter egg run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motorbike convoy dropped off Easter eggs at hospitals and raised money for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hundreds-of-motorbike-riders-join-easter-egg-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hundreds-of-motorbike-riders-join-easter-egg-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church's 500-year-old bell to ring again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Church of Our Lady in Seaton, Northumberland, is undergoing repairs thanks to a &pound;245,000 grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/churchs-500-year-old-bell-to-ring-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/churchs-500-year-old-bell-to-ring-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle knocked out by much-changed La Rochelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls go out of the Challenge Cup in the last-16 after a disappointing 26-18 loss to La Rochelle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-knocked-out-by-much-changed-la-rochelle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-knocked-out-by-much-changed-la-rochelle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community leader appointed high sheriff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ammar Yusuf Mirza says he will work to improve inclusion across Tyne and Wear after his appointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/community-leader-appointed-high-sheriff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/community-leader-appointed-high-sheriff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham take charge despite Northeast defiance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Northeast hits 94 on Kent return but Durham lead by 221 runs with eight wickets standing after day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-take-charge-despite-northeast-defiance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-take-charge-despite-northeast-defiance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camping and party ban planned for 'raves' beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor says pets have been made ill from drugs left in waste after "raves" at Druridge Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping-and-party-ban-planned-for-raves-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping-and-party-ban-planned-for-raves-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regeneration plan will lift North East, Metrocentre boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Healy says Gateshead Metro Riverside could be on par with Manchester's major redevelopment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/regeneration-plan-will-lift-north-east-metrocentre-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/regeneration-plan-will-lift-north-east-metrocentre-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-england-defender-trippier-to-leave-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-england-defender-trippier-to-leave-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Released seal pups gave helpers 'final farewell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth Aquarium describes a "bittersweet moment" as two pups are released back to the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/released-seal-pups-gave-helpers-final-farewell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/released-seal-pups-gave-helpers-final-farewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring's first flowers bloom as nature awakens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Weather Watchers share photographs as the first glimpses of spring appear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/springs-first-flowers-bloom-as-nature-awakens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/springs-first-flowers-bloom-as-nature-awakens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorian vault 'risks being lost' under city plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the Forth Goods Yard, near Central Station, include 500 homes and a car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/victorian-vault-risks-being-lost-under-city-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/victorian-vault-risks-being-lost-under-city-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming three-bedroom bungalow in Newcastle upon Tyne for £260,000 (aff) - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming three-bedroom bungalow in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;260,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charming-three-bedroom-bungalow-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-260000-aff-msn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charming-three-bedroom-bungalow-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-260000-aff-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new relief road set for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is due to discuss the plans at a meeting next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-for-new-relief-road-set-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-for-new-relief-road-set-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tyneside 2026 election: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters are asked to vote for a third of the seats on North Tyneside Council in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-tyneside-2026-election-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-tyneside-2026-election-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones excited for La Rochelle's trip to Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle boss Stephen Jones says it is "awesome" to be facing ex-European Champions Cup winners La Rochelle in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-excited-for-la-rochelles-trip-to-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-excited-for-la-rochelles-trip-to-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilgrims return to island 50 years after first trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of those who walked from Penrith to Lindisfarne in 1976 are returning again 50 years on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pilgrims-return-to-island-50-years-after-first-trek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pilgrims-return-to-island-50-years-after-first-trek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming three-bedroom bungalow in Newcastle upon Tyne for £260,000 (aff) - NewcastleWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming three-bedroom bungalow in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;260,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;NewcastleWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charming-three-bedroom-bungalow-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-260000-aff-newcastleworld/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charming-three-bedroom-bungalow-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-260000-aff-newcastleworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions in baths loan 'unlikely' to be repaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fusion Lifestyle, which operates Newcastle's City Baths, is placed into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/millions-in-baths-loan-unlikely-to-be-repaid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/millions-in-baths-loan-unlikely-to-be-repaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weapon obsessive used 3D printer to make gun parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Paul Dunlavy has an "extremely concerning obsession" with weapons and fantasy violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weapon-obsessive-used-3d-printer-to-make-gun-parts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weapon-obsessive-used-3d-printer-to-make-gun-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office block torn down ahead of flyover demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of Computer House gives contractors better access to the doomed A167 Flyover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/office-block-torn-down-ahead-of-flyover-demolition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/office-block-torn-down-ahead-of-flyover-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust promoting market town folds over funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hexham Community Partnership says the majority of its income came from a town council grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/trust-promoting-market-town-folds-over-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/trust-promoting-market-town-folds-over-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North East areas bidding for Town of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Towns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-north-east-areas-bidding-for-town-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-north-east-areas-bidding-for-town-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal visit marked with fish and chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess Royal visits a family-run business celebrating its centenary and a life-saving charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/royal-visit-marked-with-fish-and-chips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/royal-visit-marked-with-fish-and-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural homes 'too proud' for high energy costs fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Crisis and Resilience Fund opens, a charity says the process must be simpler for communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-homes-too-proud-for-high-energy-costs-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-homes-too-proud-for-high-energy-costs-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad and son stole £100k jewellery in house raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Neculai Nederi is a "dishonest career criminal" with convictions across Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dad-and-son-stole-100k-jewellery-in-house-raids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dad-and-son-stole-100k-jewellery-in-house-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest in Tyne-Wear derby racist abuse probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gateshead man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrest-in-tyne-wear-derby-racist-abuse-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrest-in-tyne-wear-derby-racist-abuse-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes plan moves forward after years-long wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Wimpey applies to build 250 homes at the former Clasper Village Estate site in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homes-plan-moves-forward-after-years-long-wait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homes-plan-moves-forward-after-years-long-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fractured fight victim's face with headbutts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Haswell used extreme and shocking violence during a fight in a flat block foyer, a judge says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fractured-fight-victims-face-with-headbutts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fractured-fight-victims-face-with-headbutts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/that-was-bad-potts-on-his-ashes-horror-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/that-was-bad-potts-on-his-ashes-horror-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor's defunct companies owed millions to creditors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth businessman Barry Elliott's firms criticised over care home fees and unfair dismissal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-councillors-defunct-companies-owed-millions-to-creditors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-councillors-defunct-companies-owed-millions-to-creditors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on student accommodation block]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 2,000 students are to live at the Castle Leazes site, which replaces 1960s accommodation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-starts-on-student-accommodation-block/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-starts-on-student-accommodation-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for £8.5m college expansion set for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says it will help local people secure energy sector jobs and generate business nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-for-85m-college-expansion-set-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-for-85m-college-expansion-set-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sycamore Gap tree sapling planted on Town Moor]]></title><description><![CDATA[It also marks the planting of the 10 millionth tree as part of the Trees for Climate scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sycamore-gap-tree-sapling-planted-on-town-moor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sycamore-gap-tree-sapling-planted-on-town-moor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-not-looking-to-make-howe-change-at-moment-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-not-looking-to-make-howe-change-at-moment-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh plans to demolish vandal-hit rehearsal hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building is empty and has become a magnet for vandalism, planning documents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fresh-plans-to-demolish-vandal-hit-rehearsal-hall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fresh-plans-to-demolish-vandal-hit-rehearsal-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I, Daniel Blake” at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne - Plays International]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I, Daniel Blake&rdquo; at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;Plays International]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-daniel-blake-at-northern-stage-newcastle-upon-tyne-plays-international/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-daniel-blake-at-northern-stage-newcastle-upon-tyne-plays-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters Doll - Head Of Steam, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK - The Northern Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sisters Doll - Head Of Steam, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK&nbsp;&nbsp;The Northern Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sisters-doll-head-of-steam-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-the-northern-echo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sisters-doll-head-of-steam-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-the-northern-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New BBC detective show set in north-east England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robson Green will star in The Northumbria Mysteries, which will be produced in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-bbc-detective-show-set-in-north-east-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-bbc-detective-show-set-in-north-east-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal signed for 4,500 homes by shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brownfield sites around the Metrocentre in Gateshead are being redeveloped to create homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deal-signed-for-4500-homes-by-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deal-signed-for-4500-homes-by-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man asked 'kind' boy who went to his aid for sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henderson's 15-year-old victim approached "out of kindness" to check he was alright, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-asked-kind-boy-who-went-to-his-aid-for-sex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-asked-kind-boy-who-went-to-his-aid-for-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speeding driver killed woman in ambulance crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheila Hill died five months after an ambulance she was in was crashed into by Daniel Banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/speeding-driver-killed-woman-in-ambulance-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/speeding-driver-killed-woman-in-ambulance-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen wins shooting world cup and sets record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethany Norton, 19, claims a junior world record as she wins her first gold in a senior competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-wins-shooting-world-cup-and-sets-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-wins-shooting-world-cup-and-sets-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Horrible beast' raped woman who asked for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Flamson's victim says the attack has ruined her life and she hates the rapist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/horrible-beast-raped-woman-who-asked-for-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/horrible-beast-raped-woman-who-asked-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossing patrol saving more toads from road carnage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers go out at night and ensure toads get across roads safely and to their breeding ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crossing-patrol-saving-more-toads-from-road-carnage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crossing-patrol-saving-more-toads-from-road-carnage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrier owners travel for free at namesake station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator Northern celebrates the delayed reopening of the station with 25 free travel passes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/terrier-owners-travel-for-free-at-namesake-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/terrier-owners-travel-for-free-at-namesake-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollen Breakdown - The Weather Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollen Breakdown&nbsp;&nbsp;The Weather Channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pollen-breakdown-the-weather-channel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pollen-breakdown-the-weather-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairy Biker Si King talks food, family and friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 59-year-old TV presenter and cook appears on the latest episode of Desert Island Discs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hairy-biker-si-king-talks-food-family-and-friends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hairy-biker-si-king-talks-food-family-and-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity forced to sell off artwork 'to survive']]></title><description><![CDATA[New Light says the money from the collection will go towards keeping the charity afloat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-forced-to-sell-off-artwork-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-forced-to-sell-off-artwork-to-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final station opens on Northumberland Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedlington is the last of four stations which were not ready when the line opened in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/final-station-opens-on-northumberland-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/final-station-opens-on-northumberland-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your photos: Moody skies and rainbows]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your photos of dramatic clouds, large waves and a bit of sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-photos-moody-skies-and-rainbows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-photos-moody-skies-and-rainbows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus damages side of house in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[No passengers were on the bus in Benwell and the driver was taken to hospital, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bus-damages-side-of-house-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bus-damages-side-of-house-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking footballers want to level playing field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams often have to travel long distances and overnight to play their southern counterparts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/walking-footballers-want-to-level-playing-field/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/walking-footballers-want-to-level-playing-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for good season as puffins return to island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coquet Island is home to about 45,000 breeding seabirds, including thousands of puffins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hope-for-good-season-as-puffins-return-to-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hope-for-good-season-as-puffins-return-to-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheek injury delays Stokes' return until May]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes is still recovering after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will not play for Durham next week as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cheek-injury-delays-stokes-return-until-may/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cheek-injury-delays-stokes-return-until-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City's electronic music venues struggling despite growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media posts claimed Newcastle's scene was thriving, but venues claim it is not the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/citys-electronic-music-venues-struggling-despite-growth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/citys-electronic-music-venues-struggling-despite-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkrun gave me the confidence to try a marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alannah Mathewson is raising money for Parkrun's charity in the hope of inspiring other women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkrun-gave-me-the-confidence-to-try-a-marathon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkrun-gave-me-the-confidence-to-try-a-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Exeter sweep aside Newcastle to go third]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs move up to third in The Prem as they run in six tries in winning away at Newcastle Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dominant-exeter-sweep-aside-newcastle-to-go-third/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dominant-exeter-sweep-aside-newcastle-to-go-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congested 'misery' roundabout to get upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East Mayor says the news is a "victory for drivers" after years of campaigning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/congested-misery-roundabout-to-get-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/congested-misery-roundabout-to-get-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benkenstein back at Durham as batting consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Durham captain Dale Benkenstein returns to the club as batting consultant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/benkenstein-back-at-durham-as-batting-consultant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/benkenstein-back-at-durham-as-batting-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen jailed for belonging to banned neo-Nazi group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy, 16, from Northumberland is jailed for three-and-a-half years, plus a year of supervision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-jailed-for-belonging-to-banned-neo-nazi-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-jailed-for-belonging-to-banned-neo-nazi-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itoje, Ford, Rees-Zammit and Freeman return in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maro Itoje, Tommy Freeman and Louis Rees-Zammit are among the internationals returning to their Prem teams to start this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/itoje-ford-rees-zammit-and-freeman-return-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/itoje-ford-rees-zammit-and-freeman-return-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry suspension extended until at least mid-April]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service between North and South Shields has been off since late January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-suspension-extended-until-at-least-mid-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-suspension-extended-until-at-least-mid-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I travelled hours for anorexia care, don't make others do the same']]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Scott says the closure of the region's only eating disorder inpatient ward puts lives at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-travelled-hours-for-anorexia-care-dont-make-others-do-the-same/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-travelled-hours-for-anorexia-care-dont-make-others-do-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gosforth,-Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Weather Forecast | MSN Weather - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gosforth,-Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Weather Forecast | MSN Weather&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gosforth-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-weather-forecast-msn-weather-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gosforth-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-weather-forecast-msn-weather-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro trains delayed due to overhead line problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains were delayed across the Tyne and Wear Metro on Thursday morning, according to Nexus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-trains-delayed-due-to-overhead-line-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-trains-delayed-due-to-overhead-line-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade returns for Newcastle - Prem team news round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade resumes his Prem Rugby try quest as Newcastle Red Bulls face Exeter Chiefs on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-returns-for-newcastle-prem-team-news-round-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-returns-for-newcastle-prem-team-news-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driver who killed friend is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Neville is serving an 11-year sentence after he drove drunk, killing his friend Matthew Newton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drink-driver-who-killed-friend-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drink-driver-who-killed-friend-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-lead dog ban 'will not happen' on popular beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beadnell Parish Council accepts the policy would be unwelcome and may put dog owners off visiting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/off-lead-dog-ban-will-not-happen-on-popular-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/off-lead-dog-ban-will-not-happen-on-popular-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Parkinson's therapist helped me speak again']]></title><description><![CDATA[People living with Parkinson's disease urge a trust to reinstate a specialist service in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkinsons-therapist-helped-me-speak-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parkinsons-therapist-helped-me-speak-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not turn your heating off, charities warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/do-not-turn-your-heating-off-charities-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/do-not-turn-your-heating-off-charities-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romance fraudster who was 'blinded by greed' jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Model Gemma Kingsley, 50, is jailed for conning different men out of large sums of money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/romance-fraudster-who-was-blinded-by-greed-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/romance-fraudster-who-was-blinded-by-greed-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son given hospital order for mother's manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[June Sanderson died from a brain bleed in 2019 after being attacked by her son, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/son-given-hospital-order-for-mothers-manslaughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/son-given-hospital-order-for-mothers-manslaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammer attacker admits attempted murder mid-trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Clancy is facing a lengthy prison sentence after he left a woman with life-changing injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hammer-attacker-admits-attempted-murder-mid-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hammer-attacker-admits-attempted-murder-mid-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wales and Lions full-back Williams retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from rugby union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-wales-and-lions-full-back-williams-retires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-wales-and-lions-full-back-williams-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones believes Newcastle are moving in right direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Stephen Jones believes his side is moving in the "right direction" after the narrow defeat by leaders Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-believes-newcastle-are-moving-in-right-direction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-believes-newcastle-are-moving-in-right-direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I shampooed with raw egg to try and get pregnant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of health misinformation on social media, Barbora Gray is fighting back by sharing facts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-shampooed-with-raw-egg-to-try-and-get-pregnant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-shampooed-with-raw-egg-to-try-and-get-pregnant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead local elections 2026: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council will have an all-out election on Thursday 7 May where all seats are contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-local-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-local-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Explosive athlete' - Newcastle sign Saracens hooker Adejimi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle sign 24-year-old Saracens hooker Samson Adejimi on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/explosive-athlete-newcastle-sign-saracens-hooker-adejimi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/explosive-athlete-newcastle-sign-saracens-hooker-adejimi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro air con leak fix found, operator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solution for the new Tyne and Wear trains' air conditioning systems is ready to be rolled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-air-con-leak-fix-found-operator-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-air-con-leak-fix-found-operator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High memorial bench demand leads to restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tyneside says it paused memorial bench applications last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/high-memorial-bench-demand-leads-to-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/high-memorial-bench-demand-leads-to-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forestry England in early stages of wind farm plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forestry England says plans for an onshore wind farm in Northumberland are in the "early stages".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/forestry-england-in-early-stages-of-wind-farm-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/forestry-england-in-early-stages-of-wind-farm-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street lighting pillars installation under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lighting pillars, which stand about 50ft (15m) tall, pay homage to the poles at Holy Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/street-lighting-pillars-installation-under-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/street-lighting-pillars-installation-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers strike again over disruptive behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers are walking out for 12 days in March and April over lack of action on poor pupil behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teachers-strike-again-over-disruptive-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teachers-strike-again-over-disruptive-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students told to vacate block over safety issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unite Group says it does not expect the art deco site to reopen for the next academic year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-told-to-vacate-block-over-safety-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-told-to-vacate-block-over-safety-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes looks to future after 'hardest period']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes says the past three months have been "the hardest period" of his England captaincy, and backs the current regime to take the team forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-looks-to-future-after-hardest-period/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-looks-to-future-after-hardest-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle v the system - is Saudi 2030 vision unrealistic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle want to be one of the top clubs in the world by 2030. BBC Sport examines why their Saudi owners are going to have to show a lot more ambition to get anywhere near that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-v-the-system-is-saudi-2030-vision-unrealistic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-v-the-system-is-saudi-2030-vision-unrealistic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead defender Johnson retires, aged 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead defender Callum Johnson announces his retirement at the age of 29 after a succession of muscle injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-defender-johnson-retires-aged-29/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-defender-johnson-retires-aged-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre office block to be demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council claims it is uneconomical to refurbish Higham House office block citing 'poor construction'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-centre-office-block-to-be-demolished/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-centre-office-block-to-be-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet base returns to Newcastle Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline CEO says "tough choices" were made during the pandemic to close the base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/easyjet-base-returns-to-newcastle-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/easyjet-base-returns-to-newcastle-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland not very good compared with Newcastle - Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon says Newcastle United's defeat by rivals Sunderland is "not good enough" because the Black Cats are "not very good" compared with the Magpies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-not-very-good-compared-with-newcastle-gordon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-not-very-good-compared-with-newcastle-gordon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Edinburgh fly-half Healy on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Edinburgh fly-half Ben Healy on loan for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-edinburgh-fly-half-healy-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-edinburgh-fly-half-healy-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funds committed to explore more rail expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money is signed off to explore Northumberland Line expansion and the reopening of the Leamside Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funds-committed-to-explore-more-rail-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funds-committed-to-explore-more-rail-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable two-bedroom modern semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne for £195,000 (aff) - newcastleworld.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affordable two-bedroom modern semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne for &pound;195,000 (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;newcastleworld.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/affordable-two-bedroom-modern-semi-detached-house-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-195000-aff-newcastleworldcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/affordable-two-bedroom-modern-semi-detached-house-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-for-195000-aff-newcastleworldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle's Barnes replaces Eze in England squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes earns call-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastles-barnes-replaces-eze-in-england-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastles-barnes-replaces-eze-in-england-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grisly or just country life? The mole photos dividing social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/grisly-or-just-country-life-the-mole-photos-dividing-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/grisly-or-just-country-life-the-mole-photos-dividing-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne-Wear derby 'largely without incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police thanks fans of both clubs who "adhered to the provisions in place".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-wear-derby-largely-without-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-wear-derby-largely-without-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle-Sunderland paused after reported racism towards Geertruida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Anthony Taylor stopped the Premier League match in line with the competition's on-field anti-discrimination protocol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sunderland-paused-after-reported-racism-towards-geertruida/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sunderland-paused-after-reported-racism-towards-geertruida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pathetic' Newcastle draw Shearer ire - as Sunderland in dreamland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From mocking and celebration to despair and disbelief - Newcastle fans go through every emotion as their poor Tyne-Wear derby record continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pathetic-newcastle-draw-shearer-ire-as-sunderland-in-dreamland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/pathetic-newcastle-draw-shearer-ire-as-sunderland-in-dreamland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lucky escape' for seal pup tangled in fishing net]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife conservation group says discarded fishing nets can be fatal to seals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lucky-escape-for-seal-pup-tangled-in-fishing-net/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lucky-escape-for-seal-pup-tangled-in-fishing-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland classroom built at popular nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Wildlife Trust says it hopes the outdoor space will complement the indoor classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woodland-classroom-built-at-popular-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woodland-classroom-built-at-popular-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your pictures: Welcoming the spring colours]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers photographers capture blue skies and colourful flowers as spring arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-welcoming-the-spring-colours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-welcoming-the-spring-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seagrass and kelp projects inspire artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artists work with Durham Wildlife Trust to learn about marine habitats for exhibitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seagrass-and-kelp-projects-inspire-artwork/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seagrass-and-kelp-projects-inspire-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters share views with MPs on immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 20 voters are selected to discuss the government's migration policy in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/voters-share-views-with-mps-on-immigration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/voters-share-views-with-mps-on-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland match winner compares living in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Amsterdam - themag.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland match winner compares living in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Amsterdam&nbsp;&nbsp;themag.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-match-winner-compares-living-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-to-amsterdam-themagcouk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-match-winner-compares-living-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-to-amsterdam-themagcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland match winner compares living in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Amsterdam - The Mag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland match winner compares living in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Amsterdam&nbsp;&nbsp;The Mag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-match-winner-compares-living-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-to-amsterdam-the-mag/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunderland-match-winner-compares-living-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-to-amsterdam-the-mag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints edge to narrow win over Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints go top of the Prem table with a hard fought and often unconvincing 28-27 victory over bottom club Newcastle Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saints-edge-to-narrow-win-over-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saints-edge-to-narrow-win-over-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family divided over Tyne-Wear derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirsty Cummings and her daughter support Sunderland but husband Steven and son are Newcastle fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/family-divided-over-tyne-wear-derby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/family-divided-over-tyne-wear-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrant shearers ban 'risks sheep welfare']]></title><description><![CDATA[As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/migrant-shearers-ban-risks-sheep-welfare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/migrant-shearers-ban-risks-sheep-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look inside city's indoor market after &pound;9m revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grainger Market in Newcastle has a fresh, new look along with new seating and doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/look-inside-citys-indoor-market-after-pound9m-revamp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/look-inside-citys-indoor-market-after-pound9m-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Northumberland Line success help more open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger numbers are high but experts say there is no political will to fund other schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/will-northumberland-line-success-help-more-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/will-northumberland-line-success-help-more-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicky Pattison: Romance fraud victims turn pain into purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newcastle-born podcast host says women often turn to social media sites to protect themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vicky-pattison-romance-fraud-victims-turn-pain-into-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vicky-pattison-romance-fraud-victims-turn-pain-into-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC host completes marathon pedalo challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Bailey completes a marathon in a pedalo two years after completing half that distance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-host-completes-marathon-pedalo-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-host-completes-marathon-pedalo-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms who failed to pay minimum wage named]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is understood workers have since been reimbursed, with some issues relating to previous owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/firms-who-failed-to-pay-minimum-wage-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/firms-who-failed-to-pay-minimum-wage-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date set for doomed flyover demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to demolish the crumbling road in Gateshead is set to continue for the rest of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/date-set-for-doomed-flyover-demolition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/date-set-for-doomed-flyover-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undercover officers deployed across Metro trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police use plain-clothed officers at problem spots on the Tyne and Wear Metro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/undercover-officers-deployed-across-metro-trains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/undercover-officers-deployed-across-metro-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Tyneside elections 2026: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details and analysis for South Tyneside Council's all-out local election on 7 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-tyneside-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-tyneside-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell and Earl among starters as Prem returns - team news from every game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Finn Russell, England internationals Ben Spencer, Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Wales' Tomos Williams all start for their Prem clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/russell-and-earl-among-starters-as-prem-returns-team-news-from-every-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/russell-and-earl-among-starters-as-prem-returns-team-news-from-every-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revamped indoor market dubbed 'best in the world']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grade I listed indoor market now has more open space to host cultural events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/revamped-indoor-market-dubbed-best-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/revamped-indoor-market-dubbed-best-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver becomes causeway's first rescue of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver is safe after climbing on to the car roof due to the height of the tide, the RNLI says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/driver-becomes-causeways-first-rescue-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/driver-becomes-causeways-first-rescue-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway arch murals 'showcase town's people']]></title><description><![CDATA[The huge artworks are part of a celebration marking the opening of a new events space in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/railway-arch-murals-showcase-towns-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/railway-arch-murals-showcase-towns-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council asked to curtail first-class train use]]></title><description><![CDATA[A meeting of South Tyneside Council is to decide if members should always buy the cheapest ticket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-asked-to-curtail-first-class-train-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-asked-to-curtail-first-class-train-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones out to unite attack game with Newcastle DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Jones wants to combine his own attacking philosophies with the Newcastle ethos as he begins his spell as head coach of the Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-out-to-unite-attack-game-with-newcastle-dna/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jones-out-to-unite-attack-game-with-newcastle-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Monster' rapist drugged and sexually abused women]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge praises Khamal Hussain's two victims for ensuring the rapist cannot attack anyone else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/monster-rapist-drugged-and-sexually-abused-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/monster-rapist-drugged-and-sexually-abused-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masseur in court charged with 55 sexual offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terence McBrien's alleged offences relate to 14 women dating between 2011 and 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/masseur-in-court-charged-with-55-sexual-offences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/masseur-in-court-charged-with-55-sexual-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest opens into army officer's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest hears Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney died in a live firing training exercise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inquest-opens-into-army-officers-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inquest-opens-into-army-officers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Coventry back-row Ferrie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign Coventry back-row forward Allan Ferrie on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-coventry-back-row-ferrie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-coventry-back-row-ferrie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School 'poverty policy officers' to help families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-poverty-policy-officers-to-help-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-poverty-policy-officers-to-help-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints and Bath lead race for top four as Prem returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at how things stand in Prem rugby as the league returns after an eight-week break with Northampton top of the table and six teams in play-off contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saints-and-bath-lead-race-for-top-four-as-prem-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saints-and-bath-lead-race-for-top-four-as-prem-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans warned over Tyne-Wear derby travel disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineering works and a limited train service will affect fans going to see Newcastle play Sunderland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fans-warned-over-tyne-wear-derby-travel-disruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fans-warned-over-tyne-wear-derby-travel-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From hope to humiliation, so what now for Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a humbling Champions League last-16 defeat by Barcelona, what next for Eddie Howe's Newcastle?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/from-hope-to-humiliation-so-what-now-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/from-hope-to-humiliation-so-what-now-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio 1 star hits &pound;1.6m by end of 'hardest day']]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg James is attempting to cycle 1,000km from Weymouth to Edinburgh in eight days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/radio-1-star-hits-pound16m-by-end-of-hardest-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/radio-1-star-hits-pound16m-by-end-of-hardest-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more towns submit culture prize bids]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shortlist will be chosen after the closing date for expressions of interest on 31 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-more-towns-submit-culture-prize-bids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-more-towns-submit-culture-prize-bids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'chuffed' as school saved from closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents react as the future of the North Tyneside school is secured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parents-chuffed-as-school-saved-from-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parents-chuffed-as-school-saved-from-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor bankruptcy case dismissed after payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK councillor, who represents the Newsham ward, was served with a petition in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-bankruptcy-case-dismissed-after-payment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-bankruptcy-case-dismissed-after-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer diagnosis singer in 'positivity' plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ginger Wildheart, who is refusing treatment, says he "has lived the life of 10 men".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cancer-diagnosis-singer-in-positivity-plea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cancer-diagnosis-singer-in-positivity-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest-Hall,-Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Weather Forecast | MSN Weather - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest-Hall,-Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Weather Forecast | MSN Weather&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/forest-hall-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-weather-forecast-msn-weather-msn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/forest-hall-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-weather-forecast-msn-weather-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has "all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-anti-lamine-backed-to-be-one-of-best-in-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-anti-lamine-backed-to-be-one-of-best-in-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep laws praised but 'horrific attacks' rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern farmers welcome stricter sheep worrying laws but say dog owners must be more responsible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sheep-laws-praised-but-horrific-attacks-rising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sheep-laws-praised-but-horrific-attacks-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal sheep shearers get 'final' visa reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland MPs welcome the news overseas shearers will be allowed to work for one more year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seasonal-sheep-shearers-get-final-visa-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seasonal-sheep-shearers-get-final-visa-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro line to close for five days for wire work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nexus is replacing overhead line along part of the Tyne and Wear Metro serving South Tyneside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-line-to-close-for-five-days-for-wire-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-line-to-close-for-five-days-for-wire-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale winger Ene latest to join Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sale Sharks winger Obi Ene becomes the 18th player to sign for Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sale-winger-ene-latest-to-join-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sale-winger-ene-latest-to-join-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museums bid to save Battle of Trafalgar flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East Museums want to acquire the rare Union Flag that was flown at the Battle of Trafalgar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/museums-bid-to-save-battle-of-trafalgar-flag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/museums-bid-to-save-battle-of-trafalgar-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural areas 'let down' by lack of oil regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Morris believes heating oil should have had a price cap introduced like energy and electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-areas-let-down-by-lack-of-oil-regulation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-areas-let-down-by-lack-of-oil-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-threat middle school saved from closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monkseaton Middle School will expand its year groups in order to secure its future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/under-threat-middle-school-saved-from-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/under-threat-middle-school-saved-from-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blocked solar farm plan to be appealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Exagen says there is "urgent need" for renewable energy generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blocked-solar-farm-plan-to-be-appealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blocked-solar-farm-plan-to-be-appealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Graham joins Durham for T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Graham, who has played six white-ball internationals for Australia, joins Durham for the 2026 T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/australia-all-rounder-graham-joins-durham-for-t20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/australia-all-rounder-graham-joins-durham-for-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist attacked woman during 999 call to police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Batey is jailed for raping a woman, who called police for help during the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rapist-attacked-woman-during-999-call-to-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rapist-attacked-woman-during-999-call-to-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jealous' woman tormented ex with fake allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joanne Nicholson's victims say she was intent on destroying their lives with repeated lies to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jealous-woman-tormented-ex-with-fake-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jealous-woman-tormented-ex-with-fake-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 12, on e-scooter seriously injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 48-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boy-12-on-e-scooter-seriously-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boy-12-on-e-scooter-seriously-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centre to get £250,000 towards upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birtley Leisure Centre is getting new gym equipment, exercise bikes and upgraded saunas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leisure-centre-to-get-250000-towards-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leisure-centre-to-get-250000-towards-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/head-coach-dickens-leaves-newcastle-red-bulls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/head-coach-dickens-leaves-newcastle-red-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Props poised for flyover demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon says the demolition work is "getting closer" to starting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/props-poised-for-flyover-demolition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/props-poised-for-flyover-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey identifies 144 homeless women in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity Shelter says it is "shocked" by the level of homelessness its researchers found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/survey-identifies-144-homeless-women-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/survey-identifies-144-homeless-women-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Sea views under changing skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers share scenes of serenity from the sea shores of northern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-sea-views-under-changing-skies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-sea-views-under-changing-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mosque opens after 20 years of planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The imam who leads Newcastle Central Mosque says he hopes the building will be used by everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-mosque-opens-after-20-years-of-planning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-mosque-opens-after-20-years-of-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United's match-winner against Chelsea, Anthony Gordon, responds to "complete nonsense" from pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-hits-back-at-complete-nonsense-from-rooney-and-shearer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-hits-back-at-complete-nonsense-from-rooney-and-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds join Holi festival in celebration of colour and music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltic Square is transformed into a multi-coloured sea of fun for the annual event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crowds-join-holi-festival-in-celebration-of-colour-and-music/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crowds-join-holi-festival-in-celebration-of-colour-and-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos celebrate community as part of rail birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition features images of "inspirational" women and non-binary people from the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/photos-celebrate-community-as-part-of-rail-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/photos-celebrate-community-as-part-of-rail-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner will use half of the illegally-felled tree's timber, with voting open until 28 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/public-invited-to-pick-sycamore-gap-tree-artwork/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/public-invited-to-pick-sycamore-gap-tree-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much is council tax rising in your area?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the region's 14 authorities are imposing maximum 4.99% tax rises from April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-much-is-council-tax-rising-in-your-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-much-is-council-tax-rising-in-your-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's first-class travel 'broke no rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[An internal South Tyneside Council audit concludes the travel costs are "not considered significant".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councils-first-class-travel-broke-no-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councils-first-class-travel-broke-no-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglars threatened to behead woman and dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men are jailed for the terrifying targeting of an elderly couple in their own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burglars-threatened-to-behead-woman-and-dog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burglars-threatened-to-behead-woman-and-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Tindall - the most misunderstood man in football?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall has stood alongside head coach Eddie Howe for the best part of two decades and is more than a wind-up merchant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jason-tindall-the-most-misunderstood-man-in-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jason-tindall-the-most-misunderstood-man-in-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe defends Gordon after Shearer and Keane criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says it was his decision not to start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona after the unwell Newcastle United forward was criticised by pundits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-defends-gordon-after-shearer-and-keane-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-defends-gordon-after-shearer-and-keane-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle and Italy hooker Faiva retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand-born Newcastle Red Bulls hooker Hame Faiva retires from injury at the age of 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-and-italy-hooker-faiva-retires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-and-italy-hooker-faiva-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light for new security gates at listed pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port of Tyne says the new gates are needed to prevent vandalism and increase safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-light-for-new-security-gates-at-listed-pier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-light-for-new-security-gates-at-listed-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for rural libraries as consultation begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council proposes reducing hours in some libraries but says there will be no closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fears-for-rural-libraries-as-consultation-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fears-for-rural-libraries-as-consultation-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind and rain sees roads closed and races off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roads are shut and events called off due to the weather in the north-east of England and Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wind-and-rain-sees-roads-closed-and-races-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wind-and-rain-sees-roads-closed-and-races-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugees lobby MPs over asylum rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omot Otor was one of a group of refugees who attended a protest against rule changes in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/refugees-lobby-mps-over-asylum-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/refugees-lobby-mps-over-asylum-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man almost died in 'pathetic' bike row  stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men are jailed for an attack which left a man with four "life-threatening" stab wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-almost-died-in-pathetic-bike-row-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-almost-died-in-pathetic-bike-row-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped council to write off £400k rent debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authority says it has exhausted all ways to recover the debts from former tenants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cash-strapped-council-to-write-off-400k-rent-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cash-strapped-council-to-write-off-400k-rent-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine driver killed brother and nephew in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Webb was an "accident waiting to happen" before the fatal crash, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cocaine-driver-killed-brother-and-nephew-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cocaine-driver-killed-brother-and-nephew-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade to stay with Newcastle for further year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade, scorer of 93 tries in Prem Rugby, signs a new contract that gives him a shot at the all-time record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-to-stay-with-newcastle-for-further-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-to-stay-with-newcastle-for-further-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-pussycat-dolls-confirm-reunion-were-celebrating-where-were-at-as-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-pussycat-dolls-confirm-reunion-were-celebrating-where-were-at-as-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/greedy-beaver-caught-twice-in-monitoring-trap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/greedy-beaver-caught-twice-in-monitoring-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public meeting as another bank closure approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berwick's MP David Smith says banks do not realise the impact of closures on rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/public-meeting-as-another-bank-closure-approaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/public-meeting-as-another-bank-closure-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proton-beam-hope-for-asbestos-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proton-beam-hope-for-asbestos-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist in his 70s dies in crash with van]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rider of a white Ducati Multistrada dies in the crash near the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/motorcyclist-in-his-70s-dies-in-crash-with-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/motorcyclist-in-his-70s-dies-in-crash-with-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT worker found pensioner paedophile's image haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Crallan, 81, collected hundreds of "repugnant" images over a 17-year period, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/it-worker-found-pensioner-paedophiles-image-haul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/it-worker-found-pensioner-paedophiles-image-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fan attends wrong St James' Park 366 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supporter travelled from London to Exeter, instead of Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-fan-attends-wrong-st-james-park-366-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-fan-attends-wrong-st-james-park-366-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona fan visits wrong St James' Park in quest to watch Newcastle tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supporter travelled from London to Exeter, instead of Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barcelona-fan-visits-wrong-st-james-park-in-quest-to-watch-newcastle-tie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barcelona-fan-visits-wrong-st-james-park-in-quest-to-watch-newcastle-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit-kicking burglar jailed for latest spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Jack Morgan, 27, poses a high risk of reoffending and causing serious harm to others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rabbit-kicking-burglar-jailed-for-latest-spree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rabbit-kicking-burglar-jailed-for-latest-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New woodland planned to boost biodiversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forestry England says the new wood in Gateshead will boost biodiversity and capture carbon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-woodland-planned-to-boost-biodiversity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-woodland-planned-to-boost-biodiversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glimpse of bridge restoration as scaffolding down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on a section of the Tyne Bridge is complete, offering passers-by a view of the final finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/glimpse-of-bridge-restoration-as-scaffolding-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/glimpse-of-bridge-restoration-as-scaffolding-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your wildlife photos as spring stirs into season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern photographers share their images of wildlife as spring equinox starts next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-wildlife-photos-as-spring-stirs-into-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-wildlife-photos-as-spring-stirs-into-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sense of missed opportunity for Newcastle after late Barca blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe's Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal's late penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sense-of-missed-opportunity-for-newcastle-after-late-barca-blow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sense-of-missed-opportunity-for-newcastle-after-late-barca-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro control room to get £8.8m upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[To reduce the impact on customers, the work is being planned around upcoming bank holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-control-room-to-get-88m-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-control-room-to-get-88m-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY sailor completes round-the-world trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/diy-sailor-completes-round-the-world-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/diy-sailor-completes-round-the-world-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip shop attackers robbed victim of necklace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Wade and his stepfather, who has since died, used "gratuitous" violence, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chip-shop-attackers-robbed-victim-of-necklace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chip-shop-attackers-robbed-victim-of-necklace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile caught after reporting girl abuse fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Daniel Robson's case is unusual as he was caught after reporting abuse concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-caught-after-reporting-girl-abuse-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-caught-after-reporting-girl-abuse-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disused railway arches turned into public art]]></title><description><![CDATA[The murals celebrate the area's important historical figures and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/disused-railway-arches-turned-into-public-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/disused-railway-arches-turned-into-public-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Newcastle United are plotting a course to the WSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women's Super League - BBC Sport looks at how they've done it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-newcastle-united-are-plotting-a-course-to-the-wsl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-newcastle-united-are-plotting-a-course-to-the-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connection delays 'frustrating' in off-grid valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Octopus Energy customers have mains electricity but cannot use it because of meter-fitting delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/connection-delays-frustrating-in-off-grid-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/connection-delays-frustrating-in-off-grid-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amble enters race to be Town of Culture 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fishing town of Amble in Northumberland is bidding to become the first UK Town of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/amble-enters-race-to-be-town-of-culture-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/amble-enters-race-to-be-town-of-culture-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor steps in with arena and film studio funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East Combined Authority is to consider a &pound;104m package to kickstart work on the projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mayor-steps-in-with-arena-and-film-studio-funds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mayor-steps-in-with-arena-and-film-studio-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile ex-sailor jailed for raping second boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Henderson, who is already serving a prison term for raping a boy, has been jailed for longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-ex-sailor-jailed-for-raping-second-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-ex-sailor-jailed-for-raping-second-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale prop Harper to join Newcastle at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sale Sharks tighthead prop James Harper is to leave the club at the end of the season to join Newcastle Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sale-prop-harper-to-join-newcastle-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sale-prop-harper-to-join-newcastle-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-lead dog ban considered for popular beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beadnell Parish Council is considering introducing restrictions from May to September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/off-lead-dog-ban-considered-for-popular-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/off-lead-dog-ban-considered-for-popular-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate's roads 'truly appalling' after bad weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resident says those living near construction in Great Park are living in a "sea of mud".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/estates-roads-truly-appalling-after-bad-weather/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/estates-roads-truly-appalling-after-bad-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Introducing acts to watch at Radio 1's Big Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland and here are nine North East artist to go and see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-introducing-acts-to-watch-at-radio-1s-big-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-introducing-acts-to-watch-at-radio-1s-big-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path beams await check a year after damage found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says the beams require additional checks but it has not put out a tender for the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/path-beams-await-check-a-year-after-damage-found/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/path-beams-await-check-a-year-after-damage-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving train driver honoured with railway star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Donagher had worked for LNER for three months when the train she was driving struck a person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/life-saving-train-driver-honoured-with-railway-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/life-saving-train-driver-honoured-with-railway-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestine refugee mural return vetoed by station]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will go back on display elsewhere more than two years after being removed over antisemitism claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/palestine-refugee-mural-return-vetoed-by-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/palestine-refugee-mural-return-vetoed-by-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region urged to 'dream big' for sporting future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new organisation wants to help the North East host sport events like the Olympic Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/region-urged-to-dream-big-for-sporting-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/region-urged-to-dream-big-for-sporting-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A tough lesson' - Newcastle get  sobering reminder of gap to top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits his side were taught a tough lesson in their 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/a-tough-lesson-newcastle-get-sobering-reminder-of-gap-to-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/a-tough-lesson-newcastle-get-sobering-reminder-of-gap-to-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sycamore Gap sapling given to Hadrian's Wall fort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young tree is now growing at Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend, which stands on Hadrian's Wall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sycamore-gap-sapling-given-to-hadrians-wall-fort/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sycamore-gap-sapling-given-to-hadrians-wall-fort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Pictures: Spectacular orange moons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather presenter Paul Mooney says the tint can be explained the moon's proximity to the horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-spectacular-orange-moons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-spectacular-orange-moons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The century-old library that 'hid' from bombs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Central Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-century-old-library-that-hid-from-bombs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-century-old-library-that-hid-from-bombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature reserve boss hopeful for island's birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coquet Island, in Northumberland, is home to puffins, eiders, razorbills and rare roseate terns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nature-reserve-boss-hopeful-for-islands-birds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nature-reserve-boss-hopeful-for-islands-birds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Force admits unlawful arrest of pro-Gaza protester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retired social worker's arrest could not be justified, Northumbria Police says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/force-admits-unlawful-arrest-of-pro-gaza-protester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/force-admits-unlawful-arrest-of-pro-gaza-protester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more North East bids for Town of Culture 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead and Blyth announce their bids to win the status and a &pound;3m prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-more-north-east-bids-for-town-of-culture-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/two-more-north-east-bids-for-town-of-culture-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile jailed for sexually abusing girl in car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Lewis Herman hugely impaired the girl's ability to enjoy a normal life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-girl-in-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-girl-in-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs and Somerset latest to cancel Middle East tours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire, Somerset, Durham, Yorkshire, Glamorgan and Worcestershire cancel pre-season tours of the Middle East amid the escalating conflict in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lancs-and-somerset-latest-to-cancel-middle-east-tours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/lancs-and-somerset-latest-to-cancel-middle-east-tours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The days of spotting AI by six fingers are over']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Teesside academic answers your questions, including how to spot AI and how to use it sustainably.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-days-of-spotting-ai-by-six-fingers-are-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-days-of-spotting-ai-by-six-fingers-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heating-oil-costs-worrying-for-rural-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/heating-oil-costs-worrying-for-rural-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden lives of female prisoners past and present]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition explores untold stories of Newcastle female prisoners in the 19th and 20th Century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hidden-lives-of-female-prisoners-past-and-present/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hidden-lives-of-female-prisoners-past-and-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity warns of impact as heating oil prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-warns-of-impact-as-heating-oil-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-warns-of-impact-as-heating-oil-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of rape and deliberate HIV infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says Adam Hall, 43, faces "a very long sentence" after being convicted of multiple offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-guilty-of-rape-and-deliberate-hiv-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-guilty-of-rape-and-deliberate-hiv-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile said girl, 13, could be his daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[He tried to meet what he thought was a girl but was really online hunters, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-said-girl-13-could-be-his-daughter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-said-girl-13-could-be-his-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review All Privacy and Ad Settings - The Weather Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review All Privacy and Ad Settings&nbsp;&nbsp;The Weather Channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/review-all-privacy-and-ad-settings-the-weather-channel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/review-all-privacy-and-ad-settings-the-weather-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osula sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/osula-sinks-man-utd-12-years-after-winning-skills-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/osula-sinks-man-utd-12-years-after-winning-skills-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man went to station to meet girl, 12, for sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Dorritt was met by "vigilantes" who caught him with a decoy profile online, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-went-to-station-to-meet-girl-12-for-sex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-went-to-station-to-meet-girl-12-for-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting on historic town's cobbles 'a total mess']]></title><description><![CDATA[A council accepts the work is not good enough and is asking the contractor to redo it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/painting-on-historic-towns-cobbles-a-total-mess/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/painting-on-historic-towns-cobbles-a-total-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham, Yorkshire &amp; Glamorgan cancel Middle East tours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham, Yorkshire and Glamorgan cancel their pre-season tours of the Middle East amid the escalating conflict in the Gulf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-yorkshire-amp-glamorgan-cancel-middle-east-tours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-yorkshire-amp-glamorgan-cancel-middle-east-tours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 11, 'seriously injured' in hit and run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police says the rider of the electric motorcycle made off from the scene of the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boy-11-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/boy-11-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead sign winger Gilsenan and keeper Desbois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign Slough Town goalkeeper Adam Desbois on a deal until the end of the season and Grimsby winger Zak Gilsenan on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-winger-gilsenan-and-keeper-desbois/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-winger-gilsenan-and-keeper-desbois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ant-and-dec-win-court-order-to-trace-secret-profits-from-banksy-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ant-and-dec-win-court-order-to-trace-secret-profits-from-banksy-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza protesters found guilty of factory damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The women claimed they were acting to save lives in Gaza but jurors find they acted unlawfully.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-protesters-found-guilty-of-factory-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-protesters-found-guilty-of-factory-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle scrum-half Elliott signs two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls scrum-half James Elliott signs a new two-year deal to remain with the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-scrum-half-elliott-signs-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-scrum-half-elliott-signs-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham cancel Abu Dhabi tour amid Gulf conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham cancel their pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi amid an escalating conflict in the Gulf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-cancel-abu-dhabi-tour-amid-gulf-conflict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/durham-cancel-abu-dhabi-tour-amid-gulf-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Carroll denies flouting order against ex-wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England striker will face a two-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/andy-carroll-denies-flouting-order-against-ex-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/andy-carroll-denies-flouting-order-against-ex-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm urges council to reverse planning decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The farm is told it could face prosecution if it does not dismantle its accessible playground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farm-urges-council-to-reverse-planning-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farm-urges-council-to-reverse-planning-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranians say conflict is a 'rescue operation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranians in the north-east of England are fearful for their families' safety amid the conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/iranians-say-conflict-is-a-rescue-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/iranians-say-conflict-is-a-rescue-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home care provider company rated inadequate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karrthikeya Health Company Limited is placed in special measures by the Care Quality Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/home-care-provider-company-rated-inadequate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/home-care-provider-company-rated-inadequate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Hobbit recordings unearthed on Metro line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator Nexus says the discovery at the base of an overhead line mast is"baffling".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vintage-hobbit-recordings-unearthed-on-metro-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/vintage-hobbit-recordings-unearthed-on-metro-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters good citizens but unlawful, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing speeches are being made in the trial of a trio who attacked a factory over its Israel links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/protesters-good-citizens-but-unlawful-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/protesters-good-citizens-but-unlawful-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stupid' man rammed coach into ex's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Anderson's "irresponsible and childish" actions caused &pound;46,000 of damage, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stupid-man-rammed-coach-into-exs-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stupid-man-rammed-coach-into-exs-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our Friends in the North changed my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Eccleston reflects on Our Friends in the North on the 30th anniversary of the show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/our-friends-in-the-north-changed-my-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/our-friends-in-the-north-changed-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one that got away - Carrick returns to Tyneside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick will very much be a Manchester United man when he takes his side to St James' Park on Wednesday night - but the boyhood Newcastle United supporter has not forgotten his roots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-one-that-got-away-carrick-returns-to-tyneside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-one-that-got-away-carrick-returns-to-tyneside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brewdog in Newcastle is among the bars to close "with immediate effect".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bars-close-and-hundreds-lose-jobs-as-us-firm-buys-brewdog-in-33m-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bars-close-and-hundreds-lose-jobs-as-us-firm-buys-brewdog-in-33m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinship carer payment pilot 'real recognition']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kinship carers in Newcastle say funding will allow them to spend more time caring for the children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kinship-carer-payment-pilot-real-recognition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kinship-carer-payment-pilot-real-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fentimans job loss fears 'big blow' to town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to cut nearly 40 jobs come after AG Barr acquired the Hexham-based soft drinks maker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fentimans-job-loss-fears-big-blow-to-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fentimans-job-loss-fears-big-blow-to-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket deal between rival bus companies to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coast Road sharing deal is due to end this month after it was introduced during the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ticket-deal-between-rival-bus-companies-to-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ticket-deal-between-rival-bus-companies-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle centre Arnold signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls centre Sammy Arnold signs a contract extension to remain on Tyneside for at least another season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-centre-arnold-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-centre-arnold-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms unearth more World War Two beach defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collapsed pillbox is uncovered under sand dunes on the Northumberland coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storms-unearth-more-world-war-two-beach-defences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storms-unearth-more-world-war-two-beach-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Brits success for North East's Sam Fender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fender picked up best alternative or rock act and also shared the gong for Song of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/double-brits-success-for-north-easts-sam-fender/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/double-brits-success-for-north-easts-sam-fender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Covid patients are forgotten, ex-GP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS in the North East and Cumbria is closing its last dedicated long Covid clinics this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/long-covid-patients-are-forgotten-ex-gp-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/long-covid-patients-are-forgotten-ex-gp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Ming gets standing ovation at TV awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drama about her fight to change the law so her daughter's murderer could face justice wins big.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ann-ming-gets-standing-ovation-at-tv-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ann-ming-gets-standing-ovation-at-tv-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelessness rates remain high, council says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main reason for homelessness is someone being asked to leave by family, a report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homelessness-rates-remain-high-council-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/homelessness-rates-remain-high-council-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green belt housing plan sparks opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition opposing the up to 205-home scheme has amassed more than 1,400 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-belt-housing-plan-sparks-opposition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/green-belt-housing-plan-sparks-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King pays tribute 25 years on from train disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service at Selby Abbey was held to mark the anniversary of the Great Heck rail disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/king-pays-tribute-25-years-on-from-train-disaster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/king-pays-tribute-25-years-on-from-train-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/not-the-sign-of-a-top-team-newcastle-take-huge-step-backwards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/not-the-sign-of-a-top-team-newcastle-take-huge-step-backwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Pictures: Striking sunsets and moody skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather Watchers capture dramatic scenes across their local landscapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-striking-sunsets-and-moody-skies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-striking-sunsets-and-moody-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity launches LGBTQ+ Pride art project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project by Out North East celebrates LGBTQ+ history month at a new support centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-launches-lgbtq-pride-art-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-launches-lgbtq-pride-art-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man bikes 3,300 miles for disabled students' trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry Lee has been raising money to send pupils on a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-bikes-3300-miles-for-disabled-students-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-bikes-3300-miles-for-disabled-students-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Funding will help future generations stargaze']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some money will be used for tilted benches on the Northumberland coast for a better night-sky view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funding-will-help-future-generations-stargaze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funding-will-help-future-generations-stargaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza factory protester says attack was 'lawful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Coote tells jurors she wanted to disrupt work to prevent "war crimes" in Gaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-factory-protester-says-attack-was-lawful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-factory-protester-says-attack-was-lawful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Court, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15, 3 bed detached bungalow for sale, £435,000 - Zoopla]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queens Court, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15, 3 bed detached bungalow for sale, &pound;435,000&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoopla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/queens-court-walbottle-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne15-3-bed-detached-bungalow-for-sale-435000-zoopla/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/queens-court-walbottle-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne15-3-bed-detached-bungalow-for-sale-435000-zoopla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the Prem will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to face Barcelona in Champions League's last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-leagues-last-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-leagues-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon needs to stay 'fully focused' after Arsenal talk - Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay "fully focused" after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-needs-to-stay-fully-focused-after-arsenal-talk-howe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-needs-to-stay-fully-focused-after-arsenal-talk-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry service to be shut at least another month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service between North and South Shields is suspended until at least the end of February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-to-be-shut-at-least-another-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-to-be-shut-at-least-another-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinship carers in some areas of England to be paid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot is in Bolton, Newcastle, North East Lincolnshire, Thurrock, Bexley, Medway and Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kinship-carers-in-some-areas-of-england-to-be-paid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kinship-carers-in-some-areas-of-england-to-be-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer says more cash could go to Tyne Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says Newcastle and Gateshead councils could use Pride of Place funds on repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/starmer-says-more-cash-could-go-to-tyne-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/starmer-says-more-cash-could-go-to-tyne-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who placed fake bomb outside shop jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Maughan's actions were "incredibly reckless and disruptive", police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-who-placed-fake-bomb-outside-shop-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-who-placed-fake-bomb-outside-shop-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza factory protester 'wanted to stop genocide']]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Oxlade tells jurors she believes a Newcastle factory was "complicit" in war crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-factory-protester-wanted-to-stop-genocide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gaza-factory-protester-wanted-to-stop-genocide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private school 'puts arms around' smaller provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's Royal Grammar School says it is "putting its arms around" Westfield School in Gosforth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/private-school-puts-arms-around-smaller-provider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/private-school-puts-arms-around-smaller-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rfu-set-to-confirm-radical-revamp-for-english-rugby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rfu-set-to-confirm-radical-revamp-for-english-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying living wage affected park cafe 'viability']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paying staff the Real Living Wage made it harder to keep Newcastle park cafes open, says council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paying-living-wage-affected-park-cafe-viability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paying-living-wage-affected-park-cafe-viability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropped Tyne Bridge restoration repairs revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repairs to sections of the bridge, including its towers, are being deferred after costs soared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dropped-tyne-bridge-restoration-repairs-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dropped-tyne-bridge-restoration-repairs-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The second home ban has breathed new life into my village']]></title><description><![CDATA[A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-second-home-ban-has-breathed-new-life-into-my-village/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-second-home-ban-has-breathed-new-life-into-my-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East only region in England to see fly-tipping fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[But it has the second highest average number of incidents in England after London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-only-region-in-england-to-see-fly-tipping-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-only-region-in-england-to-see-fly-tipping-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealers caught due to suspicious driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Bathgate and Emma Todd are jailed for supplying cocaine and heroin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drug-dealers-caught-due-to-suspicious-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drug-dealers-caught-due-to-suspicious-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Devoted' teacher hit by car just before Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rita Grimshaw, 81, was struck outside the M&amp;S at Silverlink Retail Park in North Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/devoted-teacher-hit-by-car-just-before-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/devoted-teacher-hit-by-car-just-before-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Build a shipyard museum before it's too late']]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition to create a permanent tribute to shipbuilding on the River Tyne sees 600 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/build-a-shipyard-museum-before-its-too-late/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/build-a-shipyard-museum-before-its-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East councils recycling less household waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough and Stockton councils only recycled about 34% of their waste in 2023-24, data shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-councils-recycling-less-household-waste/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-councils-recycling-less-household-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women attacked factory over Gaza - prosecutors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three protesters deny causing criminal damage with red paint to a factory in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/women-attacked-factory-over-gaza-prosecutors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/women-attacked-factory-over-gaza-prosecutors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickens 'not surprised' at Newcastle departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens says he is "disappointed" but not surprised to be leaving the club at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-not-surprised-at-newcastle-departure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-not-surprised-at-newcastle-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White-tailed eagle spotted 'exploring' coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird watchers speak of their amazement at seeing a young white-tailed eagle roaming the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/white-tailed-eagle-spotted-exploring-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/white-tailed-eagle-spotted-exploring-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full set of new Metro trains delivered to region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro operator Nexus says the full fleet will be in service by the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/full-set-of-new-metro-trains-delivered-to-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/full-set-of-new-metro-trains-delivered-to-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies killing woman in suspected assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial has been set for a 19-year-old, who denies the manslaughter of Lisa Denton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-denies-killing-woman-in-suspected-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-denies-killing-woman-in-suspected-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle City Guide: What to See and Do in Newcastle upon Tyne, England - Your Complete Guide to the Geordie Capital - Anglotopia.net]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Guide: What to See and Do in Newcastle upon Tyne, England - Your Complete Guide to the Geordie Capital&nbsp;&nbsp;Anglotopia.net]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-city-guide-what-to-see-and-do-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-your-complete-guide-to-the-geordie-capital-anglotopianet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-city-guide-what-to-see-and-do-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-your-complete-guide-to-the-geordie-capital-anglotopianet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School speech therapy making 'massive difference']]></title><description><![CDATA[School staff in South Tyneside and Sunderland are trained to spot speech and language issues early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-speech-therapy-making-massive-difference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-speech-therapy-making-massive-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for causing woman's crash death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Scott, from Blyth, is jailed for 10 years over the death of mother-of-two Claire Laybourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-sentenced-for-causing-womans-crash-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-sentenced-for-causing-womans-crash-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen guilty of belonging to banned neo-Nazi group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy, 16, is also convicted of the possession of terror documents and sharing terror publications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-guilty-of-belonging-to-banned-neo-nazi-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-guilty-of-belonging-to-banned-neo-nazi-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robber attacked man, 81, and stole his safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny McGuire is one of three people jailed for a string of violent attacks and thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/robber-attacked-man-81-and-stole-his-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/robber-attacked-man-81-and-stole-his-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Gateshead midfielder Edwards joins Ostersunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Edwards returns to Ostersunds in Sweden for a second spell, having previously played there under Graham Potter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-gateshead-midfielder-edwards-joins-ostersunds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-gateshead-midfielder-edwards-joins-ostersunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club investigated over waterlogged pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National League is conducting an inquiry into events before the recent South Shields fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-club-investigated-over-waterlogged-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-club-investigated-over-waterlogged-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Licensing rules to stop rogue landlords extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restrictions aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and rogue landlords are extended until 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/licensing-rules-to-stop-rogue-landlords-extended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/licensing-rules-to-stop-rogue-landlords-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fire chief appointed to lead service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Carruthers will become head of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service after a 30-year career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-lead-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-lead-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after eight people injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say an Audi changed carriageways and caused a head-on collision on the A1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-arrested-after-eight-people-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-arrested-after-eight-people-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Station opens after 14 month delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains now stop at Northumberland Park after running through the station for more than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/station-opens-after-14-month-delay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/station-opens-after-14-month-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro anti-social behaviour alert number changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nexus says people can now use a free WhatsApp number to report things like vandalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-anti-social-behaviour-alert-number-changes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/metro-anti-social-behaviour-alert-number-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairy Biker widow says 'live the life they can't']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Cleeves and Lili Myers talk about coming to terms with the loss and dealing with grief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hairy-biker-widow-says-live-the-life-they-cant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hairy-biker-widow-says-live-the-life-they-cant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TREVOR NELSON's Soul Nation NEWCASTLE at Digital In Newcastle Upon Tyne - Skiddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[TREVOR NELSON's Soul Nation NEWCASTLE at Digital In Newcastle Upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;Skiddle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/trevor-nelsons-soul-nation-newcastle-at-digital-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-skiddle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/trevor-nelsons-soul-nation-newcastle-at-digital-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-skiddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotlands-mad-for-oasis-newcastle-loves-sam-fender-music-tastes-where-you-live-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotlands-mad-for-oasis-newcastle-loves-sam-fender-music-tastes-where-you-live-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your pictures: The beginnings of spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria as the sun shines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-the-beginnings-of-spring/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-the-beginnings-of-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is a small Geordie enclave in the F1 paddock']]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme Lowdon is the team principal for Cadillac, the newcomers to 2026's F1 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/there-is-a-small-geordie-enclave-in-the-f1-paddock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/there-is-a-small-geordie-enclave-in-the-f1-paddock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal medals for dedicated ambulance workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East ambulance workers reflect on their experiences as staff are awarded long-service medals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/royal-medals-for-dedicated-ambulance-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/royal-medals-for-dedicated-ambulance-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Breweries using AI could put artists out of work']]></title><description><![CDATA[As two pubs in Newcastle ban AI art, artists discuss the impact it can have on creatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breweries-using-ai-could-put-artists-out-of-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breweries-using-ai-could-put-artists-out-of-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead sign Eastbourne forward Anifowose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign forward Josh Anifowose from National League South side Eastbourne Borough on a deal until the end of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-eastbourne-forward-anifowose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-eastbourne-forward-anifowose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wins for Gloucester and Saints in Prem Rugby Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester and Northampton boost their chances of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals with bonus-point wins that eliminate Sale and Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/big-wins-for-gloucester-and-saints-in-prem-rugby-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/big-wins-for-gloucester-and-saints-in-prem-rugby-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sam-fender-and-olivia-dean-finally-reach-number-one-after-35-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sam-fender-and-olivia-dean-finally-reach-number-one-after-35-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglars took photos of themselves at crime scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair had driven hundreds of miles for a &pound;43,000 raid in Newcastle, a court is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burglars-took-photos-of-themselves-at-crime-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burglars-took-photos-of-themselves-at-crime-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition backs council budget after changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories accept a number of amendments, including increasing transparency over council finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opposition-backs-council-budget-after-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opposition-backs-council-budget-after-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile swapped abhorrent rape fantasies online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Clennell thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy online but it was an undercover operative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-swapped-abhorrent-rape-fantasies-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-swapped-abhorrent-rape-fantasies-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skating group brought in to find replacement park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shred the North is now looking at potential sites to replace Gateshead's Five Bridges skatepark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/skating-group-brought-in-to-find-replacement-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/skating-group-brought-in-to-find-replacement-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repair hub helps charity become more sustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Oswald's Hospice repair hub is saving hundreds of donated clothes from landfill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/repair-hub-helps-charity-become-more-sustainable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/repair-hub-helps-charity-become-more-sustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions pledged to regenerate two neighbourhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two areas in Newcastle are being given the money to support community-led regeneration plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/millions-pledged-to-regenerate-two-neighbourhoods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/millions-pledged-to-regenerate-two-neighbourhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East cold deaths 'did not rise as expected']]></title><description><![CDATA[The region was the only one which did not report an increase, a government study suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-cold-deaths-did-not-rise-as-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-cold-deaths-did-not-rise-as-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Coward' hit woman, 74, with bottle in robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Pedersen is jailed for seven years for her "wicked and cowardly" robbery of a pensioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/coward-hit-woman-74-with-bottle-in-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/coward-hit-woman-74-with-bottle-in-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bishop of Durham named after long search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Simpson, formerly the Archdeacon of Auckland, has been approved by the King.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-bishop-of-durham-named-after-long-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-bishop-of-durham-named-after-long-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic test 'improving early cancer diagnosis']]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle University scientists say the "revolution" could save hundreds of thousands of lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/genetic-test-improving-early-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/genetic-test-improving-early-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistant Ecologist - RailwayPeople.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assistant Ecologist&nbsp;&nbsp;RailwayPeople.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/assistant-ecologist-railwaypeoplecom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/assistant-ecologist-railwaypeoplecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Newcastle defender Beye appointed Marseille coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marseille appoint former captain Habib Beye as head coach, a week after his sacking from Ligue 1 side Rennes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-newcastle-defender-beye-appointed-marseille-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-newcastle-defender-beye-appointed-marseille-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad weather blamed for mass puffin deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of puffins have been found washed up on beaches in Northumberland and Sunderland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-weather-blamed-for-mass-puffin-deaths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-weather-blamed-for-mass-puffin-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smiling-fossil-discovered-on-holy-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smiling-fossil-discovered-on-holy-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon channels Shearer after breaking his record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's Anthony Gordon only had one thought in his mind as his side faced Qarabag in the Champions League...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-channels-shearer-after-breaking-his-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-channels-shearer-after-breaking-his-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon scores four goals to break Shearer record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Anthony Gordon's four goals against Qarabag, making him Newcastle's top scorer in the Champions League (10), overtaking Alan Shearer (6).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-scores-four-goals-to-break-shearer-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gordon-scores-four-goals-to-break-shearer-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masseur charged with 55 sexual offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terence McBrien from Alnwick is charged with sexual offences against 14 women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/masseur-charged-with-55-sexual-offences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/masseur-charged-with-55-sexual-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road safety worker drove at 120mph on wet night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Majid had been smoking cannabis before driving in a way which could have killed, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/road-safety-worker-drove-at-120mph-on-wet-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/road-safety-worker-drove-at-120mph-on-wet-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French drug dealer jailed for flouting UK ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edwin Taha had previously been jailed for chasing a man before his death, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/french-drug-dealer-jailed-for-flouting-uk-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/french-drug-dealer-jailed-for-flouting-uk-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rape accused says HIV is not serious harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barristers for Adam Hall, who denies infecting men with HIV, say it is "no longer a death sentence".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rape-accused-says-hiv-is-not-serious-harm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rape-accused-says-hiv-is-not-serious-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to host Mercury Prize for second year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-host-mercury-prize-for-second-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-host-mercury-prize-for-second-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket club aims to keep kids off the streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Byker, Newcastle, group plays street cricket every week under the guidance of professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cricket-club-aims-to-keep-kids-off-the-streets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cricket-club-aims-to-keep-kids-off-the-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town cheers on ancient Shrovetide football match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event in Alnwick dates back to at least 1762 and is played on the fields by the River Aln.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-cheers-on-ancient-shrovetide-football-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-cheers-on-ancient-shrovetide-football-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to approve demolition of flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council plans to demolish Warwick Court alongside the vacant Gloucester pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-set-to-approve-demolition-of-flats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-set-to-approve-demolition-of-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickens aiming for positive hand over at Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Dickens is determined to leave Newcastle Red Bulls in the best possible shape &ndash; for whoever takes over as coach next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-aiming-for-positive-hand-over-at-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-aiming-for-positive-hand-over-at-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice – on your local BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wounding charge after man stabbed on coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Pountain, 41, has been charged with wounding with intent, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wounding-charge-after-man-stabbed-on-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wounding-charge-after-man-stabbed-on-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Staggeringly stupid' man tattooed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Coe is jailed for three years for disfiguring his victims using a home tattoo kit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/staggeringly-stupid-man-tattooed-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/staggeringly-stupid-man-tattooed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council errors made child miss three school terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A watchdog says it is the second time it has ruled against the council about the same child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-errors-made-child-miss-three-school-terms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-errors-made-child-miss-three-school-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital academy prepares for first graduations]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 150 NHS staff are receiving "debt-free" training and education at the Health and Care Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-academy-prepares-for-first-graduations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hospital-academy-prepares-for-first-graduations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to host Man City in fifth round - full FA Cup draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-host-man-city-in-fifth-round-full-fa-cup-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-host-man-city-in-fifth-round-full-fa-cup-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-begin-covid-compensation-claim-against-36-more-universities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/students-begin-covid-compensation-claim-against-36-more-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referee and assistant stood down after FA Cup mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/referee-and-assistant-stood-down-after-fa-cup-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/referee-and-assistant-stood-down-after-fa-cup-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sting and Lewis Capaldi surprise at charity show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show, last held in 2020, raises funds for emerging artists in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sting-and-lewis-capaldi-surprise-at-charity-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sting-and-lewis-capaldi-surprise-at-charity-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal to scrap council tax for terminally ill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council says it is concerned by the number of people who die in poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proposal-to-scrap-council-tax-for-terminally-ill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proposal-to-scrap-council-tax-for-terminally-ill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Foster care changed my life, but we need more carers']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland student leads a campaign to address a regional shortage of foster carers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/foster-care-changed-my-life-but-we-need-more-carers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/foster-care-changed-my-life-but-we-need-more-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny day brightens wet and wild week]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria as the sun decided to make an appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunny-day-brightens-wet-and-wild-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunny-day-brightens-wet-and-wild-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast club costs 'too much' for schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many head teachers in the North East say they are reluctant to introduce the scheme due to costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breakfast-club-costs-too-much-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/breakfast-club-costs-too-much-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guimaraes set to be out for two months with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is "devastated" to learn he is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/guimaraes-set-to-be-out-for-two-months-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/guimaraes-set-to-be-out-for-two-months-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bid to buy Rothbury Estate as divisive as Brexit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Funds are being raised to buy the Northumberland estate - but the plans have split opinion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bid-to-buy-rothbury-estate-as-divisive-as-brexit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bid-to-buy-rothbury-estate-as-divisive-as-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film gives a 'potted view' of grazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two short films highlight the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's biodiversity boost project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/film-gives-a-potted-view-of-grazing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/film-gives-a-potted-view-of-grazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Challenging' roof repairs to city museum begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to restore Newcastle's Discovery Museum is expected to be complete by spring next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/challenging-roof-repairs-to-city-museum-begin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/challenging-roof-repairs-to-city-museum-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U-turn over art shop closure after outcry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government cash is secured to fund the closure threatened shop at The Word library in South Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/u-turn-over-art-shop-closure-after-outcry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/u-turn-over-art-shop-closure-after-outcry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half-term ideas for whatever the weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some ideas to help you keep the little ones entertained during the school break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/half-term-ideas-for-whatever-the-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/half-term-ideas-for-whatever-the-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man cave and fatherhood - Elanga on life at Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Anthony Elanga is loving his time at Newcastle following his &pound;55m move from Nottingham Forest in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-cave-and-fatherhood-elanga-on-life-at-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-cave-and-fatherhood-elanga-on-life-at-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University staff strike over pension row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff are taking part in 10 days of strikes after being told to switch pension schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/university-staff-strike-over-pension-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/university-staff-strike-over-pension-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealers caught after woman's 'tragic' death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men who were selling illegal prescription drugs "like sweets" are given suspended sentences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drug-dealers-caught-after-womans-tragic-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drug-dealers-caught-after-womans-tragic-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife robber terrified pet and pizza shop staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Hodgson is jailed for the two robberies, one of which he committed with an accomplice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/knife-robber-terrified-pet-and-pizza-shop-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/knife-robber-terrified-pet-and-pizza-shop-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man led police on stolen motorbike 100mph pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Smith is jailed after a judge says he ignored opportunities given by the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-led-police-on-stolen-motorbike-100mph-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-led-police-on-stolen-motorbike-100mph-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date for final delayed station confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedlington will be the final station to open on the Northumberland Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opening-date-for-final-delayed-station-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opening-date-for-final-delayed-station-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cooling cot gave us memories with our son']]></title><description><![CDATA[When her son died before birth, Ashley Waugh says a cooling cot let her create precious memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cooling-cot-gave-us-memories-with-our-son/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cooling-cot-gave-us-memories-with-our-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming spots that could become designated dips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/swimming-spots-that-could-become-designated-dips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/swimming-spots-that-could-become-designated-dips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes rules out Scotland switch, confirms Clarke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes will not be switching allegiance from England to Scotland before the World Cup, says head coach Steve Clarke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barnes-rules-out-scotland-switch-confirms-clarke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/barnes-rules-out-scotland-switch-confirms-clarke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payout for child left without education for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council pays the child's family compensation over failings in the case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/payout-for-child-left-without-education-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/payout-for-child-left-without-education-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bad potholes are taking cars off the road']]></title><description><![CDATA[One pothole had been reported 20 times before it caused crashes, a councillor claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-potholes-are-taking-cars-off-the-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-potholes-are-taking-cars-off-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed forces accused of 'betrayal' over sex abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salute Her UK calls for completely independent investigations of sex crimes in the military.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/armed-forces-accused-of-betrayal-over-sex-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/armed-forces-accused-of-betrayal-over-sex-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Camaraderie keeps us coming back to cross country']]></title><description><![CDATA[North East runners speak of their love for the sport, despite most of them hating it in PE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/camaraderie-keeps-us-coming-back-to-cross-country/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/camaraderie-keeps-us-coming-back-to-cross-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation on future of Grade I town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tyneside Council says the Old Town Hall could be brought back into regular use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/consultation-on-future-of-grade-i-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/consultation-on-future-of-grade-i-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolts to blame for suspended ferry service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service between North and South Shields will be suspended until at least the end of February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bolts-to-blame-for-suspended-ferry-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bolts-to-blame-for-suspended-ferry-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddington animator opposes art shop closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheila Graber says the shop in South Shields stocks the work of around 55 local artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paddington-animator-opposes-art-shop-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paddington-animator-opposes-art-shop-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe savours 'special connection' with Newcastle fans after win at Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe savours a "special connection" with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs - in direct contrast to Tottenham's relationship with their manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-savours-special-connection-with-newcastle-fans-after-win-at-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-savours-special-connection-with-newcastle-fans-after-win-at-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes has successful surgery on broken cheek]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Test captain Ben Stokes says he has had successful surgery on the broken cheek he sustained when hit by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-has-successful-surgery-on-broken-cheek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-has-successful-surgery-on-broken-cheek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach hut and retail pod plans approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council planners give the green light to the South Shields development on the seafront.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/beach-hut-and-retail-pod-plans-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/beach-hut-and-retail-pod-plans-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opal Ocean - Album Release (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) - The Northern Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opal Ocean - Album Release (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)&nbsp;&nbsp;The Northern Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opal-ocean-album-release-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-the-northern-echo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opal-ocean-album-release-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-the-northern-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into shop during 'ram raid']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the crash happened in the early hours at the Jules B shop in Jesmond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/car-crashes-into-shop-during-ram-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/car-crashes-into-shop-during-ram-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who ran length of Metro line raises £12k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul McDougal, from Cramlington, completes the distance in under 19 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-who-ran-length-of-metro-line-raises-12k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-who-ran-length-of-metro-line-raises-12k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White emergency ambulances rolled out to cut costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEAS says switching to white ambulances would save about &pound;1,000 per vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/white-emergency-ambulances-rolled-out-to-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/white-emergency-ambulances-rolled-out-to-cut-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds sign 'embarrassing' Swing Bridge petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bridge, which marks its 150th anniversary this year, has not swung open since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hundreds-sign-embarrassing-swing-bridge-petition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hundreds-sign-embarrassing-swing-bridge-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great attitude but goals have dried up - what's happened to Woltemade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an impressive start to life at Newcastle, what has happened to Nick Woltemade?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/great-attitude-but-goals-have-dried-up-whats-happened-to-woltemade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/great-attitude-but-goals-have-dried-up-whats-happened-to-woltemade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playful otter cubs pictured on river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer Niel Stafford shares his shots of two otter cubs swimming in sync in the river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/playful-otter-cubs-pictured-on-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/playful-otter-cubs-pictured-on-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIV rape accused's sex preference 'weaponised']]></title><description><![CDATA[Barristers for Adam Hall, who denies infecting men with HIV, say the case against him is "weak".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accuseds-sex-preference-weaponised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accuseds-sex-preference-weaponised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of Borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Norma Redfearn says she will "cherish" the honour after serving as mayor for 12 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-mayor-honoured-by-freedom-of-borough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-mayor-honoured-by-freedom-of-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North of England launches bid to host Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians urge the government for any future UK Olympic to be based in the north of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-of-england-launches-bid-to-host-olympics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-of-england-launches-bid-to-host-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home love inspired confidence for jungle trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milly was picked to trek to Borneo and is looking forward to "getting out and seeing the world".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/care-home-love-inspired-confidence-for-jungle-trek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/care-home-love-inspired-confidence-for-jungle-trek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'd resign if I wasn't still right for job - Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe says there is "no doubt in my mind" he is still the right manager for Newcastle despite one win in eight games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/id-resign-if-i-wasnt-still-right-for-job-howe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/id-resign-if-i-wasnt-still-right-for-job-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMA concerns at plan to close eating disorder ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inpatient ward in Newcastle treats patients across Tyne, Wear, Northumberland and north Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bma-concerns-at-plan-to-close-eating-disorder-ward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bma-concerns-at-plan-to-close-eating-disorder-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fun' light exhibition tells story of ancient Bible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Codex Amiatinus was produced at the twin monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the 700s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fun-light-exhibition-tells-story-of-ancient-bible/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fun-light-exhibition-tells-story-of-ancient-bible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowdrops in bloom in the North East and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Weather Watchers have been out snapping the first signs of spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snowdrops-in-bloom-in-the-north-east-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snowdrops-in-bloom-in-the-north-east-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endangered crayfish survive 'major incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[The long term implications for crayfish in the River Wansbeck in Northumberland are still unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/endangered-crayfish-survive-major-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/endangered-crayfish-survive-major-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral held for Army officer killed in training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney died after an incident during live fire training in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funeral-held-for-army-officer-killed-in-training/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/funeral-held-for-army-officer-killed-in-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold pensioners wait for 'buses that never arrive']]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers also complain about the Arriva app they say shows "phantom buses" which never arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cold-pensioners-wait-for-buses-that-never-arrive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cold-pensioners-wait-for-buses-that-never-arrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wonderful' Roman terracotta head found during dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers unearthed the striking 2,000-year-old piece during work at a fort in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wonderful-roman-terracotta-head-found-during-dig/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wonderful-roman-terracotta-head-found-during-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little sun but plenty of fun in this week's weather snaps?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria in a rainy, grey but picturesque week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/little-sun-but-plenty-of-fun-in-this-weeks-weather-snaps/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/little-sun-but-plenty-of-fun-in-this-weeks-weather-snaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran claims council failed to fix mouldy flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Gallagher says the Gateshead flat is "uninhabitable", after the ceiling collapsed in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/veteran-claims-council-failed-to-fix-mouldy-flat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/veteran-claims-council-failed-to-fix-mouldy-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester beat Newcastle in Prem Rugby Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester pile more misery on Newcastle's season with a 28-19 Prem Rugby Cup victory as coach Alan Dickens confirms he will leave the visitors this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leicester-beat-newcastle-in-prem-rugby-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leicester-beat-newcastle-in-prem-rugby-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head coach Dickens to leave Newcastle at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens is to leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/head-coach-dickens-to-leave-newcastle-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/head-coach-dickens-to-leave-newcastle-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to embrace AI or 'be smashed' by it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Blyth makes the call at a conference in the town addressing A1's impact on everyday life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/call-to-embrace-ai-or-be-smashed-by-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/call-to-embrace-ai-or-be-smashed-by-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man injured women in 'mindless' brother pub brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[People were attacked with a knuckle-duster and pool cue for "no apparent reason", a judge says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-injured-women-in-mindless-brother-pub-brawl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-injured-women-in-mindless-brother-pub-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIV rape accused 'deliberately wrecked lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors are giving their closing speech in the trial of Adam Hall, who denies multiple offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accused-deliberately-wrecked-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accused-deliberately-wrecked-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model admits romance fraud against multiple men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gemma Kingsley tricked victims into spend thousands on her, including on a deposit for a Porsche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/model-admits-romance-fraud-against-multiple-men/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/model-admits-romance-fraud-against-multiple-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town pioneers research into mine water heat technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead's Living Laboratory is providing "rare" data on how to expand the low-carbon heating source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-pioneers-research-into-mine-water-heat-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-pioneers-research-into-mine-water-heat-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households to pay more tax towards policing costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioners announce rises in the precept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/households-to-pay-more-tax-towards-policing-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/households-to-pay-more-tax-towards-policing-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIV rape jury told to ignore sympathy and morals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge says jurors in a trial of a man accused of infecting men with HIV must be "cool and fair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-jury-told-to-ignore-sympathy-and-morals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-jury-told-to-ignore-sympathy-and-morals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected assault victim 'loved life deeply']]></title><description><![CDATA['Adored' Lisa Denton, 40, died in hospital following the incident in North Shields in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/suspected-assault-victim-loved-life-deeply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/suspected-assault-victim-loved-life-deeply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man ran over police officer's foot in rampage]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Burdis, 35,drove at another officer in the rage-fuelled incident in Hebburn last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-ran-over-police-officers-foot-in-rampage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-ran-over-police-officers-foot-in-rampage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm-hit ferry out of action for rest of month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator Nexus says damage to the north landing will take longer to repair than first thought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-hit-ferry-out-of-action-for-rest-of-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-hit-ferry-out-of-action-for-rest-of-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's first-class train travel 'out of touch']]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tyneside Council is the only one in north-east England which pays for first-class train tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councils-first-class-train-travel-out-of-touch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councils-first-class-train-travel-out-of-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puppet festival cancelled due to lack of funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organiser Moving Parts Arts says it will try again for funding in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/puppet-festival-cancelled-due-to-lack-of-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/puppet-festival-cancelled-due-to-lack-of-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AbsoluteAmy: Live In Newcastle at Worldheadquarters Newcastle - Skiddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[AbsoluteAmy: Live In Newcastle at Worldheadquarters Newcastle&nbsp;&nbsp;Skiddle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/absoluteamy-live-in-newcastle-at-worldheadquarters-newcastle-skiddle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/absoluteamy-live-in-newcastle-at-worldheadquarters-newcastle-skiddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Pryde looks back at one of the most iconic comebacks in Premier League history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-united/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More questions than answers in challenging Newcastle season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders Newcastle United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Wednesday night and a challenging season shows no sign of relenting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-questions-than-answers-in-challenging-newcastle-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-questions-than-answers-in-challenging-newcastle-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's heartbreak at lack of dementia care homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hubert Dodds is currently an in-patient in Newcastle, but his family want him closer to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/familys-heartbreak-at-lack-of-dementia-care-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/familys-heartbreak-at-lack-of-dementia-care-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks new firms days after closing cafes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes days after the closure of cafes in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition parks was revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-seeks-new-firms-days-after-closing-cafes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-seeks-new-firms-days-after-closing-cafes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Carroll 'repeatedly called' ex-wife, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-England striker denies breaching a non-molestation order against Towie star Billi Mucklow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/andy-carroll-repeatedly-called-ex-wife-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/andy-carroll-repeatedly-called-ex-wife-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial quarry plan approved for second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first proposal was quashed, as the council had not properly considered the environmental impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/controversial-quarry-plan-approved-for-second-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/controversial-quarry-plan-approved-for-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer guilty of killing woman in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hears Mark Roberts crashed into a motorbike, killing the passenger, while on a 999 call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-guilty-of-killing-woman-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-officer-guilty-of-killing-woman-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne Tunnel toll to rise by up to 20p]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price increase will come into force on 1 May, after a hike was signed off by NECA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-tunnel-toll-to-rise-by-up-to-20p/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-tunnel-toll-to-rise-by-up-to-20p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[206 goals for Newcastle - but which were Shearer's best?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United's all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white.But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James' Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/206-goals-for-newcastle-but-which-were-shearers-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/206-goals-for-newcastle-but-which-were-shearers-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison capacity to increase by 240 places by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says four new houseblocks will be built at HMP Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prison-capacity-to-increase-by-240-places-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/prison-capacity-to-increase-by-240-places-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capped Metro fares to be introduced in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes on the Tyne and Wear Metro will see Pop Card day tickets capped at no more than &pound;5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/capped-metro-fares-to-be-introduced-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/capped-metro-fares-to-be-introduced-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile back Jackson to swap Saracens for Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens back Brandon Jackson becomes the 16th player to join Newcastle Red Bulls for next season in a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/versatile-back-jackson-to-swap-saracens-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/versatile-back-jackson-to-swap-saracens-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonali 'very happy' at Newcastle amid Arsenal links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Eddie Howe says Sandro Tonali is "very happy" at Newcastle United after the midfielder was linked with a move to Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tonali-very-happy-at-newcastle-amid-arsenal-links/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tonali-very-happy-at-newcastle-amid-arsenal-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalker phoned ex 50 times a day from prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[He plagued his ex-partner with calls even after being jailed for breaching a restraining order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stalker-phoned-ex-50-times-a-day-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stalker-phoned-ex-50-times-a-day-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant announces immediate closure amid costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "tough economic climate" contributed to the decision, the restaurant says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurant-announces-immediate-closure-amid-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurant-announces-immediate-closure-amid-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle take action after young mascot left alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United are to take action after a young club mascot was left alone in the middle of the pitch before Saturday's defeat at Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-take-action-after-young-mascot-left-alone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-take-action-after-young-mascot-left-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child rapist threatened to kill victim with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Jackson, also known as Wake, is jailed for 24 years for sex offences against two children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-rapist-threatened-to-kill-victim-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/child-rapist-threatened-to-kill-victim-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' rapist attacked two women in same day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wesley McKenna is jailed for 14 years for raping two women hours apart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dangerous-rapist-attacked-two-women-in-same-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dangerous-rapist-attacked-two-women-in-same-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When are the local elections in Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council will have an all-out election on 7 May, where all seats are contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/when-are-the-local-elections-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/when-are-the-local-elections-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles to win SL Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles to win the 2026 Super League Basketball Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/london-lions-beat-newcastle-eagles-to-win-sl-trophy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/london-lions-beat-newcastle-eagles-to-win-sl-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water firm blames freezing weather for 300 leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm says freezing weather causes its pipes to leak but an activist blames lack of investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/water-firm-blames-freezing-weather-for-300-leaks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/water-firm-blames-freezing-weather-for-300-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fan gives emergency stoma kits to venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Parker is inspired to create the packs after his own experience of living with a stoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-fan-gives-emergency-stoma-kits-to-venues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/football-fan-gives-emergency-stoma-kits-to-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in council funding 'a drop in the ocean']]></title><description><![CDATA[Most authorities in the region are seeking to raise council tax in April despite funding changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rise-in-council-funding-a-drop-in-the-ocean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rise-in-council-funding-a-drop-in-the-ocean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to crack open 17th Century pub's locked safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guesses as to what could be in the rusty safe at the Low Lights Tavern include gold doubloons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-to-crack-open-17th-century-pubs-locked-safe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plea-to-crack-open-17th-century-pubs-locked-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Patients have tried DIY dentistry because they are so desperate']]></title><description><![CDATA[A network of urgent dental centres has seen over 41,000 patients since the first one opened in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/patients-have-tried-diy-dentistry-because-they-are-so-desperate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/patients-have-tried-diy-dentistry-because-they-are-so-desperate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle 'embrace' underdog tag for Trophy defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Eagles aim to upset the odds against league leaders London Lions in the Super League Basketball Trophy final in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-embrace-underdog-tag-for-trophy-defence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-embrace-underdog-tag-for-trophy-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I vote in the Gateshead council elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council will have an all-out election on Thursday 7 May where all seats are contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-i-vote-in-the-gateshead-council-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-do-i-vote-in-the-gateshead-council-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River fish counters broken for more than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency Fish says counters are also partly broken on the River Tyne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/river-fish-counters-broken-for-more-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/river-fish-counters-broken-for-more-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens beat Newcastle in Prem Rugby Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens score five tries to win at Newcastle Red Bulls for their third victory in the Prem Rugby Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saracens-beat-newcastle-in-prem-rugby-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/saracens-beat-newcastle-in-prem-rugby-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen robbery gang attacked boy, 16 in city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old man is jailed for his part in robbing the teenager and for drug dealing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-robbery-gang-attacked-boy-16-in-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-robbery-gang-attacked-boy-16-in-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infection accused 'does not know why men would lie']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Hall tells jurors there was "no way" he could have passed HIV on to one of seven accusers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/infection-accused-does-not-know-why-men-would-lie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/infection-accused-does-not-know-why-men-would-lie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor sexual assault trial delayed to summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thom Campion, a sitting councillor, has been released on conditional bail until the trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-sexual-assault-trial-delayed-to-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/councillor-sexual-assault-trial-delayed-to-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents object to plans for homes on green belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council is planning to build 2,000 homes on land near Earsdon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/residents-object-to-plans-for-homes-on-green-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/residents-object-to-plans-for-homes-on-green-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestine refugee mural to be moved to new site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mural is to be re-displayed more than two years after being removed amid antisemitism claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/palestine-refugee-mural-to-be-moved-to-new-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/palestine-refugee-mural-to-be-moved-to-new-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to face Qarabag in Champions League play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-qarabag-in-champions-league-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-qarabag-in-champions-league-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle add Scotland hooker Turner for next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Scotland hooker George Turner on a one-year deal from fellow Prem side Harlequins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-add-scotland-hooker-turner-for-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-add-scotland-hooker-turner-for-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City to get at least two fan zones for Euro 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle will host five matches of the tournament, with more than 100,000 fans expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-to-get-at-least-two-fan-zones-for-euro-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/city-to-get-at-least-two-fan-zones-for-euro-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies and man injured in A1 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 40s is in hospital in critical but stable condition, Northumbria Police says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-dies-and-man-injured-in-a1-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-dies-and-man-injured-in-a1-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limiting tax support to pubs 'makes no sense']]></title><description><![CDATA[North-east England hospitality firms fear "oblivion" without the same rates help offered to pubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/limiting-tax-support-to-pubs-makes-no-sense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/limiting-tax-support-to-pubs-makes-no-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Park Series presents MCFLY at Leazes Park - Skiddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Park Series presents MCFLY at Leazes Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Skiddle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-park-series-presents-mcfly-at-leazes-park-skiddle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-park-series-presents-mcfly-at-leazes-park-skiddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late night city venue levy could be scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venues in Newcastle with a licence to sell alcohol between midnight and 06:00 currently pay a charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/late-night-city-venue-levy-could-be-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/late-night-city-venue-levy-could-be-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver £274m student accommodation scheme in Newcastle upon Tyne - The Intermediary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver &pound;274m student accommodation scheme in Newcastle upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;The Intermediary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bowmer-kirkland-to-deliver-274m-student-accommodation-scheme-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-intermediary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bowmer-kirkland-to-deliver-274m-student-accommodation-scheme-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-the-intermediary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry service suspended after Storm Chandra damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buses and the Metro step in to take passengers across the Tyne while repairs to a landing continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-suspended-after-storm-chandra-damage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ferry-service-suspended-after-storm-chandra-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stade Francais fly-half Henry to join Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Zack Henry on a one-year contract for next season from Top 14 side Stade Francais.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stade-francais-fly-half-henry-to-join-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stade-francais-fly-half-henry-to-join-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/santander-to-close-44-branches-and-put-291-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/santander-to-close-44-branches-and-put-291-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners voice views as Spine Race time tightens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Spine Race runners will have 12 hours less to complete the Pennine Way ultramarathon in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/runners-voice-views-as-spine-race-time-tightens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/runners-voice-views-as-spine-race-time-tightens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Phil's 80-trip love of rollercoasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Taylor has visited Walt Disney World in Florida 80 times and does not plan to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/florida-phils-80-trip-love-of-rollercoasters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/florida-phils-80-trip-love-of-rollercoasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle prove they can mix it with European champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have experienced all manner of emotions at the Parc des Princes, but the visitors left with immense pride following a 1-1 draw against Paris St-Germain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-prove-they-can-mix-it-with-european-champions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-prove-they-can-mix-it-with-european-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perpignan forward Hicks to join Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls agree a deal to sign Perpignan forward Max Hicks at the end of the current season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/perpignan-forward-hicks-to-join-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/perpignan-forward-hicks-to-join-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes and Moeen to coach Lions white-ball tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Test captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Moeen Ali will be part of the England Lions coaching staff for their series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-and-moeen-to-coach-lions-white-ball-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/stokes-and-moeen-to-coach-lions-white-ball-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliberate infection accused says man wanted HIV sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Hall tells jurors one his accusers had been told he "was positive by various different people".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deliberate-infection-accused-says-man-wanted-hiv-sex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deliberate-infection-accused-says-man-wanted-hiv-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears Metro fare cap could worsen cash problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics worry that changing Tyne and Wear Metro fares could financially impact its operator Nexus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fears-metro-fare-cap-could-worsen-cash-problems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fears-metro-fare-cap-could-worsen-cash-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff 'shellshocked' by park cafe closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council chiefs say the cafes are not "financially viable", leaving staff facing job uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/staff-shellshocked-by-park-cafe-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/staff-shellshocked-by-park-cafe-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 200 trees damaged in 'upsetting' attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says its staff and volunteers are outraged by the vandalism at the West Chevington reserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-than-200-trees-damaged-in-upsetting-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-than-200-trees-damaged-in-upsetting-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart three-storey family home in Newcastle for £260k (aff) - newcastleworld.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart three-storey family home in Newcastle for &pound;260k (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;newcastleworld.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smart-three-storey-family-home-in-newcastle-for-260k-aff-newcastleworldcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smart-three-storey-family-home-in-newcastle-for-260k-aff-newcastleworldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart three-storey family home in Newcastle for £260k (aff) - NewcastleWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart three-storey family home in Newcastle for &pound;260k (aff)&nbsp;&nbsp;NewcastleWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smart-three-storey-family-home-in-newcastle-for-260k-aff-newcastleworld/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/smart-three-storey-family-home-in-newcastle-for-260k-aff-newcastleworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't want to be that team' - how can Newcastle cure travel sickness?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have only won three away games in all competitions this season and head coach Eddie Howe wants his side to rise to the challenge as they face European champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/we-dont-want-to-be-that-team-how-can-newcastle-cure-travel-sickness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/we-dont-want-to-be-that-team-how-can-newcastle-cure-travel-sickness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dementia has not stopped me speaking other languages']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Thomas, 79, has dementia with Lewy bodies which is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dementia-has-not-stopped-me-speaking-other-languages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dementia-has-not-stopped-me-speaking-other-languages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK leaflet accused of 'inflaming' opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reverend Chris Howson says leaflets with misrepresented data are "stirring up anger".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-leaflet-accused-of-inflaming-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/reform-uk-leaflet-accused-of-inflaming-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/british-army-officer-dies-after-incident-during-live-fire-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/british-army-officer-dies-after-incident-during-live-fire-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile head teacher said he liked schoolgirls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Juric, 54, told fellow paedophiles 14 was the "perfect age", a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-head-teacher-said-he-liked-schoolgirls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/paedophile-head-teacher-said-he-liked-schoolgirls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danger driver's 98mph overtake crash injured woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Jackson's dangerous driving was "unfathomable" with a crash inevitable, a judge says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/danger-drivers-98mph-overtake-crash-injured-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/danger-drivers-98mph-overtake-crash-injured-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa batter Bedingham to return to Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa batter David Bedingham will play all three formats for Durham across the 2026 county season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-africa-batter-bedingham-to-return-to-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/south-africa-batter-bedingham-to-return-to-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuser 'made woman's life a misery']]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerned friends of Steven Bulmer's victim noticed multiple injuries, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/domestic-abuser-made-womans-life-a-misery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/domestic-abuser-made-womans-life-a-misery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Metro fares rise as longer journeys capped]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prices for Pop Card users include a &pound;5 cap daily cap, but paper and season tickets rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/short-metro-fares-rise-as-longer-journeys-capped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/short-metro-fares-rise-as-longer-journeys-capped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle agree deal to sign Exeter centre Rigg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls agree a deal to sign Exeter centre Will Rigg at the end of this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-agree-deal-to-sign-exeter-centre-rigg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-agree-deal-to-sign-exeter-centre-rigg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after woman dies in alleged assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Moor is due to appear at Bedlington Magistrates' Court later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-charged-after-woman-dies-in-alleged-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-charged-after-woman-dies-in-alleged-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dig discovers earlier hill-living evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discoveries in Northumberland suggest hill farming is older than historians previously believed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dig-discovers-earlier-hill-living-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dig-discovers-earlier-hill-living-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I didn't see domestic abuse signs until it was too late']]></title><description><![CDATA[Micala Trussler campaigns in memory of her daughter Holly Newton, who was killed by an ex-boyfriend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-didnt-see-domestic-abuse-signs-until-it-was-too-late/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-didnt-see-domestic-abuse-signs-until-it-was-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Why You Need To Visit Newcastle Upon Tyne | England's Most Underrated City [0b0c33] - An&aacute;huac]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Is Why You Need To Visit Newcastle Upon Tyne | England's Most Underrated City [0b0c33]&nbsp;&nbsp;An&aacute;huac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/this-is-why-you-need-to-visit-newcastle-upon-tyne-englands-most-underrated-city-0b0c33-anaacutehuac/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/this-is-why-you-need-to-visit-newcastle-upon-tyne-englands-most-underrated-city-0b0c33-anaacutehuac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm-damaged pier closed to the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port of Tyne is waiting until it is safe to carry out a full assessment of the South Shields pier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-damaged-pier-closed-to-the-public/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-damaged-pier-closed-to-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ 01/86: Back Door at Newcastle Upon Tyne Corner House - Jazz Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ 01/86: Back Door at Newcastle Upon Tyne Corner House&nbsp;&nbsp;Jazz Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jj-0186-back-door-at-newcastle-upon-tyne-corner-house-jazz-journal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/jj-0186-back-door-at-newcastle-upon-tyne-corner-house-jazz-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiji winger Nasova signs for Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fiji winger Joji Nasova, a star in the sevens game before switching to the 15-player game, is to join Newcastle Red Bulls next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fiji-winger-nasova-signs-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fiji-winger-nasova-signs-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three North East towns bid for culture status]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shields, Berwick and Bishop Auckland are all competing for &pound;3m to fund cultural events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/three-north-east-towns-bid-for-culture-status/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/three-north-east-towns-bid-for-culture-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-cant-newcastle-win-without-guimaraes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-cant-newcastle-win-without-guimaraes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched after woman dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are arrested following a suspected assault on Russell Street in North Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murder-investigation-launched-after-woman-dies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murder-investigation-launched-after-woman-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm-damaged pier struck again by weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pier had been fenced off for months after it's lighthouse was damaged by Storm Babet in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-damaged-pier-struck-again-by-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/storm-damaged-pier-struck-again-by-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First students graduate from unique kidney course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The course is the only one of its kind and it is designed to provide specialised kidney care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/first-students-graduate-from-unique-kidney-course/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/first-students-graduate-from-unique-kidney-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographers capture all the weathers in one week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photography enthusiasts have been snapping the changing weather across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/photographers-capture-all-the-weathers-in-one-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/photographers-capture-all-the-weathers-in-one-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gladiators Travelator was as hard as childbirth']]></title><description><![CDATA[Reverend Rachael Phillips lost in a photo finish when the programme returned for series three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gladiators-travelator-was-as-hard-as-childbirth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gladiators-travelator-was-as-hard-as-childbirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle out to 'upset league's status quo' - Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United can still achieve "great things" despite financial restrictions as his side look to upset the league's status quo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-out-to-upset-leagues-status-quo-howe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-out-to-upset-leagues-status-quo-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival plan on hold to avoid Big Weekend clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 80,000 people are expected to attend the free three-day event in Sunderland in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/festival-plan-on-hold-to-avoid-big-weekend-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/festival-plan-on-hold-to-avoid-big-weekend-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven-try Saracens thump Newcastle Red Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four tries from Noah Caluori helps eleven-try Saracens ruthlessly beat Newcastle Red Bulls 73-14 in The Prem at a blustery StoneX Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/eleven-try-saracens-thump-newcastle-red-bulls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/eleven-try-saracens-thump-newcastle-red-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad weather cancer test 'saved fisherman's life']]></title><description><![CDATA[A pop up cancer screening centre is being run at a quay for people in the fishing industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-weather-cancer-test-saved-fishermans-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bad-weather-cancer-test-saved-fishermans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buses leaving people stranded and late for school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those travelling to and from Pegswood in Northumberland say they are suffering from late buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/buses-leaving-people-stranded-and-late-for-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/buses-leaving-people-stranded-and-late-for-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra cash for barracks museum revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Living Barracks project includes creating new studios for local artists to use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/extra-cash-for-barracks-museum-revamp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/extra-cash-for-barracks-museum-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We shouldn't take outdoor access for granted']]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation to access to common land turns 100 but some fear the right could be taken away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/we-shouldnt-take-outdoor-access-for-granted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/we-shouldnt-take-outdoor-access-for-granted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date for delayed station confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overdue station on the Northumberland Line will open on 22 February, it is confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opening-date-for-delayed-station-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/opening-date-for-delayed-station-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen accused of terror plot 'never intended' harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old tells a court his online persona and writings were an "escape from real life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-accused-of-terror-plot-never-intended-harm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-accused-of-terror-plot-never-intended-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra run places 'should be shared with charities']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Junior &amp; Mini Great North Run organiser opens up hundreds of extra spots after "biggest demand".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/extra-run-places-should-be-shared-with-charities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/extra-run-places-should-be-shared-with-charities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliberate infection accused 'told men of HIV']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Hall tells jurors one of his accusers did not seem bothered about his HIV status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deliberate-infection-accused-told-men-of-hiv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deliberate-infection-accused-told-men-of-hiv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickens upbeat despite unsure Red Bulls future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Newcastle Red Bulls announce a raft of new signings for 2026-27 season, head coach Alan Dickens' future is yet to be resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-upbeat-despite-unsure-red-bulls-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dickens-upbeat-despite-unsure-red-bulls-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle's Williams retires from international rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams retires from international rugby union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastles-williams-retires-from-international-rugby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastles-williams-retires-from-international-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail agreement signed 'subject to value for money']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rail-agreement-signed-subject-to-value-for-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rail-agreement-signed-subject-to-value-for-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randy Feltface: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK - thenorthernecho.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Feltface: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK&nbsp;&nbsp;thenorthernecho.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/randy-feltface-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-thenorthernechocouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/randy-feltface-newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-thenorthernechocouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fender's home to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shields is entering the competition on the back of its 800th anniversary last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fenders-home-to-bid-for-uk-town-of-culture-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fenders-home-to-bid-for-uk-town-of-culture-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town hall security plea after trespassers found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grade II listed building is being boarded up after people were seen trespassing inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-hall-security-plea-after-trespassers-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/town-hall-security-plea-after-trespassers-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terror plot accused 'struggled to make friends']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old tells a court he suffered bullying at secondary school and felt lonely at times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/terror-plot-accused-struggled-to-make-friends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/terror-plot-accused-struggled-to-make-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed town centre parking charges 'diabolical']]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council is seeking public opinion on parking charges in two locations in Whitley Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proposed-town-centre-parking-charges-diabolical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/proposed-town-centre-parking-charges-diabolical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machete attack left PC 'fighting' for his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Will Hunter says his training kicked in when he was attacked by Matthew Bello in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/machete-attack-left-pc-fighting-for-his-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/machete-attack-left-pc-fighting-for-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musician awarded city's highest civic honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acclaimed saxophonist is credited with bringing last year's Mercury Prize ceremony to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/musician-awarded-citys-highest-civic-honour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/musician-awarded-citys-highest-civic-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIV rape accused 'had no intention to harm']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Hall tells jurors all sexual contact was consensual and partners knew of his HIV status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accused-had-no-intention-to-harm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-rape-accused-had-no-intention-to-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How North East ambulances meet urgent call targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is England's only service to meet the level required for the most urgent calls, NHS figures show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-north-east-ambulances-meet-urgent-call-targets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-north-east-ambulances-meet-urgent-call-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric buses unveiled at Arena event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 29 new vehicles are to go into service on routes around Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/electric-buses-unveiled-at-arena-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/electric-buses-unveiled-at-arena-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle extend prop Brocklebank's contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls extend prop Adam Brocklebank's contract at the Prem Rugby club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-extend-prop-brocklebanks-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-extend-prop-brocklebanks-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits causing woman's crash death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Scott, from Blyth, will be sentenced in February over the death of Claire Laybourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-admits-causing-womans-crash-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-admits-causing-womans-crash-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On shift with the North East Ambulance Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[We join emergency paramedics from the North East at work for the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/on-shift-with-the-north-east-ambulance-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/on-shift-with-the-north-east-ambulance-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brit Awards 2026: Sam Fender and Jade nominated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who's nominated at the biggest night in British music, from Sam Fender to Bad Bunny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brit-awards-2026-sam-fender-and-jade-nominated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brit-awards-2026-sam-fender-and-jade-nominated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chefs in tax help plea for bars and restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateurs on Tyneside warn hospitality venues are "on their last legs" amid a spate of closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chefs-in-tax-help-plea-for-bars-and-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chefs-in-tax-help-plea-for-bars-and-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geordie hiker turns content into full-time job]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the great outdoors went from an escape from the nine to five to a full-time social media job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/geordie-hiker-turns-content-into-full-time-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/geordie-hiker-turns-content-into-full-time-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity's warning over loss of sports pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shields-based Rise says plans to cut Sport England's powers will harm health and access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charitys-warning-over-loss-of-sports-pitches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charitys-warning-over-loss-of-sports-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Gloucester lock Jordan for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign lock Cam Jordan from fellow Prem side Gloucester from next season on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-gloucester-lock-jordan-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-gloucester-lock-jordan-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Rochelle tie 'reward' for Newcastle progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls will face French giants La Rochelle after reaching a European knockout round for the first time in four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/la-rochelle-tie-reward-for-newcastle-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/la-rochelle-tie-reward-for-newcastle-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leatherbarrow extends Newcastle Red Bulls stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has signed at Newcastle Red Bulls for at least another two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leatherbarrow-extends-newcastle-red-bulls-stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/leatherbarrow-extends-newcastle-red-bulls-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes planned next to existing housing estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for 140 new homes draw objections over wildlife impact and transport links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-homes-planned-next-to-existing-housing-estate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-homes-planned-next-to-existing-housing-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-threat historic hospital handed £4.6m grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former almshouse in Newcastle is being turned into 20 affordable apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/under-threat-historic-hospital-handed-46m-grant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/under-threat-historic-hospital-handed-46m-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle to partially reopen after visitor drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booked tours are set to resume at the Northumberland castle while a long-term plan is formulated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/castle-to-partially-reopen-after-visitor-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/castle-to-partially-reopen-after-visitor-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Deeply devoted' grandparents killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a couple killed in a crash on the A1 say they were "deeply devoted" to their 10 grandchildren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deeply-devoted-grandparents-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/deeply-devoted-grandparents-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detective demoted for fake signature on statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumbria Police detective is demoted after filing evidence under a junior officer's name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/detective-demoted-for-fake-signature-on-statement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/detective-demoted-for-fake-signature-on-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign winger Fineanganofo from 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign winger Fehi Fineanganofo on a two-year deal from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-winger-fineanganofo-from-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-winger-fineanganofo-from-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skateboarders 'let down' by council over park move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals say not enough has been done following the closure of the site beneath the Gateshead flyover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/skateboarders-let-down-by-council-over-park-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/skateboarders-let-down-by-council-over-park-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway Pop card anomaly called 'confusing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The card does not work on the Newcastle to Metrocentre service, a passengers' group says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/railway-pop-card-anomaly-called-confusing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/railway-pop-card-anomaly-called-confusing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to face La Rochelle in Challenge Cup last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath will play Saracens in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, while Leicester travel to holders Bordeaux and Bristol face six-time winners Toulouse away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-la-rochelle-in-challenge-cup-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-face-la-rochelle-in-challenge-cup-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine, mist and some snow: Your pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East and Cumbria has had mixed weather in recent days with snow and sunshine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunshine-mist-and-some-snow-your-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sunshine-mist-and-some-snow-your-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemetery work to be carried out 'sensitively']]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council says work will be pause during funerals and services out of respect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cemetery-work-to-be-carried-out-sensitively/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cemetery-work-to-be-carried-out-sensitively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['With credit unions you are a person not a number']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Lindsay, user of the Moneywise Credit Union, praises staff for treating him "like a person".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/with-credit-unions-you-are-a-person-not-a-number/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/with-credit-unions-you-are-a-person-not-a-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in some bus fares called 'unwelcome']]></title><description><![CDATA[Arriva North East says it has not taken the decision to increase some fares by 10p "lightly".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rise-in-some-bus-fares-called-unwelcome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rise-in-some-bus-fares-called-unwelcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after police officer suffers facial cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident happened when the Northumbria Police officer approached a "person of interest".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrest-after-police-officer-suffers-facial-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrest-after-police-officer-suffers-facial-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking "suicide imagery".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ant-and-dec-sorry-after-insensitive-podcast-promo-prompts-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ant-and-dec-sorry-after-insensitive-podcast-promo-prompts-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking restrictions 'hurting business']]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses on the Front Street complain about the lack of spaces and a two-hour time limit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parking-restrictions-hurting-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/parking-restrictions-hurting-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximo Park 'just getting started' after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the anniversary tour, Paul Smith says the band still believes in its songs, two decades on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/maximo-park-just-getting-started-after-20-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/maximo-park-just-getting-started-after-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat hit by five vehicles home after 10 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolverine the cat is recovering at home from multiple injuries after being missing for 10 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cat-hit-by-five-vehicles-home-after-10-months/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cat-hit-by-five-vehicles-home-after-10-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons on brink of last 16 after thrashing Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragons beat Newcastle 35-12 in the Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade to move to within touching distance of the last 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dragons-on-brink-of-last-16-after-thrashing-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dragons-on-brink-of-last-16-after-thrashing-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage 28 Years Later star 'wants it all']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Williams, 15, is back as Spike in the latest installment of the horror franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenage-28-years-later-star-wants-it-all/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenage-28-years-later-star-wants-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helming a lifeboat crew's record-breaking year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plasterer Carl Taylor reflects on 12 months saving lives off the North East coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/helming-a-lifeboat-crews-record-breaking-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/helming-a-lifeboat-crews-record-breaking-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners 'battling demons' in final Spine race push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spine Race competitor Chris Wright says those at the rear of the race often have it "twice as hard".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/runners-battling-demons-in-final-spine-race-push/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/runners-battling-demons-in-final-spine-race-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined for two nightclub assaults - shetlandtimes.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man fined for two nightclub assaults&nbsp;&nbsp;shetlandtimes.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fined-for-two-nightclub-assaults-shetlandtimescouk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fined-for-two-nightclub-assaults-shetlandtimescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined for two nightclub assaults - Shetland Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man fined for two nightclub assaults&nbsp;&nbsp;Shetland Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fined-for-two-nightclub-assaults-shetland-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-fined-for-two-nightclub-assaults-shetland-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne - News, views, pictures, video - chroniclelive.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne - News, views, pictures, video&nbsp;&nbsp;chroniclelive.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-news-views-pictures-video-chroniclelivecouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-news-views-pictures-video-chroniclelivecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC to show Hull v Chelsea &amp; Villa v Newcastle in FA Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City v Chelsea and Aston Villa v Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round will both be shown live on BBC One next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-to-show-hull-v-chelsea-amp-villa-v-newcastle-in-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-to-show-hull-v-chelsea-amp-villa-v-newcastle-in-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University's first class of midwives graduate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vast majority of the midwives are continuing their careers in north-east England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/universitys-first-class-of-midwives-graduate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/universitys-first-class-of-midwives-graduate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheryl stalker in prison for third time in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 51-year-old man is back in prison after breaching his licence conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cheryl-stalker-in-prison-for-third-time-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cheryl-stalker-in-prison-for-third-time-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity gets no places in junior Great North Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Sky Foundation says it has gone from being offered up to 400 spaces each year to zero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-gets-no-places-in-junior-great-north-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/charity-gets-no-places-in-junior-great-north-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle captain McGuigan signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls captain George McGuigan signs a 12-month contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-captain-mcguigan-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-captain-mcguigan-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purely Belter play makes it to the West End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerry and Sewell was first performed in Whitley Bay but is now being shown to audiences in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/purely-belter-play-makes-it-to-the-west-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/purely-belter-play-makes-it-to-the-west-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people's mental health wards 'must improve']]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of face down restraint on the wards was high, a CQC report finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/young-peoples-mental-health-wards-must-improve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/young-peoples-mental-health-wards-must-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultramarathon winner's 'tough and terrifying' race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Troup completes the 268-mile (430km) race in 106 hours, 19 minutes and 12 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ultramarathon-winners-tough-and-terrifying-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ultramarathon-winners-tough-and-terrifying-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIV accused claimed he was victim of 'witch hunt']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Hall told police he always disclosed his HIV status to sexual partners, a jury hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-accused-claimed-he-was-victim-of-witch-hunt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hiv-accused-claimed-he-was-victim-of-witch-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle fly-half Connon signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls fly-half Brett Connon signs a new two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-fly-half-connon-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-fly-half-connon-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP receives damehood in outfit designed by student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle student Lamin Gibba says it is "an honour" to see the MP wear his black and white design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mp-receives-damehood-in-outfit-designed-by-student/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mp-receives-damehood-in-outfit-designed-by-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TeeDee (All Night Long) at Digital Newcastle - Skiddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[TeeDee (All Night Long) at Digital Newcastle&nbsp;&nbsp;Skiddle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teedee-all-night-long-at-digital-newcastle-skiddle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teedee-all-night-long-at-digital-newcastle-skiddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead sign Bowen after Solihull exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign midfielder Sam Bowen after his contract with Solihull Moors is ended by mutual agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-bowen-after-solihull-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-sign-bowen-after-solihull-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home crash officers acted in 'exemplary' way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOPC says officers involved in the police chase acted "diligently and with integrity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/care-home-crash-officers-acted-in-exemplary-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/care-home-crash-officers-acted-in-exemplary-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuelans have 'hope' for country's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiara Ingravallo, of Newcastle, thinks her home country is taking a step in the "right direction".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/venezuelans-have-hope-for-countrys-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/venezuelans-have-hope-for-countrys-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of A1 shut after three-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several diversions are in place for drivers travelling in both directions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/part-of-a1-shut-after-three-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/part-of-a1-shut-after-three-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen looked 'shocked' as terror police raided home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy is accused of plotting a terror attack on local synagogues, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-looked-shocked-as-terror-police-raided-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-looked-shocked-as-terror-police-raided-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/contract-secured-for-one-of-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/contract-secured-for-one-of-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shaking up old order' - Newcastle sign Sale's Quirke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the signing of Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke and hooker Bryn Gordon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/shaking-up-old-order-newcastle-sign-sales-quirke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/shaking-up-old-order-newcastle-sign-sales-quirke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livramento blow adds to Newcastle defence concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe admits Newcastle United are "really stretched" after Tino Livramento is ruled out for up to two months with a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/livramento-blow-adds-to-newcastle-defence-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/livramento-blow-adds-to-newcastle-defence-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council proposes job losses as part of £10m cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council faces a &pound;20m funding gap and puts jobs at risk to try and save money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-proposes-job-losses-as-part-of-10m-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-proposes-job-losses-as-part-of-10m-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New boost for plan to bring back axed railway line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on the Leamside Line is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-boost-for-plan-to-bring-back-axed-railway-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-boost-for-plan-to-bring-back-axed-railway-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Work ahead' to restore sexual health service]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaigner says the "real world harm" caused by the inadequate-rated service is not yet known.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-ahead-to-restore-sexual-health-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-ahead-to-restore-sexual-health-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance service has 'no space' for new vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEAS says it is reviewing its estate to find out what improvements are needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ambulance-service-has-no-space-for-new-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ambulance-service-has-no-space-for-new-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School merger decision 'blessing in disguise']]></title><description><![CDATA[The headteacher of Hazlewood Primary says he wants to turn a negative into a positive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-merger-decision-blessing-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-merger-decision-blessing-in-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National writing centre to get £1m boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grant should allow for the Newcastle building housing the centre to be bought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-writing-centre-to-get-1m-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-writing-centre-to-get-1m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford sign Newcastle's Ashby &amp; White on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford City sign Newcastle United pair Joe White and Harrison Ashby on loan until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bradford-sign-newcastles-ashby-amp-white-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bradford-sign-newcastles-ashby-amp-white-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearle to stay for two more years at Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Hearle signs a new contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls until the summer of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hearle-to-stay-for-two-more-years-at-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/hearle-to-stay-for-two-more-years-at-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No family should go through what we have']]></title><description><![CDATA[Archie York's parents join a campaign to help spot illegal cannabis labs after their son's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/no-family-should-go-through-what-we-have/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/no-family-should-go-through-what-we-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to visit Villa in fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-visit-villa-in-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-visit-villa-in-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnows learn fate in Challenge Cup round three draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Challenge Cup holders Hull KR will make a trip to Castleford Lock Lane or Brighouse when they begin the defence of their title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/minnows-learn-fate-in-challenge-cup-round-three-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/minnows-learn-fate-in-challenge-cup-round-three-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery announces move to secure future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Side says it has come to a "mutually beneficial agreement" with Baltic to help it move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gallery-announces-move-to-secure-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gallery-announces-move-to-secure-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northampton forward Graham latest to join Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-row forward Sam Graham will join Newcastle Red Bulls on a two-year contract, ending a four-year stay at Northampton Saints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/northampton-forward-graham-latest-to-join-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/northampton-forward-graham-latest-to-join-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of homeless offered beds during cold snap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils say they activated severe weather protocols when temperatures dipped below 0C (32F).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dozens-of-homeless-offered-beds-during-cold-snap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dozens-of-homeless-offered-beds-during-cold-snap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monet's 1872 'calming' masterpiece to go on show]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tyneside Council says it is "an honour" to have the town included in the tour of the painting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/monets-1872-calming-masterpiece-to-go-on-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/monets-1872-calming-masterpiece-to-go-on-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Bob Murray 'has enough honorary degrees now']]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-Sunderland chair says he is not seeking any more recognition from other North East universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sir-bob-murray-has-enough-honorary-degrees-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sir-bob-murray-has-enough-honorary-degrees-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclists brave mud at cyclo-cross championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riders weather the cold and mud to take part in the 2026 Lloyds Cyclo-cross National Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cyclists-brave-mud-at-cyclo-cross-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cyclists-brave-mud-at-cyclo-cross-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste art blurs lines between humans and nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Ward is putting on an exhibition highlighting the impact of household waste on the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/waste-art-blurs-lines-between-humans-and-nature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/waste-art-blurs-lines-between-humans-and-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police body opposes plans to create regional force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Secretary is expected to unveil plans to reform policing in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-body-opposes-plans-to-create-regional-force/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-body-opposes-plans-to-create-regional-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gruelling ultramarathon kicks off after storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montane Winter Spine race is a single non-stop 268-mile stage (430km) along the Pennine Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gruelling-ultramarathon-kicks-off-after-storm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gruelling-ultramarathon-kicks-off-after-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test your knowledge with our weekly quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your memory of the events that happened between 3 - 9 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/test-your-knowledge-with-our-weekly-quiz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/test-your-knowledge-with-our-weekly-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom - The Weather Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom&nbsp;&nbsp;The Weather Channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kenton-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-united-kingdom-the-weather-channel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/kenton-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-united-kingdom-the-weather-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle beat Perpignan to progress in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade scores his first Newcastle try as his new side qualify for the European Challenge Cup knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-beat-perpignan-to-progress-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-beat-perpignan-to-progress-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your frosty snaps from brisk winter mornings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freezing temperatures and snow have set the backdrop for some wintry Weather Watchers pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-frosty-snaps-from-brisk-winter-mornings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-frosty-snaps-from-brisk-winter-mornings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorised school absence fines total £98k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fines totalling &pound;98,120 were issued over 14 months in North Tyneside for unauthorised school absences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/unauthorised-school-absence-fines-total-98k/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/unauthorised-school-absence-fines-total-98k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenham (Newcastle upon Tyne) weather warnings - Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fenham (Newcastle upon Tyne) weather warnings&nbsp;&nbsp;Met Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fenham-newcastle-upon-tyne-weather-warnings-met-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fenham-newcastle-upon-tyne-weather-warnings-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School to remain closed due to worsening cracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mowbray Primary School pupils are being educated at different locations while more checks are done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-to-remain-closed-due-to-worsening-cracks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-to-remain-closed-due-to-worsening-cracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead bring in York forward Chadwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign forward Billy Chadwick from National League rivals York City on a contract until the end of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-bring-in-york-forward-chadwick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/gateshead-bring-in-york-forward-chadwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burton sign Gateshead forward Adom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burton Albion sign forward Kain Adom from Gateshead for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burton-sign-gateshead-forward-adom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/burton-sign-gateshead-forward-adom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flyover demolition will not start until March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead Council says a nearby derelict building needs to be pulled down first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/flyover-demolition-will-not-start-until-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/flyover-demolition-will-not-start-until-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentistry gaps 'remain a challenge' in rural parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS bosses say Covid's impact is still being felt amid efforts to recruit and retain more dentists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dentistry-gaps-remain-a-challenge-in-rural-parts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dentistry-gaps-remain-a-challenge-in-rural-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen sentenced for gang attack on urban explorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old is sentenced for an attack at a former hotel on the Northumberland-Cumbria border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-sentenced-for-gang-attack-on-urban-explorers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teen-sentenced-for-gang-attack-on-urban-explorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passers-by stopped camper attacking partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men walking through a park believed Andreas Michael was killing his partner, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/passers-by-stopped-camper-attacking-partner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/passers-by-stopped-camper-attacking-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinema launches support for young filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cinema wants to get more young people for the North East into the film and television industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cinema-launches-support-for-young-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cinema-launches-support-for-young-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Won't let anyone knock him' - how Miley silenced critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Miley previously came under fire from a minority of social media users but has "showed his class" to silence his critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wont-let-anyone-knock-him-how-miley-silenced-critics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wont-let-anyone-knock-him-how-miley-silenced-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region to escape worst of storm but more snow due]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow weather warning for snow and ice in place until 12:00 GMT on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/region-to-escape-worst-of-storm-but-more-snow-due/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/region-to-escape-worst-of-storm-but-more-snow-due/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weight-loss-jabs-affecting-greggs-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weight-loss-jabs-affecting-greggs-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troubled sexual health clinic returns to NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors criticised Newcastle's privately-run S4H clinic which is now returning to NHS control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/troubled-sexual-health-clinic-returns-to-nhs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/troubled-sexual-health-clinic-returns-to-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland prop Millar Mills to join Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills signs a two-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotland-prop-millar-mills-to-join-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/scotland-prop-millar-mills-to-join-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum praises work to tackle harmful relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is running a project in the wake of Holly Newton's murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mum-praises-work-to-tackle-harmful-relationships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mum-praises-work-to-tackle-harmful-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Seeing mam's writing in capsule made me smile']]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Little says seeing his late mother's writing on a note from 2000 was a special moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seeing-mams-writing-in-capsule-made-me-smile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/seeing-mams-writing-in-capsule-made-me-smile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blast death parents in cannabis factory warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archie York's parents are working with Newcastle Council to help spot cannabis factories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blast-death-parents-in-cannabis-factory-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/blast-death-parents-in-cannabis-factory-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-England striker and manager, 74, is receiving treatment, his family says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-newcastle-boss-kevin-keegan-diagnosed-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-newcastle-boss-kevin-keegan-diagnosed-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former England &amp; Newcastle boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-england-amp-newcastle-boss-keegan-diagnosed-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/former-england-amp-newcastle-boss-keegan-diagnosed-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief blew up cash machines with homemade bombs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the explosions, Kristofer Follos failed to get any cash out of the machines, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thief-blew-up-cash-machines-with-homemade-bombs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thief-blew-up-cash-machines-with-homemade-bombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work under way to tackle deliberate fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service bosses say a recent rise is the focus of prevention work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-under-way-to-tackle-deliberate-fires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/work-under-way-to-tackle-deliberate-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial House, Quayside by Beehosting, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - Skyscanner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerial House, Quayside by Beehosting, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;Skyscanner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/aerial-house-quayside-by-beehosting-newcastle-upon-tyne-skyscanner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/aerial-house-quayside-by-beehosting-newcastle-upon-tyne-skyscanner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager 'broken' by sexual assault after party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Scott also caused "absolute trauma" by trying to reverse his guilty pleas, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenager-broken-by-sexual-assault-after-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teenager-broken-by-sexual-assault-after-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle - Leeds United | Official Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle&nbsp;&nbsp;Leeds United | Official Website]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-leeds-united-official-website/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-leeds-united-official-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle - Leeds United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle&nbsp;&nbsp;Leeds United]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-leeds-united/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-leeds-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nobody-can-get-hold-of-him-what-happened-to-david-batty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nobody-can-get-hold-of-him-what-happened-to-david-batty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Winning Polar Medal together is doubly nice']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prof John Woodward at Northumbria University is also a winner of this year's Polar Medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/winning-polar-medal-together-is-doubly-nice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/winning-polar-medal-together-is-doubly-nice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grainger Market's &pound;9m revamp well under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overhaul of the Grade I-listed building includes the construction of a new upstairs pavilion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/grainger-markets-pound9m-revamp-well-under-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/grainger-markets-pound9m-revamp-well-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Calmness' key to Newcastle upturn - Dickens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Alan Dickens credits the 'calmness' of the club's senior players in the improved results for Newcastle Red Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/calmness-key-to-newcastle-upturn-dickens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/calmness-key-to-newcastle-upturn-dickens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emotional blackmailer' attacked ex and man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kier Adam-Nuhoglo also led police on a high-speed chase in a car stolen from his ex, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/emotional-blackmailer-attacked-ex-and-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/emotional-blackmailer-attacked-ex-and-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe 'very happy' at Newcastle amid Man Utd link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "very happy" at Newcastle United as he dismisses speculation linking with him the Manchester United job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-very-happy-at-newcastle-amid-man-utd-link/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/howe-very-happy-at-newcastle-amid-man-utd-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers spend 15 hours building igloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaac and Jakob say they used plastic tubs to make blocks of snow to construct their chilly hut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brothers-spend-15-hours-building-igloo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/brothers-spend-15-hours-building-igloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport drop-off charges: how does yours compare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How charges at Manchester Airport, Heathrow, City, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham and more compare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/airport-drop-off-charges-how-does-yours-compare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/airport-drop-off-charges-how-does-yours-compare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned indefinitely for calling Islam satanic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teaching panel banned Patrick Lawler in respect of the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teacher-banned-indefinitely-for-calling-islam-satanic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teacher-banned-indefinitely-for-calling-islam-satanic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/manchester-arena-families-say-mi5-must-be-fully-included-in-new-law-on-cover-ups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/manchester-arena-families-say-mi5-must-be-fully-included-in-new-law-on-cover-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Introducing: North East ones to watch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakk Hashemi and Eve Kennedy choose 10 acts they think are set for a big year in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-introducing-north-east-ones-to-watch-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bbc-introducing-north-east-ones-to-watch-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle contact police after Willock receives racist abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United contact the police after midfielder Joe Willock is the subject of "disgusting" racial abuse and "deeply disturbing threats" online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-contact-police-after-willock-receives-racist-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-contact-police-after-willock-receives-racist-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter forward Tuima to join Newcastle next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs forward Rusi Tuima will join Newcastle Red Bulls on a two-year deal at the end of this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/exeter-forward-tuima-to-join-newcastle-next-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/exeter-forward-tuima-to-join-newcastle-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More snow and ice due for North East and Cumbria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cold weather continues at the start of the week, with an ice and snow warning in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-snow-and-ice-due-for-north-east-and-cumbria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/more-snow-and-ice-due-for-north-east-and-cumbria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: North East enjoys third day of snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three days of snow blanketing England's North East offers plenty of fun and photo opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-north-east-enjoys-third-day-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/in-pictures-north-east-enjoys-third-day-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to replace electrics in lighthouse cottage]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Tyneside Council wants to repair electrics in the keeper's house on St Mary's Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-to-replace-electrics-in-lighthouse-cottage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/plans-to-replace-electrics-in-lighthouse-cottage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National writing centre may open to public in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centre will support community writing and reading initiatives, according to New Writing North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-writing-centre-may-open-to-public-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/national-writing-centre-may-open-to-public-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your pictures: Wolf supermoon dazzles winter skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Year has a bright start as a supermoon lights up winter skies in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-wolf-supermoon-dazzles-winter-skies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-pictures-wolf-supermoon-dazzles-winter-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could AI help councils protect against floods?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is testing how AI can speed up flood planning decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/could-ai-help-councils-protect-against-floods/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/could-ai-help-councils-protect-against-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside stories you might have missed this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who wore a ballgown every day in 2025 and an unusual Christmas gift make headlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyneside-stories-you-might-have-missed-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyneside-stories-you-might-have-missed-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle International Airport (Newcastle upon Tyne) weather warnings - Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle International Airport (Newcastle upon Tyne) weather warnings&nbsp;&nbsp;Met Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-international-airport-newcastle-upon-tyne-weather-warnings-met-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-international-airport-newcastle-upon-tyne-weather-warnings-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binned sausage rolls served to rail passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[LNER worker Peter Duffy's claims for unfair dismissal are dismissed by a tribunal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/binned-sausage-rolls-served-to-rail-passengers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/binned-sausage-rolls-served-to-rail-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Weather forecasts | Maps | News – Yahoo Weather - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Weather forecasts | Maps | News &ndash; Yahoo Weather&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-united-kingdom-weather-forecasts-maps-news-yahoo-weather-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-upon-tyne-united-kingdom-weather-forecasts-maps-news-yahoo-weather-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We've had a dead dog in our wall for decades']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wandering Willie has stewarded the Turks Head Pub in Tynemouth for 145 years, the manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weve-had-a-dead-dog-in-our-wall-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/weve-had-a-dead-dog-in-our-wall-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration hopes for seagrass plantings scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seagrass plants grown in Hartlepool are bedding in at sites near Jarrow and Alnmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/restoration-hopes-for-seagrass-plantings-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/restoration-hopes-for-seagrass-plantings-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow moves into the North East with warning of ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A snow and ice warning is in place until 23:59 GMT on Saturday with ice likely on untreated roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snow-moves-into-the-north-east-with-warning-of-ice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snow-moves-into-the-north-east-with-warning-of-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ferry landing deal signed after years of delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work starts following a &pound;24m deal to construct the landing at the North Shields Fish Quay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-ferry-landing-deal-signed-after-years-of-delay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-ferry-landing-deal-signed-after-years-of-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Gateshead make triple signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign Brad Nicholson, Mark Beck and bring in Louis Storey as a player-coach a day after the appointment of boss Rob Elliot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/struggling-gateshead-make-triple-signing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/struggling-gateshead-make-triple-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow, ice and fireworks in first days of new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[See readers' photographs of north-east England and Cumbria in the first few chilly days of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snow-ice-and-fireworks-in-first-days-of-new-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/snow-ice-and-fireworks-in-first-days-of-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic gallery turned into Pilates studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collective which ran the Side says it is not "financially viable" to run a permanent gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/historic-gallery-turned-into-pilates-studio/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/historic-gallery-turned-into-pilates-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council bans landlord from renting for two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County Council says the landlord put vulnerable tenants at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-bans-landlord-from-renting-for-two-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/council-bans-landlord-from-renting-for-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobblestoned street leading to the castle of Newcastle upon Tyne - Travel Off Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobblestoned street leading to the castle of Newcastle upon Tyne&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel Off Path]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cobblestoned-street-leading-to-the-castle-of-newcastle-upon-tyne-travel-off-path/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cobblestoned-street-leading-to-the-castle-of-newcastle-upon-tyne-travel-off-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol top as Sale beaten by Ravouvou's late try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalaveti Ravouvou's try eight minutes from time earns Bristol Bears a hard-fought win over Sale Sharks at Ashton Gate to take them top of The Prem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bristol-top-as-sale-beaten-by-ravouvous-late-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bristol-top-as-sale-beaten-by-ravouvous-late-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliot returns as boss at struggling Gateshead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead reappoint Rob Elliot as manager with Alun Armstrong moving upstairs to become the National League club's head of football development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/elliot-returns-as-boss-at-struggling-gateshead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/elliot-returns-as-boss-at-struggling-gateshead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuser attacked woman again after jail release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Keetley attacked his partner again days after leaving jail for punching her, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/abuser-attacked-woman-again-after-jail-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/abuser-attacked-woman-again-after-jail-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man nears end of daily sea swim challenge for mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Madeley has raised more than &pound;2,000 for charity and says he wants to increase awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-nears-end-of-daily-sea-swim-challenge-for-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/man-nears-end-of-daily-sea-swim-challenge-for-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged Metro platform closed until mid-January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is under way to fix the northbound platform which was damaged by a malfunctioning train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/damaged-metro-platform-closed-until-mid-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/damaged-metro-platform-closed-until-mid-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greyhound racing '100% has a future']]></title><description><![CDATA[As greyhound racing reaches its centenary year, what does the future hold for the the sport?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/greyhound-racing-100-has-a-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/greyhound-racing-100-has-a-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail minister backs bid for more carriages on line]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as double the number of expected journeys are made on the reopened Northumberland Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rail-minister-backs-bid-for-more-carriages-on-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rail-minister-backs-bid-for-more-carriages-on-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile Grayson extends Newcastle Red Bulls deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Versatile back Ethan Grayson signs a contract extension with Newcastle Red Bulls for the next two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/versatile-grayson-extends-newcastle-red-bulls-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/versatile-grayson-extends-newcastle-red-bulls-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attenborough sparks global support for estate bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC speaks to those inspired to donate even though some have never been to Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/attenborough-sparks-global-support-for-estate-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/attenborough-sparks-global-support-for-estate-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick workouts can halt bowel cancer, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle University's Sam Orange says it shows "even a single workout" could make a difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/quick-workouts-can-halt-bowel-cancer-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/quick-workouts-can-halt-bowel-cancer-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolished building's sign given as Christmas gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edie Miller says the sign for Gateshead's Computer House will now adorn her partner's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/demolished-buildings-sign-given-as-christmas-gift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/demolished-buildings-sign-given-as-christmas-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysteriously big Roman shoes to go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the Roman shoes are at least 30cm (11.8in) long - the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mysteriously-big-roman-shoes-to-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mysteriously-big-roman-shoes-to-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands head out for fireworks and NYE run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runners take on a 5k run in Newcastle, as family-friendly events continue in Sunderland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thousands-head-out-for-fireworks-and-nye-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thousands-head-out-for-fireworks-and-nye-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year's Eve trains disrupted by cable theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-years-eve-trains-disrupted-by-cable-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-years-eve-trains-disrupted-by-cable-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyne Bridge's &pound;39m renovation enters next phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western footway will reopen in January as work starts on the eastern side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-bridges-pound39m-renovation-enters-next-phase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyne-bridges-pound39m-renovation-enters-next-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do you know about Prem Rugby and PWR in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much do you remember about Prem and Premiership Women's Rugby in 2025? Try our BBC Sport quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-much-do-you-know-about-prem-rugby-and-pwr-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/how-much-do-you-know-about-prem-rugby-and-pwr-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle to bring in Argentina lock Molina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign Argentina second row Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-bring-in-argentina-lock-molina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-to-bring-in-argentina-lock-molina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned over dangers of popular pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wintry weather is likely to make driving conditions worse at Hartside Pass in Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drivers-warned-over-dangers-of-popular-pass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/drivers-warned-over-dangers-of-popular-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water safety alert issued for coastline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade says big waves are expected along the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/water-safety-alert-issued-for-coastline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/water-safety-alert-issued-for-coastline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region's tourist tax could be &pound;2 per night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East Mayor hopes to raise &pound;20m in the first year of the levy's introduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/regions-tourist-tax-could-be-pound2-per-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/regions-tourist-tax-could-be-pound2-per-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School permanently closed over structural damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils will attend different schools for several weeks while a new site is prepared, leaders say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-permanently-closed-over-structural-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/school-permanently-closed-over-structural-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where can I ring in new year in the North East?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 5k run, a traditional fire festival and free children's parties are planned for 31 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/where-can-i-ring-in-new-year-in-the-north-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/where-can-i-ring-in-new-year-in-the-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife crime campaigners 'emotional' over honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon and Tanya Brown are among those recognised in the North East, along with playwright Ishy Din.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/knife-crime-campaigners-emotional-over-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/knife-crime-campaigners-emotional-over-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests after armed police attend parking dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five young males were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm at the Metrocentre in Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrests-after-armed-police-attend-parking-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/arrests-after-armed-police-attend-parking-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle re-sign full-back Hodge from Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambitious Newcastle Red Bulls re-sign England A full-back Josh Hodge from Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-re-sign-full-back-hodge-from-exeter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-re-sign-full-back-hodge-from-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus lane fines generate £2.1m across region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle City Council came out on top with the highest number of fines issued this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bus-lane-fines-generate-21m-across-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bus-lane-fines-generate-21m-across-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort dig reveals glimpse into Roman daily life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest finds on Hadrian's Wall include a ring, hairpins and signs of game counter production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fort-dig-reveals-glimpse-into-roman-daily-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/fort-dig-reveals-glimpse-into-roman-daily-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big shops and half marathons: One woman's whole year in ballgowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham student Jennifer Gane wears a ballgown every day in 2025 to highlight autistic masking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/big-shops-and-half-marathons-one-womans-whole-year-in-ballgowns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/big-shops-and-half-marathons-one-womans-whole-year-in-ballgowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cold-weather-to-ring-in-new-year-as-amber-health-alerts-issued/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cold-weather-to-ring-in-new-year-as-amber-health-alerts-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Jade Thirlwall's joy at home town honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star is praised for her commitment to South Tyneside as she receives the freedom of the borough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/see-jade-thirlwalls-joy-at-home-town-honour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/see-jade-thirlwalls-joy-at-home-town-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural councils say new funding plan falls short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors in County Durham and Northumberland say the plans short-change their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-councils-say-new-funding-plan-falls-short/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/rural-councils-say-new-funding-plan-falls-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-england-striker-carroll-due-in-court-after-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/ex-england-striker-carroll-due-in-court-after-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn not to take stolen chemist drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after the drugs were stolen from a chemist in Jarrow, South Tyneside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-warn-not-to-take-stolen-chemist-drugs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/police-warn-not-to-take-stolen-chemist-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They were not ready for school merger resistance']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teamwork was key to getting plans for a school merger plan dropped in November, a parent says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/they-were-not-ready-for-school-merger-resistance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/they-were-not-ready-for-school-merger-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS doctor awarded £85,000 for unfair dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Faisal Qureshi receives compensation over employment practices at the Durham &amp; Darlington Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nhs-doctor-awarded-85000-for-unfair-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/nhs-doctor-awarded-85000-for-unfair-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol fight back to overcome feisty Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears come from behind to beat Newcastle 36-27 but the Red Bulls score four tries to claim their first point this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bristol-fight-back-to-overcome-feisty-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/bristol-fight-back-to-overcome-feisty-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amusement arcade destroyed in Boxing Day fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police cordon remains in place around the arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/amusement-arcade-destroyed-in-boxing-day-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/amusement-arcade-destroyed-in-boxing-day-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cemetery planned as available graves dwindle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarrow Cemetery has about 20 years worth of burial space left, sparking a search for an alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-cemetery-planned-as-available-graves-dwindle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-cemetery-planned-as-available-graves-dwindle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sally the sloth relaxes into her new zoo home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sally, a seven-year-old sloth, moves to Northumberland Zoo from her former home in Cambridgeshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sally-the-sloth-relaxes-into-her-new-zoo-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/sally-the-sloth-relaxes-into-her-new-zoo-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen's Christmas appeal helps children in care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old says he is "shocked by the kindness of strangers" after collecting a haul of gifts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teens-christmas-appeal-helps-children-in-care/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/teens-christmas-appeal-helps-children-in-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds brave the North Sea for Boxing Day dips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds brave the freezing sea and many raise money for local charities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crowds-brave-the-north-sea-for-boxing-day-dips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/crowds-brave-the-north-sea-for-boxing-day-dips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-stadium-plans-in-limbo-howe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-stadium-plans-in-limbo-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel And Tour World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/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/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East &amp; Cumbria quiz: Test your 2025 memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of the more unusual stories from this year in the North East and Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-amp-cumbria-quiz-test-your-2025-memory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/north-east-amp-cumbria-quiz-test-your-2025-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hold festive hikes after a lonely Christmas']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hikes are held in Northumberland and the Lake District to bring people who might be alone together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-hold-festive-hikes-after-a-lonely-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/i-hold-festive-hikes-after-a-lonely-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 81, dies after being hit by car outside M&amp;S]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police asks for witnesses to come forward following the crash on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-81-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-outside-mamps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/woman-81-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-outside-mamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour office vandalised with 'free Gaza' graffiti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Images show the building's windows and doors smashed and red paint covering walls outside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labour-office-vandalised-with-free-gaza-graffiti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/labour-office-vandalised-with-free-gaza-graffiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered teen's family 'overwhelmed' by MBEs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Madgin and Carly Barrett say the honour makes them feel "emotional and incredibly proud".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murdered-teens-family-overwhelmed-by-mbes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/murdered-teens-family-overwhelmed-by-mbes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm tax change dubbed 'best Christmas present']]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it has listened and raised the tax threshold on inherited farmland to &pound;2.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farm-tax-change-dubbed-best-christmas-present/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/farm-tax-change-dubbed-best-christmas-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign All Blacks international Sotutu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu on a three-year deal for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-all-blacks-international-sotutu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-sign-all-blacks-international-sotutu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade can give Red Bulls attack X-factor - Dickens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade is set for his Prem debut with Newcastle Red Bulls after recovering from a head injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-can-give-red-bulls-attack-x-factor-dickens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/wade-can-give-red-bulls-attack-x-factor-dickens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate burgled butcher's shop after escaping prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violent criminal Michael Curran tried to steal knives and meat after fleeing prison, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inmate-burgled-butchers-shop-after-escaping-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/inmate-burgled-butchers-shop-after-escaping-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mineworkers receive first pension increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Payments are backdated to November 2024, meaning members will get an average one-off &pound;5,500 payment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mineworkers-receive-first-pension-increase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/mineworkers-receive-first-pension-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses 'open as usual' after chimney collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are urged to support businesses in a market town, as building repairs could take months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/businesses-open-as-usual-after-chimney-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/businesses-open-as-usual-after-chimney-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle seek 'clarification' over non-penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Eddie Howe says Newcastle "want to know the thought process behind the decision" not to award them a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-seek-clarification-over-non-penalty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-seek-clarification-over-non-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your snowy pictures over the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could we be in for a white Christmas this year? If so we could see scenes like these.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-snowy-pictures-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/your-snowy-pictures-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Rea 'never forgot his Teesside roots']]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East remembers the 74-year-old Middlesbrough music legend who died on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chris-rea-never-forgot-his-teesside-roots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/chris-rea-never-forgot-his-teesside-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Acaster – Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 in Newcastle upon Tyne: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more - WhatsOnStage]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Acaster &ndash; Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 in Newcastle upon Tyne: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more&nbsp;&nbsp;WhatsOnStage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/james-acaster-cold-lasagne-hate-myself-1999-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-theatre-tickets-show-details-cast-and-more-whatsonstage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/james-acaster-cold-lasagne-hate-myself-1999-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-theatre-tickets-show-details-cast-and-more-whatsonstage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle United plan £1m academy upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club hopes to extend the area used by its youth sides and modernise the facilities there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-united-plan-1m-academy-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/newcastle-united-plan-1m-academy-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Christmas for boy given cancer all-clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaxen is given the all-clear from leukaemia and will enjoy his first "normal" Christmas in years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/family-christmas-for-boy-given-cancer-all-clear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/family-christmas-for-boy-given-cancer-all-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief went on spree days after prison release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Hetherington is jailed for 21 months for a crime spree over the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thief-went-on-spree-days-after-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/thief-went-on-spree-days-after-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiking must be police priority, students say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey of Durham University students finds that spiking is a "big issue" across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/spiking-must-be-police-priority-students-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/spiking-must-be-police-priority-students-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe to open for lonely people on Christmas Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Andrew Byne says the cafe is "nearly always full" with people wanting companionship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cafe-to-open-for-lonely-people-on-christmas-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/cafe-to-open-for-lonely-people-on-christmas-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working men's club memorabilia wanted for show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Armitt asks for people to donate objects to go alongside a photography exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/working-mens-club-memorabilia-wanted-for-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/working-mens-club-memorabilia-wanted-for-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyneside stories you might have missed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty elves, scooter tests for party-goers and plans to reopen a church make the headlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyneside-stories-you-might-have-missed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/tyneside-stories-you-might-have-missed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Newcastle upon Tyne Safe for Travel RIGHT NOW? (2026 Safety Rating) - Travel Safe - Abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Newcastle upon Tyne Safe for Travel RIGHT NOW? (2026 Safety Rating)&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel Safe - Abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/is-newcastle-upon-tyne-safe-for-travel-right-now-2026-safety-rating-travel-safe-abroad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/is-newcastle-upon-tyne-safe-for-travel-right-now-2026-safety-rating-travel-safe-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long nights lead up to winter solstice]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria ahead of the winter solstice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/long-nights-lead-up-to-winter-solstice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/long-nights-lead-up-to-winter-solstice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dobey dumped out by Gilding as Bunting progresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number eight Chris Dobey suffers a shock second round exit at the World Darts Championship with a 3-1 loss to Andrew Gilding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dobey-dumped-out-by-gilding-as-bunting-progresses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/dobey-dumped-out-by-gilding-as-bunting-progresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeye the seal 'living best life' after rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers hope the pup is thriving after being seen nibbling fishing ropes in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/popeye-the-seal-living-best-life-after-rescue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/popeye-the-seal-living-best-life-after-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ranger to help restore park's natural habitats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new role aims to involve the community in conservation efforts at Northumberland National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-ranger-to-help-restore-parks-natural-habitats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/new-ranger-to-help-restore-parks-natural-habitats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back at autumn as winter rolls in]]></title><description><![CDATA[As winter arrives, we take a look back at how the autumn colours graced the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/looking-back-at-autumn-as-winter-rolls-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/looking-back-at-autumn-as-winter-rolls-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl's Christmas card marks NHS staff's efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old girl, whose cousin answers 999 calls, creates the ambulance service's Christmas card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/girls-christmas-card-marks-nhs-staffs-efforts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/newcastle-upon-tyne/girls-christmas-card-marks-nhs-staffs-efforts/</guid></item></channel></rss>