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April 26, 2025

Post Office says sorry for mum's 10 years of hell

Faulty Horizon software caused accounts chaos

1 min

Tributes paid to cricket stalwart

TRIBUTES have been paid to \"hard-working and influential councillor\" following the passing of former Chester-le-Street District Council leader, Malcolm Pratt, who died aged 84 on Monday.

2 mins

Seaside memories in miniature

PIONEERING photographers Matthew Auty and Richard Ruddock put their money on an idea for a seaside views album the size of a pound coin to cash in on the growing number of visitors to the coast.

2 mins

NUFC fans can snap selfie with silverware

IT has been almost a month since 300,000 people lined the streets to celebrate Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win.

1 min

Drink-driver had to give up her job at top hotel

A drink-driver was forced to quit her job at a luxury Northumberland hotel after losing her licence.

1 min

MP calls for Prudhoe Castle to reopen

NORTHUMBERLAND castle which has been shut to the public must reopen “as a matter of urgency”, an MP says.

2 mins

Plans for beach access wheelchair storage unit

PLANS have been submitted to install a beach-friendly wheelchair storage unit on Whitley Bay's famous seaside promenade.

1 min

Rare old battle as war items sold at auction

AN array of wartime items built up over a lifetime by a North East collector was sold for £110,000 at an auction that attracted more than 300 online bidders.

1 min

Post Office gives former worker 'sincere apology'

THE Post Office has issued a formal apology to a former worker from Northumberland, after she was cleared of fraud last year.

2 mins

Car 'driven dangerously' – court claim

A DRIVER has appeared in court accused of mounting a pavement near to children as they walked to school.

1 min

Cup parade gives line's figures a kick forward

THE Northumberland Line has reached another milestone with over 250,000 passenger journeys completed.

2 mins

School's pride as brothers face off at elite level

A pair of rugby playing brothers from Barnard Castle School will be facing off as Newcastle Falcons play Bath today.

1 min

Work poised to start on new leisure centre soon

BUILDING work on a long-awaited new leisure centre in Newcastle should start in the summer.

1 min

Mall taps into tech to help its deaf shoppers

THE Metrocentre has teamed up with an organisation that helps it to be more inclusive for shoppers who struggle to hear.

1 min

Classic car show gets in gear for 'fantastic' event

AFTER a hugely successful 2024 debut, the Belford Classic Car Show is making a highly anticipated return to Northumberland this weekend.

2 mins

Apple eyes a shift to India

APPLE is planning to move the production of iPhones it sells in the US to India and away from China in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs, it has been reported.

1 min

Leaders arrive for funeral

WORLD leaders will attend the funeral of Pope Francis today.

2 mins

Trio jailed over robber murder bid

THREE men have been jailed for plotting to kill a former cagefighter convicted of Britain's largest cash robbery.

1 min

Say 'no' to a garden mow

IF YOU spot signs in parks and on grass verges soon saying No Mow May, the grassy areas near you are being left to grow wild for a nature campaign.

2 mins

5 ways booze can seriously affect health

GPs highlight what alcohol does to our bodies and give tips on how to cut back

2 mins

If things don't work out, another dream can come from it

WATCHING Jodie Ounsley squaring up to competitors as Fury on Gladiators, it's hard to believe she's ever been anything but strong and confident.

3 mins

RICHARD IRVINE

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS When the cat's away, the mouse will... quietly clean up

2 mins

'UK's links with EU trump US relationship'

BRITAIN’S relationship with the EU is “arguably even more important” than trading links with the US, the Chancellor has said ahead of a meeting with her American counterpart.

1 min

City gastropub closes owing more than £1.4m

POPULAR Newcastle gastropub The Earl of Pitt Street ceased trading owing more than £1.4m, documents have shown.

2 mins

Company insolvencies show 9% annual increase

THE Insolvency Service has revealed that 1,992 company insolvencies were registered in England and Wales in March, marking a 9% annual rise.

1 min

UK tech firm poised to sue sector giant

A UK-based tech firm has filed a lawsuit in the US against electronics giant LG, claiming the South Korean firm wilfully infringed patents on TV technology.

1 min

Nissan braces for £3.7bn loss amid restructuring

THE boss of Nissan has insisted the troubled automotive giant has the resources and determination to stage a turnaround despite it bracing for a £3.7bn net loss.

2 mins

Rolls-Royce shares rebound to pre-Trump tariff levels

SHARES in FTSE 100 heavyweight Rolls-Royce have soared to their highest level since the shock of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs sent global markets into a tailspin.

1 min

Cash in with cashback

WHEN it comes to making your money go further, the first port of call is to pare back spending.

4 mins

MARTYN JAMES

Finally some good news! Shopping online is about to get much easier thanks to a ban on 'drip pricing'.

2 mins

Concern over sustainability of biomass

COMPANIES that burn wood pellets for energy may be \"marking their own homework on sustainability\", an influential cross-party committee has warned.

4 mins

Closure of SFI scheme a 'blow' for farmers

THE closure of the sustainable farming incentive scheme will devastate incomes, a poll has suggested.

3 mins

Opposites attract

A CHALK and cheese romance proved one of the TV comedy hits of the 1980s.

1 min

CAFE IN THE RUNNING TO SCORE AWARD

A cafe in a stunning location in Jesmond has become a favourite with some of the Newcastle United players' wives and girlfriends (WAGs) - and now it has been nominated for a national award.

1 min

Pub prices take a cut to pay tribute on VE day

A FAVOURITE city pub will be serving drinks at 1940s prices this May as part of a big Newcastle event bringing together much-loved British traditions to celebrate Victory in Europe Day.

2 mins

ROCK THIS JOINT

Make the most of spring lamb with these tasty options, says MARION MCMULLEN

1 min

SLOW & STEADY

MICHELIN STAR CHEF ROHIT GHAI TELLS LAUREN TAYLOR WHY PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO INDIAN COOKERY

3 mins

BROTHER IN ARMS

Owain Mulligan talks about becoming an accidental soldier and how his movie star sister Carey is like one of his best friends.

5 mins

AFFAIR HEARING

IF you've ever been cheated on, the thought of being trapped in a villa with your ex might sound like an absolute nightmare.

4 mins

This was the most open and honest interview I've ever given...

RIVALS AND EASTENDERS STAR DANNY DYER GETS THE ASSEMBLY TREATMENT. HE TELLS ELLA WALKER WHY APPEARING ON THE SHOW WAS SO EMOTIONAL AND MOVING FOR HIM

4 mins

Skelton fears chances may go up in smoke

HOE Joly Smoke will fly the flag for Dan Skelton, as he attempts to defy the odds and fend off the Willie Mullins invasion in the £175,000 bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on Saturday.

2 mins

We're taking it one game at a time, says coach Gaynor

NEWCASTLE Eagles head coach Chloe Gaynor takes her side into the last week of the regular season with two bites at the cherry that would be finishing third in The Super League Basketball standings - a position they currently occupy.

1 min

Only a win will do for Moors as they seek play-off spot

SPENNYMOOR Town manager Graeme Lee has called on his side to focus on themselves as they look to defy the odds and secure a play-off place today.

1 min

Magnay wary of Boston side 'full of confidence'

GATESHEAD manager Carl Magnay is all too aware of the challenge posed by Boston United because they remind him of a recent Heed side.

2 mins

Gordon ready to make his return

Fitting Anthony Gordon back into the starting XI

1 min

Juventus linked with bizarre £60m Tonali deal

JUVENTUS have a genuine cheek if they think that Sandro Tonali is available for a nice comfortable £60million this summer.

1 min

I'm very lucky, admits Howe

EDDIE Howe has heaped praise on Newcastle United's head of medicine, Dr Paul Catterson, after the medic made a quick intervention to spot his worsening condition as he battled the early stages of pneumonia.

1 min

Howe focused for final five-game run

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe has branded the Magpies' run-in as a \"five-game league\" as he aims to clinch a place in the Champions League for the second time in the space of three seasons.

1 min

PAT'S THE WAY TO GROW YOUR OWN

PATIOS are perfect for growing your own produce.

2 mins

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...

With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring

2 mins

Perfectly floored

MUCH like a feature wall or mural, with so much surface to work with, carpeting can be your canvas for creating a statement or a calming aesthetic, depending on your scheme.