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NHS boss admits reform is needed

NORTH East NHS boss has admitted that reform is needed in the health sector after a county councillor criticised the “mind blowing” cost of the service.

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September 04, 2025

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Farage follows the MAGA manual

NIGEL Farage's visit to Washington this week wasn't just about dabbling in American politics. He was diving into the MAGA swamp and dragging its poison back across the Atlantic to unleash on Britain.

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September 04, 2025

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A new Framework

Computer manufacturer takes customisability to a whole new level

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September 04, 2025
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Cummins ready to 'take risks' in Ashes bid

Pat Cummins is prepared to “take a few risks” and be “aggressive\" in his recovery from a back injury to lead Australia in this winter's Ashes series.

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September 04, 2025

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Man in court after breaching driving ban again

A MAN has appeared in court after breaching his driving ban for the second time. Maurice Stevens was initially banned from the roads for drink-driving in 2023.

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September 04, 2025

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It's not all Temple of Doom and gloom...

THE END OF SUMMER HERALDS THE ARRIVAL OF SOME SMASHING TITLES, FROM A NEW INDIANA JONES DLC TO THE LONG-AWAITED HOLLOW KNIGHT SEQUEL

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September 04, 2025

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Productive window can open door to a successful season

SUNDERLAND sporting director Kristjaan Speakman is hoping the Black Cats can build on their strong summer transfer window and take it into their Premier League campaign.

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September 04, 2025

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Striker will need time to settle in at United

NEWCASTLE United must give club record signing Nick Woltemade the time to adapt to Premier League football after his £65m move from Stuttgart last month.

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September 04, 2025

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PRODUCT TEST: SONY XPERIA 1 VI

When we brought news of Sony’s latest flagship phone just before the summer, we highlighted how the company's broad expertise across the tech world made the device stand out.

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September 04, 2025

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Coastal destinations see spike in rail visitors

NORTH East coastal destinations have seen a spike in the numbers of rail visitors this summer.

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September 04, 2025

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Bond sell-off eases after budget date is confirmed

UK long-term borrowing costs have eased back from fresh 27-year highs after the Treasury revealed the keenly-awaited Autumn Budget will take place on November 26 also helping to take the pressure off the pound.

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September 04, 2025

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A trip to Asia is one way to avoid depressing politics

SINCE my last column, the political news has been rather depressing.

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September 04, 2025

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Pamoja now among top 100 small firms in UK

AN INDEPENDENT skincare brand based in Newcastle has been named among the country's top 100 small businesses.

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September 04, 2025

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Researchers reveal age of Sycamore Gap tree

SYCAMORE Gap was around 100 to 120 years old when it was felled, new research from Historic England has found.

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September 04, 2025

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Play-anywhere ability could earn place in

AC MILAN midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek hopes his versatility can help take him to the World Cup after earning an England recall.

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September 04, 2025

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North East firms prove 'charity starts at home'

BUSINESSES in the North East are most likely to donate to charity, a new report says.

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September 04, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S MUST HAVES

We are going trend spotting with pretty polka dots in classic monochrome. By EMMA JOHNSON

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September 04, 2025

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519 jobs at risk as Venator goes into administration

THE parent group of a chemicals company employing more than 500 people in the North East has gone into administration, though there are hopes that local jobs can be saved.

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September 04, 2025

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Extra £37.8m for flagship railway project defended

THE leader of Northumberland County Council has defended the flagship Northumberland Line project, despite the need for an additional £37.8m in funding to get the scheme over the line. Members of the council’s cabinet approved plans for the increase at a meeting on Wednesday.

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September 04, 2025

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Housing complaint times have improved

GATESHEAD Council has seen an improvement of over 10% in housing complaint handling times since January. The improvements come following historically \"abysmal\" satisfaction rates with such complaints.

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September 04, 2025
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Risk of stifling Bethell development - Vaughan

MICHAEL Vaughan is concerned by England’s handling of Jacob Bethell, stressing the risk of stifling his development with too much “pressure and expectation”.

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September 04, 2025

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Djokovic wants to 'mess up plans'

TENNIS Novak Djokovic is hoping to be the US Open’s disruptor after setting up a semi-final blockbuster against Carlos Alcaraz.

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September 04, 2025

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Emergency eye care plan for opticians

COMMON and emergency eye conditions could be treated on the high street under new rules to allow optometrists and opticians access to more medicines.

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September 04, 2025

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Thames Water £20.5bn rescue plan unveiled

A CONSORTIUM of Thames Water creditors has outlined proposals for a £20.5bn investment programme designed to “fix the foundations” of Britain's largest water supplier.

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September 04, 2025

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Noisy neighbour issued with behaviour order

A 'NOISY neighbour' from South Shields has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by South Tyneside Council after he made threats to residents.

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September 04, 2025
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Return to action for Durham

DURHAM Women return to Metro Bank One Day Cup action today taking on Warwickshire at Edgbaston Foundation Community Ground as the business end of the season heats up.

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September 04, 2025

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Bridge defects may take longer to fix

It could take until spring 2026 or longer to fix defects on a newly-built motorway bridge that is causing ongoing disruption on a congested stretch of the A1.

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September 04, 2025

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All change as seasons shift

SONGBIRDS ARE TAKING EARLIER FLIGHTS BACK TO AFRICA

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September 04, 2025

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UK services sector 'on stronger footing'

ACTIVITY in the UK's services sector rose to a 16-month high in August as businesses enjoyed bigger workloads and rising sales at home and overseas, new figures show.

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September 04, 2025

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China military parade

CHINESE leader Xi Jinping said humanity must choose between peace and war and dialogue and confrontation in a speech Wednesday, before a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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September 04, 2025