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May 06, 2025

Harsh words hurt children, says MP

NORTH East MP has spoken out about how verbal abuse ‘towards children “goes under the radar” amid shocking statistics showing two in five kids experience it.

1 min

Thief stole £2k of goods from shop

A BRAZEN thief stole nearly £2,000 of goods from a farm shop during two trolley dashes.

1 min

Private hire cabbie broke licence rules

A NEWCASTLE-LICENSED private hire driver has been ordered to pay more than £800 after plying for trade in County Durham.

1 min

Majestic Cosmo stands tall to take centre stage

A RARE breed horse is celebrating his one-year anniversary of being part of Kynren, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

2 mins

Family's tribute to their 'cheeky, happy' Layton

THE family of a 14-year-old who died in a fire in Gateshead have paid tribute to their \"kind, caring and loving boy\".

3 mins

Thug racially abused and threatened takeaway staff

A RACIST thug smashed a takeaway window and yelled vile abuse after being refused service.

1 min

Burglar who stole charity collection tins is jailed

A PROLIFIC burglar who has repeatedly targeted businesses in South Tyneside has been jailed.

1 min

Some waiting more than a month to see their GP

AN NHS “postcode lottery” means that people in some areas of the North East are not getting a doctor's appointment until more than a month after booking one.

3 mins

Family battle on for 'miracle' drug

FAMILY are determined to continue to fight for a life-changing drug to be available on the NHS in memory of one daughter and because it has been a \"miracle\" for a second.

2 mins

Benefit cuts set to hit region hardest

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

Israel's plan for Gaza

ISRAEL has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials have said.

1 min

Royals pay due homage to veterans

FOUR generations of the royal family paid tribute yesterday to Second World War veterans in a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

2 mins

Take on a position of Trust

Explore new outdoor careers as a National Trust apprentice

3 mins

Generations enjoy getting arty

YOUNG people and older residents in North Tyneside who have bridged the years and collaborated on a special art project are set to see their work go on public display.

2 mins

King's Award for six of region's best businesses

SIX North East companies are celebrating after winning King’s Awards for Enterprise.

3 mins

Wind farms power 1,000s of homes

GROWING numbers of onshore wind farms owned and operated by Sunderland renewable energy firm OnPath Energy generated enough electricity last year to power 192,000 homes.

1 min

New auction service responds to demand

NEWCASTLE property firm Bradley Hall has launched a property auction service for national clients.

1 min

Student support sees sales rise for leisure group

GROWING North East leisure company Apartment Group has seen sales rise on the back of students flocking to its city centre venues.

2 mins

'WITHOUT VICTORY, THERE IS NO SURVIVAL'

BITTERLY fought over three million square miles of hostile ocean, the struggle to prevent Hitler's U-boats - his 'grey wolves' - starving Britain into submission began on the first day of the war and ended on the last.

7 mins

Keeping fit as a new mum

CAMILLA FOSTER ASKS THE EXPERTS HOW WOMEN CAN EASE BACK INTO EXERCISE AFTER GIVING BIRTH

2 mins

I will not apologise for being a fighter - Lewis

LEWIS Hamilton said he will refuse to “apologise for being a fighter” as he defended his “PG” radio spat with Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix.

2 mins

No great expectations as Sinner returns after doping ban

TENNIS

1 min

Eagles are bruised and battered but victorious

By JEFF KING

2 mins

Rain-hit Durham settle for a draw

ECB REPORTERS NETWORK SUPPORTED BY ROTHESAY

2 mins

Grey says most important thing is for club's future to be secured

JOE Grey preferred to focus on the future of Hartlepool United rather than his own after their National League season came to a close with a 1-1 draw against Forest Green Rovers.

1 min

Stockton thank fans for play-off final support

STOCKTON Town have thanked supporters and the local community for the 'understanding, support and commitment' they have received following a difficult week for the Northern Premier League club.

1 min

Second half of season a disaster - Heed boss

Gateshead boss Carl Magnay is disappointed at how the second half of season has gone

3 mins

Gordon cameo against Seagulls impresses boss

JASON Tindall recently said this Newcastle United team ‘almost picks itself’, while Eddie Howe has stuck with the same two starting XIs for recent clashes with Ipswich Town and Brighton and Hove Albion. As such, opportunities to make your mark from the bench are few and far between.

1 min

Magpies need fans at of Blues to St James'

IT felt like a rallying cry. Newcastle United had not long secured a point at the Amex when captain Bruno Guimaraes declared: \"Your support will be vital next Sunday - let's create an unforgettable atmosphere.\"

3 mins

Brighton defender ‘lucky’ not to be sent off, says former ref

THE MAGPIES have been told that Brighton midfielder Mats Wieffer was fortunate not to be sent off in their Premier League clash on Sunday.

1 min

Cup final mentality needed for play-offs

DEFENDER Trai Hume wants his Sunderland team-mates to adopt a cup final mentality when they face Coventry City in Friday's Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

1 min

It's what we do, not other teams - Howe

NEWCASTLE manager Eddie Howe insists he is not expending emotional energy hoping for favours from elsewhere as the race for Champions League qualification intensifies.

2 mins

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