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Pensioner dozed off at wheel and two people died
A PENSIONER caused the death of two people by dozing off at the wheel on his way back to Tyneside from a trip to the Lake District.
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June 07, 2025
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Campaigners call for safety measures on 'lethal' road
RESIDENTS in County Durham are campaigning for safety measures to be implemented on a road they say is notoriously dangerous.
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June 07, 2025
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Valley prepares for the arrival of sand martins
A WEEK of events will celebrate the latest addition to a valley's wildlife population.
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June 07, 2025
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CHEFS SET TO JOIN FORCES
AN EXCLUSIVE dining experience will be on offer in Durham for just three days this month with the arrival of a guest chef at a fine dining restaurant.
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June 07, 2025
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French shrug of shoulders
JUST a thought... if we stopped paying the French to prevent their Channel migrant exodus, would we notice any difference? I have my doubts!
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June 06, 2025
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Slim chance I'll give this latest discovery a try
I used to be that most of the mams I knew went to slimming clubs.
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June 06, 2025
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Two taken to hospital after crash closes road
TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash on the A69 in Northumberland.
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June 06, 2025
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Baby now in stable condition
A BABY who suffered critical injuries is “making improvements” but remains in hospital, police have confirmed.
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June 06, 2025
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Durham ace in squad for India opener
DURHAM'S Brydon Carse is in line for his first home Test cap after returning to the England squad for the First Test against India.
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June 06, 2025
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New shops at Metrocentre
TWO major retailers are launching new stores at Gateshead’s Metrocentre.
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June 06, 2025
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No mean feet
EXPERTS REVEAL WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT BE DOING TO YOUR FEET THIS SUMMER...
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June 06, 2025
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Northern Stage new chief exec appointed
NEWCASTLE theatre Northern Stage has appointed Michael Slavin as its new chief executive to mark the start of a new chapter at the venue.
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June 06, 2025
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Weapons sweeps form part of targeted patrols
WEAPONS have been seized and more than 150 arrests made in a week of action aimed at tackling knife crime and serious violence in the North East.
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June 06, 2025
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Families count the cost of childcare struggles
A LACK of suitable childcare is having a “huge financial and emotional strain” on the North East’s most vulnerable families, new analysis has warned.
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June 06, 2025
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ECB cuts rate for eighth time
THE European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for an eighth time, aiming to support businesses and consumers with more affordable borrowing as US president Donald Trump's trade war threatens to slow already tepid growth.
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June 06, 2025
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Freedom of county for Lucy
LUCY Bronze has been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland in a ceremony at County Hall.
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June 06, 2025
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Mitie Group in £366m bid for Marlowe
MITIE Group has announced a £366m bid for Marlowe, founded by Lord Ashcroft, as the outsourcing behemoth reported a 13% surge in revenue.
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June 06, 2025
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Russian drones kill five
AT least five people, including a one-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed yesterday in a night-time Russian drone attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said.
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June 06, 2025
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MP CALLS FOR MORE INVESTMENT
Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody has called on the Government to “unleash growth’ in her constituency by providing funding to improve a notorious roundabout.
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June 06, 2025
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Delap: Blues' hunger was behind move
LIAM Delap has claimed Chelsea's ‘hunger and desire’ to get back to being the best club in England was among the reasons behind his move to Stamford Bridge.
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June 06, 2025
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Plan to demolish residential tower block called in for scrutiny
A DECISION to knock down a tower block and relocate its elderly residents is set to be scrutinised by a council committee following a valid call-in request.
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June 06, 2025
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Hume: I love playing for Sunderland
TRAI Hume has pledged his love for Sunderland amid speculation linking him with a move to a Premier League rival following the Black Cats’ promotion.
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June 06, 2025
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Queen backs Holly's Hope knife campaign
THE mother of murdered Northumberland schoolgirl Holly Newton has received support from the Queen for her work to challenge violence against girls.
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June 06, 2025
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Marketplace for carbon credits aims to benefit local landscape
NORTH East businesses are being invited to pump millions of pounds into green projects across the region to offset their own carbon emissions.
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June 06, 2025
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I'm happy where I am, says United star Tonali
NEWCASTLE United star Sandro Tonali has shut down any lingering transfer speculation this summer with a stunning message.
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June 06, 2025
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Construction sector down again for fifth month in row
THE UK construction sector declined for a fifth consecutive month in May but firms reported signs that the recent downturn is easing, according to new figures.
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June 06, 2025
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Snakes, sharks, sneaky hippos... wildlife is my safe space
WILDLIFE PRESENTER AND ADVENTURER STEVE BACKSHALL TELLS MARION MCMULLEN ABOUT WALKING WITH DINOSAURS FOR HIS NEW ARENA TOUR
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June 06, 2025
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Who ate all the pies? It was me, I'm afraid to say
In the space of a few weeks, dear readers, your correspondent has passed from one end of the spectrum to the other.
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June 06, 2025
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Reform to probe 'wasteful spending'
REFORM UK has announced plans to scrutinise \"wasteful spending\" in local councils, with County Durham set to be under the microscope later this year.
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June 06, 2025
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Hume: I'm really happy playing for Sunderland
STAR'S 'LOVE' FOR CLUB AMID SPECULATION
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