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Trading Standards officers conducted an underage test purchase at the shop
It has been announced that a gig from singer Ian McNabb in Newcastle has been cancelled in the wake of comments about Russell Brand
Schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland have reportedly received a threatening 'Death Is Near' email, prompting urgent inquiries by Police Scotland and the PSNI, with the Education Authority saying the warning resembles last month's suspected hoax

Trading Standards officers conducted an underage test purchase at the shop
It has been announced that a gig from singer Ian McNabb in Newcastle has been cancelled in the wake of comments about Russell Brand
Schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland have reportedly received a threatening 'Death Is Near' email, prompting urgent inquiries by Police Scotland and the PSNI, with the Education Authority saying the warning resembles last month's suspected hoax
Weeks after its closure it has been announced what will be replacing Tokyo bar in Newcastle city centre
Manchester United look set to move for Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager after not approaching ex-Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
