Newcastle news

• DWP free bus pass age 2026 change update as 'letters sent' to people

  03-07-2026 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A massive campaign has been trying to get free passes for all people over 60 in England - but currently the age is rising
  
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• Blueline taxi driver crashed into pensioner in Newcastle causing him to have his lower leg amputated

  03-07-2026 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hasan Goni, 43, was behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo taxi when he turned a corner and crashed into a 68-year-old man
  
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• Two Sunderland streets to be closed for 'weeks' after building fire

  03-07-2026 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Villiers Street and Coronation Street will be closed for "weeks" police said
  
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• Gateshead traffic chaos to be worst yet as flyover demolition hits 'most complex stage'

  03-07-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Commuters are being urged to avoid travelling through Gateshead town centre when the busy Park Lane roundabout is closed for several weeks, starting on July 25
  
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• Durham High School closure branded 'abhorrent' as 281 pupils left without places

  03-07-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham High School confirmed it would close with the announcement made to families just one day before the end of the school year, leaving 281 pupils searching for new schools before September
  
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• Newcastle United fans snap up 2026/27 adidas shirt for under £9 in 65% off deal

  03-07-2026 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Premier League season is less than two months away and Newcastle fans can pick up a tee from the club's new home kit collection for less than £9
  
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• Newcastle share stadium upgrade plans with exciting images and 2027 concert hint dropped

  03-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle have briefed supporters on changes to St James' Park for next season - starting with new scoreboards
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Blood-stained clothes found in bin as jurors taken through forensic evidence

  03-07-2026 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Emergency protest held following the sudden closure of Durham High School after 142 years

  03-07-2026 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teachers, school staff and parents will hold an emergency demonstration outside of the school
  
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• Busy Newcastle supermarket to close for 5 weeks for multi-million pound makeover

  03-07-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A well known supermarket in the Newcastle area will soon close its doors for the makeover to take place
  
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• Sandro Tonali exit claim emerges as Newcastle United face uphill transfer battle

  03-07-2026 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England and Liverpool star John Barnes has warned that Sandro Tonali's exit is nothing to do with football
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jurors taken through forensic statement

  03-07-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Martin Lewis tells motorists making car finance claim how to 'get paid first'

  03-07-2026 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has strongly urged anyone who believes they were mis-sold car finance to submit a complaint
  
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• All the Newcastle airport security screening rules for airline passengers

  03-07-2026 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Airport officials have outlined their rules, covering everything from liquids and baby formula to electrical items
  
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• GP warns illegal tanning method is dangerous and causes diarrhoea

  03-07-2026 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Side effects include everything from nausea and headaches to a greater risk of cancer
  
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• Young people urged to share views on draft plans which could change the face of North Tyneside

  03-07-2026 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Only 2% of responses from the on-going draft 'Local Plan' in North Tyneisde have come from people aged 25 or younger.
  
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• Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Bazoumana Toure on Tyneside as Magpies close in on major deal

  03-07-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United transfer news, views and updates in one place
  
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• Excitement as world famous brand with 'miracle' product arrives at Silverlink in North Tyneside

  03-07-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a lot of excitement over the arrival of a world famous brand 8insidfe a store at the Silverlink in North Tyneside
  
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• The £200m reason why Spurs could raid Newcastle United for Sandro Tonali and stun Premier League

  03-07-2026 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been much bemusement in footballing circles over Tottenham's huge summer transfer spend
  
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• Granit Xhaka breaks silence on Chelsea transfer as Sunderland brace for second bid

  03-07-2026 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka has broken silence on his future as rumours continue to swirl around a possible summer move to Chelsea for the Sunderland and Switzerland midfielder
  
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• Newcastle pub demolition to make way for Starbucks drive-thru set for council refusal

  03-07-2026 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will decide next week whether plans to knock down the former Balloon pub in Fenham and replace it with a Starbucks drive-thru can go ahead
  
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• Sunderland agree £21.5m transfer of Eliezer Mayenda to Rennes amid Granit Xhaka claim

  03-07-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland transfer latest as striker set to leave club
  
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• Only five out of 800 Wetherspoons to open for England v Mexico and two are in the North East

  03-07-2026 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  JD Wetherspoon have confirmed that only five of its pubs will open for the 1am game between England and Mexico
  
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• Ian Huntley's alleged killer appears at Newcastle Crown Court accused of Frankland prison murder

  03-07-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Russell attended the hearing at Newcastle Crown Court via a prison video link but the charge of murder was not put to him
  
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• Gateshead 'guardian' backs call to look after life-saving defibrillators after one outside his house saved lives

  03-07-2026 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Dodd has backed calls to ensure that there are working publicly accessible defibrillators across the North East.
  
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• Four fan zones in Newcastle confirmed to open for England v Mexico as one awaits verdict

  03-07-2026 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England will take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup at 1am on Monday morning
  
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• Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim £5,959.20 DWP 'non means tested' benefit with 1m eligible

  03-07-2026 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 1.1m eligible pensioners are missing out on the help which ignores income
  
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• Newcastle United stalwart to report for pre-season after exit talk doesn't materialise

  03-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle still have unfinished business in the transfer window but it may not be over for the £10m signing who arrived in 2022
  
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• North East schools letting pupils arrive late on Monday after England 1am game

  03-07-2026 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some schools are allowing children to come in late on Monday morning after England's last-16 match against Mexico
  
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• Family who took boy to hospital for cut finger given devastating news

  03-07-2026 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum Alice said she collapsed to the floor when doctors told her
  
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