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May 05, 2025

Fourteen children arrested following death of boy, 14

A MAJOR manslaughter investigation has been launched after the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire.

1 min

Lasting tribute to wartime Lioness

A FORGOTTEN WWI female football star has finally been recognised with a commemorative headstone.

Lasting tribute to wartime Lioness

1 min

Drug dealer on unconditional bail after entering pleas

A MAN has appeared in court accused of dealing multiple types of class A and B drugs in Sunderland.

1 min

Overdose woman was in need of better care

A WOMAN died after an overdose in supported accommodation at Lynemouth, an inquest has heard.

2 mins

Life imitating art in ex-detective's play

MORE than 20 years after he started writing it, former Northumbria Police detective Arthur McKenzie is finally set to premiere his new play Blackbird in the Snow tomorrow, May 6.

Life imitating art in ex-detective's play

2 mins

Cricket club's tree tribute to local war heroes

NORTHUMBERLAND cricket club has paid a touching tribute to its local war heroes with a commemorative tree project.

Cricket club's tree tribute to local war heroes

2 mins

FUNDS POUR IN FOR FAMILY OF TRAGIC LAYTON

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help the family of teenager Layton Carr.

1 min

St James' record is confirmed

A RECORD Sunday crowd for Super League's Magic Weekend at St James' Park has been confirmed.

1 min

Orca sight is 'pure magic' for boat tour veteran

A Farne Islands boat skipper filmed some incredible footage of orcas swimming off the Northumberland coast on Friday.

1 min

Teen death leads to manslaughter investigation

A MAJOR manslaughter investigation has been launched after the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire.

Teen death leads to manslaughter investigation

2 mins

Tyne ferry resurfaces in Brighton – on 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

Off-road bike clampdown

POLICE have carried out a “day of action” targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Sunderland.

1 min

Labour rebels get together to form new political team

NEWCASTLE’S ex-council leader and five other rebel councillors have formed a new political faction.

1 min

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

BEST BUDS

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

3 mins

Being angry is fine, but Nigel is not on your side

LESS than one year ago, the people of County Durham returned six out of six MPs for Labour.

3 mins

Child incident ends in arrest

A MAN arrested outside Newcastle Central Station was “behaving erratically towards two children” police have said.

1 min

Figures show big rise in fly-tipping across county

> Incidents of fly-tipping across the county are up by more than 70% since 2017

2 mins

Interest rate cut expected as impact of tariffs gauged

UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4.25% as the Bank of England eases costs for borrowers while it digests the impact of US tariffs on the economy.

1 min

Heineken to pump £2m into pubs across region

PUB giant Heineken UK has announced it is investing £2.2m into upgrading and reopening closed pubs across the North East, creating scores of new jobs,

2 mins

Veterans hoping for big VE Day event turnout

A MOTIVATED pair of veterans who have arranged a special VE Day event in Newcastle this May are hoping as many people as possible will join them in marking the big anniversary.

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

Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting

5 mins

BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN

HORRIFIC NAZI RAIDS PUMMEL OUR CITIES

1 min

Maltese please!

ELLEN JENNE FINDS NEW FRIENDS ON TOUR OF AN ISLAND FULL OF TREASURES

Maltese please!

3 mins

Eagles find the winning formula to make semis

Women's Super League Quarter-final play-off

Eagles find the winning formula to make semis

2 mins

No pain, no gain, as Knight admits 'everybody hurts...'

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.

3 mins

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

Durham are thwarted by a captain's innings

2 mins

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

NORTHERN LEAGUE

2 mins

Stockton 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

Le Bris shifts his focus after Cats' dismal finale

2 mins

United make their point at third time of asking at VAR- away Brighton

NEWCASTLE United salvaged what could be a vital point in their bid for the Champions League places on a dramatic day at the Amex Stadium.

United make their point at third time of asking at VAR- away Brighton

4 mins

Play-offs a chance to put things right – Mepham

CHRIS Mepham is the latest Sunderland player to issue a defiant message to Sunderland fans ahead of the Championship play-offs.

1 min

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PublisherReach Publishing Services Limited

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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