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March 17, 2025

Pure euphoria as United fans rejoice in Carabao Cup win

AT 2-0 up, fans hardly dared to hope their dream could come true.

2 mins

Fans did team proud, and players won cup for them

GEORDIE pride was everywhere to be seen across the city in the build-up to yesterday's Carabao Cup Final.

1 min

Mayoral fund to yield 2,300 jobs

A £70M fund that aims to help North East firms create 2,300 new jobs is set to be agreed.

1 min

Local dishes served up from coast to coast

NORTHUMBERLAND smoked cheesetopped burgers and Newcastle Brown Ale pies are just some of the tempting dishes on offer for TransPennine Express (TPE) customers following the launch of the rail operator’s new local menu.

1 min

Knife crime slashed by half in new crackdown

KNIFE crime has reduced by 50% in areas targeted in a new crime crackdown.

2 mins

Drunken thug launched brutal attack on cabbie trying to get him home

A TAXI driver was subjected to an \"utterly disgraceful\" and \"gratuitous\" attack by a drunken thug.

2 mins

Ensuring city’s main street is ‘fit for future’

AN overhaul of Newcastle’s main high street has been lauded as its biggest moment since being pedestrianised almost three decades ago.

3 mins

Trump tackles Houthis

IRAN has once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels, after the United States launched a wave of air strikes against the militants and US President Donald Trump warned Tehran will be held “fully accountable” for their actions.

1 min

Warning as cybercrime rates rise

SOCIAL media and email account hacking reports jumped sharply last year, according to Action Fraud data.

1 min

Health Secretary declines to be drawn on benefits

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has declined to be drawn on whether the Government will freeze personal independence payment (PIP) as uncertainty continues to surround Labour’s upcoming welfare reforms.

1 min

Streeting 'genuinely sorry' for anxiety over job losses

WES Streeting has apologised for causing anxiety among NHS administrators as the Government announced plans to slash bureaucracy in the health service.

2 mins

Third year of maximum council tax hikes for most households

A MAJORITY of households in England are facing a third year of maximum council tax hikes after all councils confirmed their plans.

2 mins

Fire and rescue service appoints temp cover for suspended chief and deputy after review

NORTHUMBERLAND Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has appointed two interim bosses after its chief officer and his deputy were suspended.

1 min

Serial criminal behind £142k spate of camper thefts gets 38 months

CAMPERVAN owners around the North East were left devastated when thieves stole \"pride and joy\" vehicles worth a total of £142,000.

3 mins

What can you do if you've got mortgage concerns?

The last few years have been a torrid time for homeowners.

2 mins

LOOK THE BUSINESS

SUITS YOU... THE STYLISH WAY TO MAKE STRIDES,

2 mins

THE LAST WORD

MARION MCMULLEN looks at how controversial Channel 4 show The Word ended 30 years ago

1 min

Unsafe as houses

REUNITING Happy Valley stars Katherine Kelly and Siobhan Finneran, this is the new twisting crime drama you'll want to binge.

1 min

Holmes 'determined to have a life' amid battle

TV PRESENTER Eamonn Holmes has said he is “determined to have a life” as he deals with constant pain due to ongoing back issues.

1 min

GLAS ACT

FIONA WHITTY RETURNS TO GLASGOW AND FALLS FOR ITS CHARMS ALL OVER AGAIN

3 mins

Win moves Eagles up to third place

NEWCASTLE Eagles continued their superb form with a convincing 87-72 road win over bottom-of-the-table London Lions on Saturday night.

1 min

Jordan rues what might have been

Scotland centre Tom Jordan rued the impact of his try being disallowed at a pivotal point in Paris as France regained their poise to claim the Guinness Six Nations title.

2 mins

Norris reigns in rain at season's opener

LANDO Norris survived a rain shower and late charge from Max Verstappen to open his season in style by winning a wild, wacky and thrilling Australian Grand Prix.

2 mins

Stick with us as we regroup, says Roberts

SUNDERLAND winger Patrick Roberts relayed the importance of the remaining games in the season in the aftermath of their 3-0 loss to Coventry City.

2 mins

A game too far for the out of sorts Black Cats

REGIS Le Bris admitted Sunderland fell well below their standards in a frustrating 3-0 defeat at Coventry City.

2 mins

Dickman focuses on his squad after a home thumping

SOUTH Shields manager Elliott Dickman stressed he will carefully manage his squad during the final run-in of the National League North season.

1 min

Magnay managing Heed through a testing period

CARL Magnay has stressed he will get the balance right as Gateshead look to continue their push for a play-off spot and keep alive their hopes of claiming a historic promotion into the EFL.

1 min

Dreams are a reality on our day of pure joy

COLOSSAL DUO STAND TALL AT WEMBLEY

3 mins

Howe declares triumph ʻa victory for the cityʼ

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe dedicated the Magpies' historic trophy lift to a city that had suffered its fair share of disappointment down the decades.

1 min

Eddie dedicates triumph to his boys and mum

EDDIE Howe's thoughts turned to his late mother and his sons as Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy with Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.

2 mins

Magpies end 70 years of hurt to write names into history books

DUST down that trophy cabinet and make space for a major honour - because Newcastle United players guaranteed themselves immortality at Wembley.

3 mins

Sights not seen since the days of black-and-white

MY oh my, can you believe it? Dare you believe it? Newcastle United have won a showpiece Wembley cup final. Say it again ever so slowly and drink it in. Be still my fluttering heart.