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Members of business group add £300m to turnover
MEMBERS of a North East business group have added £300m to their collective turnover despite battling a range of challenges, a new report says.
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September 02, 2025

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Partying with Pride in Baltic Square
IN ONLY its second year, Pride in Gateshead brought plenty of joy and colour to the banks of the River Tyne on Saturday.
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September 02, 2025
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Patient who vaped with mask set head alight
A WOMAN is believed to have set her own head on fire by vaping while wearing an oxygen mask in a hospital bed at Sunderland Royal.
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September 02, 2025
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Forgive and forget?
FOOTBALL fans love a player who loves their club as much as they do. Unfortunately, such players are rare birds.
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September 02, 2025
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Von der Leyen in plane scare
AN aircraft carrying European Commission (EC) president Ursula Von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming on Sunday over Bulgaria, in what was a suspected Russian operation, an EC spokesperson has said.
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September 02, 2025
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New technology ‘transformative’ in diagnosing cancer
BREAST cancer touches almost every family in some way. It’s the most common cancer among women in the UK, and although survival rates have improved over recent decades, too many cases are still picked up too late.
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September 02, 2025
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Jackson saga edges closer to a conclusion
NICOLAS Jackson's prolonged Chelsea exit is set finally to be resolved after the club agreed a new deal with Bayern Munich.
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September 02, 2025

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Revenue up, but jobs lost at Levi
THE UK division of Levi Strauss eliminated more than 200 positions whilst revenues soared to nearly £100m throughout its most recent financial period.
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September 02, 2025

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Advance chief claims nature plan is 'win-win'
THE boss of Northumberland County Council’s development company has described plans to turn a former mining site into a nature reserve as a “win-win”.
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September 02, 2025
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Man stole tip jar at chippie
POLICE investigating the theft of a chip shop tip jar have released images of a man they would like to trace.
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September 02, 2025
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Afghanistan earthquake
DESPERATE Afghans were yesterday clawing through rubble in search of missing loved ones, after a strong earthquake killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided by the Taliban government.
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September 02, 2025
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Windfall tax reform urged
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has been urged to reform the windfall tax in a move that could boost the economy by £137 billion by 2050.
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September 01, 2025
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Wilson pipped to big title in China
SNOOKER Wallsend's Gary Wilson came agonisingly close to clinching a major title in China at the weekend, losing 10-9 to Xiao Guodong in the final of the Wuhan Open.
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September 01, 2025

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Times change – but the Beano is still a good laugh
It was my birthday this week. I have been on the planet 80 years.
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September 01, 2025
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Ease the strain of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
IT'S CRUCIAL THAT YOU PRIORITISE SELF-CARE TO MAINTAIN YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WHICH IN TURN ENABLES YOU TO BE A MUCH BETTER CAREGIVER. BY CAMILLA FOSTER
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September 01, 2025
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Bid for back garden clinic
PLANS have been lodged for a new laser treatment clinic in a resident's back garden in Gateshead.
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September 01, 2025
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Mariners fightback leaves boss Watson proud of 'incredible' boys
NATIONAL LG NORTH
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September 01, 2025

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Sherwoods eyes new acquisitions after strong year
NORTH East motor dealership group says it is eyeing potential acquisitions after seeing turnover pass £100m.
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September 01, 2025

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Blowout puts Norris’ F1 title hopes at risk
LANDO Norris suffered a dramatic late engine failure at the Dutch Grand Prix as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took a major step towards the title.
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September 01, 2025
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Work by artist Bob is in a league of its own
THE mega money world of professional football has dominated the headlines with the saga of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
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September 01, 2025
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Nick can solve our worries, says Howe
EDDIE Howe is convinced club-record £65m signing Nick Woltemade is the answer to Newcastle's problems in front of goal.
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September 01, 2025
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Villagers hope to turbocharge plans for a solar farm
RESIDENTS of a Northumberland village hope to accelerate ambitions to become the county’s first Net Zero community by installing a solar farm.
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September 01, 2025
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100 companies sign up to Shine workplace plan
A SCHEME to encourage good business practices for employees in the North East has signed up its first 100 companies.
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September 01, 2025
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Horsebox overturns
TWO people injured after a horsebox overturned.
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September 01, 2025
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Expansion of pedestrian zones starts this month
NEW measures to enhance pedestrian safety and alleviate congestion in Durham City will be implemented from this month (September.)
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September 01, 2025
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Diner failed to pay at three top city restaurants
A SNEAKY diner made off from three restaurants within four days without footing bills worth a total of £500.
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September 01, 2025
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Breach reveals in Roses try battle
RUGBY Jess Breach insists the race to become top try scorer is generating healthy competition amongst England's prolific finishers as she stands on the brink of another landmark achievement.
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September 01, 2025
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£30k grant allows charity to employ more staff
A CHARITY in Sunderland and Gateshead has received a £30,000 grant to support the most vulnerable people in the region.
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September 01, 2025
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JELENA SORRY FOR 'EDUCATION' BLAST
TENNIS Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her incendiary comments towards Taylor Townsend at the US Open.
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September 01, 2025

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Sex assault adds to jail time
A TRUCK driver who sexually assaulted a sleeping woman went on to commit child sex offences years later.
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