Newcastle news

• Durham University academics told to leave UK 'for doing jobs'

  12-03-2018 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The Durham University pair and their daughter have lived in the UK for 11 years.
  
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• Great news for sisters being treated for same illness in hospitals 400 miles apart in two countries

  12-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicole and Jessica Rich's family have spent almost a year travelling between London, Germany and their home in Throckley, Newcastle
  
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• Sky Sports presenters keep mouths shut over Jamie Carragher spitting story

  12-03-2018 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Monday night football programme on which he usually appears began broadcasting later than scheduled
  
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• Fancy a good night out? That's the aim behind a season of shows from north of the border

  12-03-2018 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The second season from CaroleW Productions offers North East audiences some gems from the festival circuit
  
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• Shaun Ryder and his Happy Mondays are to headline at a North East music festival

  12-03-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 1980s 'Madchester' outfit will be helping to raise money for the homeless when they venture to Northumberland
  
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• Gateshead Co-op targeted in 'sophisticated robbery' as thieves try to take cash machine

  12-03-2018 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four men took part in the robbery in Sunniside which police have described as 'sophisticated' although the men left without a cash machine
  
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• The Everything is Black and White podcast LIVE - Newcastle United talk-in event from Osbornes

  12-03-2018 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Everything is Black and White podcast is being recorded live from Osbornes in Jesmond talking everything Newcastle United
  
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• Coronation Street memorial to Manchester Bombing victims unveiled

  12-03-2018 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ITV soap's new-look set features a mosaic-covered memorial bench to those who died including four people from the North East
  
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• Watch our journey through Newcastle on a matchday - including THAT spine-tingling celebration

  12-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We captured the excitement and tension as fans flocked to St James' Park for Newcastle's match with Southampton
  
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• Ten million people in the UK today will live to be 100 - but will the North East get its fair share?

  12-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University expert says that while it's good news for the wealthy it shows the 'unfairness' of society
  
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• Blue House Roundabout meeting RECAP: House could be lost if plans given go ahead

  12-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Updates from Newcastle School for Boys where a public meeting was held on the future of the Blue House Roundabout
  
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• Blue House Roundabout meeting LIVE: Recommendations for notorious junction go before public

  12-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Updates from Newcastle School for Boys where a public meeting is being held on the future of the Blue House Roundabout
  
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• Beware - this is where the most prolific speed cameras in the North East are sited

  12-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures released by the Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative reveal which cameras are catching the most speeding drivers
  
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• Hit The North Festival in Newcastle announces its line-up for 2018

  12-03-2018 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Horrors, Marmozets, British Sea Power and Tom Grennan are among the artists unveiled for Hit The North Festival 2018
  
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• Save up to 40% on travel this easter with National Rail

  12-03-2018 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A quick short trip could still be costly- at least this could keep some money a side for activities with the little ones or partner??....
  
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• When will the Osprey Watch return to Kielder in Northumberland?

  12-03-2018 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out when and how to enjoy a sighting of the rare birds in Northumberland this Spring - as the brood are snapped preening themselves in sunny Africa!
  
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• Newcastle gets set to host huge cheese festival Cheese Toon - what's on the menu?

  12-03-2018 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The centre of Newcastle will become cheese heaven this weekend as Cheese Toon takes over the city, we look at what you'll be able to buy
  
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• Police rule out third party involvement after body was found in Wallsend

  12-03-2018 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a man found in Wallsend has been released
  
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• Shareholders toast £4m dividend at Consett caravanning company Erwin Hymer

  12-03-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The strong motorhomes market is serving up a boost for the Consett company which was last year acquired by a German business
  
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• Where is the Pinatar Arena and why are Newcastle utilising their facilities?

  12-03-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The facility is renowned for mid-season training camps and friendlies and will play host to Newcastle vs Royal Antwerp this weekend
  
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• Stereophonics tour support act and setlist as Welsh rockers arrive in Newcastle

  12-03-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelly Jones and his bandmates will play Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena as Stereophonics continue their UK tour
  
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• Robbery victim left with serious injuries after Tyne Dock Metro station attack

  12-03-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old man was approached by a group of people who punched and kicked him before taking a small quantity of money
  
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• Britain's late payment culture getting worse, small business group warns

  12-03-2018 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Federation of Small Businesses wants Chancellor Philip Hammond to take action on late payment
  
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• Why will Newcastle's friendly in Spain feature three 45-minute 'thirds'? Explaining Rafa's thinking

  12-03-2018 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed that the Magpies will travel to Murcia for a friendly on Sunday
  
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• Attempt to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of Newcastle Freedom of City title hits buffers

  12-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council voted to remove the honour but there's no legal practice in place to formally do it
  
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• 146 goals, 45 wins and 139 points - Rafa Benitez's first two years as Newcastle manager in stats

  12-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has been at St James' Park for two years, after being appointed in March 2016
  
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• Two concerts on consecutive nights show Royal Northern Sinfonia's versatility

  12-03-2018 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The orchestra played a big part in the BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival at Sage Gateshead over the weekend
  
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• Bannatyne Group's 57% boost in profits follows £28m investment into health clubs

  12-03-2018 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group founded by Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne opened nine new spas last year, and it is eyeing up further expansion
  
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• Newcastle's friendly against Royal Antwerp in Spain has been confirmed - here's all the details

  12-03-2018 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies will spend four days in Spain with the game against the Belgian side the centre piece of trip to Costa Blanca
  
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• Jay-Z and Beyonce UK tour - how to get pre-sale tickets for their stadium concerts

  12-03-2018 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jay-Z and Beyonce's OTR II tour is heading to the UK this summer and here's how to get pre-sale tickets for the shows
  
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• Banff Mountain Film Festival in Whitley Bay - how to get tickets to world showcase

  12-03-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scenes of wild action and high peak drama from remote global locations are touring to the North East this week
  
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• Teenager seriously injured in hospital after being hit by a taxi in Stanley

  12-03-2018 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses reported the 19-year-old man was standing in the middle of the road and drivers were forced to swerve around him
  
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• Royal Antwerp vs Newcastle: United ran riot the last time the two sides met

  12-03-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were back in Europe after 17 years as Rob Lee scored a brilliant hat-trick in a 5-0 away romp
  
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• What happens when kids leave care? Paddy Campbell's moving play tells it how it is

  12-03-2018 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The play, produced by Curious Monkey in association with Northern Stage, played to a sell-out audience on its revival
  
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• La Tasca and Cafe Rouge posts £60m losses after restaurants continue to struggle

  12-03-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Losses at the Casual Dining Group follow closures by the likes of Byron Burger and Jamie's Italian
  
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• Concern growing for 'high risk' missing Newcastle pensioner James Laidlaw

  12-03-2018 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Laidlaw, 78, has not been seen for almost a week and police say he has limited hearing and restricted mobility
  
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• Ford Engineering Group joins forces with Gateshead College to deliver six-month traineeship

  12-03-2018 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The six-month traineeship equips young people with the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to start an apprenticeship in the manufacturing industry
  
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• Newcastle United loan watch: Seventh heaven for Mitrovic and Armstrong

  12-03-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  18 Newcastle players are currently away from the club on a temporary basis - here is how they got on this week
  
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• Newcastle will discuss Kenedy permanent deal when they're safe - but NO buy-out clause in the deal

  12-03-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United keen on Kenedy deal but there have been no indications about where his future lies just yet
  
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• Newcastle's Boat Race of the North - where and when to watch the weekend action on the Tyne

  12-03-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is the timetable as Newcastle University and Durham University prepare to go head to head this St Patrick's Day
  
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• Chris Coleman's scarf and musical goofs - five moments you might have missed at QPR

  12-03-2018 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's defeat at QPR nudged them closer to the drop, with the Black Cats left with only nine games to save themselves from relegation
  
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• Jamie Carragher will not appear on Monday Night Football after spitting at family in their car

  12-03-2018 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool defender has apologised after he was filmed spitting at a family of Manchester United fans in their car
  
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• Schuh and Claire's Accessories face uncertain future as high street woes continue

  12-03-2018 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Closures of Toys R Us and threats to Maplin have sparked a crisis in the retail sector
  
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• Why a Newcastle United video with no football in it went viral round the world

  12-03-2018 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our video of St James' Park on Saturday captured the imagination of football fans - NUFC Editor Mark Douglas explains why
  
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• When is Monopoly back at McDonald's? Countdown on to return of customer favourite

  12-03-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 45,000,000 food and drink prizes were dished out by McDonald's Monopoly last year and it will soon be back at the Golden Arches
  
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• Have you been to Mr Mulligan's Space Golf yet? Here's how you can go with three friends for free

  12-03-2018 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Mulligan's Space Golf, located in Newcastle city centre, boasts three nine-hole golf courses as well as a late night bar and restaurant
  
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• Colmans Seafood Temple is named as one of UK's 10 best fish and chip restaurants

  12-03-2018 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields favourite reels in a double honour while Longsands in Tynemouth also makes the top 10 list
  
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• Sedgefield's Kromek wins $1.6m extension to US homeland 'dirty bomb' detectors deal

  12-03-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So far more than 10,000 of its handheld radiation detectors have been delivered to Darpa, a US Defense Agency department
  
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• The Beast from the East has been and gone but its impact is still being felt

  12-03-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several street lights came down along the seafront in Whitley Bay after violent gusts battered the coast and some were taken down as a precaution
  
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• The stats which prove Rafa's often-criticised tactics have put Newcastle in a strong position

  12-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has often taken a cautious approach this season - but the ends will justify the means
  
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