Newcastle news

• Fines for using parent and child parking spaces in UK update as 'half agree'

  18-08-2026 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reserved bays are designed to help families and are often seen at places like supermarkets
  
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• Northumberland dog owners urged to keep control of their pets to protect wildlife and livestock

  19-08-2026 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dogs worrying sheep risk being shot
  
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• North East delivery driver told he'd have his brains blown out by man who pulled gun on him

  19-08-2026 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam McDermott, of Penshaw, threatened the driver with what turned out to be an imitation handgun in an 'odd' offence
  
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• Shutters down at Newcastle city centre cafe as 'permanent closure' confirmed

  19-08-2026 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A well known breakfast and lunch spot in Newcastle city centre has ceased trading with shutters down on Wednesday
  
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• Risk of babies needing intensive care halved as NHS bosses welcome 'encouraging' North East jab take-up

  19-08-2026 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSV vaccine has helped keep tens of babies out of intensive care, health leaders think.
  
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• Major update on Lewes train derailment as 'defect' spotted by investigators

  19-08-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an initial report into the train derailment in East Sussex last week, which injured 30 people, revealing a track geometry irregularity near the site
  
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• The Newcastle restaurant cooking and serving hundreds of meals for The People’s Kitchen

  19-08-2026 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The well known eaterie has made a monthly commitment to the charity which helps the homeless and those in hardship
  
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• Exact date Universal Credit, PIP and other DWP benefits will be paid over August Bank Holiday

  19-08-2026 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has confirmed the date people will get their payments and the full list of benefits affected by the change
  
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• Barnard Castle eventer Katie Magee relishing unpredictability at Defender Burghley Horse Trials

  19-08-2026 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magee, 44, made her Burghley bow on 12-year-old gelding Treworra and finished a very creditable 20th in a field packed with Olympians and eventing’s great and the good
  
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• Major North East festival bans BBQs after wildfires as safety update issued with weeks to go

  19-08-2026 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With weeks to go until this year's event, festival bosses have announced a list of banned items in the interests of safety
  
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• Bus pass change will 'remove barriers' says North East disability rights group

  19-08-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group spoke up following the news that disabled bus passes would be valid 24/7 from April 2027
  
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• Northumberland man with no GCSEs now plans £100k nights out for the super rich

  19-08-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chad Allan, 29, arranges private jets, superyachts and trips for clients - whose daily spend can be up to £100,000
  
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• Famous North East pub 'unrecognisable' after transformation to re-open as Irish Tavern

  19-08-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Having had a name change last year a well known Tyneside pub has another new identity as the Irish Tavern
  
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• Victim's 'exhausting anxiety' after North East man sold hidden camera intimate pictures of her on OnlyFans

  19-08-2026 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Tang has been handed a suspended sentence after the woman collected a huge amount of evidence and brought it to police
  
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• Jet2 passenger's drunken, sweary tirade left 300 holidays 'ruined'

  19-08-2026 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to fly to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when his drunken outburst led to the Jet2 flight being cancelled and over 300 passengers stranded
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after police officer hit by a car in County Durham

  19-08-2026 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary responded to a report from Cleveland Police stating that one of their officers had been struck by a car in Horden whilst carrying out enquiries in the area
  
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• Newcastle United handed major boost as Tino Livramento returns to training ahead of Liverpool clash

  19-08-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Livramento has missed all of Newcastle's pre-season matches through injury
  
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• Newcastle's 'best Sunday dinner' pub transformed into new restaurant as doors re-open

  19-08-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A building in Newcastle that was home to a popular pub and Sunday dinner spot has had a major makeover
  
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• Moving tributes to 'much-loved soldier' after body found in search for missing Northumberland man

  19-08-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several floral tributes and cards have been placed on Wylam Bridge for Liam
  
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• Met Office thunderstorm warning for North East as weather expected to turn tonight

  19-08-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are likely to be heavy showers of 15mm to 20mm of rain in an hour in some areas, with as much as 30mm to 50mm falling over six hours in some places
  
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• Evri announces 10,000 new jobs across UK 'as demand grows for parcels'

  19-08-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a mixture of roles available, some self-employed and some owner-driver
  
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• Tom Jones superfan Mary, 81, has wish come true with very special care home performance

  19-08-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were smiles all round as the Wish Upon a Tyne charity arranged a special performance for Mary
  
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• Crowds descends as UK's 'most famous chippy' opens in Newcastle with United decor on the walls

  19-08-2026 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a lot of build up, a well known UK fish and chip cha has welcomed its first customers in Newcastle
  
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• Pep Guardiola has already given Newcastle the keys to unleash Nico Gonzalez - 'incredible step'

  19-08-2026 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gonzalez has emerged as a possible midfield option for Newcastle United this summer
  
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• North East pervert engaged in sex chat with 'child' weeks after walking free for indecent images

  19-08-2026 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Gouldburn, of Bensham, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl but it was a decoy profile
  
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• BBC TV free licence update as government considers 'new concessions' for pensioners

  19-08-2026 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know as a government minister has said that 'new concessions' on TV licences for pensioners are possible — with a White Paper expected later this year
  
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• GCSE exam resit costs and what dates you can retake if you need to

  19-08-2026 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A grade 4 is required at a minimum in certain subjects, with many pupils likely requiring to resit their exams
  
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• Second 'football special' park and ride confirmed

  19-08-2026 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After a trial last season, the bus from Newcastle Great Park to St James' Park resumes next month.
  
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• PM Andy Burnham reveals plans to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas

  19-08-2026 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has announced increased funding of £442 million to help the crisis
  
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• GCSE results 2026 release date and how to access grades online for first time

  19-08-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenagers can access GCSE results online for the first time on the Education Record app
  
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