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Famous Gateshead chippy shuts down after 73 years as notice goes up on window

Gateshead A famous Gateshead fish and chip restaurant run by the same family for over seven decades has closed down

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Alan Shearer delights staff at Newcastle restaurant with visit before parade

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer headed for a meal out in town on the eve of the trophy parade on Saturday

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The 'fantastic' attraction 45 minutes from Newcastle which has hosted a spaceship and famous train

Locomotion, tucked away on an industrial estate at Shildon, has exhibited Tim Peake's space module and The Flying Scotsman over the years and and is now enjoying big anniversary celebrations

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Queues down the street in Newcastle as United fans cram into bar after trophy parade

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A popular party bar in Newcastle was even busier than usual on Saturday as fans flocked there after the trophy parade

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The popular Gateshead cafe where you can sit in same seat as Vera legend Brenda Blethyn

A cafe in Gateshead has a plaque in honour of Vera filming there for one of the episodes of the ITV drama's 12th series

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Alexander Isak 'shouts out' favourite Newcastle restaurant to 1m fans during trophy parade

Alexander Isak took the time to showcase his favourite Newcastle restaurant as United stars went through town on an open top bus

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New bar, collabs and regional shows - Newcastle Theatre Royal boss explains plans for venue

Marianne Locatori shares an update on the new work of Newcastle's much-loved Theatre Royal as it broadens its scope with collaborations and regional premieres and has more plans to come for the former Dat Bar site

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Bigg Market 10 scenes of a Bigg Night Out in Newcastle back in 2011

See 10 images capturing pals having fun in the city centre 13 years ago during the March and April of 2011

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Newcastle's 'hidden' medieval garden to host its first ever beer festival

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A taste of history: debut festival in a Cloister Garden at Newcastle's 13th Century Blackfriars will be following in the footsteps of beer-brewing on the site

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Queues round the block in Newcastle as crowds flock to city centre event

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There were big queues in the centre of Newcastle on Sunday morning as crowds flocked to an event in Times Square

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New gothic fairy-tale film puts Newcastle's West End on cultural map

Newcastle West End

The screen-adaptation of Benwell's balletLORENT dance theatre show will be released later this year

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The Lebanese restaurant with delightful flatbread tucked away in a corner of the Metrocentre

We enjoyed Middle Eastern cuisine at the Fattoush Lounge in the Gateshead Metrocentre shopping complex

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Family & Kids

Newcastle Trophy Parade Newcastle trophy parade Child Safe Scheme full details with wristbands available

Those attending the Carabao Cup celebrations at the Town Moor today with children can pick up a wristband from these locations across the city

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The 'school trip' farm 40 minutes from Newcastle reaps reward with tourism gold

Hall Hill Farm says it's 'a dream come true' as it wins Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2025 Destination North East England Tourism Awards

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The Gateshead escape room where you have an hour to save the planet from a damaged spaceship

We tried the Chaos in the Cosmos experience at The Escapologist in the Gateshead Metrocentre

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Nature haven 30 minutes from Newcastle with pink flamingos and black swans

Here's what is in store at Washington Wetland Centre which offers plenty to sooth the soul

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Nerd Fest to bring a former Doctor Who, Gladiator star and kids' TV favourite to Gateshead

Special Easter weekend edition of Nerd Fest will take place at Gateshead International Stadium with attractions including Daleks and the Bumblebee car as well as some very special TV guests

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Food & Drink

Jesmond Newcastle Indian restaurant's twist on traditional Sunday roast has 'incredible response'

Award-winning Dabbawal boasts the first Indian Sunday lunch of its kind in the North East

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The popular Gateshead cafe where you can sit in same seat as Vera legend Brenda Blethyn

A cafe in Gateshead has a plaque in honour of Vera filming there for one of the episodes of the ITV drama's 12th series

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HelloFresh launches fresh Easter menu with 30 seasonal options

HelloFresh has launched an Easter menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. The selection features more than 30 options, including 12 mains.Options include Moroccan Inspired Lentil Salad and Salmon in Creamy Cajun Sauce.

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Famous Gateshead chippy shuts down after 73 years as notice goes up in window

A famous Gateshead fish and chip restaurant run by the same family for over seven decades has closed down

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Alan Shearer delights staff at Newcastle restaurant with visit before trophy parade

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer headed for a meal out in town on the eve of the trophy parade on Saturday

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Music & Nightlife

Newcastle City Centre Queues down the street in Newcastle as United fans cram into bar after trophy parade A popular party bar in Newcastle was even busier than usual on Saturday as fans flocked there after the trophy parade

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Self Esteem to bring experimental pop sound to huge Newcastle City Hall gig

Newcastle City Hall

The singer, one of the biggest rising stars in British music, has released new single 'If Not Now, It's Soon' to coincide with the tour announcement

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90s themed sunset garden party coming to Newcastle with party props and photo opps

Newcastle upon Tyne

A location just outside Newcastle city centre will play host to a 90s themed sunset garden party this summer

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Music legend Macy Gray to perform at bar in Newcastle later this year

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Macy Gray, the singer best known for smash hit I Try will perform at a popular bar in Newcastle later this year

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Fans gutted as 00s rockers forced to cancel Newcastle gig with just hours to go

Newcastle City Hall

Fans of a certain rock band were left gutted when Friday night's gig in Newcastle was cancelled at the last minute

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Theatre

Theatre Royal New bar, collabs and regional shows - Newcastle Theatre Royal boss explains plans for venue

Marianne Locatori shares an update on the new work of Newcastle's much-loved Theatre Royal as it broadens its scope with collaborations and regional premieres and has more plans to come for the former Dat Bar site

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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical dazzles Sunderland Empire with a rollercoaster rock and roll extravaganza

Sunderland Empire

The life story of the Queen of rock and roll is a three-hour exquisite production with the best hits from the legendary songstress

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Jaws play The Shark Is Broken proves a boat-load of fun on opening night in Newcastle

Jaws inspired play The Shark Is Broken, at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle until March 22

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Newcastle theatre launches bid to raise £10,000 in a week saying it needs support 'more than ever'

Community hub Gosforth Civic Theatre aims to meet target for doubling vital donations in a campaign starting on Tuesday

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Cinderella at the Sunderland Empire was my first ballet experience and it left me spellbound

Sunderland Empire

The Royal Birmingham Ballet production of Cinderella is in Sunderland for a short run - and it is full of magic that will leave you dazzled

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Film

Sunderland Sunderland Shorts Film Festival to return this summer after over 1,000 worldwide submissions

Sunderland Shorts Film Festival, will run from May 12 to 18 and will feature a range of screenings of different genres

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New gothic fairy-tale film puts Newcastle's West End on cultural map

Newcastle West End

The screen-adaptation of Benwell's balletLORENT dance theatre show will be released later this year

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Tyneside Cinema boss says 'there's still lots to do' as she shares ambitions for the future

Tyneside Cinema

Financial struggles continue at Newcastle's independent Tyneside Cinema but it has big ideas and great plans in store including special screenings with Sting and Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later

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Davey's UK confirm Newcastle city centre opening with promise of epic new menu

Newcastle City Centre

Local success story Davey's have unveiled just where they'll be opening their new restaurant in Newcastle city centre

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New Newcastle fan zone announced for Carabao Cup as big final approaches

Newcastle City Centre

A Family Fan Zone at Tyneside Cinema promises the 'ultimate football experience' with a screening of local film classic Goal! ahead of live coverage of the Carabao Cup

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Gateshead Famous Gateshead chippy shuts down after 73 years as notice goes up in window A famous Gateshead fish and chip restaurant run by the same family for over seven decades has closed down

Alexander Isak 'shouts out' favourite Newcastle restaurant to 1m fans during trophy parade

Alexander Isak took the time to showcase his favourite Newcastle restaurant as United stars went through town on an open top bus

Inside the plush VIP area at Newcastle's Town Moor party as United WAGS join celebrations

Newcastle Trophy Parade

A crowd of over 100,000 descended on the Town Moor on Saturday for Newcastle United's huge trophy party

Alan Shearer delights staff at Newcastle restaurant with visit before trophy parade

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer headed for a meal out in town on the eve of the trophy parade on Saturday

Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle assets to be sold off following sudden restaurant closure

The world famous rock-n-roll music themed cafe closed its doors for good on the Quayside earlier this month

Jesmond Newcastle Indian restaurant's twist on traditional Sunday roast has 'incredible response'Award-winning Dabbawal boasts the first Indian Sunday lunch of its kind in the North East

Inside the plush VIP area at Newcastle's Town Moor party as United WAGS join celebrations

Newcastle Trophy Parade

A crowd of over 100,000 descended on the Town Moor on Saturday for Newcastle United's huge trophy party

Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle assets to be sold off following sudden restaurant closure

The world famous rock-n-roll music themed cafe closed its doors for good on the Quayside earlier this month

Amazon offering 60% off 'showstopper' designer perfume that 'smells like summer'

Boss Woman Eau de Toilette has been branded 'perfection' with thousands of five-star reviews for its 'stunning' scent

The popular Gateshead cafe where you can sit in same seat as Vera legend Brenda Blethyn

A cafe in Gateshead has a plaque in honour of Vera filming there for one of the episodes of the ITV drama's 12th series

UK News New bin rules launch date announced which will affect every household in England The Simpler Recycling plan will see a number of changes to how recycling is collected, with households set to be given a number of new bins to separate different types of waste

Tragedy as person dies after suffering medical episode near river Wansbeck in Ashington

Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service staff were called shortly after 11.15am on Saturday, March 29

Newcastle star has a multi-billion pound net worth that eclipses Mike Ashley's fortune

Newcastle United FC

Louis Saha had a brief loan spell at Newcastle United, but the Frenchman is now making waves off the pitch with his business, which is worth a staggering £4.3billion

Despicable Newcastle RVI patient claimed he was 'confused' after stealing from staff room

Shaun Cruddas, of Elswick, who also snatched a pensioner's bag in M&S during his latest crime spree, has been jailed

Famous Gateshead chippy shuts down after 73 years as notice goes up in window

A famous Gateshead fish and chip restaurant run by the same family for over seven decades has closed down

BBC BBC Match of the Day changes slammed by Simon Jordan in 'balderdash' and 'clown' rant The BBC's Match of the Day is set to be revamped with new hosts and fewer highlights but the changes have not gone down well with fans or pundits

Newcastle hospitals adopt Martha's Rule to give families chance to seek second opinion

Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle

Loved ones worried about a deteriorating patient in Newcastle's hospitals can now use Martha's Rule to raise concerns.

Northumberland farm welcomes Dan Burn as he meets famous goat named after him

Newcastle United's Big Dan Burn visited Whitehouse Farm in Northumberland where he met Little Dan Burn, a recently born goat

Woman set fire to boyfriend's Newcastle flat after saying she didn't like living there

Dawn Belisle, of Newcastle, caused substantial damage to the top floor flat in a block of six

Murderer and vile rapists among North East criminals locked up in March 2025

A number of people earned themselves lengthy prison sentences for offences such as murder, manslaughter, death by dangerous driving, rape and other sex offences