[citation needed] The earliest mention of the town's name is in the Boldon Book in 1183 as 'Newbotill' and by reference to neighbouring Houghton-le-spring ('Hoctona').

[citation needed] An English transcription states: In the 19th century there were three potteries, one belonging to the Broderick family.

In 1691, parts of Newbottle called Hall Moor and Dubmire were divided and the tenants all claimed leasehold.

[2] Early reports blamed a sudden inrush of firedamp from old workings which pitmen had inadvertently broken into.

[5] Herrington Country Park provides walking, picnics, model boating and cycling and is a mile on foot to the north of the village accessible by public footpath.

[citation needed] The Co-operative store and Post Office have closed and the land and property developed.

This action caused the local community to apply to the high court in London for an emergency injunction.

[citation needed] The village is served by Newbottle Workingmen's Club CIU, The Sun Inn and the Queen's Head public houses.

People to have lived in the village include footballers David Meyler, Chris Turner, Thomas Sorensen and Colin Todd, and singer Bryan Ferry.