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Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
October 5, 2026Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
October 3, 2026Black metal mourns pioneering Venom frontman
Newcastle rock giants Venom describe Conrad Cronos Lant as "fearless and unmistakable".
October 2, 2026Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.
October 1, 2026Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip
Germany forward Kevin Schade is wanted by Liverpool, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs, plus more.
September 30, 2026Only 28% of nurdles 'recovered', researchers say
Scientists predict that nurdles will continue to wash up on North East beaches.
September 30, 2026Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
September 30, 2026Our Friends in the North still relevant - writer
Peter Flannery says a new stage version of the classic TV show will resonate with modern audiences.
September 27, 2026Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle
James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.
September 25, 2026Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
September 24, 2026Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.
September 23, 2026'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season
Five matches into the league season, which teams in the Premier League have impressed so far and who have disappointed?
September 21, 2026How Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three - Shearer
Alan Shearer talking on how Newcastle United unlocked Hulls defence in there 2-1 win on Match of the Day.
September 19, 2026I feel like I'm in a good place - Isak
Alexander Isak explains how his relationships with Andoni Iraola and Cody Gakpo have helped him this season.
September 18, 2026Moving from Newcastle to Liverpool easy decision - Isak
Striker Alexander Isak says Liverpool's ambition and determination to sign him was a big part of why he joined the club.
September 18, 2026Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United.
September 17, 2026Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland - Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
September 15, 2026Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.
September 14, 2026Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.
September 13, 2026Liverpool monitoring Thiaw - Wednesday's gossip
Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey and James Rodriguez is in Serie B talks.
September 8, 2026England's Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings
Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.
September 8, 2026Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.
September 5, 2026Ramsey strikes late as Newcastle salvage Bournemouth draw
Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home to Bournemouth thanks to Jacob Ramsey's 88th minute equaliser.
September 5, 2026Kretinsky agrees to become largest West Ham shareholder
Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky strikes deal to become West Ham's largest shareholder, in a move that shuts out Amanda Staveley.
September 3, 2026Woltemade move underlines summer of change at Newcastle
It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
September 2, 2026Man Utd fail in bid to sign Leicester midfielder Page
Manchester United have failed in an attempt to sign Leicester midfielder Louis Page, while Joshua Zirkzee and Harry Amass are set to stay at Old Trafford
September 1, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
August 31, 2026How new signing Gonzalez can be Newcastle's 'quarterback'
BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams explains how Nico Gonzalez' ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence in Newcastle's 2-0 win over the North London side in the Premier League.
August 29, 2026Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle
How Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United's players rated following Saturday's 2-0 win for the visitors in their Premier League match.
August 29, 2026Arsenal & Barca monitor Rashford - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea eye Monaco's Lamine Camara and Valencia push for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, plus more.
August 28, 2026Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
August 28, 2026Evbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
August 27, 2026'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle
Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.
August 26, 2026Newcastle sign Gonzalez from Man City for £52m
Newcastle United sign Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez for a fee which could rise to £52m.
August 26, 2026Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
August 26, 2026NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.
August 26, 2026Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
August 26, 2026Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA - Morrison
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.
August 24, 2026'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
August 23, 2026Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off
Newcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against Liverpool
August 23, 2026Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings
How Newcastle United and Liverpool's players rated in their Premier League match.
August 23, 2026Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.
August 23, 2026'When you score at the end it tastes better' - Iraola
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reacts to his sides 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
August 23, 2026Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool
Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.
August 23, 2026Relive: Keegan's Newcastle lose thriller to Liverpool
BBC Sport looks back at one of the Premier League's best ever games as Newcastle, then managed by Kevin Keegan, lost a thriller to Liverpool. Both clubs will pay tribute to Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park.
August 23, 2026Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
August 8, 2026Premier League champions Arsenal land Newcastle's Guimaraes - Reuters
Premier League champions Arsenal land Newcastle's Guimaraes Reuters
August 8, 2026Newcastle did not want to sell Guimaraes, says sporting director Wilson - Reuters
Newcastle did not want to sell Guimaraes, says sporting director Wilson Reuters
August 8, 2026Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing
Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.
August 8, 2026Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?
Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?
August 5, 2026Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes
With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.
August 5, 2026Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.
August 5, 2026Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
August 4, 2026Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.
August 4, 2026Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip
Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzig hold out on Real Madrid over Yan Diomande deal, Arsenal open talks for Bruno Guimaraes
August 3, 2026Arsenal agree Guimaraes fee - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal and Newcastle agree Bruno Guimaraes fee, Inter Milan increase Curtis Jones bid and Cristian Romero explores Spanish move, plus more.
July 31, 2026Newcastle manager Howe steps down with immediate effect say media reports - Reuters
Newcastle manager Howe steps down with immediate effect say media reports Reuters
July 30, 2026Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
July 30, 2026The winner who played for Tuchel - potential Newcastle boss Jaissle
German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.
July 30, 2026Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
July 30, 2026PSG want £145m for Barcola - Monday's gossip
Paris St-Germain want £145m for Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr price and Arsenal to accelerate Bruno Guimaraes talks, plus more.
July 26, 2026Why Newcastle are changing club badge
Newcastle United supporters are set to vote on a new crest as the club look to change their badge for the first time since 1988.
July 21, 2026Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
July 20, 2026Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
July 13, 2026Arsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes asks to leave the club with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the 28-year-old.
July 8, 2026Tonali's sale to Spurs - are Newcastle on wrong side of history with rules?
With midfielder Sandro Tonali set to join Tottenham for £100m, the Newcastle side has been taken apart over the past year.
July 2, 2026Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.
July 1, 2026Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
June 25, 2026Anderson's journey to England star and potential record signing
Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a big money move to Manchester City.
June 25, 2026Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali
Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about £80m.
June 20, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026Barcelona in talks with Newcastle to sign Gordon
Barcelona join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.
May 27, 2026Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
May 16, 2026The reasons West Ham face relegation - and why they are unlucky
When the dust settles on the West Ham goal that was ruled out against Arsenal, the cold reality is they are now probably facing relegation.
May 10, 2026How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.
May 10, 2026Anderson scores late equaliser as Forest move closer to safety
Elliot Anderson scores against his former club to earn Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United and a seven-point cushion from the Premier League relegation zone.
May 10, 2026Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
May 5, 2026'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.
April 19, 2026Bayern interest in Newcastle's Gordon - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, plus more.
April 11, 2026Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.
April 10, 2026Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.
April 3, 2026Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.
April 1, 2026City's electronic music venues struggling despite growth
Social media posts claimed Newcastle's scene was thriving, but venues claim it is not the case.
March 28, 2026From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
March 10, 2026The race for the Quadruple: Arsenal and Manchester City's battle
With Arsenal and Manchester City still in the running for four trophies, BBC Sport looks at who else has come close to doing the Quadruple.
March 7, 2026Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
February 23, 2026Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.
February 20, 2026