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'Music plays such a huge part in the love story'
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson talk about music, resilience and their love of Neil Diamond in their new film, Song Sung Blue.
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January 02, 2026
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Newcastle bring in Argentina lock Molina
Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Argentina international lock Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.
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January 02, 2026
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Disabled fans charity hits out at World Cup tickets
A charity which supports disabled fans says the continued uncertainty over the cost and suitability of tickets at next summer's World Cup is 'unacceptable'.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Tonali again linked with Juventus move
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has once again been linked with a move back to Italy.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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What cold water swimming reveals about wellbeing in our midlife
Why open-water dips are fast becoming the new midlife habit
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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Is taxing wealth necessary?
Most people now accept taxing wealth is necessary.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Watson hails Mariners' unity ahead of Buxton encounter
South Shields are benefitting from creating a 'family mentality' within their squad - according to manager Ian Watson.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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The 11 New Year's resolutions
Parenting gurus suggest the positive changes families could make for a happier 2026, Lisa Salmon reports
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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Sara starts a new life after losing over five stone
A South Shields mam has transformed her life after joining Slimming World.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Juventus weigh up move for Cats' Adingra
Sunderland winger Simon Adingra is one of several attacking players on the radar of Italian giants Juventus in the January transfer window, according to reports.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Malia admits mood around the club is positive ahead of clash
Kennie Malia has revealed there is a buzz around Jarrow as they look to build on their Boxing Day derby win at Boldon CA by claiming three points at fellow Division Two playoff contenders Chester-le-Street Town on Saturday.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Boxing clever to help thousands of mams and dads
A project aimed at giving children in the North East the best possible start in life has handed out over 3,000 Baby Boxes to new parents.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Guimaraes free to face Eagles after avoiding ban
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes avoided picking up a booking against Burnley, meaning he will be free to feature against Crystal Palace.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Back to nature for final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
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January 02, 2026
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Watson's pride as South Shields find a way to win
Ian Watson hailed inform South Shields for coming through a 'test of character' in Tuesday night's win at National League North playoff hopefuls Darlington.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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From Martian attacks to 'spice wars' – the best of science fiction
To infinity and beyond!
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Wood urges the Hornets to go again after defeat
Midfielder Ethan Wood has challenged Hebburn Town to 'shake off' their Boxing Day defeat at Stockton Town and kickstart another long winning run.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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experts want parents to make
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, says: \"We're encouraging families to make a simple New Year's resolution: reduce the number of times teeth are exposed to sugar each day.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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How Dawn French was 'bullied' into starring in new BBC sitcom
Dawn French hasn't done a sitcom in a while and wasn't planning to star in one anytime soon, either.
3 min |
January 02, 2026
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What will you do to help nature this year?
A new year.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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Think on - it's International Mind-Body Wellness Day
Given that many of us will have consumed our entire body weight in mince pies and chocolate over the past fortnight, it'll be no surprise that January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Southampton plot January transfer raid for Patterson
Southampton have once again been linked with a January swoop for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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Coach-friendly status to help drive tourism and bring in more visitors
South Tyneside is set to benefit from a new 'coach-friendly status' aimed at attracting more visitors and boosting tourism in South Shields.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
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Rare sea mammal is having whale of a time
One good news story to emerge in recent weeks concerns the rise in population of one of the rarest whales on the planet.
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January 02, 2026
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Le Bris sets out Cats' January strategy
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland still hope to strengthen 'two or three' spots in the squad, but doesn't anticipate any early business in the January window.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Denise is group's biggest loser – and she couldn't be happier
A South Shields woman is celebrating life-changing weight loss.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Joshua discharged from hospital after car crash
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Credo is the pick of the Honeyball Sandowntrio
Credo can take a starring role at Sandown in the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase tomorrow.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
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Around the world
Despite being created more than two hundred years ago, Braille - invented to help the visually impaired to read - is as important now as it was then.
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January 02, 2026
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Serving up nostalgic memories from the Dolly Peel
A South Shields pub has been making plenty of headlines after the news that it was under new ownership. That gives us a chance to delve into the pub's past for memories from 2004 to 2014.
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