- See the spectacular views across Newcastle from the top of The Hoppings Big Wheel
See the stunning views of The Hoppings and surrounding area from the top of the Big Wheel
- Teen drove at more than 100mph in 40 zone and on wrong side of road during Tyneside police chase
Alfie Ford went through two red lights and was travelling at 80-90mph while overtaking vehicles
- Hoppings opening day LIVE: Updates as Newcastle funfair begins 10-day run on Friday
The Hoppings is returning to the Town Moor in Newcastle this weekend - here are our live updates as the event is launched
- Key Northumberland road to close for three months to build cycle lane
a 1.5 mile diversion will be in place for the duration of the closure
- Plans submitted for second multi-billion pound data centre in Northumberland
The proposed development is estimated to cost almost £4 billion
- Newcastle United's 2026-27 Premier League season predicted with European hope and Sunderland verdict
Eddie Howe is hoping to lead the Magpies back to the top end of the Premier League table next season
- Walker Park promise as 'lawless' area set for £415,000 sports pitch investment
Two new Playzones are set to be built in Walker Park, under an effort to boost access to sports facilities and help combat the area's major anti-social behaviour problems
- Sunny start to The Hoppings as first arrivals see 'world's biggest' ride make its debut
The Hoppings is back, with some changes, for a 10-day run on the Town Moor
- Byker murder investigators launch 'electric motorbike' appeal as alleged victim named
Gino Robb, 25, from Newcastle was allegedly murdered in Byker and a police investigation has been launched
- North East mayor backs Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
Kim McGuinness says she would back Andy Burnham in a Labour leadership contest and warned that the British public will not accept Keir Starmer as PM for much longer
