Newcastle news

• Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green to close 23 stores

  22-05-2019 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The pensions regulator has doubts about Sir Philip Green's proposed rescue plan to mend the business.
  
  Read more

• Two birds of prey shot dead in Northumberland

  22-05-2019 22:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are investigating after two buzzards were shot dead
  
  Read more

• How do I vote in the European elections? And how many candidates do I vote for?

  22-05-2019 22:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will choose their EU Parliament members in an election overshadowed by Brexit
  
  Read more

• Patient rushed to hospital after Ashington house fire

  22-05-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were scrambled to the scene of the house fire on Rowlington Terrace, Ashington, on Wednesday evening
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Fifa abandons plans to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar and to play games in neighbouring countries

  22-05-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  World Cup 2022 expansion plans have been shelved
  
  Read more

• How the devastating Manchester attack which killed 22 unfolded and what is happening now

  22-05-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two years on from the attack, the investigation into what happened at the Ariana Grande concert continues
  
  Read more

• Theresa May hit by resignation of Cabinet colleague Andrea Leadsom as she comes under pressure to stand down

  22-05-2019 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrea Leadsom, the Leader of the Commons, quits the Cabinet and says May's not capable of delivering Brexit
  
  Read more

• Atletico Madrid bid for Spurs defender; Manchester United eye Palace star - latest Premier League rumours

  22-05-2019 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Premier League news and rumours
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Barcelona star on United’s radar; Dortmund win the race for Brandt - latest European rumours

  22-05-2019 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest European news and rumours
  
  Read more

• Mexican group linked to Newcastle United purchase another football club, and sources suggest interest in Magpies is real

  22-05-2019 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Orlegi Sports have just purchased their latest football club - Atlas FC, and sources claim Newcastle United could be next
  
  Read more

• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: Rafa Benitez 'expected to have second meeting' with Mike Ashley

  22-05-2019 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd manager Rafa Benitez remains in talks with club chiefs remotely as both sides look to reach a positive conclusion.
  
  Read more

• Outfit on Northumberland Street to close causing job losses

  22-05-2019 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group announced the Northumberland Street store will be closing
  
  Read more

• Max Power transcript: Sunderland midfielder on Charlton play-off final, time at the club and more

  22-05-2019 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything Sunderland midfielder Max Power said ahead of the play-off final against Charlton on Sunday at Wembley
  
  Read more

• Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Wednesday May 22 AND Thunderball

  22-05-2019 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Wednesday May 22 - live breaking updates and results below
  
  Read more

• Sunderland hopeful Aiden McGeady will be fit for play-off final on Sunday

  22-05-2019 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Ross plans to build Aiden McGeady's fitness during the week to give the winger the best chance of making the final at Wembley
  
  Read more

• Former Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia leaves Manchester United

  22-05-2019 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sbragia has paid the price for his side's poor season
  
  Read more

• Jack Ross transcript: Sunderland boss on the play-off final, expectations and leadership

  22-05-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything Jack Ross said ahead of the League One play-off final at Wembley on Sunday as Sunderland meet Charlton
  
  Read more

• Newcastle Quayside Seaside is back - in perfect time for the Bank Holiday weekend

  22-05-2019 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The beach attraction on the banks of the River Tyne launched on Wednesday and here's hoping for plenty summer sun
  
  Read more

• Wife of fraud victim with dementia speaks out after husband was left 'embarrassed' by conmen

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Father and son defrauded elderly and vulnerable residents, pocketing £20,000 over a four month period
  
  Read more

• This is Tomorrow Friday stage times as Foals headline Newcastle festival

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is Tomorrow festival is happening at Exhibition Park in Newcastle this weekend with Foals the first headliners
  
  Read more

• Family of dad-of-three killed in head-on A1 crash issue stark warning as driver awaits sentence

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Crook, of Albatross Way, Blyth, was found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, but admitted causing death by careless driving
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why Ukip's Richard Elvin wants your vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why the Green Party's Rachel Featherstone wants YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why the Conservative Party's Richard Lawrie wants your vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why The Brexit Party's Brian Monteith wants YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why Liberal Democrat Fiona Hall wants YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why Labour's Jude Kirton-Darling wants YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European elections: Why Change UK's Frances Weetman wants YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've invited all seven parties standing in the EU election in the North East to set out their pitch to voters
  
  Read more

• European election: North East EU candidates on why they want YOUR vote

  22-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We invited the seven parties standing in the European Parliament election to set out why they want North East voters to back them
  
  Read more

• Theresa May expected to resign within days as Cabinet colleagues turn on her

  22-05-2019 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mrs May could be forced to quit as Prime Minister as soon as tonight, as backbench MPs look for ways to force her out
  
  Read more

• Travel The Blaydon Race route as famous run adds changes ahead of its return this June

  22-05-2019 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enjoy our video tour of the popular Blaydon Race and see the route's new finish line
  
  Read more

• "We could have been killed" - Couple tell of shock after terrifying crash in Walker

  22-05-2019 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Garriock and her husband Benjamin had been on a night out but were injured after a car crashed into their taxi when they reached back home on Bath Street, in Walker, Newcastle
  
  Read more

• Theresa May 'to resign' LIVE: Rumours swirl Prime Minister to step down down on eve of European election

  22-05-2019 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are reports coming out of Westminster that Prime Minister Theresa May will announce her resignation on eve of crunch Brexit election
  
  Read more

• Theresa May crisis LIVE: Andrea Leadsom resigns as Prime Minister's authority crumbles over Brexit deal

  22-05-2019 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are reports coming out of Westminster that Prime Minister Theresa May will announce her resignation on eve of crunch Brexit election
  
  Read more

• Secret 90s rave will launch Durham summer festival with tickets on sale now before big reveal of location

  22-05-2019 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BRASS festival will make its debut (somewhere in Durham) with a world premiere gig evoking the spirit of 24-hour party people
  
  Read more

• Newcastle Trampoline Park is getting a new monster themed soft play

  22-05-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new monster themed soft play will open in Newcastle next week
  
  Read more

• Dragons' Den winners Oatein poised for supermarket success with Morrisons deal

  22-05-2019 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Whitley Bay firm's mission to grow its UK sales is gaining momentum
  
  Read more

• Take a sneek peek inside Durham's Odeon Luxe cinema

  22-05-2019 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Odeon Luxe Durham will open in the city centre in June and offer customers an incredible cinema experience
  
  Read more

• Life Centre's Game On 2.0 exhibition to celebrate 50 years of video game history

  22-05-2019 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Game On 2.0 will have 150 playable games, and visitors can explore the history, culture and future of gaming
  
  Read more

• Families mark arena attack anniversary

  22-05-2019 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackpink say their "hearts ached" for victims as the group performed on the venue's stage.
  
  Read more

• Ming water-dropper bought for £10 sold for £50,000

  22-05-2019 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Carole Hussey only discovered the 17th Century ornament was valuable thanks to the Antiques Roadshow.
  
  Read more

• Almost 400 homes to be built in Newcastle and Gateshead following £4.2m funding boost

  22-05-2019 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two councils will develop brownfield sites after receiving funds in a Homes England deal
  
  Read more

• How a town is repaying the GP who treated them for years after her diagnosis with rare cancer

  22-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rothbury GP Georgina Morgan is living with stage four appendix cancer, and friends and patients are raising money for cancer charity Pseudomyxoma Survivor in her honour
  
  Read more

• 10 half-term North East events for families to enjoy including Elmer, Gangsta Granny, Lego and glass

  22-05-2019 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a top 10 pick of region-wide things to do on a family day out over the Bank Holiday weekend and the schools' May half-term break
  
  Read more

• UN poverty report slams 'harsh and uncaring' Government austerity after Newcastle foodbank visit

  22-05-2019 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Special rapporteur on extreme poverty, Philip Alston, has issued a damning report on the drastic cuts to public services
  
  Read more

• Who is supporting Spice Girls on their Spice World tour? Girls get set for comeback shows

  22-05-2019 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Spice Girls will soon hit the road on their UK stadium tour, including a night at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland
  
  Read more

• Police appeal after alleged assault and robbery at The Mile Castle pub

  22-05-2019 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police want the victim of an alleged attack at the Wetherspoon pub to come forward
  
  Read more

• Whitley Bay's Jam Jar Cinema to add two new screens and boost access for disabled visitors

  22-05-2019 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The independent cinema wants to improve accessibility and welcome more visitors
  
  Read more

• npower call centre evacuated after 'suspicious package' turned out to be electrical meter

  22-05-2019 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The package, believed to be an electrical meter, was sent to npower on the Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate
  
  Read more

• NHS Northumberland CCG is predicting budget pressures of £575,000 for the coming year

  22-05-2019 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services across the county could be short by more than half-a-million pounds
  
  Read more

Follow @Newcastle_Nws on Twitter!