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Grand gateway to our city and region opened 175 years ago
Newcastle's railway station is celebrating its 175th anniversary. DAVID MORTON looks at the landmark’s glorious history
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August 27, 2025
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Protests across Israel
PROTESTERS in Israel yesterday set fire to tyres, blocked major roads across the country and demanded a ceasefire that would free hostages still held in Gaza, as Israeli leaders pressed ahead with plans for an offensive which they argue is needed to crush Hamas.
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August 27, 2025
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Cyclists ride in memory of teen who died of cancer
CYCLISTS took in the sights of the beautiful North East coast as they hopped on their bikes to raise funds in memory of a teenager who died of a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
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August 26, 2025
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Nearly 70 babies buried in mass unmarked graves
NEARLY 70 babies are buried in mass unmarked graves after dying in a Salvation Army-run institution for unmarried mothers in Newcastle.
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August 26, 2025
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Mushroom case survivor speaks
THE sole survivor of a lunch laced with toxic mushrooms yesterday said he felt only half alive, following the death of his wife - and he continued to grieve the loss of his two closest friends.
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August 26, 2025
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Boldon make heavy weather of crucial victory over South Shields
IN Division One, Boldon - on the hunt for promotion - won the toss and invited visiting South Shields to bat first.
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August 26, 2025
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De Silva has golden touch with the ball
NORTHUMBERLAND & TYNESIDE LEAGUE
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August 26, 2025
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Buoyant Burnmoor win to seal second title
BURNMOOR - needing just one more win to secure back-to-back titles - lost the toss and visiting Chester-le-Street batted first, although they started badly on 8-2.
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August 26, 2025
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Financial concerns
THE debt owed by our region's local authorities leapt by almost £200m in the year to April and now totals £4.3billion.
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August 26, 2025
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United chief arrives for last transfer push
NEWCASTLE United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has arrived at St James' Park and sanctioned transfer moves as the Magpies look to finish the window on a high with just one week to conclude their business.
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August 26, 2025
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Pension gap needs to be plugged
LAST week marked a grim milestone - women pensioners in Britain have, in effect, “stopped” receiving their pension for the year.
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August 26, 2025
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Steelbacks into semis
YORKSHIRE were beaten by Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road yesterday as the hosts chased 260 to confirma semi-final place in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup and leave the visitors in a three-way fight for the remaining place in next month's last four. An engaging penultimate-round clash that swung back and forth
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August 26, 2025
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Durham County Council faces £20 million deficit
COUNCIL leader has issued a pressing call for additional funding to meet escalating costs.
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August 26, 2025
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Sadiki calls on Cats to show their clinical edge
NOAH Sadiki says Sunderland must respond quickly after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Burnley, urging greater ruthlessness and risk-taking as the team targets a reaction in upcoming fixtures.
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August 26, 2025
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Region's councils' debt hits £4.3bn
Total up £200m on previous year
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August 26, 2025
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Women's networking group 'building something special'
A BUSINESSWOMAN who launched a women's networking group in Northumberland is now looking to expand the group's partnerships.
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August 26, 2025
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Three killed in helicopter crash during flying lesson
THREE people died and a fourth remains in hospital in a serious condition after a helicopter belonging to a company based at Newcastle Airport crashed during a flying lesson on the Isle of Wight.
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August 26, 2025
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Fashion firm narrows losses
LUXURY North East fashion firm END Clothing narrowed its losses in a year in which it was acquired by new owners and also shed 200 jobs.
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August 26, 2025
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On with the show...
THOUSANDS of people attended one of Northumberland's best-known country shows on bank holiday Monday.
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August 26, 2025
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Dubravka delighted by win over Cats
EX-NEWCASTLE United keeper Martin Dubravka has taunted Sunderland after he helped Burnley beat Regis Le Bris' side on Saturday.
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August 26, 2025
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Mountain bike rider injured in fall
A RIDER was rescued after suffering a wrist injury in a Northumberland mountain bike event.
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August 26, 2025
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Sea rescue after reports of kayaker in trouble
A KAYAKER and two paddle-boarders were rescued after getting into difficulty off the Northumberland coast.
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August 26, 2025
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Region’s councils now owe combined £4.3bn
RISING levels of debt owed by North East councils now total more than £4.3bn.
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August 26, 2025
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‘Phenomenal’ Heed stun Glovers to win seven-goal thriller
ALUN Armstrong hailed his Gateshead squad after they produced a stunning turnaround to make the perfect Bank Holiday weekend with a 4-3 win at Yeovil Town.
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August 26, 2025
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'Groundbreaking' dementia services get new funding
SERVICES which are dementia “lifelines” for people living in rural County Durham and Northumberland will continue for three further years, it has been announced.
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August 26, 2025
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Heartbreak for 10-man United as comeback is snuffed out by late killer blow
NEWCASTLE United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan made his way on to the hallowed turf along with a PIF delegation to show their support to Eddie Howe and his staff.
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August 26, 2025
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Help for your hips
How to spot a common form of osteoarthritis... and alleviate its effects. By CAMILLA FOSTER
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August 26, 2025
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Colliers dig deep to snatch draw with Spartans
NORTHERN PREMIER LGE
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August 26, 2025
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BBC declines to comment after arrest
A ‘STRICTLY Come Dancing’ star has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
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August 26, 2025
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Bust life sciences firm owed £1.89m
NEWCASTLE life sciences company fell into administration owing £1.89m to unsecured creditors, documents show.
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