Newcastle news

• Newcastle landlords condemn 'sledgehammer' licensing plan

  23-04-2019 22:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Landlords say the licence, costing up to £750, would penalise good landlords and raise rents.
  
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• Hundreds contact MP with 'harrowing' stories about the benefits test for disabled people

  23-04-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work Capability Assessments are designed to check whether people are eligible for benefits on the basis that they are ill or disabled
  
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• Staggering amount of litter dumped in North East beauty spots after hot weekend

  23-04-2019 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People who headed to Jesmond or the coast to enjoy the weather did not clean up after themselves
  
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• Murder accused mum claims she was 'frightened' of husband but says she can't remember stabbing him

  23-04-2019 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helena Karine Atay denies murdering Atakan Atay at their home in Birtley in October last year
  
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• Chris Maguire's brilliant gesture at Peterborough after ball hits fan behind the goal

  23-04-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Maguire's wayward shot during Sunderland's warm-ups at Peterborough prompted an amazing response from the midfielder
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: Rafa Benitez won't be happy with referee vs Brighton

  23-04-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd players have been enjoying the sun after the win vs Southampton but there is still uncertainty about Ayoze Perez's future.
  
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• Paul Dummett identifies the moment that could have transformed Newcastle's season at an early stage

  23-04-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett has praised the Magpies players, management and fans for securing safety with three games to spare
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, April 23

  23-04-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday, April 23 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Easington Labour MP apologises after Israeli 'attack' tweet

  23-04-2019 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Grahame Morris mistakenly thought footage he posted showed Israeli soldiers attacking children.
  
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• Motorists facing delays as recovery of overturned lorry on A1 continues after vehicle spills load

  23-04-2019 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on the northbound slip road at J80 A19 heading to Seaton Burn Roundabout
  
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• What you asked the North of Tyne mayoral candidates at ChronicleLive hustings - and how they answered

  23-04-2019 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five candidates faced questions from readers at a hustings debate hosted by ChronicleLive
  
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• Newcastle wedding venue in bid to extend booze licence despite anti-social behaviour fears

  23-04-2019 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Grade I-listed venue, known as the Secret Tower, was unused for years
  
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• Why Rafa Benitez will make it as difficult as he can for Liverpool vs Newcastle

  23-04-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Columnist Mick Quinn has been looking ahead to Newcastle Utd's fixture vs Liverpool at St James' Park next month - which puts him in a difficult position!
  
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• Jack Ross: We have put a lot into this season and we want to get our rewards for it

  23-04-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland manager won't allow heads to drop despite the result at Peterborough
  
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• Historic rowing club to serve booze until 11pm as boathouse granted licence

  23-04-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boathouse will be able to serve alcohol until 11pm and stay open until 11.30pm
  
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• Easter Sunday horror as 'junkie shoots up between his toes in middle of the street'

  23-04-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grim scenes are being probed by police as an onlooker claims it was 'disgusting'
  
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• Boy, 10, with severe cerebral palsy to undergo life-changing treatment - in Panama

  23-04-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An army of people are helping to fund life-changing treatment for Sean Gallagher, who has severe cerebral palsy
  
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• Huge daytime party to see Gateshead's By the River Brew become disco paradise

  23-04-2019 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  By The River Brew will become a Disco Paradise for the huge daytime event
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Portsmouth on TV, what time is kick off and who is in the teams?

  23-04-2019 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats host promotion rivals Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light
  
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• You can now get a Rafa Benitez burger in Newcastle and even Sky Sports presenters have tried it

  23-04-2019 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The burger dedicated to Newcastle United's manager Rafa Benitez launched at Battle of the Burgers
  
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• Dippy in Newcastle - the big story and fun facts behind the visiting dinosaur skeleton

  23-04-2019 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Make no bones about it, it's going to be a huge task and this video offers an idea of what to expect when museum staff welcome Dippy to town
  
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• Sunderland injury list: Who is out and when are they likely to return?

  23-04-2019 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is the latest Sunderland injury news as Jack Ross' side look for promotion
  
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• Northumbria University to create 'next generation' business incubator

  23-04-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals for a new start-up accelerator are set to go before planners
  
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• Hope is 'running out' as search for missing Alex Johnson in River Tyne enters second week

  23-04-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham, is believed to have fallen from the Tyne Bridge into the river below in the early hours of April 16
  
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• Play-offs or automatic promotion? Predict Sunderland's League One final three

  23-04-2019 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Use our prediction tool to decide the outcome of the League One prediction run in and see if you get the Black Cats back to the Championship
  
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• The world's first cocktail vending machine is coming to Newcastle and the drinks are free

  23-04-2019 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy a cocktail without having to queue up at the bar? The world's first cocktail vending machine is Newcastle bound
  
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• Dash cam footage shows lorry overturned on A1 slip road as motorists face delays

  23-04-2019 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on the northbound slip road heading towards Seaton Burn Roundabout
  
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• Newcastle's profits under Mike Ashley revealed - & how reliant United are on Premier League TV money

  23-04-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League TV money is a vital source of income for Newcastle United, but some of their top-flight rivals are even more reliant on it
  
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• MP Chi Onwurah says she avoided watching Newcastle United at St James' Park because of racism

  23-04-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chi Onwurah says Newcastle United has kicked the racists out and other clubs across Europe should learn lessons
  
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• Donald Trump London visit: North East MPs tell US President he is not welcome

  23-04-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has invited Donald Trump to make a three-day state visit in June
  
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• Atakan Atay death: Wife claims husband was violent

  23-04-2019 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Atakan Atay was stabbed to death following a row with his wife about wine, a court hears
  
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• 'Good enough for the Premier League' - pundit's high praise for Sunderland's Aiden McGeady

  23-04-2019 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aiden McGeady has starred for Sunderland in League One this season and one sky pundit believes that he could still hack it in the Premier League
  
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• Northumberland by-election: The candidates fighting for the Holywell ward seat

  23-04-2019 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are no local elections in Northumberland this year but a by-election is taking place
  
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• Tescos, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons selling off Easter eggs and chocolate for as little as 25p

  23-04-2019 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Easter has come and gone and Tesco is selling off its Easter eggs and other chocolate
  
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• Guide to Newcastle rugby fanzone and match tickets as city tackles May's big sporting weekend in style

  23-04-2019 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what to expect from European rugby’s biggest weekend of action from fanzone plans to still-available match tickets
  
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• Log cabin given the go-ahead at Northumberland forest school

  23-04-2019 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cabin will provide shelter for pupils using the forest school at Wooler First School
  
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• B&M are now selling Drumstick Squashies ice lollies and they're a bargain

  23-04-2019 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  B&M are selling what surely must be a must ice lolly for summer - Drumsticks Squashies
  
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• How to get your Newcastle street temporarily closed so kids can play safely

  23-04-2019 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has brought back  the Play Streets scheme, where residents can apply to close your road to traffic
  
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• Mick Quinn believes Newcastle have found a top player but will they sign him?

  23-04-2019 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Columnist Mick Quinn believes Salomon Rondon has shown that Newcastle Utd need a blend of experience and youth going forward.
  
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• Worried son of missing Gateshead woman Sorrelle Bamford launches appeal to bring her home

  23-04-2019 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum Sorrelle Bamford was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at an address on Chesters Gardens in Crawcrook
  
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• Sunderland are now outsiders in the promotion race - but will there be another twist?

  23-04-2019 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's draw at Peterborough saw them lose ground on their automatic promotion rivals, and their fate is no longer in their own hands
  
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• Little Mix and Greatest Showman tributes to headline Funtopia festival this summer

  23-04-2019 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A whole host of acts will appear at the Funtopia Festival in Herrington Park
  
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• Hotel Chocolat in Newcastle broken into - by a burglar who wanted prosecco instead of sweets

  23-04-2019 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two bottles of £18-a-pop prosecco were stolen by the culprit, who clearly didn't have a sweet tooth
  
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• Bournemouth v Newcastle steward assault case dropped

  23-04-2019 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle fans spilled on to the pitch at Bournemouth following their side's late equaliser.
  
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• League One promotion odds - Sunderland slip in rankings, but there's some good news

  23-04-2019 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have three games left in which to secure an automatic promotion spot
  
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• New Gateshead summer festival is set to launch with beach party vibe, drink shacks and a sizzling play-list

  23-04-2019 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are ticket details and newly-announced extras for the first Gateshead Summer Fest - where children can have a ball too
  
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• £100,000 of suspected cocaine seized by police after car is stopped in Walker

  23-04-2019 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old has been remanded in custody following the discovery in Newcastle on Thursday
  
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• Vans are about to launch a Harry Potter range and demand is set to be huge

  23-04-2019 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vans caused great excitement on Monday with the news that they are launching a Harry Potter collection
  
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• MP Grahame Morris apologises after falsely blaming Israeli soldiers for attack on boy

  23-04-2019 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham MP Grahame Morris shared a video which he claimed showed a Guatemalan soldier but he mistakenly believed was Israeli
  
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• Beamish Hall to transform into terrifying Hotel of Horror for Halloween

  23-04-2019 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous hotel and wedding venue Beamish Hall will become the Hotel of Horror for Halloween 2019
  
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