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The History of Newcastle’s Last Public Execution

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On this day, March 14, 1863, the last public execution in Newcastle took place at Newcastle Gaol. The famous prison, located in Carliol Square, was the site where 19-year old George Vass met his maker on the gallows.
His crime was the brutal murder of Margaret Docherty, who he also raped. He was witnessed on New Year’s Eve, 1862, dragging Margaret towards the West walls of the city, where he then dumped her lifeless body. As there were eyewitnesses,  Vass’s trial in February 1863 lasted a matter of hours with the jury finding the defendant guilty in just 20 minutes. ‘Frightful Outrage And Murder Of A Woman In Newcastle’ ran a headline in one local paper.

His execution was a very public affair. Gallows were erected on top of the South West walls of Newcastle Gaol in Carliol Square. Thousands turned out to view the spectacle. One eyewitness recalled: “Enormous crowds were anticipated.

“Looking down as far as the eye could carry, the whole thoroughfare had the appearance of a street paved with human heads.

“These people assembled as early as 5.30am. By 8 o’clock the crowds was so dense that dozens of people had fainted, and these were passed over the heads of the multitude to the outside.”

Unlike at the execution of Forbes beforehand, the authorities made the decision to remove Vass entirely from interacting with the crowd and set the execution on the prison roof. Although still technically visible, in reality, to most of the gathered public it would have been as close to a private execution as they would experience. One newspaper reported that ‘nothing is visible from the street but the beam of the scaffold.’

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Although it was not as visible as usual Vass was the last person to be publicly hung in Newcastle. The next execution, the hanging of John William Anderson 1875, had been moved to behind the prison wall. From then on all executions took place out of public sight. The only indications that the grim task had been undertaken was a posted notice on the external walls of the prison, confirming as much, and the raising of a black flag above the prison walls (even the flag was eventually removed by the Home Office in 1902).

Between 1868 and the eventual closure of the prison 12 prisoners were hanged inside the prison, all of them male.

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The Players Newcastle United could/should sign from Saudi

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Newcastle United Saudi Arabia transfer ban

Newcastle United has received a green light to pursue players from the Saudi Pro League after a proposed Premier League vote to restrict loan moves between clubs with shared owners fell short of the required support. This decision opens up possibilities for Newcastle to strengthen their squad in January, targeting talents from clubs linked with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Despite initial discussions to potentially bar such transfers, the recent vote outcome has cleared the way for Newcastle to explore signings.

 

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A recent meeting among the Premier League’s 20 clubs concluded without the necessary majority support to impose a ban on loan transfers between co-owned clubs. While 13 teams voted in favor of the prohibition, the requirement of 14 votes for approval was not met, granting Newcastle the liberty to pursue players from the Saudi Pro League.

This development particularly benefits Newcastle’s pursuit of Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, whom they’ve eyed as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali. Neves, despite significant interest from the Premier League, is expected to remain with Al Hilal during the upcoming January transfer window. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that despite ongoing speculation, Neves is content and settled at Al Hilal, playing a pivotal role within the team. His projected stay until the season’s end indicates his commitment to Al Hilal’s cause, especially crucial following Neymar’s injury.

Although ties between Newcastle and Al Hilal, sharing the same majority shareholder in Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), sparked concerns about potential rule changes, as of now, no alterations have been enforced. Speculation regarding a Premier League vote to block such moves in the winter market hasn’t materialized into action. Consequently, Neves looks set to continue his journey with Al Hilal, with no reported negotiations or approaches from interested parties.

Al Hilal’s impressive position atop the Saudi Pro League standings, coupled with their progress in tournaments like the AFC Champions League and the King’s Cup, further solidifies Neves’ integral role within the team. Their dominance, evident in their substantial lead over second-place Al Nassr, underscores their strength even with the latter boasting talents like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ultimately, Newcastle’s access to the Saudi Pro League remains unimpeded, potentially paving the way for significant acquisitions in the upcoming transfer window.

 

Al-Hilal

  • Ruben Neves
  • Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
  • Aleksandr Mitrovic

Al-Nassr

  • Seko Fofana
  • Marcelo Brozovic
  • Aymeric Laporte

Al-Ittihad

  • N’Golo Kante
  • Fabinho
  • Jota

Al-Ahly

  • Franck Kessie
  • Gabri Veiga
  • Riyad Mahrez

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MISSING North East Teenager – Police Appeal

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Missing North East Teenager - Police appeal
#MISSING We are appealing for your help as we look to locate a missing teenager.
Evie Coulter, who is 15, was last seen out walking in the North Seaton area of Ashington, in Northumberland, at 6.15pm yesterday.
Officers and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Evie is described as white, 5ft 7in tall, of slim build with long brown hair which is often worn in a bun with a fringe.
When she was last seen she was wearing black leggings, a black Nike jumper with a white tick on it, black trainers, and a black ‘puffa’ style jacket.
Evie is known to frequent the local McDonald’s and Asda stores in Ashington.
📲 Anyone with information on Evie’s whereabouts should call us immediately on 101, quoting reference number NP-20231118-1214.

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FA take action against Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over “disgrace” comments

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The Football Association has taken a stand against Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, for his contentious remarks following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. Arteta’s strong criticisms of the officiating during the match have led to action from the FA.

Arteta’s comments, wherein he labeled the officiating as a “disgrace” and expressed feeling “sick” after the defeat to Newcastle, have landed him in hot water. The FA has charged Arteta under FA Rule E3.1 for his post-match statements, alleging that they constitute misconduct by being insulting towards match officials, detrimental to the game, and bringing the game into disrepute. Arteta has until November 21 to respond to this charge.

During a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Arteta passionately criticized the officiating, emphasizing his belief that Arsenal did not deserve to lose the game due to what he deemed as clear and obvious decisions going against his team. He expressed his frustration by calling the situation embarrassing and a disgrace, defending his players and his job.

Despite widespread condemnation of Arteta’s remarks, Arsenal issued a statement less than 24 hours after the game, standing by Arteta’s comments and criticizing the refereeing and VAR errors. The club voiced support for Arteta’s post-match stance, emphasizing the need for higher officiating standards in the Premier League and urging the governing body responsible for referees to take urgent action.

Arteta’s vocal criticism and Arsenal’s subsequent support have sparked a contentious debate about the state of officiating in the league, highlighting the need for improvements to ensure fairness and credibility in football matches.

 

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