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Footballing world waits for in-demand Sesko to
IT IS not just Newcastle United who are waiting with bated breath for a decision from key transfer target Benjamin Sesko over his future.
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August 04, 2025
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Ukraine strikes Sochi
AN overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi sparked a major fire, Russian officials said yesterday, as the two countries traded strikes.
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August 04, 2025
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'We will be ready – we have to be,' says Le Bris
HEAD coach Régis Le Bris reflected on his side’s 1-0 defeat to Real Betis at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, as Sunderland continued their preparations for the new Premier League campaign.
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August 04, 2025
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'At least 23' aid seekers killed
ISRAELI forces killed at least 23 Palestinians seeking food yesterday in the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials in the territory.
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August 04, 2025
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Adom fires late winner for Heed
ALUN Armstrong believes Gateshead are “in a good place” after they rounded off their preparations for the new National League season with a win at Darlington on Saturday.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
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On this day
1792: Percy Bysshe Shelley, romantic poet, was born near Horsham, Sussex.
1 min |
August 04, 2025

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Sculpture aims to create a chain reaction and boost tourism
HERE are hopes that a new sculpture designed by renowned local artist Ray Lonsdale will become a focal point for coast-to-coast cyclists.
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August 04, 2025

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Storm Floris warning to drivers in North East
DRIVERS are being urged to plan ahead as Storm Floris is set to hit the North East today, with the AA warning “be prepared for the unexpected”.
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August 04, 2025
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Barnes' stormer is party pooper on an emotional night for Spurs' Son in Seoul
NEWCASTLE United stopped the preseason rot, ending a run of defeats with a convincing 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul.
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August 04, 2025
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LORDS UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY
Last month, the House of Lords gutted key parts of the new Employment Rights bill - a bill that would transform the lives of workers across the North by ending zero-hours contracts, introducing day-one rights against unfair dismissal, and delivering long-overdue protections for those in insecure work.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
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Calls to save library bus
THERE are more calls for North Tyneside Council to reverse its decision to scrap its library bus.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
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Autism and neurodivergency charity launches three-year employability programme
AUTISM and neurodivergency charity Daisy Chain has launched an employability programme which it says will address what it calls the autism employment gap.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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How to spot online 'finfluencer' scams
BE WARY OF INTERNET PROMISES OF EASY CASH, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
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August 02, 2025
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HOT PLOTS
WHETHER IT’S A ROMANCE, A THRILLER OR EPIC FAMILY SAGA, HANNAH STEPHENSON SUGGESTS 11 SIZZLING SUMMER READS FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS
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August 02, 2025
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Council leader in plea to Home Office over city asylum seeker hotel
NEWCASTLE City Council is in active talks with the Home Office to end the use of a city hotel to house asylum seekers.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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New Cussins Show Home Launches in Rothbury
Cussins is launching the five-bedroom Orchid show home at its new Debdon Falls development in Rothbury.
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August 02, 2025
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When your rhythm is off beat
How to spot and manage heart fibrillations, by CAMILLA FOSTER
2 min |
August 02, 2025

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City memorial for 'forgotten' Roma Holocaust victims
NEWCASTLE has unveiled the UK's first permanent public memorial dedicated to the Roma victims of the Holocaust.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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Why we should be red hot on cooling off period rights
Speaking as someone who has ordered a thing or two online after a few sherries, only to regret it the next day, I'm a big fan of cooling off periods.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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City airport backs plan for Heathrow
BOSSES at Newcastle Airport have backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow, saying it is positive for passengers in the region.
1 min |
August 02, 2025

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'We wanted to jump off the constant conveyor belt of life'
NORTHUMBERLAND family who bought a one-way ticket to Thailand are having the time of their lives on a “gap year”.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
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RICHARD IRVINE
Easy street's a place of food, sleep... and guilt
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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Half-year results for building society 'solid'
BOSSES at Newcastle Building Society have pointed to solid underlying half-year results despite the impact of the way interest rate swaps are valued in its numbers.
2 min |
August 02, 2025

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Full steam ahead for comedy
MARION MCMULLEN climbs on board for the 30th anniversary of TV's Oh, Doctor Beeching!
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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TROPICAL LOVE-IN
Give your home a summer glow-up inspired by Love Island.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
Raspberries and other summer fruiting berries can be cut out and new shoots tied in for next year.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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Too cool for school
“WEDNESDAY Addams is one of the coolest characters of all time, so getting the opportunity to play her once again was incredible,’ reflects Jenna Ortega.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
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It could be Ashes to Ashes for injured Woakes
CRICKET England fear Chris Woakes will miss this winter's Ashes after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the fifth Test decider against India.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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Men's team on top of the world with gold
SWIMMING Great Britain secured a first swimming medal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships as the men's 4x200m freestyle relay team struck gold in Singapore.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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Plans for 20 lodges, farm shop and cafe to be considered
PLANS for a major new development including a service station and 20 holiday lodges are set to be considered by council planners next week.
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