Newcastle news

• Schools in lockdown over 'threatening emails'

  06-03-2025 17:42 via bbc.com
  
  Northumbria Police confirms some schools were in voluntary lockdown as a safety precaution.
  
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• Man charged after hours-long Gateshead rooftop stand-off facing 10 alleged offences

  11-02-2026 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old man has been charged with 10 offences after the incident on Axwell Terrace in Swalwell on Tuesday
  
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• New Greggs shop set to open in the North East after planning approved despite concerns

  11-02-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Greggs shop will open in Durham despite traffic and school proximity concerns
  
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• All the rides you can go on at the Valentine's Funfair 2026 in Newcastle as full list confirmed

  11-02-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Valentine's Funfair 2026 will open on the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle this week in time for half term
  
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• North East flood alerts issued as 'further outbreaks of rain' forecast by Met Office

  11-02-2026 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The overcast and wet weather remains today, with the Met Office forecast predicting 'further outbreaks of rain'
  
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• Newcastle United still have huge 30 point challenge, but this season could be different

  11-02-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe's side have a mountain to climb to return to Europe's top table next season
  
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• Fiona Phillips' husband shares emotional update after Alzheimer's diagnosis

  11-02-2026 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fiona Phillips' husband Martin Frizell has given an update and shared a new photo on his wife
  
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• North East to have starring role in hit BBC show as stars spotted at Northumberland restaurant

  11-02-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is the setting for the brand new series of a much loved BBC show after filming took place last year
  
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• Woman on holiday in Spain met love of her life on the beach - and is now expecting first child

  11-02-2026 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan Sarah Holmes met her partner Juanlu Soto Caballero during a holiday in the coastal area of Mojácar
  
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• Wanted Gateshead man recalled to prison 'evading arrest' as police search launched

  11-02-2026 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Little, of the Wrekenton area of Gateshead, is the subject of extensive enquiries from the Northumbria Police officers who are attempting to locate him
  
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• UKHSA Cold weather health alert issued for North East as snow forecast

  11-02-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This news follows the recently announced yellow weather warning for snow and ice
  
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• When North East will be hit by 800-mile snow storm as whole UK covered

  11-02-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The snowfall covers a stretch of around 800 miles, from the top of Scotland to the southern tip of England - here are more details
  
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• Canada shootings leave 9 dead and 25 injured in attack across home and school

  11-02-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon local time, with the small community of Tumbler Ridge shaken to their core
  
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• State Pension tax £12,570 freeze plan spring statement update as it nears key debate threshold

  11-02-2026 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A campaign urging the government to double the income tax threshold for state pensioners to £25,140 has surged to over 90,000 signatures
  
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• Billy Elliot the Musical to return to stage and kick off UK tour in the North East

  11-02-2026 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smash hit North East set musical Billy Elliot will return to the stage next year to play four venues in the UK
  
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• Newcastle owners send clear message to Eddie Howe as supremo spotted in dressing room antics

  11-02-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe is being shown a lot of love by Newcastle chiefs after a tough run of results
  
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• Turkey butcher who murdered partner and buried her in garden jailed for life

  11-02-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anna Podedworna has been jailed for life after being found guilty of the murder of her partner Izabela Zablocka, who was cut in half with a knife and buried in the garden of a Derby home
  
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• You can now stay at Emmerdale star's Fletcher's Family Farm house - and it is VERY popular

  11-02-2026 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has shared an update on his wife Liz's holiday cottage at Fletcher's Family Farm as Stag Cottage bookings sell out into 2025
  
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• Victorian train station in Northumberland has 'magic' hidden within walls

  11-02-2026 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People can't stop talking about a Victorian train station in Northumberland that has "magic" within its walls. The stunning location has so much to offer locals and visitors alike
  
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• Police update on Gateshead house fire as investigation continues

  11-02-2026 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No one was injured in incident at first floor flat on Cushy Cow Lane
  
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• Sunderland fan banned from every football stadium in the country

  11-02-2026 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Butler sent an abusive message, which included racist language, to Luton Town player Elijah Adebayo on Instagram
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes injury update issued with some hope despite Aston Villa fear - 'Back soon'

  11-02-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Lyon star looked in pain as he limped off at Spurs last night
  
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• Met Office 17-hour snow and ice warning issued for North East with up to 10cm forecast

  11-02-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather experts say that outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow are likely to lead to icy surfaces and may result in travel disruption
  
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• Big name headliners confirmed for Newcastle Pride 2026 as line-up announced

  11-02-2026 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The line-up for Newcastle Pride 2026 was announced on Wednesday as the event has its main stage in the city centre
  
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• Tragedy as student found dead in sixth form college toilet after 'world got too much'

  11-02-2026 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Coutts, 18, died in the toilets of Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington after he was reported missing
  
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• The North East's best proposal spot named as scenic views and 'storybook' streets beat rivals

  11-02-2026 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahead of Valentine's Day experts have ranked the UK's best proposal sports and one is in the North East
  
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• Disgusted Kieran Trippier caught up in Xavi Simons storm as shocking Spurs images emerge

  11-02-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anybody who writing off Kieran Trippier may well be doing so too early as the ex-Atletico Madrid and England man proved his worth at Spurs
  
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• Rachel Reeves confirms major driveway rule change for UK homes

  11-02-2026 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new tax targets a certain kind of car parked in driveways across the country
  
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• UK gardeners urged to take birdbath action being spring arrives

  11-02-2026 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Birdbaths can freeze almost daily in February, but there's an easy method to help birds survive winter by keeping water accessible with just one simple object
  
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• Nationwide pays 40,000 customers £175 bonus

  11-02-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nationwide Building Society gave more than 40,000 members a £175 switching bonus as UK bank account switches topped one million for the third consecutive year
  
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