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May 05, 2025

'Unless you are a political party you don't get access to anything'

EX-COUNCIL LEADER NICK KEMP AND OTHER LABOUR REBELS FORM NEW POLITICAL FACTION

2 mins

Tree tribute to war heroes

CRICKET CLUB PROJECT TO MARK VE DAY ANNIVERSARY

2 mins

Former Shields Ferry spotted in ITV's Grace

A FORMER Shields ferry has made its screen debut after it was spotted in an episode of a hit ITV crime drama.

1 min

Mum's heartfelt thanks for her pioneering op

A DINNINGTON mum has become the first person in the UK to undergo a new kind of heart surgery designed to tackle heart disease while also reducing the risk that she'll have another stroke.

1 min

Facebook plea sees diners flock to save cafe

OWNER MATT SAYS 'IT'S NOW OR NEVER' OR BUSINESS IS SET TO CLOSE

2 mins

North East set to be hardest hit by cuts to PIP

THE North East will be hit harder than any other part of England by the Government's planned cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), new research has found.

2 mins

Meeting outburst sparks fury from other councillors

AN unnamed Newcastle councillor has been accused of insulating the city’s residents in an expletive-laden outburst.

2 mins

Investigation into death of woman

AN investigation is under way following the death of a woman at Northumberland property.

1 min

Great-grandmother finds own way to say thank you to hospital

SHE HAS BEEN FUNDRAISING FOR THE HOSPITAL CHARITY DESPITE OWN HEALTH SCARE

2 mins

Putin's nuclear hopes

RUSSIA'S President Vladimir Putin has said the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not arisen - and he hopes it will not.

1 min

Eight held after terror plot probes

EIGHT men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations.

1 min

Staff at Reform-controlled councils urged to join union

THE head of the UK's biggest union urged staff at Reform UK-controlled councils to sign up after Nigel Farage warned workers to seek \"alternative careers\".

1 min

Reform pose 'real threat to Labour'

REFORM UK is “a real threat” to Labour and is being treated as a “serious opposition force” after the party's successes in local elections, Wes Streeting has said.

2 mins

BEST BUDS

DISCOVER NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS NEAR YOU THIS SPRING AS THEY BURST INTO LIFE

2 mins

Fight to revive UK's rainforests

CONSERVATIONISTS are fighting to restore and expand the last remaining fragments of the UK’s rare temperate rainforest as climate change looms.

2 mins

Seaside rocks to new tune in fun-filled '50s

A SUN-DRENCHED summer's day in the 1950s and thousands of day trippers and holidaymakers were packed on to the beach at Tynemouth Longsands.

2 mins

Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting

The Battle of Britain halted Germany's progress and Hitler's aim of invading Britain. ANDY SAUNDERS tells the story of how The Few became the heroes of a nation

5 mins

BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN

HORRIFIC NAZI RAIDS PUMMEL OUR CITIES

1 min

How to choose the right cover for your holiday

WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER

2 mins

Beware summer swindles: My guide to the latest cons

YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION

2 mins

Credit where it's Due

Mountie to the rescue! MARION MCMULLEN looks back at why Canadian cop drama Due South proved to be arresting viewing

1 min

Thirst rate

MARION MCMULLEN CHECKS OUT THE BEST NEW BOOZE HITTING THE MARKET

1 min

Disappointment for Riversiders as Somerset edge close finish

SOMERSET Women held their nerve in a tight chase to defeat Durham Women by four wickets via the DLS method in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup women’s competition clash at Banks Homes Riverside.

1 min

I'll be playing through pain, says Knight

COMEBACK king Seneca Knight has revealed no amount of pain was going to prevent him from playing a key role in Newcastle Eagles’ post-season push, writes SIMON RUSHWORTH.

1 min

Durham are thwarted by a captain's innings

Day 3 Hampshire vs Durham at Utilita Bowl Durham 511 lead Hampshire 429-7 by 82 runs

3 mins

Joy after De Jesus' saves put Town in Spartans' league

NORTHERN LEAGUE

2 mins

Anchors assess 'next steps' after play-off disqualification

STOCKTON Town have been removed from today’s Northern Premier League Premier Division play-off final after being charged with fielding an ineligible player in Tuesday's semi-final win against Guiseley.

1 min

We owe fans a win, says Heed midfielder

LUKE Hannant believes Gateshead must repay their supporters for their backing this season by claiming a win in Monday's crucial home clash with National League play-off rivals Southend United.

2 mins

Le Bris shifts his focus after Cats' dismal finale

IT'S A DIFFERENT CHAPTER NOW, SAYS BOSS

2 mins

Howe: Our fate is in our own hands

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe admits he is monitoring the Champions League picture around the Magpies' last push for the top five - but says he can't do anything about teams resting star names.

1 min

Magpies draw hope from parity at Amex

NEWCASTLE simply don’t do draws. They usually win, but if they don’t, then they lose. However, a point at the Amex Stadium was both precious and priceless.