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The Magpies face a dream trip to the Nou Camp to face Barcelona in the Champions League with 10,000 fans wanting tickets
Adam Hall has been convicted of offences including rape and GBH with intent, at Newcastle Crown Court today, after almost 43 hours of deliberations
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Gateshead could soon be considered for Town of Culture following changes to the competition to allow larger places to apply
James Graham, 24, was actually speaking to a police officer online
Eddie Howe's side were again at their best when playing against the odds
Adam Hall has been convicted of a series of offences of rape and GBH with intent after a lengthy trial at Newcastle Crown Court
Habib Rahman, who became Newcastle's first non-white lord mayor in the top civic post's 800-year history in 2021, is stepping down after 16 years as a councillor for Elswick
Sheridan Smith led the cast of A Woman in Mind as it opened at Sunderland Empire on Wednesday, March 2
Midfielder Jacob Ramsey was shown a second yellow card for simulation during Newcastle United's win over Manchester United, and a new verdict on the controversy has dropped
