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It's part quiz and part relationship test... we saw a few domestics!

JASON MANFORD CHATS TO LYNN RUSK ABOUT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND AUDIENCE INVOLVEMENT AS HE RETURNS TO HOSTING DUTIES FOR SEASON TWO OF THE ANSWER RUN

3 min  |

August 16, 2025

The Chronicle

Veterans gather for VJ Day ceremonies

HUNDREDS gathered alongside veterans in Newcastle and Gateshead yesterday as a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day was held in Newcastle city centre.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Failure to agree UN treaty on plastics 'disappointing

ENVIRONMENT minister Emma Hardy says she is \"hugely disappointed\" that negotiations for the world's first treaty to combat plastic pollution ended in failure.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Strictly line-up complete

FORMER Lioness Karen Carney, Game Of Thrones star Kristian Nairn and TV presenter Ross King have been announced as the final celebrity contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Hodgkinson makes her track return

OLYMPIC 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson admits she has found it “upsetting” to be out of action for over a year.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025

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£34m leisure centre work still yet to start

DELAYED COMPLEX DUE TO OPEN A YEAR AGO - BUT NOW SCHEDULED FOR LATE 2027

2 min  |

August 16, 2025
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The Chronicle

The battle for the islands

THEY would get there by two routes: advancing north along the coast of New Guinea and, at the same time, island-hopping through the Solomons, a bitter campaign that culminated in the capture of New Georgia and part of Bougainville in October and November 1943 respectively.

3 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Australia joins in with exercises

AUSTRALIA yesterday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than 3,600 military personnel in live-fire drills, battle manoeuvres and a beach assault at a Philippine town on the disputed South China Sea, where the allies have raised alarm over Beijing's assertive actions.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025
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The Chronicle

More Thunder set to strike in the Hungerford Stakes

MORE Thunder can secure victory in the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes (3.35pm) at Newbury this afternoon.

4 min  |

August 16, 2025
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The Chronicle

Bashir confident he will be ready for Ashes after hand injury

SHOAIB Bashir is confident he will be ready for the first Ashes Test as he revealed his relief at an injury to his little finger being on his non-bowling hand.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025
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The Chronicle

Record humidity across world brings warning of health risks

CLIMATE change drove record levels of global humidity in 2024, posing a rising risk to people’s health, a new report has warned.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Thug attacked his partner in back of taxi

A VIOLENT brute who attacked his partner in the back of a moving taxi in a “disgraceful” attack has been jailed.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Operation Downfall

BY 1944 it was clear to the Allies that the downfall of Japan was inevitable. It would take time, as well as blood and treasure, but Japan would one day be conquered and its vainglorious attempt to create an East Asia empire by force of arms would be defeated. But how could this be done?

2 min  |

August 16, 2025

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ST JAMES' SITE IS THE SUBJECT OF HIGH COURT CHALLENGE

James' Stack is on Gallowgate next to the football stadium.

4 min  |

August 16, 2025

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NATURE CALLS...

JET OFF TO NORWAY FOR VIEWS YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER, SAYS EMILY HEWARD

4 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Falling populations

Several parts of the nation have seen a population decline due to fewer births than deaths or people moving out

2 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Did America have to unleash the A-bomb to end the war?

THE NAPALM BOMBING OF MORE THAN 60 JAPANESE CITIES REMAINS FAR LESS NOTORIOUS THAN THE ATOMIC ATTACKS ON HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI, EVEN THOUGH MORE PEOPLE DIED. SO WHY DID AMERICA DECIDE TO USE THE ULTIMATE WEAPON?

4 min  |

August 16, 2025

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'The right to protest must be respected'

BRITAIN’S human rights watchdog has warned against “heavy-handed policing” which it said risks a “chilling effect” on protest rights amid demonstrations about the war in Gaza.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025

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Stage is set for music fans to Come Together

THERE are just days to go until a whole host of big-name acts descend on Newcastle for the Come Together festival.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025

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GET THE BLUES

From cobalt to sky blue, bring in a breath of fresh air with these stylish updates, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

1 min  |

August 16, 2025
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The Chronicle

'I could practically hear her celebrating with me'

A NEWCASTLE academic high-flyer has secured a place at Oxford to study modern languages - fulfilling a promise made to her mum before she passed away just months into her Sixth Form studies.

1 min  |

August 15, 2025

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United chiefs prepared to wait for right training ground sponsor

NEWCASTLE United chiefs have held internal discussions on the prospect of both training ground and training kit sponsors.

1 min  |

August 15, 2025

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Divide white working class children face 'concerning'

THE Education Secretary has called the “entrenched divide” in outcomes and the lack of progress for white working-class children “concerning”.

1 min  |

August 15, 2025
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The Chronicle

Violent robber jailed after 'despicable' bike theft and police attack

VICTIM LEFT BLEEDING ON CITY CENTRE STREET

2 min  |

August 15, 2025

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'ARSENAL ARE NOT A BIG CLUB'

So says Man United fan John Skelton. Do you agree?

1 min  |

August 15, 2025
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The Chronicle

EV means business

ELECTRIC power should be the ideal fit for luxury cars. EVs tend to be quieter, smoother and a little more relaxing than their fuel-using counterparts, making them a go-to choice for refinement and comfort.

3 min  |

August 15, 2025

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METRO TRAINS BROKEN DOWN FOR RECYCLING

The end of the line

2 min  |

August 15, 2025

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Boss's praise for mentality of summer signing Jasper

SOUTH Shields manager Ian Watson has hailed the mentality of summer signing Jasper Sheik as he looks to build on a solid competitive debut for the Mariners.

1 min  |

August 15, 2025

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Wissa left out by Bees amid buzz of transfer talk

Yoane Wissa has been left out of Brentford’s first squad of the season

2 min  |

August 15, 2025

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VW 90S REVIVAL

Here's a hot (and cold) offering from Volkswagen - a limited-run ID.3 GTX that reimagines the Golf Fire+Ice edition from the 90s. Limited to 1,990 examples, it's been developed with German fashion ski wear brand, Bogner, which helped design the original car.

1 min  |

August 15, 2025