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11 historic photos of Newcastle's parks down the years

Kieran Reilly competes in the BMX event in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He went on to finish second and pick up a silver medal.

BMX star follows Olympic medal with European Championships gold

Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK over the start of this week, but how will it impact Newcastle?

Rain warnings: Will wet weather impact Newcastle this week?

Plans submitted for Olympic quality weightlifting centre on Tyneside

Take a look at these 33 retro photos of Westgate Road down the years

Seven attackers, rapists and drug dealers sentenced in July so far

(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Glastonbury odds: Sam Fender among favourites for 2025 festival

NX Newcastle is opening up as a Euro 2024 fan zone this summer. Main image - NX Newcastle. Inset image: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Newcastle United legends to make appearances at Euro 2024 fan zone

With pollen season reaching it's peak in the UK, Newcastle residents are being warned of high levels this week. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Warnings of "very high" levels of pollen set to cause havoc

Headed up by Tim Booth, James will be heading to Newcastle very soon.

James at Newcastle's Utilita Arena: Tickets, setlist, times and more

Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside hit with Government flood warnings. Credit: Leon Neal / Getty Images)

Newcastle and North Tyneside hit with Government flood warnings

A Northumberland chef has reached the final of the Roux Scholorship. Credit: Jodi Hinds / Matt Madden

Northumberland chef reaches final of national competition

Plans for expanded hotel in former city centre police station approved

Joelinton enjoyed a very good 45 minutes at the Stadium of Light last weekend before limping off with a thigh injury.

What police have said about Newcastle United star Joelinton break in

North East Weather: Does the Met Office think Newcastle and beyond will see more snow this winter?

Newcastle weather: Met Office forecast predicting snow for next week

Christopher Phillips was found with serious head injuries in Felling last year.

Felling man charged with murder after August death in Gateshead

A Ryan Taylor free kick bagged Newcastle United their last derby win (Image: Getty Images)

5 fanzones in Newcastle showing the Tyne-Wear Derby against Sunderland

Great North Run 2023

Great North Run 2024: How to enter this year's huge half marathon

Every Newcastle restaurant listed in the Michelin Restaurant Guide

Newcastle weather: Met Office issues yellow rain warning for start of week. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images

Newcastle weather: Yellow rain warning issued by Met Office

A vetrn of the political music scene, Billy Bragg is on the road for his Roaring Forty tour this year and performed at The Glasshouse in Gateshead on Friday, December 1. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music)

Billy Bragg in Gateshead review: Songwriter celebeates 40 year career

My first Great North Run was one to remember!

Running the Great North Run for the first time: this is what I thought

Detectives launch investigation after woman attacked while walking home in Jesmond

Jesmond investigation after woman attacked while walking home

Drag Race UK season is out on BBC Three soon. Cr: BBC.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 5: Newcastle queen named in new cast

Busted will be playing in Newcastle very soon

Busted at Newcastle Utilita Arena: Dates, times, setlist and more

The Live Theatre at the Broad Chare

Newcastle United themed play set to return to the stage

Lee Miller has been jailed.

Speeding driver jailed after killing loving granddad

Sir Mo Farah kicks off Great North Run weekend by starting Quayside 5k

Newcastle freshers: The biggest names and events for Newcastle and Northumbria University freshers weeks. Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

The biggest events for Newcastle and Northumbria University freshers

Tyne Bridge restoration work to get underway next week

Tyne Bridge restoration work to get underway next week

Newcastle taxis will be getting the new look

Black and white taxis set to roll out across Newcastle streets

Full schedule for Great North extra events including the Quayside 5k and junior and mini runs this weekend

Schedule for Great North events including 5k, junior and mini runs

Where and when will the Red Arrows be performing at the 2023 Great North Run?

The times and locations of Red Arrows displays for the Great North Run

Social media users have crowned Newcastle’s ‘roughest’ pub.

Newcastle pub-goers give their opinion on the city’s ‘roughest’ bar

9 Newcastle top-rated Italian restaurants fit for £52m Sandro Tonali

Image credit: Northumbria Police

Police reveal nature of Westerhope issue which caused football panic

Big stars including Stormzy, Noel Gallagher and Little Mix are all playing in Newcastle in 2022.

The top concerts in Newcastle to look forward to in 2022 including Stormzy, Noel...

Metro timetables across Christmas and New Year have been announced.

When is the Metro running at Christmas & New Year?

Food banks are set up across the North East. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

Where and how to support food banks across Newcastle this Christmas