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The Magpies crashed out of the competition at the last-16 stage after defeat to Barcelona in the Nou Camp
Being hammered in the Champions League is one thing, suffering a heavy defeat to the Wearsiders is something completely different, something Newcastle can't afford this weekend
Newcastle United were thrashed 7-2 by Barcelona in the Camp Nou in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie
Santander is offering £200 to customers if they meet certain criteria
Gateshead Council's cabinet has approved measures to make a Felling school a autism specialist school
The majority of people in the North East want the UK to introduce an Australia-style ban
Gateshead Council's planning committee is set for reach a decision on proposals for 130 new homes in Felling
A man was arrested on suspicion preventing lawful and decent burial of a body
'After just one use my fragile, over processed hair felt super smooth, way stronger and so much easier to style'
Craig Kennedy said he became violent towards the constable because he 'felt embarrassed' that his trousers had fallen down while he was being arrested
