Newcastle drinkers hit the pubs ahead of curfew while Leeds revellers enjoy last BIG weekend

Hundreds of Newcastle drinkers hit the pubs last night ahead of curfew while Leeds revellers enjoy their last big weekend as lockdown looms over the city.  Students and young people appeared undeterred by the new early curfew as they flocked to Big Market – a popular area with bars and pubs in Newcastle – in … Read more

The party’s over: Newcastle stragglers sink their final pints before curfew

Hundreds of revellers hit the town in Newcastle tonight to sink their final pints before a 10pm curfew, meanwhile partygoers in Leeds are making the most of what could be their final weekend of freedom as the city teeters on the brink of its own lockdown.   Students headed to Big Market, a popular area with … Read more

Newcastle sinks its final pint before curfew comes in across North East from 10pm tonight

Hundreds of revellers hit the town for a final evening of boozy celebrations last night ahead of strict coronavirus curfews which will come into force across the North East from tonight.  Tough new measures to control the spread of coronavirus were announced for the North East of England yesterday, bringing the total number of Britons … Read more

Chloe Ferry reveals fans can RENT her Newcastle home

She recently enjoyed a sun-soaked trip to Marbella.  And Chloe Ferry has certainly been busy since her return to the UK as she revealed she’s now preparing to make her Newcastle mansion available to rent.  The Geordie Shore star, 25, took to Instagram on Monday to update her fans, joking that if anyone was keen … Read more

Newcastle takeaway drivers fight in middle of road after crash

Deliveroo and Uber Eats drivers stop traffic as they brawl in the middle of a Newcastle street after scooter crash Rival delivery drivers fight in the middle of a busy street in Newcastle city centre Deliveroo driver throws punch before the Uber Eats worker tries to wrestle him Angry drivers sound horns as the two … Read more

Singer Sam Fender will entertain up to 2,500 fans at Newcastle venue

World’s first socially-distanced gig: Singer Sam Fender will entertain up to 2,500 fans at Newcastle venue where groups of five will watch concert on raised metal platforms Concert at Gosforth Park, Newcastle will see attendees watch from platforms  Some 500 raised enclosures will be 6.5ft apart with up to five guests inside each  Fender’s show … Read more

Newcastle United takeover collapses as Saudi investors PULL OUT

Newcastle’s proposed huge £300million takeover from a Saudi Arabian-led consortium is off, it has been officially announced. The news comes amid four months of scrutiny from the Premier League following concerns over piracy and human rights complaints in Saudi Arabia, leaving much-maligned owner Mike Ashley now without a buyer for the club.  And on Thursday, Saudi … Read more

Middle Eastern website says Newcastle is a ‘remote tribal community’ worse than Yemen

Middle Eastern website describes Newcastle as a ‘remote tribal community’ worse than Yemen and says Geordies have a ‘well-documented penchant for violence’, as Saudi prince launches takeover of the city’s football team A Middle Eastern website published an opinion piece criticising Newcastle The article described the city as ‘remote’ and ‘tribal’ with ‘volatile’ residents Saudi … Read more

Love Island’s Rebecca Gormley and beau Biggs Chris jet off from Newcastle for a romantic getaway

Love Island’s Rebecca Gormley and beau Biggs Chris don matching black tracksuits as they jet off from Newcastle for a romantic getaway By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:47 BST, 17 July 2020 | Updated: 10:50 BST, 17 July 2020 They’ve had a turbulent romance since leaving the Love Island villa. But Rebecca Gormley, 22, … Read more

Businesswoman, 47, behind Newcastle Utd takeover branded ‘dolly bird’ and ‘tart’ by Barclays bosses

Businesswoman, 47, Amanda Staveley was branded a ‘dolly bird’ and ‘tart’ by two Barclays bosses in call about unsecured £2bn loan to Qatari investors at height of 2008 crash, High Court hears Court was given Barclays bosses Richard Boath and Roger Jenkins call transcript Amanda Staveley claims the bank owes her £1.6billion over a Qatari deal Boath referred … Read more