The Latest Breaking News from Leazes Park

Newcastle’s new stadium video gives added impetus to proposed move

Newcastle have produced a glossy promotional video of a new 65,000-capacity stadium at Leazes Park in the strongest indication yet that they are planning to leave St James’ Park

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Northern Lights ticket details for Christmas run of magical new Newcastle light trail

After-dark festive event - which is expected to attract 130,000 visitors - will have a five-week run in Leazes Park alongside a Christmas village and fairground rides

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2023

Man punched in the head by three men wearing balaclavas while walking through Leazes Park

The men then stole a bank card and a gold chain which belonged to the victim before making off from the scene

Chronicle Live · Jun 14, 2023

'I know the fear' - Help point installed at Newcastle’s Leazes Park to protect women

An emergency response can be summoned immediately by the simple press of a button

Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022

Newcastle vicar's ice tragedy fear after almost stepping onto frozen lake in Newcastle park

The Rev Mark Edwards MBE narrowly avoided walking out onto Leazes Park lake, mistaking it for snow-covered grass

Chronicle Live · Dec 16, 2022

Noughty 90s Festival set times as Newcastle prepares for retro party blast

Pop favourites S Club, Liberty X, Cascada, N-Trance and 911 are among the nineties hit-makers set to perform at Leazes Park this Bank Holiday weekend

Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022

Union demands talks with council over campaign to bring back public toilets in Newcastle

ACORN members intercepted councillors on their way out of the civic centre on Thursday to plead their case

Chronicle Live · Jul 22, 2022

Why the grass is so long in Newcastle parks and what those 'Sold' signs are all about

Grass and wildflowers have been allowed to grow in green spaces like Heaton Park, Leazes Park and Jesmond Dene - and the motive isn't to save money

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

New limits on music festivals in Leazes Park confirmed as council imposes more tough restrictions

Major events in the park will be limited to just six days per year under the terms of a new licence

Chronicle Live · May 31, 2022

Councillors consider festival restrictions as Leazes Park event plans attract opposition

Newcastle city councillors are considering the event and alcohol application for one of the city's parks

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2022