A metropolitan town on the Tyne, known for its bridges, art spaces and the Angel of the North.
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after five years in charge, with the departure following a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City. The club is facing upheaval as it sells key players and contemplates Bruno Guimaraes' future. Arsenal are linked with the Brazil midfielder amidst reported interest from elsewhere, while new signings and managerial replacements loom.
Edinburgh’s historic North Bridge has fully reopened to traffic and pedestrians after an eight-year restoration. The project restored steelwork, hand-finished the façade, and installed ongoing monitoring access. Final completion is announced for later this year as council projects continue.
A flurry of late-career breakthroughs in sport shows athletes are redefining peak performance. From a 60-year-old British skater heading to the World Skate Games to young rising stars in CrossFit and track, competitors are challenging age norms and adding new chapters to their stories.
A solar eclipse has drawn thousands of spectators across the North East and Cumbria, with observers calling the event phenomenal and marking the moment as a rare, shared experience.
A new public-art venue in northeast England is launching with contemporary works by Tracey Emin, Steve McQueen and Olafur Eliasson. The Light, a £17m redevelopment of the former Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery, opens to the public as part of a broader push to bring major culture to regions outside London.
A BBC Business report notes rising use of weight-loss drugs in 2024-25, with a focus on male users and safety concerns, while other outlets explore personal journeys with GLP-1 medications and gut health trends.
Big changes to England and Wales’ criminal justice system are moving forward as overcrowding drives policy decisions. Government plans to accelerate prison construction and expand early release schemes have been revised after public backlash and safety concerns. Officials are also deporting foreign prisoners and reviewing IPP sentences to free up space, with new measures to monitor released prisoners.
Two 25-year-old men from the North East have died after collapsing during the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon. The Great Run Company says both men died after medical emergencies on Sunday; officials are determining the cause. The event drew about 63,000 participants and raised funds for charity.
Andy Burnham faces a mounting challenge as anti-migration neofascism gains traction across the UK. Politicians are under pressure to confront hate, with Labour aiming to restore unity and trust while navigating a fractured public mood.