AN ICONIC bar unexpectedly closed its doors after four years of operation, leaving local patrons and the community in shock. The Hard Rock Cafe, a Quayside restaurant in Newcastle known for its vibrant atmosphere and collection of music memorabilia, was unexpectedly found closed earlier this week, with its doors locked and curtains drawn. AlamyThe Hard Rock Cafe brand, established in 1971, has grown into a global phenomenon with venues in over 70 countries[/caption] hardrock.comFactors […]

DAN BURN is still pinching himself after celebrating a shock England call-up by scoring and then lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley. The boyhood Newcastle fan is living his football fairytale at long last – but it’s all a far cry from his first senior professional appearance. GettyDan Burn’s Wembley heroics against Liverpool were a million miles away from his EFL debut[/caption] XHis big breakthrough in pro football came with struggling Darlington in League Two[/caption] […]

WEMBLEY winner Gary Johnson has seen both sides of Dan Burn’s “passionate and aggressive” personality. Johnson kickstarted the Newcastle defender’s career when taking him on loan at Yeovil from Fulham in 2012. GettyGary Johnson has managed Dan Burn before[/caption] PABurn played for Yeovil on loan[/caption] Burn helped fire the Glovers into the Championship for the first time in their history — notably scoring a header against Brentford in the League One play-off final. […]

FOOTIE fans were left in hysterics during Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup final celebrations. The Magpies ended their 70-year-long wait for domestic silverware last weekend with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley. REXNewcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup[/caption] SKY SPORTSSean Longstaff celebrated wildly as the trophy was hoisted in the confetti-filled air[/caption] SKY SPORTSThe midfielder seemed to gag on the confetti[/caption] The […]

A DRUNK barmaid killed a pal in a horror crash after piling seven people into her car on the way to a house party, a court heard. Karla Dodds was “well over” the drink-drive limit when she said she would take six friends in her small Hyundai i10 hatchback, it is said. FacebookKarla Dodds killed a passenger in a horror crash, jurors heard[/caption] NCJ MediaTruman Hub, pictured with his girlfriend Lauren, died when the car flipped[/caption] A stock picture of a Hyundai i10 like […]