Newcastle news

• Will we get more snow on Thursday in the North East? Here's what you need to know

  17-01-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carefully plan your journey to work on Thursday as heavy and persistant snow has been blanketing the North East overnight
  
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• Ben Stokes 'extremely delighted' to rejoin England squad

  17-01-2018 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he is "extremely delighted" to be available for selection for the tour of New Zealand.
  
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• Meet baby Benjamin - the five-month-old who desperately needs a new heart

  17-01-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Rayner's mum has been by his side at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital as they wait for a donor after he was born with only half a heart
  
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• After a hotel fry-up, Kay Mellor is ready to discuss Fat Friends - coming to the Theatre Royal

  17-01-2018 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prolific TV writer, who also wrote Band of Gold and the current Girlfriends, explains how her first musical originated
  
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• Vicky Pattison reportedly postpones wedding to John Noble by a year or two

  17-01-2018 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Geordie Shore star was set to wed fiance John Noble in July but has revealed that they are pushing their plans back
  
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• Modern classic films get a special one day IMAX screening at ODEON Silverlink

  17-01-2018 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lie back on a fully reclining seat and watch Batman battle the Joker on a screen as tall as four double decker buses
  
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• A change of strategy is needed at Sunderland - Ellis Short must either invest or sell

  17-01-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland continue to struggle while owner Ellis Short has lost interest and refuses to fund new signings, despite the team's struggles
  
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• Ever wondered how Newcastle Airport keeps planes flying in snow? Bosses say they are ready for chill

  17-01-2018 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With an amber warning for snow issued for the North East, Newcastle International Airport's snow plan will come into force on Wednesday night
  
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• Revealed: Full run-down of how Transport for the North could transform the region

  17-01-2018 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new transport body revealed their broad strategy yesterday but have shone more light on the specifics of the £69bn plan
  
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• Theresa May urged to ensure Carillion apprentices can finish their training

  17-01-2018 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Catherine McKinnell voices concerns over future of North East trainees and calls for reassurance
  
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• Lee Cattermole: Building momentum is key to Sunderland, for this season and beyond

  17-01-2018 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Cattermole is back in action and hoping he can be a key influence in Sunderland avoiding relegation from the Championship
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: Lucy Burn cleared of killing man found in shallow grave

  17-01-2018 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Burn had been accused with her partner Richard Spottiswood of murdering Darren Bonner but a judge directed a jury to find her not guilty
  
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• Brave Kian Musgrove returns to New York for final cancer treatment

  17-01-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland five-year-old will undergo more treatment to fight off the remaining cancer cells in his body
  
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• CCTV appeal made by police after man allegedly exposes himself on a Metro train in Newcastle

  17-01-2018 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say they believe the man in the picture could help them with their investigation as they investigate an incident
  
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• Have you seen Christopher Hills? Police manhunt launched after parole licence revoked

  17-01-2018 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'I am certain that Mr Hills is currently residing with friends and associates in the Chester-le-Street and Northumbria area'
  
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• Darren Bonner death: Woman acquitted of murder

  17-01-2018 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The judge ruled there was insufficient evidence to say Lucy Burn participated in unlawful violence.
  
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• Which North East coastal location can be seen competing in C4'S Village of the Year?

  17-01-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out where you can visit attractions to be highlighted in Penelope Keith's new TV series which has £10,000 prize up grabs
  
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• When will it snow on Thursday in the North East? Here's what you need to know

  17-01-2018 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carefully plan your journey to work on Thursday as forecasters say we can expect 'persistent and heavy snow' later on and into the morning 
  
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• Is Perrie Edwards moving in with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain? Little Mix star 'sells' luxury home

  17-01-2018 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Perrie and footballer Alex have been dating since 2016 and reports suggest she's ready to join him in Liverpool
  
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• Odds for next Newcastle manager offer grim insight into what life without Benitez would look like

  17-01-2018 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's future at Newcastle is up in the air after last night's takeover news and Paddy Power have priced up some alternatives
  
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• Stag and hen party firm unveils aparthotel plans for Newcastle city centre

  17-01-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last Day of Freedom Limited hopes to open five leisure apartments overlooking Newcastle's Bigg Market
  
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• Man City forward Sergio Aguero loves playing against Newcastle - as these stats worryingly highlight

  17-01-2018 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Argentine has an astonishing record against United and is set to lead the line against Rafa Benitez's side on Saturday evening
  
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• 'I think it's a gambling ploy' - Newcastle supporters on the news the takeover is off

  17-01-2018 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We spoke to fans outside St James' Park after Mike Ashley pulled the plug on a deal with Amanda Staveley
  
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• Plans to attract 6,000 jobs to Durham with Aykley Heads development given the go-ahead

  17-01-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has also agreed to build its new HQ on The Sands car park, opposite Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre
  
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• Gary Speed one of four players coached by Barry Bennell 'to have taken own lives', court told

  17-01-2018 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives'
  
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• How do you audition for Big Brother? Applications open for new series of Channel 5 show

  17-01-2018 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Celebrity Big Brother entertains on Channel 5, Big Brother is looking for contestants for its new series in the summer
  
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• Danny Graham: I have no regrets over failed Sunderland move, and I'm gutted it didn't work out

  17-01-2018 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Danny Graham reflects on his time at Sunderland as he rebuilds his career at Blackburn, but refuses to make any excuses
  
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• Six reasons why Amanda Staveley should up her Newcastle United takeover bid and buy the club

  17-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While talks have broken down between Amanda Staveley and Mike Ashley - here's six reasons why paying £300 million wouldn't be the worst idea
  
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• Hawaii missile alert: Fitness instructor tells of terror when THAT text landed on his phone

  17-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hawaii's emergency text service warned people of an impending missile attack - but the message had been sent by accident
  
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• 'Fans are exhausted, frustrated and out of patience': Read explosive statement from AshleyOut group

  17-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United takeover has fallen through - and fans are up in arms about it
  
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• Families disappointed by Times Square panto in Newcastle STILL waiting for refunds, they say

  17-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the audience who turned up for the performances on December 30 were turned away with one family saying they have not yet had a refund
  
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• Concerns raised after it emerges Arch bought its own chief executive's home for £395,000

  17-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arch bought Peter McIntyre's home for £395,000 in 2016, when he was working as the company's chief executive
  
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• Newcastle defender Stuart Findlay extends loan spell with Kilmarnock until the end of the season

  17-01-2018 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The 22-year-old has extended his loan deal at Rugby Park after a successful opening half of the season with Steve Clarke's side
  
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• Butterfly project aids grieving parents at hospital

  17-01-2018 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Staff at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary are to deal more sensitively with parents whose babies die.
  
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• What Rafa Benitez will do next after takeover talks with PCP Capital Partners break down

  17-01-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is the focus of attention after Mike Ashley's extraordinary statement about the takeover
  
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• Subway giving away free sandwiches in Newcastle on Valentine's Day - how to claim one

  17-01-2018 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Subway will be spreading the love with an offer that is sure to send customers hearts aflutter this Valentine's Day
  
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• Newcastle United's Stuart Findlay extends Kilmarnock loan

  17-01-2018 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle United defender Stuart Findlay will remain on loan at Kilmarnock for the rest of the season.
  
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• North East businesses told Chinese wind farms offer massive opportunities

  17-01-2018 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Companies have been given more details about getting involved in providing technology for a new wind farm in China
  
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• £6m business park under construction in shadows of Gateshead International Stadium

  17-01-2018 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Langley Holdings is leading the development, which is the biggest of its kind in the area for 11 years
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast takeover special: Mike Ashley walks away from talks

  17-01-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United is up for sale but Mike Ashley has labelled Amanda Staveley's attempts to by the club as a 'waste of time'
  
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• Utilitywise to amend previous results and may miss revised date for this year's accounts

  17-01-2018 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company was forced to repay £7.6m to a major energy supplier last year after its estimation calculation was found to be wrong
  
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• Van hits front of ncjMedia offices in Newcastle's Groat Market after going 'wrong way down street'

  17-01-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The glass canopy was damaged after the driver is believed to have turned onto the one-way street on Wednesday
  
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• Northumberland National Park - where to see beauty spots nominated for Countryfile award

  17-01-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find how North East could bag 2018 National Park of the Year title - and Clara Vale and High Force could share award glory too
  
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• London’s museums should send more of their treasures north | Ian Blatchford

  17-01-2018 13:59
  Stephenson’s Rocket and Tim Peake’s spacecraft are blasting out of the cultural comfort zone to inspire people all over the UK – and more should follow• Ian Blatchford is director of the Science Museum GroupWithout culture, Albert Camus wrote, society “is but a jungle”. As we navigate the tangle of issues that have grown around Donald Trump and Brexit we need culture’s ability to bring us together, but we should also be alive to the reality that it can be
  
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• Full lineup confirmed for 5 Star Wrestling as tour gets set for Newcastle date

  17-01-2018 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WWE legends Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam are lining up for 5 Star Wrestling as is a local lad and even a former Love Island star
  
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• A new Premier Inn hotel and steak bar and restaurant is coming to Durham

  17-01-2018 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whitbread has signed agreements to create a 92-bed hotel and a Block + Bar steak restaurant in the Milburngate development
  
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• Met Office UPGRADES weather warning for the North East with heavy snowfall expected

  17-01-2018 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy snowfall is expected in the North East overnight from 9pm, with forecasters warning rural communities could be 'cut off'
  
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• Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton set for the Newcastle stage in Fat Friends The Musical

  17-01-2018 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The flame haired singer will join a cast that also includes Jodie Prenger and Sam Bailey in the stage adaptation of Kay Mellor's famous TV show
  
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• Ian Wright tips Newcastle United to be relegated after takeover talks collapse

  17-01-2018 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After last night's takeover disappointment, Wright fear it will have an adverse effect on Newcastle's performances on the pitch
  
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• Air ambulance hit by laser strike AGAIN while returning to base after call-out

  17-01-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The helicopter was flying back to base from the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle when a laser beam was shone into its cabin
  
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