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May 19, 2025

More youngsters now able to have free school meals

MORE Newcastle children now have access to free school lunches, after a push to help more struggling families.

2 mins

PCC wants tougher action taken on drug drivers

THE Durham Police and Crime Commissioner has called for tougher drug driving laws, amid what she says is a “growing” issue.

1 min

Investigation into shops selling vapes to teenagers

FOUR North Tyneside businesses are under investigation over selling nicotine vapes to teenagers.

1 min

Fundraiser for art deco cinema smashes target

An art deco cinema has staged thousands of shows in its 88-year history.

2 mins

More trains for Wembley

EXTRA services will run between Newcastle and King’s Cross ahead of Sunderland's play-off final at Wembley next weekend.

1 min

New mayor 'humbled' to take on role

GATESHEAD Labour councillors have elected a new ceremonial mayor and first person of the borough.

1 min

'I'm worried that people will forget and this will happen again'

Mum talks of heartache at the anniversary of her son's death

3 mins

'North East's answer to the Chelsea Flower Show'

A NORTHUMBERLAND National Trust property believes it has the “North East's answer to the Chelsea Flower Show” as millions of flowers burst into bloom.

1 min

Historic hall conversion approved by councillors

COUNCILLORS have backed the conversion of a historic hall in Newcastle’s West End into luxury homes.

1 min

Council primed to apply for £4.5m of lottery funding

GATESHEAD Council is poised to submit a bid for £4.5m of National Lottery funding to enhance a wildlife trail and potentially repair the Dunston Staiths.

1 min

'Stop point-scoring over funding of high school'

NORTHUMBERLAND MP has called for an end to “political point scoring” following a row over the funding of Haydon Bridge High School.

1 min

Pool set to open again after £1.6m makeover

A POPULAR swimming pool with a wave machine and water slide is set to re-open today after a major £1.6m refurbishment.

1 min

Brain tumour centre retains prestigious ‘excellence' status

BRAIN tumour medics at Newcastle's RVI are celebrating after again being awarded as a “centre of excellence”.

1 min

Life chances of city kids are worst in the country

THE poorest young people growing up in a Newcastle constituency have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new research.

2 mins

Two dead as ship hits bridge

NEW York City’s Mayor Eric Adams has said two people have died after a Mexican navy tall ship hit the city's Brooklyn Bridge.

1 min

Israel launches new offensive

GLOBAL BRIEFING

1 min

Pope's plea for unity

POPE Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has given his first major address during his inauguration ceremony, which was attended by world leaders and thousands of faithful yesterday.

1 min

Retailers join forces to fight hunger

FOUR UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King.

1 min

Uncovered: best positions to get a good night's sleep

We all have our go-to sleeping position but beyond comfort, does the way we sleep affect our health?

2 mins

Half of UK's gas storage could be 'shut down'

THE UK's largest natural gas storage facility will be “shut down” without government support, its operator has said.

1 min

Property firm liquidated following HMRC action

> Property company Hadrian Real Estate plc is being liquidated

2 mins

Boat business booms after orcas are spotted

THE phone hasn't stopped ringing for Farne Islands tour operators since orcas were spotted off the Northumberland Coast at the end of last month.

1 min

Restaurant and nearby cocktail bar up for sale

A NEWCASTLE city centre restaurant and cocktail bar are up for sale weeks after calling time amid a catalogue of challenges.

1 min

PM's immigration ploy will be boost for political rivals

THE prime minister's policy announcements on immigration last week have come in for much criticism.

3 mins

System dead in the water

EARLY in the morning of May 2 we discovered that Labour had retained the mayoralty in North Tyneside.

1 min

STAR QUALITY

FAIMA BAKAR USES THE FORCE AND HEADS TO TUNISIAN ISLAND DJERBA, THE FILM LOCATION OF STAR WARS

3 mins

Durham's three centurions put heat on leaders

CENTURIES from Emilio Gay, Ollie Robinson and Graham Clark put Durham in a strong position on a record-breaking day in their Rothesay County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire.

4 mins

One game too far for Eagles in Playoff final

LONG LIST OF INJURIES COSTS TYNESIDERS DEARLY ON FINAL DAY OF SEASON

3 mins

Lions’ Chessum tells of his pride

RUGBY UNION

1 min

Spectator hit by ball a 'great sport'

GOLF Jon Rahm admitted a signed glove felt a somewhat inadequate gift after hitting a spectator with an errant shot during the third round of the US PGA Championship.

1 min

First-corner move set Max up for win

MAX Verstappen’s brilliant opening-corner move on Oscar Piastri fired him to victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2 mins

Goal seals Vards' final Foxes foray

JAMIE Vardy wrapped up his Leicester career in style, scoring his 200th goal in his 500th and final appearance for the club in a 2-0 victory over Ipswich.

1 min

Solo strike earns Mayenda Goal of the Month

ELIEZER Mayenda's outstanding solo goal against Bristol City has won him the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month Award for April.

1 min

West end boys set to make it 5-0 ?

> Sunderland fans celebrate after the Sky Bet League One play-off final

2 mins

De Bruyne Club World Cup doubt

DEPARTING captain Kevin De Bruyne has said he “probably won't\" play for Manchester City at next month's Club World Cup.

2 mins

Everton sign off on a winning note in final game at Goodison

EVERTON bade farewell to Goodison Park with a win as they beat Southampton 2-0 thanks to Iliman Ndiaye's first-half double.

1 min

Baltimore's brace bags cup for Blues

SANDY Baltimore's brace inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 FA Cup final triumph over Manchester United and sealed an unbeaten domestic treble for Sonia Bompastor's serial winners in front of a sell-out Wembley.

2 mins

Magpies miss their cue as Champions League still not certain

NEWCASTLE United's fight for a Champions League berth will go right down to the wire after a painful 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

3 mins

Fully focused Black Cats will 'fight until the end'

BOSS Regis Le Bris has hailed Sunderland's never-say-die spirit and unwavering focus on their ultimate goal of Premier League football.

1 min

United face crunch final game after Arsenal defeat

NEWCASTLE'S Champions League fate remains in their hands after they were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates, but they will start the final day level on points with Chelsea and Aston Villa, albeit with a superior goal difference.