North Tyneside news

• Maximo Park 'just getting started' after 20 years

  17-01-2026 13:16 via bbc.com
  Ahead of the anniversary tour, Paul Smith says the band still believes in its songs, two decades on.
  
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• Dickens upbeat despite unsure Red Bulls future

  23-01-2026 14:45 via bbc.com
  As Newcastle Red Bulls announce a raft of new signings for 2026-27 season, head coach Alan Dickens' future is yet to be resolved.
  
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• National League games off due to waterlogged pitches

  23-01-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  Saturday's National League matches at Aldershot Town and Gateshead are postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
  
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• New images show £138m neighbourhood plan

  23-01-2026 13:15 via bbc.com
  The derelict space between Newcastle station and the Tyne is earmarked for housing and businesses.
  
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• Rail agreement signed 'subject to value for money'

  23-01-2026 12:18 via bbc.com
  The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.
  
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• Newcastle sign Hurricanes prop for 2026-27 season

  23-01-2026 11:13 via bbc.com
  Pouri Rakete-Stones is the 10th player to join Newcastle Red Bulls for next season as he signs from Hurricanes.
  
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• Fender's home to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

  23-01-2026 07:01 via bbc.com
  North Shields is entering the competition on the back of its 800th anniversary last year.
  
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• Town hall security plea after trespassers found

  22-01-2026 18:17 via bbc.com
  The Grade II listed building is being boarded up after people were seen trespassing inside.
  
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• Terror plot accused 'struggled to make friends'

  22-01-2026 17:48 via bbc.com
  The 16-year-old tells a court he suffered bullying at secondary school and felt lonely at times.
  
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• Proposed town centre parking charges 'diabolical'

  22-01-2026 17:10 via bbc.com
  North Tyneside Council is seeking public opinion on parking charges in two locations in Whitley Bay.
  
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• Machete attack left PC 'fighting' for his life

  22-01-2026 15:59 via bbc.com
  PC Will Hunter says his training kicked in when he was attacked by Matthew Bello in Gateshead.
  
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• Musician awarded city's highest civic honour

  22-01-2026 15:55 via bbc.com
  The acclaimed saxophonist is credited with bringing last year's Mercury Prize ceremony to the city.
  
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• HIV rape accused 'had no intention to harm'

  22-01-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  Adam Hall tells jurors all sexual contact was consensual and partners knew of his HIV status.
  
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• How North East ambulances meet urgent call targets

  22-01-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  It is England's only service to meet the level required for the most urgent calls, NHS figures show.
  
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• Electric buses unveiled at Arena event

  22-01-2026 13:13 via bbc.com
  The 29 new vehicles are to go into service on routes around Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham.
  
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• Newcastle extend prop Brocklebank's contract

  22-01-2026 12:08 via bbc.com
  Newcastle Red Bulls extend prop Adam Brocklebank's contract at the Prem Rugby club.
  
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• Man admits causing woman's crash death

  22-01-2026 11:11 via bbc.com
  Ryan Scott, from Blyth, will be sentenced in February over the death of Claire Laybourne.
  
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• Tree work to begin at Holy Cross Cemetery - North Tyneside Council

  22-01-2026 09:13 via news.google.com
  Tree work to begin at Holy Cross Cemetery  North Tyneside Council
  
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• On shift with the North East Ambulance Service

  22-01-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  We join emergency paramedics from the North East at work for the day.
  
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• Five-day Metro closure planned for major North Tyneside track renewals - DPSimulation

  21-01-2026 20:25 via news.google.com
  Five-day Metro closure planned for major North Tyneside track renewals  DPSimulation
  
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• Brit Awards 2026: Sam Fender and Jade nominated

  21-01-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  Find out who's nominated at the biggest night in British music, from Sam Fender to Bad Bunny.
  
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• Chefs in tax help plea for bars and restaurants

  21-01-2026 18:40 via bbc.com
  Restaurateurs on Tyneside warn hospitality venues are "on their last legs" amid a spate of closures.
  
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• Busy section of Metro line set for five-day closure as part of major renewal work - northumberlandgazette.co.uk

  21-01-2026 12:06 via news.google.com
  Busy section of Metro line set for five-day closure as part of major renewal work  northumberlandgazette.co.uk
  
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• Northern Lights illuminate North East sky

  20-01-2026 21:39 via bbc.com
  Green and pinks dazzle the sky above the north-east of England.
  
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• Severe disruption to Metro services in North Tyneside after vehicle crashes into bridge - chroniclelive.co.uk

  20-01-2026 20:37 via news.google.com
  Severe disruption to Metro services in North Tyneside after vehicle crashes into bridge  chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• La Rochelle tie 'reward' for Newcastle progress

  20-01-2026 18:32 via bbc.com
  Newcastle Red Bulls will face French giants La Rochelle after reaching a European knockout round for the first time in four years.
  
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• Leatherbarrow extends Newcastle Red Bulls stay

  20-01-2026 17:08 via bbc.com
  Back-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has signed at Newcastle Red Bulls for at least another two seasons.
  
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• New homes planned next to existing housing estate

  20-01-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  The plans for 140 new homes draw objections over wildlife impact and transport links.
  
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• Under-threat historic hospital handed £4.6m grant

  20-01-2026 12:00 via bbc.com
  The former almshouse in Newcastle is being turned into 20 affordable apartments.
  
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• Castle to partially reopen after visitor drop

  20-01-2026 07:00 via bbc.com
  Booked tours are set to resume at the Northumberland castle while a long-term plan is formulated.
  
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