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May 03, 2025

‘We have eaten Labour for lunch’

REFORM UK has delivered a seismic shock to the North East's political landscape.

1 min

Locket containing Lord Nelson hair sold for £16,900

A LOCK of hair taken from Lord Nelson after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar has sold on Tyneside for £16,900, including fees.

1 min

Motorcyclist injured after hitting deer

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a deer in Northumberland.

1 min

Probe under way after woman dies at property

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

1 min

Defendant claims co-accused felled famous sycamore

SYCAMORE Gap accused Daniel Graham told a court it was his former pal Adam Carruthers who cut down the \"most famous tree in the world\".

3 mins

Mayor sets out priorities after narrow triumph

AFTER securing a narrow victory over Reform UK, the newly-elected Mayor of North Tyneside has pledged to focus on housing, youth opportunities and jobs as her core priorities for the next four years.

2 mins

COUNCIL STALWART'S FAREWELL THANKS

DAME Norma Redfearn, who has dominated North Tyneside Council since 2013, has bid farewell and extended her thanks to residents.

1 min

Mayor says Government must listen after election battering

LABOUR'S North East mayor has urged the Government to listen to “concerns we're hearing repeatedly on the doorsteps” after a bruising local election day.

1 min

Labour on notice as Reform surge changes landscape of region's politics

REFORM UK has delivered a seismic shock to the North East's political landscape.

3 mins

'Solar farm plan doesn't feel like it is right for us'

> Green belt land between Chopwell and Greenside in Gateshead

3 mins

Seek advice plea from dad after bladder removal

A RYTON dad who had his bladder removed due to cancer says that the illness \"isn't talked about enough\".

3 mins

Trump to slash media funding

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.

1 min

Jets strike near palace

ISRAEL'S air force has struck near Syria’s presidential palace after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria.

1 min

Harry loses appeal over UK security

THE Duke of Sussex has lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK.

1 min

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

VISIT A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE NEAR YOU THIS HALF TERM

3 mins

Gardeners urged to think of 'weeds' as wildflowers

HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to rethink their attitude to wildflowers in gardens, as polling shows many still see blooms such as dandelions and daisies as weeds.

2 mins

A blooming good start

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

1 min

David Fairlamb THE FIT FACTOR

THE modern diet relies heavily on fast food, snacks, and sugary treats. Studies show that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now make up more than half of people's energy intake in the UK, among the highest rates in Europe.

2 mins

SIX SUBTLE SIGNS OF HEART TROUBLE

A cardiologist reveals the symptoms that can indicate underlying conditions and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. By CAMILLA FOSTER

2 mins

FREE £2 BET

IN William HILL SHOPS

1 min

RICHARD IRVINE

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

Businesses 'to stay at heart of decisions'

THE Trade Secretary has said that businesses will “continue to be at the heart” of the Government's decisions in response to Donald Trump's trade tariffs, as a four-week consultation on counter measures has closed.

1 min

University graduate scoops $5m prize for a world-leading idea

A FORMER Durham University student with a world-leading carbon capture idea has secured a $5m international prize thanks to support from Newcastle University students.

2 mins

Bank profits rise by 10%

STANDARD Chartered surpassed profit expectations over the first quarter, as it said it remains confident it can support clients through market volatility.

1 min

Natwest sees profits leap amid global uncertainty

NATWEST has revealed its profit jumped by more than a third in recent months as the bank said its customers were “resilient” against “increased global economic uncertainty”.

1 min

Design consultancy acquires Irish firm as part of expansion plan

TYNESIDE engineering design consultancy has snapped up a business in Ireland in an undisclosed deal.

1 min

Amazon first quarter profits soar by 62%

AMAZON exceeded Wall Street predictions in the first quarter of 2025, recording a year-on-year profit surge of 62%.

1 min

Shell shares rise after buyback statement but earnings down

SHELL reported a significant drop in profits for the first quarter yesterday, as crude oil prices weakened due to geopolitical uncertainty.

1 min

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.

4 mins

Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare

YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION

2 mins

A region changed

If you woke up yesterday morning and checked on the local election results in the North East, you would have got a flavour of the seismic events to come.

1 min

FESTIVAL'S SEARCH FOR BEST BREW

ANNUAL favourite Gateshead Beer and Music Festival, which has been running since 2010, is back - and its Bank Holiday weekend return features a competition to find the very best brew.

1 min

Distinguished diner gets warm welcome on coast

THE owner of a North East restaurant said it was a “true honour” to have received a visit from an international political figure.

2 mins

HIP TO DIPS

Chef Sonali Shah on cooking for A-listers and why dips should be a dinner party staple.

3 mins

There's no Gavin & Stacey film to be made... the story is told

Larry Lamb tells LISA SALMON why he's both sad and relieved the smash hit TV show is finally over, and how he has moved on by writing his first novel

4 mins

There's a real brutality to the death penalty you can't get away from

Dan Walker tells YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI why he wanted to take a closer look at America's capital punishment system

2 mins

Currence stepped up and inspired Eagles to victories

NEWCASTLE Eagles fly into tonight's home Super League Basketball play-off quarter-final in confident mood and with massive momentum after last weekend's wonderful double-winning weekend.

2 mins

Clark's ton puts Durham in charge

Day 1Hampshire vs Durham at Utilita Bowl, Durham 330/5 having chosen to bat first

3 mins

Cats prepped and ready to go for final game before play-offs

SUNDERLAND head into the final game of the Championship knowing the clash with QPR today is as much about putting in a performance ahead of the play-offs to build momentum, as it is coming through unscathed.

3 mins

Malia and his men will be giving everything to seal promotion

JARROW manager Kennie Malia believes his players have 'gone above and beyond' in their bid to secure what would be a historic promotion into the Northern League's top tier.

1 min

Stockton must wait for decision

NPL PREMIER

1 min

Swailes: We have complete faith we can get the result

NPL EAST

3 mins

Howe: With Joe, we could never rule him out!

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe will not put any pressure on Joelinton to return before the end of the season - but insists the midfield enforcer’s steely nature means he could be seen again this term.

2 mins