Newcastle news

• Increased police presence on North East public transport to tackle anti-social behaviour over half term holiday

  25-02-2025 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police, British Transport Police, Nexus and Stagecoach will crack down on anti-social behaviour over the school holidays
  
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• The huge 'carriage wash' that keeps new Tyne and Wear Metro trains clean and shiny

  25-02-2025 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Situated at the new £70m Gosforth Metro Depot, the purpose built machine is used by Stadler staff to keep the trains looking presentable
  
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• Newcastle United handed huge Antonio Cordero transfer update as 'ruled out' claim made

  25-02-2025 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United look set to win the race for one of Spain's exciting youth talents
  
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• Newcastle United handed huge Antonio Condero transfer update as 'ruled out' claim made

  25-02-2025 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United look set to win the race for one of Spain's exciting youth talents
  
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• Police investigating reports of arson as fire service called four times in three hours to South Shields fires

  25-02-2025 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fires were set alight near to the coastline on Sea Road, South Shields
  
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• Man City 115 charges verdict: 'relegation is bare minimum', 100 points deducted, £200m hint

  25-02-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will soon find out the outcome of their ongoing legal battle with the Premier League after 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules
  
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• Universal Credit cash refund from DWP for claimants during this 7-year period

  25-02-2025 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recipients of this particular benefit could get up to £370 back from the DWP
  
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• Durham University staff set to ballot on strike action over £20m cuts, union announces

  25-02-2025 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University and College Union said that reducing staff is not the answer and have branded it as "scandalous" that staff have to ballot for strike action to force management to "do the right thing"
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, February 25

  25-02-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, February 25
  
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• South Shields care home boss allegedly ill-treated and sexually assaulted 'vulnerable' residents

  25-02-2025 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Malcolm, of South Shields, a care home manager and registered nurse, denies sexual assaults, ill-treatment of a person in care and racially aggravated harassment
  
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• Newcastle's Pepper to join Bristol next season

  25-02-2025 19:11 via bbc.com
  
  Newcastle Falcons wing Max Pepper turns down a new contract with the club and will join Bristol Bears for next season.
  
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• Sunderland AFC Women footballer caught drink-driving after 'flouting red light'

  25-02-2025 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jenna Dear was pulled over in Newcastle City Centre after police also spotted her travelling in excess of the speed limit
  
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• The last four Newcastle United teams to beat Liverpool away after 30 years of Anfield hurt

  25-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We weren't ready for mobile phones or the internet since Newcastle United last won at Anfield - yes it's been that long
  
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• Five reunion confirmed as 'missing' member rejoins boyband after 24 year hiatus

  25-02-2025 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Every single member of Five have now confirmed they will be back for a reunion ahead of a big announcement
  
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• Gateshead Council owned funeral service suffers over £1m loss

  25-02-2025 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Documents due to be discussed next week by councillors have revealed that a council-owned funeral service has amassed a loss of £1.14m
  
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• Second phase of multi-million Blyth development with hotel and restaurant planned

  25-02-2025 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The second phase of the multi-million Blyth development will go before planners
  
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• Huge update on plan to increase personal tax allowance to £20,000 as Treasury responds

  25-02-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A massive petition on the Parliament website, which has been signed by over 160,0000 people, calls for the personal income tax allowance to be increased from £12,570 to £20.000.
  
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• Self-care weekend in Newcastle to offer two 'blissful days' of free treatments and discounts

  25-02-2025 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retailers including Fenwick's Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora and Molton Brown will be involved in a special event focusing upon wellness, beauty and health at Eldon Square this March
  
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• Newcastle United's Mohamed Salah plan as Lewis Hall Liverpool tactic hint dropped

  25-02-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can Newcastle United stop the Mohamed Salah train when they face Liverpool?
  
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• Government warn Prudhoe High School pupils unlikely to have exams adjusted despite school closure

  25-02-2025 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is facing calls to reconsider after claiming any changes could 'undermine the system as a whole'
  
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• Wallsend murder accused says he hit a man with piece of wood because he feared he would be killed

  25-02-2025 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Ness, of North Shields, is standing trial accused of murdering John Smyth in Wallsend, which he denies
  
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• Newcastle's St James' Stack confirms opening time for cup final as huge queues expected

  25-02-2025 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James STACK will be one of a number of fan zones in Newcastle city centre on the day of the Carabao Cup final
  
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• Why energy prices are so expensive explained as Ofgem announces bill hike

  25-02-2025 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy price cap (and our bills) will increase again Ofgem has announced, but why are so they expensive?
  
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• Exact time seven planets will align in rare Planetary Parade event this week and how to view it

  25-02-2025 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Later this week, a great planetary alignment will grace our skies when seven planets will sit above the horizon at once - a rare celestial phenomenon that won't happen again for 15 years
  
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• Sunderland runners launch pop up sauna and cold plunge business on South Tyneside coast

  25-02-2025 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimberley Kerry and John Miller have been friends for over 20 years, and decided to start the portable holistic health venture together
  
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• Why millions of UK households are being urged to move their thermostat amid bills hike

  25-02-2025 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expert has warned that Brits could be at risk of overspending on their energy bill if they have their thermostat in the wrong room, with an area of the house advised against
  
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• New Ouseburn food and drink venue launches with award-winning chef pop-up

  25-02-2025 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East chef of the year Lawrence Norman and his partner Alana Whenary are taking their foodie firm Soku to new Ouseburn venue
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

  25-02-2025 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Early team news and TV details of Newcastle's trip to Anfield
  
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• Plans for 60 new homes on 'dangerous eyesore' former factory site on Northumberland-Durham border

  25-02-2025 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A previous application for more than 100 homes was refused in 2019
  
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• Murder accused says he battered man in defence

  25-02-2025 17:02 via bbc.com
  
  George Ness, 41, denies murdering 63-year-old John Smyth in a backyard in Wallsend.
  
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• Luxury hotel in Northumberland with A-list guests chosen as venue for 'crunch' NUFC talks

  25-02-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A famous hotel in the middle of a luxury Northumberland estate was used for a Newcastle United summit on Monday
  
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• Siemens Energy creates 65 jobs at Byker site with £2m investment into new factory

  25-02-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm says demand for its protection and control panel products for electricity substations is 'vast'
  
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• Newcastle United find new PSR ally who has not held back despite Tottenham link

  25-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United remain restricted by PSR rules and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has recognised the 'frustration' of supporters
  
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• Decision due on Blackstone's £10 billion AI datacentre plans for Cambois in Northumberland

  25-02-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals have been described as "game-changing" for the county
  
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• Newcastle United final points tally predicted with Champions League return likely

  25-02-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Champions League hopes remain alive with Opta's supercomputer predicting they’ll secure a spot despite the fierce competition
  
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• M&S shoppers praise 'soft and silky' spring bedding in six 'gorgeous' colours

  25-02-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sateen Trailing Cherry Blossom Bedding Set has earned hundreds of five-star reviews for its 'superb' quality and 'beautiful' pattern perfect for spring
  
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• Rubble removed from North Shields home at centre of missing Robert Scott Clive probe

  25-02-2025 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have been searching the property on Coronation Street for more than seven days as they investigate mystery disappearance almost 23 years ago
  
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• Tyne Tunnel northbound to remain closed at weekends as maintenance work extended to summer

  25-02-2025 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne Tunnel operator TT2 Limited broke the news in a statement sent to customers today, saying that it 'understands the inconvenience'
  
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• Vera super fan from Australia plots Newcastle return for event with Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves

  25-02-2025 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Bennett, will be making a 21,000 round-trip to Newcastle for a second time to attend a special Vera: End of an Era event
  
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• Major tail backs on the A1 as one lane closed due to collision near Metrocentre

  25-02-2025 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision happened shortly before 11:30am this morning
  
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• DVLA issues number plate warning as drivers 'flout' rules and risk £1,000 fine

  25-02-2025 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists as the agency has strict rules around number plates, and those who fail to stick to them could be hit with a £1,000 fine
  
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• Popular Northumberland garden centre's reopening date set with giveaways for first customers

  25-02-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Garden Centres has confirmed the relaunch of the Heighley Gate site following refurbishment works
  
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• 'Negotiations are ongoing' - Sunderland flop could still slink out of exit door in shock move

  25-02-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's transfer business doesn't seem to be over yet with Jewison Bennette's future in doubt
  
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• Northumberland 'magical' play village goes global as Duchess' series airs on Amazon Prime US

  25-02-2025 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'The Duchess and Her Magical Kingdom' documents the creation of Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn reveals husband was 'delighted' by decision to quit after ITV u-turn

  25-02-2025 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn has spoken about het husband's reaction to her decision to quit the hit ITV drama
  
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• Work to downsize Newcastle M&S store gets under way at retail park

  25-02-2025 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A construction company has been appointed to carry out work to turn the M&S store into a foodhall
  
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• Martin Lewis explains how to avoid energy bills hike under latest price cap

  25-02-2025 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money saving expert advised that many households can 'save substantially' by switching from their current energy deal
  
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• What happens when the Pope dies from secret meetings to historic traditions

  25-02-2025 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How long does a successor take to be chosen? Does a Pope choose their own name? These questions and more answered below
  
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• Newcastle United stadium plan key date emerges after chiefs discuss St James' Park future

  25-02-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have been assessing the plans to expand St James' Park or build a new stadium
  
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• BBC worker killed in hotel room, coroner says

  25-02-2025 14:56 via bbc.com
  
  Kate Mitchell, 42, was unlawfully killed in Kenya, according to a Newcastle coroner.
  
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