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Start planning for potential flooding
HOPE you're all making the most of these lovely autumn days we've been having in the North East. However, while we're enjoying the sunshine, we are now starting to look ahead to the winter with our Flood Action Week.
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October 13, 2025
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Woods undergoes back surgery
GOLF Tiger Woods has announced he has undergone back surgery to replace a collapsed disc in his spine.
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October 13, 2025
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Arena warns of closure risk as Chancellor urged to stop business rate hike
MAJOR concert venues like Newcastle’s Utilita Arena could be forced to hike prices and even be at risk of closure under Labour's business rates reforms, industry chiefs have warned.
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October 13, 2025
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A spook-tacular show!
HALLOWEEN is returning to Lilidorei, as the magical play village is set to transform for a month-long celebration of magic, mischief and spooky season thrills.
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October 13, 2025
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Everything's rosy for Gardiner as he gets off mark for UTS
FORMER Sunderland academy striker Harry Gardiner opened his account as Dunston UTS edged out Bridlington Town at the UTS Stadium.
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October 13, 2025
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Night to remember for Trai
TRAI Hume was one of three Sunderland players on the scoresheet during a packed Friday international schedule.
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October 13, 2025
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Strategy tackles worries over drink-related harm
HEALTH bosses in Northumberland have agreed a new plan to tackle the scourge of alcohol-related harm.
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October 13, 2025
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Scotland grind out another win
SCOTLAND took another step towards the 2026 World Cup finals but it was with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Group C makeweights Belarus at Hampden Park.
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October 13, 2025
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Eat to beat menopause aches and pains
With World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, nutritionist Dr Lucy Willamson explains how diet can boost musculoskeletal health while reducing menopausal aches and pains.
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October 13, 2025
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Keaton 'left memories beyond imagination'
GOLDIE Hawn has led tributes to her First Wives Club co-star Diane Keaton, saying she left “memories beyond imagination” following her death aged 79.
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October 13, 2025
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Ramsey set to make his comeback at Seagulls
JACOB Ramsey is on standby to make his return from an ankle injury in Newcastle United's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend.
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October 13, 2025
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Daniel entering Dragon's den
An entrepreneurial student in Newcastle is preparing to face Dragons' Den star Peter Jones, having made the final of a coveted national awards programme.
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October 13, 2025
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Rescue team mobilised to help injured hill walker
A WALKER who fell in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland has been brought to safety by a mountain rescue team.
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October 13, 2025
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England place is no certainty - Anderson
ELLIOT Anderson has rubbished the suggestion he has nailed down his place in England’s midfield for next summer’s World Cup.
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October 13, 2025
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Waddle: It is too early to say that Xhaka is top Cat
FORMER Sunderland winger Chris Waddle believes that Granit Xhaka has been an outstanding signing for the Black Cats - but rejected suggestions he is their best player of the Premier League era.
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October 13, 2025
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Visitors to get chance to follow ‘scarycrow’ trail
A FAMOUS Northumberland scarecrow trail is set to return this month.
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October 13, 2025
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Young United keeper Thompson Maximises his experience
THERE were fears Max Thompson's time at Newcastle United may have come to an end earlier this year as the young goalkeeper's contract approached its final weeks.
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October 13, 2025
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Objections fail to stop school fence
A SUNDERLAND school's proposal to erect a new “security fence” to “tackle antisocial behaviour” has been approved by council planning bosses, despite more than a dozen public objections.
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October 13, 2025
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Fibre only plan for areas
OPENREACH has announced a further 94 new exchange locations, covering almost one million premises across the UK, where it plans to halt the sale of traditional copper-based phone and broadband services to encourage people to upgrade to new digital services over an ultrafast full fibre connection.
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October 13, 2025
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TV star has bookshop hopes for hometown
PLANS for a new bookshop, cafe and flexible event space in Sunderland, spearheaded by television architect George Clarke, are currently under review by council planning chiefs, with locals being encouraged to voice their opinions.
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October 13, 2025
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Take the plunge and try swimming in retirement
Stripping off and diving into a swimming pool can seem daunting, but braving the water could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your mental and physical health.
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October 13, 2025
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Doctor excused his murder bid as 'isolated mistake'
NORTH East doctor convicted of attempted murder - and who has now admitted a second murder attempt - has been struck off the medical register, it can now be revealed.
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October 13, 2025
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Grayson sacked by Pools
HARTLEPOOL United have confirmed they have parted company with manager Simon Grayson, pictured, after claiming just one win in their last 11 games in all competitions.
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October 13, 2025
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Boy charged after bomb unit called
ASCHOOLBOY has been charged with possession of an explosive substance.
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October 13, 2025
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Man accused of pub attack
A CUSTOMER at a Northumberland pub has appeared in court accused of breaking multiple ribs of a fellow drinker.
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October 13, 2025
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New sporting chief aiming to drive the Magpies on towards their long-term goals
NEWCASTLE United have been crying out for a number of changes in the past 12 months, despite enjoying their most successful season since 1969.
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October 13, 2025
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Streeting spoke well of vital plan to save the NHS
HERE was much fuss about Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, and whether this would secure his future for the next year or not.
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October 13, 2025
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Students to play against type in one-off ‘Miscast’
NEWCASTLE students are preparing to take to the stage for a ‘one-night-only’ performance alongside international stars of musical theatre.
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October 13, 2025
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One step on road to greatness for Lewis
HOURS after kick-starting Hull KR's historic treble success with a zigzagging run through the Wigan defence at Old Trafford, Mikey Lewis was as hungry as ever to enhance his own legacy and confirm Rovers’ status as rugby league’s new dominant force.
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October 13, 2025
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UK's Gaza role is dismissed
ISRAEL has rejected a UK Government Cabinet minister's claim that the UK played a “key role” in securing the Gaza ceasefire, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepared to join other world leaders at a peace summit on the Middle East.
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