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March 21, 2025

Our best-loved attractions still draw in crowds

THE outstanding talents of Mr Turner powered a North East gallery to a table-topping visitor performance last year.

2 mins

Signature battle between Monroe and Einstein

FAMOUS AUTOGRAPHS SOLD AT AUCTION

2 mins

Welfare changes 'risk chaos'

LABOUR’S controversial shake-up of the welfare system risks causing “chaos” for vulnerable families and adding to the burden of overstretched local services, a North East council leader has warned.

2 mins

Now's the time to lift two-child benefit cap, says region's mayor

NORTH East mayor Kim McGuinness has urged the Government to lift the two-child benefit cap after fears new welfare reforms will increase child poverty in the region.

2 mins

Family 'broken' after death of 'beloved Kiki'

A FOUR-year-old girl who died in a Northumberland house fire has been named, with her family paying tribute to their “smiling star”.

1 min

'Unwelcoming' coach station needs attention

TRANSPORT campaigners have complained about the state of a “bleak” city centre coach station without any toilets or indoor shelter.

2 mins

More people in work as region's unemployment rate falls

THE North East's employment position has improved in the most recent official statistics thanks to a significant fall in unemployment.

1 min

Woman guilty of killing friend by dangerous driving

KILLER driver Karla Dodds is in custody after she was found guilty of causing the death of her friend Truman Hub by dangerous driving.

3 mins

New facility is 'game changer' for community

A STATE-OF-THE-ART sports hub has officially opened in Wallsend following a £1.9 million grant from the Football Foundation.

2 mins

Paedophile jailed for sexual assault

VILE paedophile Kenneth Dick has been jailed for 14 years for abusing a schoolgirl.

1 min

Prolific thief jailed after he targeted two stores 10 times within one month

A PROLIFIC thief stole from the same two shops 10 times in a month, despite already being on a community order.

1 min

Hard Rock Cafe staff shocked by sudden closure

MEMBERS of staff at Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle have spoken out to say they are “shocked and saddened” by its sudden closure, as the world famous restaurant chain has confirmed it has shut down.

2 mins

'Limited truce' agreed

UKRAINE and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after US President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, although it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what targets would be off limits.

2 mins

Prince meets Estonian President on visit

THE Prince of Wales met with Estonia’s President Alar Karis as he began a two-day visit to the Baltic state to bolster the UK’s ties with the nation.

1 min

Call to 'pick up pace' on dentist cover

MORE than a quarter of people who failed to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the last two years treated themselves at home, while almost one in five went abroad, according to a poll.

1 min

Nine out of 10 put up their council tax significantly

COUNCIL tax bill rises will hit 5% in April for the third year in a row, as almost all councils increase bills up to, or close to, the maximum permitted, government figures confirm.

1 min

Tories facing 'extremely difficult' local elections

THE Conservatives are facing a tough challenge in May's local elections, Kemi Badenoch warned as she launched the party’s campaign to win town halls.

1 min

Data on biological sex 'key for patient safety'

KEEPING NHS records of biological sex is key for patient safety, Wes Streeting has said, backing a report that warned against conflating it with gender identity.

1 min

New community hub given green light by council

ASHINGTON is set to benefit from a new community and youth facility after plans for a new three-storey site on Wansbeck Square received the green light.

2 mins

Trek the coast... and raise money!

HI Sunshine News readers, We hope everybody's recovered from the almighty win at the weekend! The celebrations were well and truly high and the atmosphere from Newcastle to Wembley made us so proud to be positioned in such a passionate region.

3 mins

Gosforth battle Newcastle for title

AS the Northumbria Chess League nears its climax, one match will decide the overall winner.

2 mins

GOING GREAT GUNS

THE SEX PISTOLS' GLEN MATLOCK REFLECTS ON THE PUNK BAND'S LEGACY WITH

3 mins

YOU'VE CHANGED YOUR TOON!

Disney's live-action version of animated classic sees tale given a modern twist

2 mins

Will there be happy ending for this new Snow White?

DISNEY'S REIMAGINING OF CLASSIC FAIRY TALE HAS SPLIT OPINIONS, RACHAEL DAVIS FINDS OUT WHAT THE FUSS IS ALL ABOUT

4 mins

I got the script... my reaction was 'I have got to be in this'

Sean Bean jumped at gritty new BBC1 crime drama This City is Ours.

2 mins

The draw to comedy is 1% more powerful than the terror...

Stand-up comedian and Taskmaster champ John Robins talks to MARION MCMULLEN about Greg Davies' head and getting to grips with his anxiety

4 mins

GOOD FOR A LAUGH

FROM an Oasis reunion like no other - complete with a set of mega monobrows - to a wheelie big challenge, Strictly sketch and red noses in paradise, prepare for another mega-funny night of side-splitting entertainment.

1 min

Keeping up with the big boys...

LIKE most carmakers, Mazda has been busy focusing on SUVs and it hasn't offered a new seven-seater for the past decade.

3 mins

War poised for Newbury win

GO TO WAR looks to be crying out for a step up to three miles and gets the chance to back up that view in the Ulti- mate Travel Company Handicap Hurdle at Newbury.

1 min

Eagles prioritise getting back on track in league

IT’S time to park Newcastle Eagles’ bold European ambitions and get back to business in the Super League Basketball Championship.

2 mins

Black relief after heart surgery

ATHLETICS Two-time Olympic silver- medallist Roger Black feared he would not wake up after he had open heart surgery in January.

1 min

Eddie 'chaotic and a genius' declares Hill

F1 Damon Hill said Formula One has lost 'a true legend' following the death of former team owner Eddie Jordan, right, aged 76.

1 min

Bradburn's reprimand over 'discrimination'

CRICKET Former Glamorgan coach Grant Bradburn has been reprimanded and issued a warning after admitting to discriminatory conduct.

1 min

Falcons duo back for Sharks clash

OLI Spencer and Max Clark come into Newcastle Falcons’ team for tonight’s Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend home game against Sale Sharks.

2 mins

Mariners manager hopes tough week can end on a positive

ELLIOTT Dickman has warned South Shields they must be prepared for a difficult challenge when they visit Leamington tomorrow.

1 min

Heed boss asks team to step up to the plate

CARL Magnay has called on his Gateshead players to show 'character and personality' as they look to round off a difficult week with a positive result against Tamworth.

1 min

Palmer puts focus on fitness rather than Reggae Boyz call-up

HULL City star Kasey Palmer, pictured, will not link up with Jamaica during the international break as the creative attacker instead opts to remain with the Tigers to focus on getting fit.

1 min

Injury blow as Cirkin out of England squad

SUNDERLAND defender Dennis Cirkin, pictured right, could face a spell on the sidelines.

1 min

These are the times God promised us if we just kept the faith

ENOUGH Geordie tears have flowed to fill the Tyne and still they pour forth.

3 mins

Ashworth linked with Saudi sporting chief role

FORMER Newcastle United chief Dan Ashworth is reported to be in negotiations for a new job after leaving Manchester United.

1 min

Burn is one of the Three Lions' leaders - Kane

ENGLAND captain Harry Kane has namechecked Newcastle United star Dan Burn when talking about a key role in the squad - despite the defender having yet to win a cap.