The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Origin lessons drive Saifiti's NRL return

Newcastle forward Jacob Saifiti admits he had his eyes opened wide by the habits of star NSW teammates during his first State of Origin camp.

AAP · Jun 11, 2022

Newcastle parkrun creates 'region of runners' through fitness and community spirit

Parkrun has given many people a reason to start running, but it's the "sense of unity" and community spirit that keeps them coming back.

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

Question Time is coming to Newcastle - here’s how you can apply to be in the audience

The BBC debate show hosted by Fiona Bruce will give people from the region the chance to put questions to the panel

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

Are £2.5bn plans for eight new North East railway lines 'pie in the sky' or 'rational argument'?

The huge proposals include bringing trains to places like Washington for the first time in decades, reopening mothballed lines, and creating a new link to Newcastle Airport

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

Newcastle University now has its own campus cat - and students are already in love with her

University staff say Ozzie the campus cat helps improve student wellbeing

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

Rail strike June 2022: Buses to get when Metro is off between Pelaw and South Hylton

No Metros will run between South Hylton and Pelaw on four days in June, due to the RMT train strike and engineering works

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

'Inaugural Rock N Roll Circus has Newcastle crowd flying high as Noel Gallagher headlines'

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds headlined the first Rock N Roll Circus in Newcastle on Thursday as crowds lapped up the unique atmosphere

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

Newcastle's haemophiliacs 'should have been told' they were at 'clear and special' risk of AIDS, inquiry hears

Sir Michael Rawlins - formerly a senior academic and health adviser to a number of official medical bodies - gave evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry this week.

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022

Parkdean Resorts halts potential £1.6bn sale amid concerns for UK economy

The auction talks for the Newcastle holiday park operator were launched last year as UK staycations boomed

Birmingham Post · Jun 10, 2022

Noel Gallagher serenaded with own anthem on Town Moor as he steals the show in Newcastle

The High Flying Birds flew into Toon and sent the Geordie masses into raptures at the Rock N Roll Circus

Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022