Newcastle news

• Thousands of renters at risk when ban on evictions ends

  19-08-2020 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers warned of a 'homlessness crisis' if ban on evictions ends without new protections in place
  
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• Cops attacked at rate of more than twice a day with violence rising in pandemic

  19-08-2020 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness backs our Justice for Heroes campaign shocking stats reveal just how often our brave bobbies are attacked while on duty
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash on the A19 near Dalton Park leaves one person in hospital

  19-08-2020 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision on the northbound carriageway damaged a lamppost and caused delays in the area while one patient was taken to hospital with minor injuries
  
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• Funeral to be held for beloved son who died following an alleged attack

  19-08-2020 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Bell was found injured outside a city centre nightclub and died two weeks later
  
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• Why some drivers were unable to pay with cash at the Tyne Tunnels this week

  19-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TT2 Limited has introduced new pre-paid lanes in both directions in a bid to speed up the journey times of its regular customers
  
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• Vile thug spat at paramedics who had just saved his life and made death threats

  19-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Ditchburn, of Bedlington, had taken a drugs overdose but when paramedics revived him he subjected them to a disgusting attack
  
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• Hendrick to sign and MP's takeover petition: NUFC evening update

  19-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines including updates on Jeff Hendrick, Chi Onwurah and more
  
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• Durham University students offered money to defer after exams U-turn

  19-08-2020 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham University says it will struggle to provide sufficient places amid the A-levels grading fiasco.
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday August 19

  19-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday August 19, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday August 19

  19-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday August 19, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Obsessed Twitter stalker pestered CBeebies star with vulgar messages

  19-08-2020 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Darlington defendant, who suffers with mental health issues, has now been detained
  
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• Northumberland council faces '£5.5m claim' over virus-halted work

  19-08-2020 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council-owned firm says it suspended work on a £30m energy park in the interests of safety.
  
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• Wilding on settling in at SAFC after so many years at West Brom

  19-08-2020 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Wilding was one of three new additions added to Elliott Dickman's Sunderland under-23 squad this past weekend
  
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• Nikki Allan's mum to meet potential new witness 28 years on from murder

  19-08-2020 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tragic seven-year-old was found stabbed to death near her Sunderland home in 1992, but no one has been brought to justice for the horrifying killing
  
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• Mum’s outrage after disabled daughter refused entry to Apple's Metrocentre store

  19-08-2020 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellë Connell was told she had to wear a face mask despite having autism and major sensory issues which means she is exempt from having to use a covering
  
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• Gateshead family leave circus performance early due to coronavirus fears

  19-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A crowd of up to 300 people attended the opening night show in Blaydon, leaving a family fearing the spread of Covid-19
  
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• Fundraising page set up after 90-year-old man's wallet is stolen

  19-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspect rode past the pensioner on a bike and grabbed the wallet before making off
  
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• easyJet urged to reconsider plans to stop flights from Newcastle

  19-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Kate Osborne urges the Government to give more support to airlines and prevent job cuts
  
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• CCTV footage released after blind people's home burgled in Newcastle

  19-08-2020 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating the burglary in the Blakelaw area have released footage of a man they would like to identify following the incident on August 6
  
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• Manchester attack: Families speak of 'impossible' loss

  19-08-2020 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Families of those who died in the Manchester arena attack speak of their grief and loss.
  
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• Picture special - NUFC players set off for York training camp

  19-08-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies players are back in training ahead of the 2020-21 season, and have headed off for a training camp in York
  
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• Police hunt for male cyclist accused of slapping woman's buttocks

  19-08-2020 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are calling for the public's help following several reports of a man approaching women around the sea front area of the South Tyneside town
  
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• Durham Cricket Club cuts costs to counter 'significant' drop in revenues

  19-08-2020 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chester-le-Street-based club says it will be in a stable position after taking action
  
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• Coronavirus in Northampton: 'I wake up and hope we have no lockdown'

  19-08-2020 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How do businesses feel in the town with the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in England?
  
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• The NUFC fixture patterns which could be repeated this season

  19-08-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League will announce the fixtures for the 2020/21 campaign on Thursday - and Newcastle United could see a familiar pattern once again
  
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• Former Sunderland and Ipswich Town defender Tommy Smith on trial at Colchester United

  19-08-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tommy Smith was released by Sunderland at the end of last season, but could be close to finding a new club
  
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• Warning as UK travel could lead to Northumberland Covid spike

  19-08-2020 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council's director of pubic health has warned that those taking holidays in other parts of the UK could bring the virus home with them
  
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• Northumberland County Council facing eye-watering £5.5m compensation claim

  19-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council is being pursued for compensation after its wholly-owned company allegedly closed down construction sites without permission from officials
  
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• Gordon Brown says North East can still get 'vital' European university grants

  19-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Labour Prime Minister sets out plan to help the region's economy recover from coronavirus
  
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• Five forwards Newcastle could target as they look to solve problem position

  19-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce is in the market for a new forward this summer - here's a look at who he could target
  
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• Councillor claims Low Fell residents are 'whinging' about parking restrictions

  19-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former mayor John Eagle made the comments on Facebook
  
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• The County in Gosforth closed after positive Covid-19 cases are linked to pub

  19-08-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pub management confirmed on Facebook the establishment will be closed for two days for deep cleaning after positive coronavirus tests
  
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• How social distancing at Hardwick Hall's festival with Heather Small will work

  19-08-2020 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's our all-you-need-to-know guide ahead of the launch of the County Durham hotel's new series of summer concerts and events
  
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• Headteacher blasts 'bizarre' A Level algorithm as she welcomes U-turn

  19-08-2020 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The head of Kenton School in Newcastle has spoken out as Ofqual's controversial grade algorithm is overturned
  
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• Simulation gun range and cocktail bar set to open in Newcastle

  19-08-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors to Point Blank in The Gate will be able to fire imitation assault rifles at targets while enjoying food and drink
  
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• Sunderland's strongest team - Who would start, and where are new signings still needed?

  19-08-2020 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland still want five new signings before the season starts, but how many need to be regular starters?
  
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• Greggs announces festive bake's return date - and fans plead for a vegan version

  19-08-2020 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Festive Bake will be back this year- if you ever doubted it - and here's the big date for the diary
  
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• Newcastle United's final 2020/21 Premier League position predicted by supercomputer

  19-08-2020 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Premier League season is set to begin in less than a month
  
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• Sunday for Sammy helps save Theatre Royal's actor training programme

  19-08-2020 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity fundraiser means troubled city theatre can continue its 'crucial' actor training course in September
  
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• The best Fantasy Football defenders from promoted Premier League sides

  19-08-2020 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the new names you should be looking at when picking your Premier League Fantasy Football side for the 2020-21 season
  
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• Parents Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry tell court of 'impossible grief'

  19-08-2020 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Rutherford, mother of 17-year-old Chloe, and Caroline Curry, mother of Liam, both gave moving speeches at the sentencing of Hashem Abedi at the Old Bailey
  
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• Newcastle set to complete second summer signing - why they like Jeff Hendrick

  19-08-2020 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are close to completing the signing of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer and the former Burnley midfielder has a big admirer in Steve Bruce
  
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• Jeff Hendrick: Newcastle set to sign former Burnley midfielder

  19-08-2020 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick is close to joining Newcastle United after leaving Burnley.
  
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• Huge Newcastle city centre shop set to open as North East firm moves in

  19-08-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland Street shop has lain empty for more than a year
  
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• Ofsted say Christian foster agency discriminated against gay parents

  19-08-2020 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland-based Cornerstone North East Fostering Service told potential parents to ‘refrain from homosexual conduct’
  
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• Paramedics taken to Holy Island by lifeboat after man has suspected heart attack

  19-08-2020 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lifeboat crew had to transport paramedics to Holy Island as the causeway was closed
  
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• Sunderland-linked Demetri Mitchell looks to make up for lost time after leaving Manchester United

  19-08-2020 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The defender has spent time training with Sunderland this summer as he looks to get his career back on track
  
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• Met Office issues weather warning as winds of up to 60mph to hit the North East

  19-08-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning will be in place for most of Friday and there is a risk of travel disruption and power cuts
  
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• A-levels U-turn: Universities facing 'crazy demand' from students

  19-08-2020 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of students now have the A-level grades to get their first-choice course, but can universities still help them?
  
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• Urgent appeal for people who’ve had coronavirus to donate plasma

  19-08-2020 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS Blood and Transplant says there is a critical need for people who have had Covid-19 and recovered from it to come forward and donate plasma at its Newcastle centre
  
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