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In this issue

May 12, 2025

Arena plan 'still realistic' – mayor

It is still \"absolutely realistic\" to build a new arena and conference centre at Gateshead, the North East mayor insists.

1 min

High price sought for a partnership

NORTHUMBERLAND Land of great opportunities

High price sought for a partnership

2 mins

MP slams new parking charges at train station

TRAIN operator Northern have come under fire for introducing car parking charges at a Tyne Valley railway station.

1 min

Celebrating 40 years of life-saving transplants

It was 40 years ago this week Pauline Duffy became the Freeman Hospital’s first heart patient.

Celebrating 40 years of life-saving transplants

3 mins

MAYOR: I DEMANDED A METRO IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND I GOT IT

The Tyne and Wear Metro has recorded its best performance in almost three years, despite a failure that took its new trains out of action.

2 mins

Community turns out for tragic Layton

A fundraising event for the family of Layton Carr was held at the weekend.

1 min

Appeal for information after driver dies in crash

A woman has died following a car crash in Washington, with police now appealing to the public for information surrounding the collision.

1 min

Gateshead arena still 'absolutely realistic'

IT IS still \"absolutely realistic\" to build a new arena and conference centre on the banks of the River Tyne, the North East mayor insists.

2 mins

University to axe 38 jobs in bid to save £3.8m

NEWCASTLE University is set to axe another 38 jobs as part of major budget cuts brought on by declining international student numbers.

1 min

Police issue appeal after injured man, 77, dies

POLICE are investigating the death of an elderly man who suffered \"unexplained\" serious injuries in Washington.

1 min

Leader hopes sentence will fit 'revolting' crime

THE leader of Northumberland County Council has branded the felling of Sycamore Gap a “revolting” crime after two men were found guilty of cutting down the iconic tree.

Leader hopes sentence will fit 'revolting' crime

2 mins

Second try at alcohol licence for local store

A FELLING shop found with a stash of counterfeit vodka is applying to sell booze again weeks after a previous bid was rejected.

1 min

Kids' chance to play at Sunderland

BUDDING young footballers are to be given the chance to play at the home of Sunderland AFC.

1 min

Homes plan for site of former school and church

NORTH Tyneside Council has drawn up plans for new social homes in Longbenton, on the site of a former Catholic church and school.

1 min

Miner's George Cross medal to go under hammer

A GALLANTRY medal awarded to a miner who saved a workmate trapped by a roof fall is to be sold at auction in London.

Miner's George Cross medal to go under hammer

2 mins

US 'encouraged' by Iran talks

GLOBAL BRIEFING

1 min

Ceasefire soon shaken

INDIA'S military strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan last week killed more than 100 militants including their prominent leadership, India's director general of military operations said yesterday.

1 min

Attack on prison officer condemned

SOUTHPORT triple killer Axel Rudakubana’s supervision was downgraded before an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh, according to reports.

1 min

My deafness is one of my superpowers

LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE

5 mins

Number of candidates for jobs on the increase

THE number of candidates for advertised jobs has increased substantially, according to recruiters.

1 min

Multi-million pound backing for uni project

A PROJECT to help turn research at the North East's five universities into jobs and economic growth has received multimillion-pound backing from the Government.

2 mins

Coffee shop brewing up new site to help growth

COFFEE shop Layneway & Co is expanding with a new site in the Tynemouth home of former bakery and cafe business Toast.

2 mins

Work begins on second new bar at Theatre Royal

NEWCASTLE'S Theatre Royal has unveiled plans to transform a former bar and restaurant into a new leisure venue.

Work begins on second new bar at Theatre Royal

2 mins

Farage must stop parroting Trump

DIVERSITY, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been under attack from populist leaders.

2 mins

Election results were a message to Government

David Taylor-Gooby

Election results were a message to Government

3 mins

Let's have a decision

THE glittering prize of a new arena and conference centre for the North East remains tantalisingly out of reach.

1 min

A PAD/LOCH COMBINATION

BUSY MUM SALLY McLEAN AND PALS FIND A WATERSIDE BOLT-HOLE IN RURAL SCOTLAND

A PAD/LOCH COMBINATION

3 mins

Chance for Brazilian Belle to pull it together and fulfil promise

BRAZILIAN Belle can build on her promising reappearance in the Bet At RacingTV.com Handicap at Catterick today.

1 min

Red-faced Falcons in dire need of investment

NEWCASTLE interim director of rugby Steve Diamond said his side’s “embarrassing” 75-28 mauling at the hands of Saracens shows how much investment is needed at the club.

Red-faced Falcons in dire need of investment

1 min

Glory bid ends in defeat – but it's a season to be proud of

IT WAS five and out for head coach Chloe Gaynor and her Eagles players at Sheffield yesterday.

2 mins

Pride of London sent packing by Magnificent Seven

NEWCASTLE Eagles' Magnificent Seven punched their ticket to the 2025 playoff final in sensational fashion to send top seed London Lions packing.

3 mins

Bandits stall in Knockout Cup again

BERWICK fell at the Knockout Cup's first hurdle for the ninth successive season with Friday's 53-37 defeat by Redcar Bears.

1 min

Half-centurion Villiers pitches in with wickets

AN EXCELLENT all-round performance from Mady Villiers led Durham to a three-wicket win in their Metro Bank One Day Cup women's clash with Warwickshire.

Half-centurion Villiers pitches in with wickets

3 mins

Just not Moors' day as brilliant Trophy run ends in Wembley loss

SPENNYMOOR Town manager Graeme Lee looked beyond his side’s FA Trophy final heartache after the Moors fell to a Wembley defeat against Aldershot Town.

2 mins

Arca: 'Another bad performance'

JULIO Arca was far from impressed with the Black Cats' performance in the 2-1 Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

1 min

It's all a blur for sorry Chelsea in high-noon crunch match as Newcastle keep going to the end

NEWCASTLE United’s match DJ had some fun with a full-time Chelsea taunt following the crucial victory over the Blues.

It's all a blur for sorry Chelsea in high-noon crunch match as Newcastle keep going to the end

2 mins

Injured pair might not play again this season, says boss

EDDIE Howe has cast doubts over the prospect of both Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier returning in time for the last two matches of the season.

1 min

Don't take anything for granted, warns Howe

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1 min

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