Newcastle news

• Rafa Benitez predicts Newcastle will be busy until transfer deadline day - and may spring a surprise

  18-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez talks about the club's likely next move in the transfer market
  
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• Barcelona terror attacks: Millennium Bridge and Penshaw Monument lit up in Spain's colours

  18-08-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The landmarks were lit as a mark of solidarity with the city after 14 are killed in terror attacks in the Catalan city and neighbouring town Cambrils
  
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• Police name woman found in burnt out car in Houghton as Quyen Ngoc Nguyen as two charged with murder

  18-08-2017 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Unwin 39 of St Oswald's Terrace, Houghton, and William McFall 50 of Waterloo Road, Blackpool, will appear in Newcastle Crown Court on Saturday
  
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• Nobby Solano: Newcastle United have shown a lack of ambition this summer

  18-08-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magpies legend Nobby Solano restarts his weekly Chroniclelive column with a clear message to the powers that be at St James' Park
  
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• Here's where you'll find a 'misfortune teller' and a man cleaning a bath - in the name of art

  18-08-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ArtHouses has developed to become a popular annual event tied to Whitley Bay Film festival, this year's is the eighth
  
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• Ryhope horror explosion health and safety investigation continues as experts reassure residents

  18-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northern Gas Networks said engineers are investigating how the blast which destroyed two homes came about
  
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• Just look at her now! See Melanie Hartshorn back at home after two lifesaving operations

  18-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melanie, 27, from Cramlington, is able to live her life again after four years confined to her bed by a rare condition
  
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• Drivers warned of delays as Sunderland roundabout set for revamp

  18-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barnes Gyratory, which connects Sunderland City Council with the A1, A19 and A690
  
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• Do you remember these gigs which attracted huge crowds of music lovers to St James' Park?

  18-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over the years, the home of NUFC has seen appearances from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones
  
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• Council apologises to disabled Newcastle United fan for St James' Park road closure mix-up

  18-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Craig claims he spoke to Newcastle City Council ahead of the closures, but arrived on matchday to find Leazes Terrace blocked by bollards
  
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• Sir Leonard Fenwick speaks out after being sacked from Newcastle NHS Trust

  18-08-2017 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex-hospital chairman claims he has been the victim of an 'orchestrated witch hunt' but the claims were dismissed as 'fanciful' by former employer
  
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• Jennings Motor Group to create 24 jobs by expanding North East showroom

  18-08-2017 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new dealership will sell Kia and Mazda cars, and house a new MOT centre
  
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• Northumberland schools share A Level results lists

  18-08-2017 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you or your friends & family in the list of Morpeth, Ponteland & Hexham students' 2017 results?
  
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• Sunderland vs Leeds team selector: Pick your starting line-up for the game at the Stadium of Light

  18-08-2017 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Use our team selector tool to pick the Sunderland team you would start in the game against Leeds at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Showbiz star Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89 surrounded by his family

  18-08-2017 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Generation Game and Strictly Come Dancing host passed away at home on Friday surrounded by his wife and children
  
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• Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez issues simple and clear transfer message

  18-08-2017 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies must sell to buy if he wants to bolster his squad before deadline day with several players in the departure lounge
  
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• Durham schools share A Level results lists

  18-08-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you or your friends & family in the list of Durham students' 2017 exam results?
  
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• Full steam ahead for Santa's Toyland Railway in South Tynedale this Christmas

  18-08-2017 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East families are spoilt for choice this Christmas, as as well as The Polar Express and North Pole Express there's Santa's Toyland Railway
  
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• eBay is looking for the best small business in the UK

  18-08-2017 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  eBay wants you to take your business digital
  
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• Young mum lucky to be alive after horse fall left her with traumatic injuries

  18-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A friend feared for 22-year-old Hayley Nancarrow's life after she fell off her horse on the South Tyne Trail, leaving her with multiple injuries
  
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• It's back! How you can take advantage of the Whitley Bay land train

  18-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 passengers have already been on board the new coastal attraction since it launched at the beginning of August
  
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• If you like art and a room with a view, The Gallery in the Hills is a good weekend destination

  18-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sculptor Dennis Kilgallon was based for 15 years at Kirkharle Courtyard but has taken his work to new heights - literally
  
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• Hundreds of 'violent' addresses are a no-go for paramedics in the North East

  18-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unison says frontline ambulance crews are living in constant fear of attacks as they work across the North East
  
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• Fears lynx could have 'detrimental impact' on Northumberland farming industry

  18-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Farmers voiced concerns over the safety of their livestock if plans to release lynx in Kielder Forest go ahead
  
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• Newcastle schools share A Level results lists

  18-08-2017 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you or your friends and family in the list of Newcastle students' 2017 exam results?
  
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• Full transcript: The Premier League Debate show discuss the transfer tensions at Newcastle United

  18-08-2017 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pundits Paul Merson and Mark Schwarzer discuss the tension between manager Rafa Benitez and owner Mike Ashley
  
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• Steve Mounié - the man Newcastle United must keep quiet this Sunday against Huddersfield

  18-08-2017 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez will be aware of Huddersfield Town's new striker Steve Mounie and the threat he poses this Sunday
  
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• Make or Break's Nikita targeted by online trolls ahead of Channel 5 show's dramatic final episode

  18-08-2017 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nikita Jackson and boyfriend Che Trattles are one of the couples on Make or Break, which comes to an end on Channel 5 on Friday night
  
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• Sunderland manager Simon Grayson considering changes ahead of Leeds United clash

  18-08-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have named the same starting XI in every league game so far, but Simon Grayson is wary of fatigue factor in busy start to the season
  
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• Man arrested in Walker after threatening passers-by with knife

  18-08-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the man was acting very aggressively, threatened passers-by with a knife and caused some damage       
  
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• From Ken Dodd to The Stand, there's plenty to laugh about in and around Newcastle

  18-08-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The legendary entertainer Sir Ken Dodd is in Whitley Bay for the weekend while more comedy fun is on offer at The Stand in Newcastle
  
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• Spice: Police 'helpless' against psychoactive drug

  18-08-2017 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Drug support workers also say they are “struggling” in the battle against new psychoactive substances.
  
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• Royal Marine denies stealing kit from Devon base

  18-08-2017 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Michael Bath is alleged to have stolen clothing and badges over a four-year period to sell online.
  
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• Northern, Southern and Merseyrail strikes set for September

  18-08-2017 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The RMT said no progress had been made over the future of the role of guards, due to safety and job loss fears.
  
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• The Sun wants to make child abuse all about race – that doesn’t help the victims | Shaista Aziz

  18-08-2017 15:07
  No area should be off limits for investigators, but Sarah Champion’s article’s focus on race and religion is counterproductiveThe Labour MP for Rotherham and shadow minister for women and equalities Sarah Champion resigned this week after writing a racially charged article in the Sun following the convictions of 18 people in Newcastle over a sex grooming network.Champion’s article appeared with the headline: “British Pakistanis ARE raping white girls and we need to face u
  
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• Barcelona terror attack: British child 'may be among the missing'

  18-08-2017 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Prime Minister Theresa May says a child who has dual British nationality could be unaccounted for, as the death toll reaches 14
  
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• 'Nightmare neighbour' evicted from Gateshead home after making lives of others hell

  18-08-2017 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicky Kenneth Robson, 32, has been forced to leave his property in Bensham after drunkenly harassing his neighbours
  
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• Sunderland vs Leeds: Three key men to watch for the Whites ahead of Championship clash

  18-08-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We pick out three key players Sunderland must look out for as they take on Thomas Christiansen's Leeds side at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Child with British nationality missing after Spain terror attacks as death toll rises

  18-08-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said UK authorities were "urgently looking into reports"
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Leeds on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  18-08-2017 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Grayson's side will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season against Leeds at the Stadium of Light - here is how to follow it live
  
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• This is the huge spider rescued during Byker drugs raids - and its natural home is a long way away

  18-08-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chilean rose tarantula Cilla is settling in to her new home in Northumberland after being rescued from the East End of Newcastle
  
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• Sunderland v Leeds United

  18-08-2017 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Sunderland and Leeds United.
  
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• Former lawyer swaps careers to launch Newcastle gym after losing six stone

  18-08-2017 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Patterson is opening an Anytime Fitness franchise in town with his wife Tracy
  
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• What is the Great North Run? When does it start and everything else you need to know

  18-08-2017 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Great North Run 2017 is almost upon us and we're bringing you everything you need to know for the 13.1 mile half-marathon
  
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• Newcastle company Last Night of Freedom offering stag and hen dos in space!

  18-08-2017 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy taking your stag or hen to new heights and not short on cash? Well thanks to Last Night of Freedom and World View you can
  
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• What are the best student bank accounts? We look at overdrafts, perks and interest rates

  18-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Student accounts come with perks and overdrafts so do your research and find the right bank for you before you begin your course
  
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• Can this 'Geordify' app really translate ANY text into God's language? We put it to the test

  18-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordify app and Chrome extension automatically translates text, tweets and posts into Newcastle slang
  
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• 10 Newcastle nightclubs that need to come back - remember the good old days?

  18-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's August Bank Holiday next weekend meaning Newcastle's bars and clubs will be rammed - but remember when these were the places to be?
  
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• Coast Road crash RECAP: Road reopened after multi-vehicle crash in Wallsend

  18-08-2017 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The eastbound carriageway of the A1058 Coast Road was been closed near the Willis building after a multi-vehicle crash
  
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• Coast Road crash LIVE: Updates after multi-vehicle crash closes carriageway at Wallsend

  18-08-2017 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The eastbound carriageway of the A1058 Coast Road has been closed near the Willis building after a multi-vehicle crash
  
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