The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle upon Tyne

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

As the new year arrived in 2016, my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne was briefly the centre of global attention – for a puddle. The Drummond Puddle, as it was grandly known, was a watery hazard placed perfectly where converging footpaths funnelled a daily stream of victims to their…

Jesmond Dene contains a petting zoo and a great view of the Ouseburn river from Armstrong Bridge

Some are optimistic about the money being put into the high street, while others are worried that it won't be enough

Newcastle upon Tyne will play host to tens of thousands of rugby league fans - as the Magic Weekend event lands at St James' Park once again this weekend.

Food hygiene is a make or break situation for many diners across the North East

Karl Pyle, 32, was found dead on the banks of the River Tyne in Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne one month after he went missing and now his devastated family have paid an emotional tribute

We won’t waffle on, if pancakes are what you’re looking for then search no further