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May 15, 2025

Watch the birdies via new island 'puffincams'

THE Farne Islands are set for a boom in virtual visitors as webcams launch for wildlife lovers to observe thousands of seabirds gathering at the nature haven.

2 mins

Close-knit community destroyed

THE fatal explosion on Violet Close destroyed a “close-knit” community and “drained” the city of cash and resources.

1 min

HOW OFFICERS UNCOVERED EVIDENCE FROM EXPLOSION

IT claimed lives, ripped homes apart and left families devastated forever.

3 mins

Nissan has strong future in North East – mayor

‘AJOR job cuts and factory closures have sparked new questions over the future of Sunderland's Nissan plant.

2 mins

Watchdog praises force but identifies areas to improve

NORTHUMBRIA Police has been praised by inspectors for reducing crime, but has also been told to improve in other areas.

3 mins

Memorial tree planted to honour NHS workers

A MEMORIAL tree for health workers who died by suicide has been planted at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.

1 min

Residents evacuated from homes

RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes in a Northumberland village after reports of an explosion at a property.

1 min

Updated quay plans met with more complaints

THE latest version of a contentious £40 million housing vision that could alter one of Newcastle's most famous views has attracted around 160 more public responses.

2 mins

Five new child suspects in teen fire death probe

DETECTIVES probing the death of teenager Layton Carr were yesterday questioning five new child suspects.

2 mins

Court: Menendez brothers are now eligible for parole

ERIK and Lyle Menendez will have a new chance at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge has ruled.

1 min

Israeli strikes escalate

ISRAELI air strikes have pounded northern and southern Gaza, killing at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children, according to local hospitals and health officials.

1 min

Driving test backlog hits record high

BRITAIN'S driving test backlog exceeds 600,000 for the first time, new statistics show.

1 min

Island's habitat to be restored

HUNDREDS of acres of rainforest are to be restored on the Isle of Man, in the largest project so far of a £38 million scheme to revive the rare habitat.

2 mins

No smoke without ire

MAGA crowd put the tiff in Pontiff as new American Pope angers them by rejecting Trump's worldview

2 mins

Fears over wild rabbit virus risk

I have read about a disease wiping out wild rabbits in the countryside where I live. Do you have any more information? Does it pose a risk to my pair of three-year-old indoor rabbits?

1 min

Business activity drops in the North East

THE North East has seen business activity fall for first time in 14 months after seeing a steep drop amid economic uncertainty, a new survey suggests.

1 min

Vertu resilient despite 'significant challenges'

BOSSES at motor retailer Vertu have hailed a robust performance against a background of “significant challenges”, chalking up a rise in revenues to £4.76bn in a year of significant challenges.

3 mins

Vaulkhard Group snaps up Barluga

NEWCASTLE leisure operator Vaulkhard Group has bought one of its well-known bars thanks to a £5.2m funding package.

1 min

Marine construction specialist opens new headquarters

A CIVIL engineering firm which specialises in marine construction is poised for growth after opening a new head office in Gateshead.

1 min

Funding sees work start on new £3.5m retail scheme

WORK is now under way on a £3.5m South Tyneside retail scheme after it received backing from a property investment company.

1 min

Uni spin-out FibroFind in 'exciting' acquisition

DRUG development firm FibroFind has been acquired by Vespa Capital in a move that could accelerate its international growth.

2 mins

Watchmakers in anxious wait over US tariffs

SWISS watchmakers are anxiously anticipating a favourable outcome from the US-Switzerland tariff negotiations to prevent potential disruption in the industry.

1 min

Parcel delivery firm Evri and DHL eCommerce set to merge

PARCEL delivery firm Evri is poised to merge with DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics arm of DHL Group, in a further consolidation within the sector.

1 min

Vital to teach our children about every aspect of AI

SINCE the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, AI has become one of the most talked-about tools in common parlance.

3 mins

CAN WE GET A WHOOP?

WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT NEW KID ON THE FITNESS TRACKER BLOCK HAS TO OFFER

2 mins

Oh la la! Cannes bosses say 'non merci' to nudity

THROUGHOUT its 78-year history, the Cannes Film Festival has been witness to many a display of naked ambition.

2 mins

Save your coppers

Police procedural is just one of a clutch of indie titles you can turn to for budget friendly fun

3 mins

Tickled pink by hoopoes

CANDYFLOSS sunsets and dazzling cherry blossom extravaganzas have left the countryside glowing of late as if viewed through rose-tinted binoculars.

1 min

England U19 rookie signs deal with Durham

JAMES Minto has signed his first professional contract with Durham, penning a two-year rookie deal running until the end of the 2027 season.

1 min

Mady and Mia steer Durham to consecutive wins

MADY Villiers and Mia Rogers shared a stand of 98 as Durham made it back-to-back wins in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup women’s competition with a six-wicket victory over hosts Essex.

2 mins

Numbers not a Major issue for Mcllroy

GOLF Rory Mcllroy has no plans to \"burden\" himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph.

2 mins

Fleetwood fends off the 'bombers'

TOMMY Fleetwood insists Quail Hollow is not simply a \"bomber's paradise\" as he bids for a maiden major title in the 107th US PGA Championship.

2 mins

United boss Amorim 'far from quitting'

RUBEN Amorim says there is no chance he will quit Manchester United any time soon and admitted Champions League qualification is more important to him than lifting the Europa League.

1 min

Dickman axed as Mariners change course

ELLIOTT Dickman has been \"relieved of his duties\" as South Shields manager just weeks after the end of an underwhelming season for the National League North club.

1 min

Boniface reported to be on United wanted list

NEWCASTLE United are reportedly keen on signing Victor Boniface as Bayer Leverkusen are said to be aware of the club’s reputed interest in the striker.

1 min

Magpies believed to be keeping tabs on Guehi situation

AFTER one of the most heavily-publicised and long-winded transfer sagas of the summer in 2024, Marc Guehi looks set to be at the centre of another bidding war when the window reopens for business in a few short weeks.

1 min

Tino's far too good to let go - at any price

BACK in August 2023, with Kieran Trippier in his pomp and Newcastle United's defence shaping up to be one of the meanest in the Premier League, the Magpies decided they wouldn't rest on their laurels.

3 mins

Isak is key - but so too are United team-mates

SOARING MAGPIES ARE NO ONE-MAN BAND

2 mins

After a stuttering end to the regular season, Sunderland

SURELY that must be the greatest single moment the Stadium of Light has ever witnessed.

2 mins

Red sky at night, Wearside delight as Cats make it to Wembley

THIS is Sunderland. Words from Regis Le Bris that will resonate with every Sunderland supporter after their dramatic play off semi-final victory against Coventry.

1 min

Le Bris turns attention to Blades clash

SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris has challenged his team to go one more time after seeing them snatch a place in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final with a dramatic late goal.

1 min