Newcastle news

• Plans revealed for almost 200 new Haltwhistle homes

  03-06-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Belfast-based The Beam Group has submitted a bid for the housing development on land to the west of Park Road
  
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• Armed bandits who left Post Office workers terrified in gunpoint heist jailed for more than 24 years

  03-06-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two women working at a Post Office in Ashington were left traumatised after being targeted by Philip Wright, Adam Rae and Tony Eastlake
  
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• 'The Bin Zayed Group are prepared to pay £350m - & Mike Ashley is waiting': Newcastle takeover transcript

  03-06-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Waugh and Lee Ryder discussed the Bin Zayed Group's bid to buy Newcastle United from owner Mike Ashley and the takeover saga in a Facebook Live
  
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• How iconic Hovis ad has safeguarded future of North East colliery band

  03-06-2019 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashington Colliery Band which played on the original ad in 1973 asked to play on remastered version
  
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• Heartbreak as Newcastle dad is told he has 12 months to live after cancer returns

  03-06-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people showed their support to Kevin Cheetham, of Walkergate, by taking part in a charity run over the weekend
  
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• Geordie comedian Si Beckwith on why he hopes to have the remedy to a chaotic world

  03-06-2019 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Si Beckwith is taking his show to the The Alphabetti Theatre on Friday, June 7, and hopes to Get Lush
  
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• The Everything is Black and White Podcast - is no news, good news when it comes NUFC takeover?

  03-06-2019 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bin Zayed Group are still yet to make an official bid when it comes to NUFC, leaving fans frustrated
  
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• Tyneside leaders 'dragging feet' on air pollution crisis, international charity warns

  03-06-2019 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public health is being put at risk due to inaction on tackling air pollution, according to ClientEarth
  
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• Where are the best places to watch The Blaydon Race? Here are spectator tips for the annual race

  03-06-2019 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plenty of spectators as well as competitors are set to turn out for the Blaydon Race 2019 - here's where to cheer the runners on
  
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• Sunderland Acacdemy role models don't have to take the Premier League route

  03-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Behind the scenes at Sunderland's Academy: It's not just about top-flight success
  
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• Plans for homes on site of old pub set to be given a second look

  03-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over a dozen 'great homes' were rejected because the rooms were too small
  
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• How Newcastle's future share of Premier League TV money will be affected by controversial change

  03-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League voted in changes to the distribution of TV rights last year - and Newcastle United will feel the effects of them
  
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• New welly brand Squelch brings a splash of colour to children's boots

  03-06-2019 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Squelch allows kids to customise their wellies each time they wear them
  
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• Tributes pour in after death of legendary radio presenter John Myers

  03-06-2019 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Myers, who has been described as a giant of the radio industry, has died at the age of 60 - he helped to set up a number of radio stations, including Century Radio
  
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• Newcastle United chiefs eager to learn Rafa Benitez's final decision on contract extension

  03-06-2019 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies held talks with Benitez last month but after talk of a lack of improved terms they are awaiting an answer
  
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• Where's Wheely? Spot the 460ft Whey Aye Wheel from these locations across the North East

  03-06-2019 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have revealed how the 460ft wheel will look from various North East landmarks
  
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• How long is Love Island 2019 on for? Show returns to itv2 for new series

  03-06-2019 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island 2019 kicks off on Monday night with Caroline Flack once again on hosting duties for the itv2 show
  
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• The Sunderland youngsters who could make an impact next season

  03-06-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have a history of giving young players their chance in the first team
  
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• Newcastle to host Grandpa’s Great Escape in first UK tour of David Walliams' comedy

  03-06-2019 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  First ever stage adaptation of popular children's book will bring its colourful characters to the city in a 2020 treat
  
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• Eden Hazard closes in on Real Madrid move; Juventus eye Spurs defender - latest Premier League rumours

  03-06-2019 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news and rumours from the Premier League
  
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• Teenager taken to hospital after large brawl involving up to 30 people in Sunderland

  03-06-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Roker Park at around 5.30pm on Friday after the fight broke out between a group of youths
  
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• Where is the Love Island villa? Islanders enter as itv2 show returns

  03-06-2019 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island 2019 kicks off on itv2 on Monday with a new set of Islanders entering the villa
  
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• Thug brutally beat his partner - then made her look at her injuries in the mirror

  03-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert McGowan left his victim fearing for her life when he held a knife to her throat during the harrowing attack in her own home
  
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• 'Not heard that one for years': Councillor slams Facebook troll after vile homophobic abuse

  03-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Cowardly' troll targeted openly gay Labour member after he posted images of himself at Northumberland Pride event
  
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• 24 new homes to be built in Newcastle's East End in plan to rejuvenate 'shabby' site

  03-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The homes will be a mix of two, three and four-bedroom starter and family houses and one and two-bed apartments
  
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• Love Island lineup - contestants for the new series of hit itv2 show

  03-06-2019 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island 2019 starts next week and we now have the confirmed lineup for the new series of the itv2 show
  
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• Michael Buble in Newcastle - free tickets are up for grabs this Tuesday

  03-06-2019 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how Michael Buble fans could win a pair of tickets - making a BIG saving - for November's concert
  
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• 'It was sheer luck nobody died': Watch danger driver's terrifying nine-minute police chase

  03-06-2019 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Lough, 28, was handed a suspended prison sentence after he caused chaos on the roads of Washington in January
  
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• Four men convicted of 'heinous' sex offences

  03-06-2019 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Northumbria Police described the victim as "a pillar of strength" for speaking out.
  
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• Controversial Gateshead new homes plans set to be given green light

  03-06-2019 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council wants to build up to 10 homes on the Felling Park Depot, off St John's Place
  
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• Nanda Devi: Bodies spotted in hunt for climbers missing in India

  03-06-2019 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  A rescue helicopter spots five bodies in the search for eight missing climbers in the Himalayas.
  
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• Love Island contestants Instagram and Twitter handles as itv2 show returns

  03-06-2019 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island is back on Monday, June 3 and before the itv2 show returns you can follow the Islanders on Instagram
  
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• Love Island late arrivals send shockwaves through the villa after coupling up

  03-06-2019 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island is back on itv2 for a new series on Monday night and there's drama in episode one
  
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• Aldi's three-tier pizza tray is proving a hit with shoppers wanting a slice of the action

  03-06-2019 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While many have been snapping up the chance to make three pizzas at once, others no doubt will be tempted by M&S's range that is dough-free
  
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• Port of Call bid to host pop-up bar at Seaham Carnival turned down over police safeguarding fears

  03-06-2019 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this year, Port of Call, off North Terrace, Seaham, applied to Durham County Council for a temporary event notice
  
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• Spice Girls Fan Zone happening in Sunderland ahead of Stadium of Light gig and it's free

  03-06-2019 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spice Girls are in Sunderland for a concert at the Stadium of Light on Thursday, June 6
  
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• Morrisons big garden sale has 70 per cent off decorations & essentials

  03-06-2019 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Examples include only £1.80 for a pretty insect house reduced from £6
  
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• Primal Scream announce UK tour dates including gig in Newcastle at Boiler Shop

  03-06-2019 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Priimal Scream are heading back on the road for a UK tour which will include a date in Newcastle
  
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• Police now think injured horse's wounds 'not inflicted by sledgehammer'

  03-06-2019 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people had been horrified by injuries sustained by Hamish the Shetland pony, but police say a mistake may have been made
  
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• Wallace and Gromit in Gateshead - enjoy a grand day out in the pair's company this Thursday

  03-06-2019 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Music and mayhem will reign at Sage Gateshead where live orchestra will accompany Wallace and Gromit animation plus a screening of The Wrong Trousers
  
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• Green Party councillor calls for rethink over proposals to build homes on green belt sites

  03-06-2019 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dom Armstrong, Sunderland's first Green Party councillor, wants the council's plans to be reversed
  
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• Millennium Bridge to be turned into glowing billboard for local firms

  03-06-2019 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the public can also pay to light up the landmark
  
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• Four men found guilty of 'heinous and wicked' historical sexual abuse of young girl

  03-06-2019 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim was sexually abused as a child after someone she knew offered her to other men in return for money and cigarettes
  
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• Four men found guilty of 'heinous and wicked' historic sexual abuse of young girl

  03-06-2019 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim was sexually abused as a child after someone she knew offered her to other men in return for money and cigarettes
  
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• Newcastle parks boss responds to 'diabolical' This is Tomorrow festival noise - and says MORE big events are coming

  03-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jesmond residents living close to Exhibition Park were left fuming by the noise levels from the music festival last weekend
  
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• Judgement comes every day for Sunderland's youngsters - dealing with that is crucial

  03-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Behind the scenes at Sunderland's Academy: Sports psychologist Greg Irvin's advice for young stars
  
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• Heroic schoolboy, 10, called 999 after spotting raging house fire while playing in the park

  03-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zak Dean from Ashington remembered the lessons at school about calling 999 and alerted firefighters to a house fire
  
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• 'From the head down rather than the feet up' - Sunderland's safety net is vital

  03-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Behind the scenes at Sunderland's Academy: Paul Reid explains why the focus on education is so important
  
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• Alnwick Music Festival to return this summer after a one year break with a number of top acts

  03-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Event will last three days instead of eight and will take place next to The Alnwick Garden
  
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• The Whey Aye: Developers say decision over controversial £100m site won't be until this 'summer'

  03-06-2019 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The World Wheel Company has offered more information to Newcastle City Council; It had hoped to have planning in place by April or May
  
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