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May 08, 2025

Tyneside to host Mercury Prize ceremony

NEWCASTLE will host the prestigious Mercury Prize ceremony later this year the first time it has ever been staged outside London.

1 min

VE Day stirs poignant memories for Ted, 99

A WORLD War II veteran has spoken for the first time about his war time memories.

3 mins

Concerns were raised over site of teen's death

CONCERNS about safety at the scene of teenager Layton Carr’s death had been raised in the weeks before the tragedy.

3 mins

Metro track closure will affect services to airport

METRO passengers are being warned of an upcoming track closure which will affect trains for Newcastle Airport.

1 min

City to host prestigious Mercury Prize awards

NEWS

3 mins

Accused may have thought tree-felling 'a bit of a laugh'

TWO men accused of cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree may have thought the “arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery” was “a bit of a laugh”, a court heard.

4 mins

Whitley Bay HS's admissions process criticised

WHITLEY Bay High School's admissions process has been criticised by a government body in the light of the closure of neighbouring Monkseaton High.

2 mins

Police issue update after A1 collision

POLICE have issued an update on the condition of two people who were injured in a crash on the A1.

1 min

North East needs more investment from the government to win back trust, says mayor

LABOUR has not invested enough in the North East since coming to power and must deliver more to win back voters’ trust, the region’s mayor says.

3 mins

Hoppings invites kids' charities to a 'VIP' session with free rides

ALL the fun of the fair will be on offer for free to some special young guests this summer when The Hoppings makes its annual return to Newcastle.

2 mins

Teens sentenced over 5,000 ants

TWO Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of 7,700 US dollars (£5,767) or serving 12 months in prison for violating wildlife conservation laws.

1 min

India strikes 'act of war'

INDIA has fired missiles at Pakistan, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists.

1 min

Anguish of a long delay for justice

PEOPLE given infected blood and blood products in one of the worst treatment disasters in NHS history have described “anguish” felt while waiting for compensation.

1 min

Son's fundraising challenge in honour of ‘amazing mam'

A WHICKHAM man has paid tribute to his \"amazing\" mam ahead of a summer of fundraising in her memory.

1 min

Patients at heart of infirmary upgrade

THE day unit at a community hospital has undergone a £1.8m upgrade.

1 min

We remember as the US forgets

AS the world pauses to commemorate VE Day - the anniversary marking the end of the Second World War in Europe - we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who fought to defeat fascism.

2 mins

Pooch up a gum tree

DOG IN NEED OF SURGERY BEFORE DENTAL DISEASE CAN TAKE HOLD

2 mins

British Steel taking on new workers

BRITISH Steel is starting to recruit workers for the first time since the Government stepped in to rescue the business, including some jobs in the North East.

1 min

Wind farm cancellation brings renewables fears

THE cancellation of one of the UK's largest offshore wind farms has raised concerns over the impact the renewable energy sector can have on the North East economy.

2 mins

Karbon plans to boost investment plans after £200m finance deal

A NORTH East housing association has pledged to increase its investment plans after striking a deal for £200m of fresh finance.

2 mins

Consumer confidence drops

CONSUMER confidence in the future of the UK economy has plummeted to its lowest level since the height of the cost-of-living crisis, according to a survey.

1 min

UK services contract after tariffs move

THE UK's services sector shrank last month for the first time since October 2023 as concerns over trade tensions weighed on firms, according to new figures.

1 min

Construction sector declines again as uncertainty rises

ACTIVITY in the UK construction sector declined for the fourth consecutive month in April as firms were knocked by rising economic uncertainty, according to new figures.

1 min

'Good first half' report for wholesaler Kitwave

WHOLESALE group Kitwave says it is on track to meet expectations despite weak demand from the hospitality industry one of its key markets.

1 min

Attacks on UK retailers raise cybersecurity readiness fears

RECENT cyber attacks on UK retail heavyweights, including M&S, Harrods and Co-op, have highlighted increasing concerns about the level of cybersecurity readiness among British businesses.

1 min

Bathing water tests help you 'swim healthy'

WITH the weather warming up and more people heading outside to enjoy our beaches, rivers and lakes, we're starting our monitoring of bathing waters.

2 mins

Game changers

Cool mobile gaming add-ons mean you may not need to join the scramble for the new Nintendo Switch

2 mins

VE DAY CELEBRATIONS

THE UK will party like it’s 1945 when the nation salutes our veterans by marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

3 mins

Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over

A BRAVE young man from Crewe had one hell of a secret to keep during the Second World War. It was no ordinary secret... but frontline codebreaker Bernard Morgan was no ordinary young man.

3 mins

Warning shots

MARION MCMULLEN talks to the Daily Mirror's archivists John Mead and Ivor Game about bringing the Second World War to life in photos

1 min

GOING VIRAL?

AFTER UNDERWHELMING FIRST TIME OUT, THIS APOCALYPTIC POST-PANDEMIC TALE GETS SECOND CHANCE TO CATCH ON

3 mins

Symphony that's not to be missed

DON'T despair if International Dawn Chorus Day slipped by without having a chance to immerse yourself in nature's great symphony.

1 min

I had to beat my mind - Mcllroy

GOLF Rory Mcllroy believes \"defeating my own mind\" was key to winning the Masters and will take \"nothing but positive vibes\" into next week's US PGA Championship.

1 min

Alpine replace Doohan with Colapinto

FORMULA ONE Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five Formula One races.

2 mins

India need new Test skipper

CRICKET India will need to appoint a new Test captain ahead of this summer's blockbuster five-match series against England after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format.

1 min

Growing Haines has England in his sights

TOM Haines believes he is batting better now than when he first burst on to the scene and caught the attention of England managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key.

2 mins

Eye on Ryder Cup prospects

EUROPE captain Luke Donald will cast his eye over some lesser-known Ryder Cup prospects as the Turkish Airlines Open returns after a six-year hiatus.

1 min

Durham do it tough as Hampshire ease to win

ECB REPORTERS NETWORK SUPPORTED BY ROTHESAY

2 mins

Lack of goals in last run of games ‘embarrassing' for Black Cats

OPINION

2 mins

We'll stick together, stay connected and be a strong unit

SUNDERLAND duo Romaine Mundle and Aji Alese will miss the Championship play-off first leg at Coventry City tomorrow night but are expected to be available in the second leg.

2 mins

Mags will pay high price if they fail to land place in Champions League

NEWCASTLE United know that they will be playing European football next season, but which competition it will be in is not yet clear.

4 mins

Who could be out.. and who could be in

NEWCASTLE United’s incoming business promises to excite this summer but there will be equal intrigue as to which of Eddie Howe's senior side make way once the window open. On the face of it, the United head coach has six big calls to make regarding members of his St James’ Park dressing room.