Walker30 Nov 2024Children destroy flats in controlled explosionThe button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition.30 Nov 2024Tyne30 Nov 2024Watch: Tower block demolished in plume of smokeThe button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition.30 Nov 2024Tyne29 Nov 2024Exclusion zone confirmed for tower block explosionThree children will push the button to detonate Hexham House in Walker.29 Nov 2024Tyne7 Nov 2024Demolition delayed to avoid Benwell anniversaryA council says it would be 'insensitive' for a planned controlled explosion to take place that day.7 Nov 2024Tyne1 Oct 2024Teenage cyclist dies following car crashJayden McGuinness died in hospital on Sunday after suffering serious injuries, police say.1 Oct 2024Tyne31 Aug 2024Turning grief into public performancesNadia Iftkhar, from Walker, says she suffered after going through several miscarriages.31 Aug 2024Tyne19 Aug 2024Demolition blast will be city's first in 15 yearsA live stream of the demolition will be shared online for people to watch from home.19 Aug 2024Tyne17 Jul 2024Two city parks lose prestigious green statusJust two Newcastle parks were awarded this year, as management are accused of not doing enough.17 Jul 2024Tyne2 Jul 2024Student feared sex attack from balaclava-clad manSteve Donaghey is jailed for five years for a "terrifying" and "cowardly" attempted robbery.2 Jul 2024Tyne