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April 30, 2025

New evidence suggests man 'was assaulted on night he went missing'

FAMILY 'DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS' AS POLICE PROBING 30-YEAR-OLD'S DISAPPEARANCE ISSUE FRESH APPEAL

3 mins

A 'rescue' on the Tyne kick starts water safety campaign

THE Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has held a river rescue demonstration to kick start a national water safety campaign.

1 min

Plans drawn up for demolition work at former factory

NORTH Tyneside Council has drawn up plans to demolish unsafe buildings forming part of a historic Fish Quay factory.

1 min

Comedian forced to cancel dates

POPULAR comedian Milton Jones has been forced to cancel and reschedule all of the summer dates in his Ha!Milton Tour following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

1 min

Accused pair 'kept wedge of tree as a trophy' court told

MEN 'REVELLED IN INFAMY' OF 'MINDLESS VANDALISM'

5 mins

Police appeal for witnesses after two children are 'struck by car'

TWO children were taken to hospital after being ''struck\" by a car in the West Denton area of Newcastle on Monday afternoon.

1 min

'Exceptional' results for port

THE Port of Blyth has announced “exceptional” trading for the fourth year running as it continued its push into the lucrative renewable energy sector.

1 min

WOMAN WITH STAGE FOUR OF DISEASE 'ENJOYING HER LIFE'

A CRAMLINGTON mum who was diagnosed with cancer six weeks after giving birth to her second child says that “making memories is exactly what my goal is now”.

2 mins

Goal is making memories, says mum, 39, after cancer diagnosis

A CRAMLINGTON mum who was diagnosed with cancer six weeks after giving birth to her second child says that \"making memories is exactly what my goal is now\".

2 mins

'Potentially life changing' device to treat epilepsy

A GROUND-breaking procedure at a North East hospital has seen surgeons become the first in the UK to implant a new \"pacemaker for the brain\" to treat epilepsy.

2 mins

MAJOR MAKEOVER SET TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTUMN

A PRIME Newcastle hotel is undergoing a £2m refurbishment overseen by a new manager.

1 min

Prime city hotel to undergo £2m refurbishment

MAJOR MAKEOVER SET TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTUMN

1 min

Labour pledges grant extension for leisure centre

A North East council has been given two more years to spend almost £20 million of Government money on a new leisure centre hit by a series of delays.

2 mins

Wildfires on Table Mountain

HELICOPTERS have dropped water on large fires burning on the slopes of South Africa's Table Mountain, as police investigate whether arson was the cause.

1 min

Carney claims victory

PRIME minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fuelled by United States President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

1 min

William and Kate's anniversary trip to Mull

THE Prince and Princess of Wales have been welcomed by crowds on Scotland's Isle of Mull, where their Royal Foundation is providing financial support for rural projects.

1 min

Man denies killing two and dumping remains near Clifton Bridge

A MAN accused of killing two people and dumping their remains in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge, in Bristol, yesterday pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of one of the victims.

1 min

Record time for 10,000 crossings

The number of migrants who have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the English Channel has passed 10,000 in record time.

1 min

No 10 rejects rap group's apology in 'kill MPs' row

RAP group Kneecap's apology to the families of murdered MPs was “half-hearted\", Downing Street said.

1 min

Cashless culture is 'hitting vulnerable'

BUSINESSES may need to be forced to accept coins and banknotes, the Treasury Committee has warned.

1 min

6,500 new teachers 'may not be enough'

IT is unclear whether the Government’s pledge to recruit 6,500 more teachers will fully address staff shortages, the public spending watchdog has said.

1 min

Cheers to Queen Vic's reopening

EASTENDERS' Queen Vic pub is to reopen to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special episode of the BBC soap.

1 min

Star 'wouldn't be alive if she listened to nasty comments'

FORMER X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has said she would “not be alive” today if it were not for her resilience when dealing with “nasty” comments about her appearance.

1 min

Bank accused of hampering cryptocurrency's advance

THE Bank of England's “prescriptive” rules could potentially “killing” London’s chances of becoming a global hub for stablecoins, according to a warning from an industry body.

1 min

BP stays cautious as Trump's tariffs bite

BRITISH energy titan BP was forced to scale back its share buyback programme, after President Donald Trump's tariff strategies sent oil prices into a nosedive.

1 min

A blooming good start

RHS National Gardening Week is the ideal opportunity to introduce first-timers to the wonders of horticulture

1 min

Chilly dip, anyone?

Make the most of longer days with a paddle or swim at these seaside destinations, By SARAH MARSHALL

1 min

You can't live your life being risk-averse...

YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS AMANDA OWEN ON THE 'ABSOLUTE JOY' OF GIVING HER KIDS THE FREEDOM TO THRIVE.

4 mins

Grass is always greener at the grandparents'...

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

NOT A LOT OF MONEY FOR NOTHING

THE LATEST CMF PHONE AND BUDS OFFER STARTLING VALUE AND SOME FUN FEATURES

2 mins

GET LOST IN MAY'S BIG-HITTING RELEASES

FROM A NEW ELDEN RING STANDALONE TO A FRESH CHAPTER OF THE DOOM FRANCHISE, THESE ARE THE TOP TITLES COMING YOUR WAY SOON

3 mins

Henderson weighs up Gold Cup tilt for Constitution Hill

NICKY Henderson has left the door open for a tantalising Gold Cup tilt with Constitution Hill after the hurdling star was entered for the Royal Ascot showpiece.

1 min

Durham look to bounce back against Surrey

DURHAM Women are aiming to bounce back from Sunday's Metro Bank One-Day Cup defeat by The Blaze when they take on Surrey today.

2 mins

Government's 'no say in Open'

GOLF Downing Street says the hosting of the Open is a matter for the organisers amid claims US President Donald Trump has made repeated requests to Sir Keir Starmer for the 2028 event to be held at his Turnberry course.

1 min

No charges in Johnson death

ICE HOCKEY A professional ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of fellow player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges.

1 min

Fearnley beaten after Spain power-cut

TENNIS Jacob Fearnley fell to defeat against Grigor Dimitrov after their Madrid Open third-round match resumed following Monday's power-cut.

1 min

Keep the wind-up going, insists Khan

AMIR Khan believes Daniel Dubois should keep winding up Oleksandr Usyk to realise his dream of becoming undisputed world heavyweight champion.

2 mins

Sunderland man feeling the weight of relegation threat

PIERRE Ekwah has admitted he is feeling the weight of pressure as he faces the threat of relegation with loan club Saint-Etienne in France.

1 min

Le Bris needs to find answer to Cats apathy

IT’S difficult for fans to summon up any sort of enthusiasm for Sunderland at the moment as they lurch from one defeat to another.

2 mins

Rebuilding St James' Park next to existing site best option for new stadium, says Newcastle legend Les

LES Ferdinand has suggested that Newcastle United's best bet is to rebuild a revamped St James' Park next door to the current site.

2 mins

Botman's back but Howe will ease him in

NEWCASTLE United will ease Sven Botman back into first-team duties after the Dutchman made his eagerly-awaited return to Eddie Howe's senior side at the weekend.

1 min

One last hurrah is the least that a great Magpies line leader deserves

WE'VE always loved our centre-forwards here on Tyneside. The No 9 Legends are testimony to our obsession.

4 mins

Ipswich boss backs Delap to step up

SATURDAY'S 3-0 win for Newcastle United confirmed the relegation of Ipswich Town with four games to spare and subsequently activated a £30m release clause in the contract of striker Liam Delap.

1 min

Expert is at a loss over PSR figure

NEWCASTLE United would be able to spend a great deal more if clubs were allowed to make the percentage of losses they were when PSR rules were first introduced.

1 min

Targett could miss rest of season, says Howe

MATT Targett’s season could be over after the Newcastle United defender suffered a ‘slight’ hamstring issue.

1 min

Isak feeling the weight as he carries heavy goal burden on his own

MAGPIES MUST BRING IN BACK-UP FOR STAR STRIKER

2 mins

Cunha: I am committed to Wolves

NEWCASTLE United are reported to be one of the clubs keen on luring Matheus Cunha away from Wolves this season - but the Brazilian has reaffirmed his commitment to the west Midlands club as rumours swirl over his future, writes AARON STOKES.

1 min

Clarke pays tribute to United target Wilson

NEWCASTLE United would be signing an 18-year-old with a big future if they follow up their interest in Hearts striker James Wilson - according to Scotland manager Steve Clarke.

1 min

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