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May 10, 2025

'Garden village-style' development planned

PLANS for a new affordable housing estate in Newcastle’s East End have been unveiled.

1 min

School shares their 'beautiful language'

STUDENTS at a Newcastle school have been sharing their 'beautiful language' with local businesses to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week.

2 mins

'They are loving it, they're revelling in it'

SYCAMORE GAP PAIR GUILTY OF 'MORONIC MISSION'

4 mins

'Mindless act of vandalism'

A POLICE chief has branded the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree a “mindless act of vandalism” after two men were convicted of criminal damage over the cutting down of the world-famous landmark.

2 mins

Punishment needs to 'fit the crime'

THE leader of Northumberland County Council has branded the felling of Sycamore Gap a \"revolting\" crime after two men were found guilty of cutting down the iconic tree.

1 min

What will the sentence be?

ADAM Carruthers and Daniel Graham will be sentenced on July 15.

1 min

Magpies set to change club's badge for first time in 37 years

NEWCASTLE United chiefs are set to change the club's badge for the first time since 1988 - but will give fans the opportunity to vote on what happens next.

2 mins

Beacons lit at VE Day service represent the 'light of peace'

THE community gathered in Newcastle for a special VE Day service and lighting of beacons at the Civic Centre.

1 min

'Mummified' dogs were found in woman's home

A NEWCASTLE woman who left five dead animals in her home has avoided jail.

2 mins

New lease of life for bar

NEWCASTLE'S Theatre Royal has unveiled plans to transform a former bar and restaurant into a new leisure venue.

2 mins

Musical sensation is so close to highest honour

NORTH East musical sensation Sam Fender is just one step away from being bestowed with North Tyneside’s highest hon our.

1 min

Labour re-elect leadership after bruising contest

TEAM VOW TO REBUILD PARTY FOLLOWING REFORM'S SURGE

2 mins

Fears over compulsory job cuts at university

A £4.2M SAVINGS shortfall at Newcastle University has sparked further fears of compulsory job cuts, a union has said.

1 min

Burst water main causes traffic chaos after roads left flooded

MULTIPLE major roads in Low Fell flooded yesterday afternoon due to a burst water main, and cars looked to be struggling to get up the well-used hill.

1 min

Metro passenger raises handrail accident fears

A PENSIONER worries that a lack of overhead handrails on the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains could present a major safety concern.

2 mins

Leaders gather at Victory Day

RUSSIA celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders - the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

1 min

'Both cross and blessing'

POPE Leo XIV, history's first North American Pope, has said his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.

1 min

British Airways pilot got hands mixed up

A BRITISH Airways plane caught fire after a pilot mixed up his left and right hands, an investigation has found.

1 min

Potential cancer risks identified

WOMEN who put on weight and have a baby later in life may be significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, UK research suggests.

1 min

Chancellor insists welfare system is in need of reform

LABOUR MPs must realise the welfare system needs reform, Rachel Reeves has said, after more than 40 MPs wrote to the Prime Minister urging him to pause and reassess planned cuts to disability benefits.

1 min

'150,000 livelihoods were protected' by UK-US deal'

THE UK's trade deal with the United States was urgently needed to prevent thousands of people from losing their jobs “within days’, a senior Government minister said, and insisted the agreement will be “really good for Britain”.

2 mins

Plea to fund Dame Vera memorial

AN APPEAL to help find £350,000 to complete the Dame Vera Lynn memorial has been made in Parliament.

1 min

PM planning new Russia sanctions

Russia sanctions

1 min

Social homes to be built on site of derelict former church

NORTH Tyneside Council has drawn up plans for new social homes in Longbenton, on the site of a former Catholic church and school.

1 min

Popular doughnut store set to close

A POPULAR coffee shop boasting 'the fattest doughnuts in the toon' has announced it will be closing its doors for good this weekend after what it calls an 'unforgettable' journey.

1 min

KILLING MACHINE

Murderbot's Alexander Skarsgard talks to ELLA WALKER about playing a reluctant robot who just wants to binge watch his favourite soap not go on epic adventures

4 mins

ADHD and dyslexia are still cloaked in a thin skin of stereotypes

CHRIS PACKHAM FEELS THAT NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE ARE OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD.

4 mins

THE BIG BANG THEORY

WHAT ARE THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF A CHOP? LARA OWEN GETS EXPERT ADVICE FROM CELEBRITY STYLISTS...

2 mins

MED TO measure

EMBRACE COASTAL VIBES WITH SUN-DAPPLED DECOR, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

1 min

FEAR AND LOATHING in town centres

PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES INCLUDING VIOLENCE, DRUNKEN DISORDERLY AND THREATENING BEHAVIOUR

2 mins

Raducanu coasts past Teichmann in Rome

EMMA Raducanu breezed into the third round of the Italian Open witha ruthless 6-2 6-2 victory over surprise opponent Jil Teichmann.

1 min

IPL suspend matches due to unrest

THE Indian Premier League has confirmed that all its matches will be suspended with immediate affect for one week due to escalating tensions in the region.

1 min

Diamond makes change for side's trip to Sarries

SAMMY Arnold returns for Newcastle Falcons today when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Saracens.

2 mins

Late Mayenda winner gives Cats advantage in semi-final first leg

ELIEZER Mayenda scored a late winner as Sunderland flipped the form book on its head to steal a march on Coventry in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.

2 mins

Toon boost as Joe returns to training

NEWCASTLE United have been handed a big boost ahead of the season's Premier League finale after Joelinton returned to the training ground.

1 min

Heed chairman steps down and 'takeover' is off

GATESHEAD have confirmed chairman Neil Pinkerton has stepped down from his role at the International Stadium after six years in charge - and revealed the club were unable to reach a takeover agreement with a consortium led by former Sunderland and Everton star Victor Anichebe.

4 mins

Staveley and Bruno felt the fear

NEWCASTLE United skipper Bruno Guimaraes admits that Amanda Staveley was \"scared\" of being relegated when he first signed for the Magpies from Lyon in 2022.

1 min

New club crest aimed at helping Magpies become a 'global brand'

NEWCASTLE United's decision to change the club's iconic crest will split opinion across a passionate fanbase but, in truth, the move should not come as a total surprise.

4 mins

Moleiro could take club to next level

NEWCASTLE United are reportedly keen on signing one of La Liga's most under-rated midfielders in Las Palmas' Alberto Moleiro.

1 min

Worn proudly on players' chests and displayed enthusiastically by fans, it's a badge with a long and dignified history to honour

NEWCASTLE United's decision to consult fans over the club badge is set to see a change to what has appeared on players' chests for the first time in more than 37 years.

2 mins

Stars are more relaxed when talking to you in their home

TV presenter Alison Hammond tells us we can expect when she spends a weekends with a host of celebrities for her new series. YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI learns more

3 mins