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North East businesses are celebrated at Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Awards 2025

BUSINESS leaders from across the North East gathered at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead last Friday to celebrate the region's fastest-growing companies at the Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards.

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October 22, 2025
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England still have 'a long way to go'

RASHID SAYS WHITE-BALL SIDE ONLY GETTING STARTED

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October 22, 2025

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Warning for Villa fans as Maccabi clash looms

ASTON Villa have warned their fans against displaying political symbols, messages or flags during next month's Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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October 22, 2025

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THE ETERNALLY YOUNG ONE

SIR CLIFF RICHARD'S 85TH BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED WITH A NEW BOOK LOOKING BACK ON HIS YEARS IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

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October 22, 2025

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Pressure to surrender mansion

Mh 2

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October 22, 2025
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A night to remember on Tyneside as Gordon and Barnes run riot

ANTHONY Gordon is lighting up European football at the moment - and Jose Mourinho needed no reminder at the final whistle.

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October 22, 2025

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Dyche tells Forest how good they should be

NOTTINGHAM Forest's new boss Sean Dyche said he has reminded the players how good they are after becoming the club’s third head coach of the season.

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October 22, 2025

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Plum finds still turning up at Roman outpost

EXCAVATIONS at an outpost Roman fort in Northumberland have proved surprisingly fruitful.

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October 22, 2025
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Sale of model fleet a salute to town’s shipbuilding heritage

A models sale recalls grand plans for a shipyard exhibition centre on the Tyne. TONY HENDERSON reports

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October 22, 2025

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SEND post-16 travel service spared cuts again

CONTROVERSIAL cuts to free school transport in Newcastle for some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been dropped for a second time.

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October 22, 2025

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Tax credits could fund 90,000 social rent homes

OFFERING tax credits to private sector companies could spur the building of 90,000 social rent homes in England, according to a report spearheaded by the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.

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October 22, 2025

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HORSE POWER Leading hurdler Wendigo raring to go at Worcester

WENDIGO emerged as one of the leading novice hurdlers trained in the UK last season and can get his new career off to the perfect start in the Richard Davis Memorial Beginners’ Chase at Worcester.

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October 22, 2025
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Hargreaves strikes assets deal

HARGREAVES Services has struck an £8.8m deal to sell the first tranche of its renewable energy land assets.

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October 22, 2025
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Love and loathing for two distinct buildings

FOR anyone of a certain vintage who's familiar with the changing layout of Newcastle city centre, this now-vanished view of Pilgrim Street will likely be indelibly etched in the memory.

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October 22, 2025

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Sarkozy goes to jail

THE former French president Nicolas Sarkozy arrived yesterday morning at a prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned.

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October 22, 2025

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Learning the lessons

ABUSERS such as former cricket coach Michael Strange have carried out their sordid activities over periods of years, brazenly relying on the naivety of the organisations that were supposed to be monitoring them.

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October 22, 2025

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Police probe after report driver was struck in face

AN assault in Northumberland is being investigated by police, after a report of a man striking a woman in the face during a confrontation in Ashington.

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October 22, 2025
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Browne helps Boro continue fine run as loanees make mark

SUNDERLAND'S loan players were out in force over the weekend, with promotion charges in full swing and several victories domestically and overseas.

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October 22, 2025

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Jones braced for 'huge game'

England can strike a much-needed blow against Australia when they meet at the Women's Cricket World Cup today.

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October 22, 2025

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Councillor kicked out after online posts about PM

REFORM UK has confirmed a councillor in Northumberland has been kicked out of the party over alleged “unacceptable” comments he made online.

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October 22, 2025

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Fears mount over pension rumours

SPECULATION surrounding potential increases to employer pension contributions in the forthcoming Budget has sent UK firms into turmoil, with some admitting it could threaten their financial survival.

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October 22, 2025

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'We are thrilled to open the doors to our new academies'

TWO schools in Newcastle have officially opened after years of students learning in temporary sites. Gosforth Group has now opened the new facilities, which will permanently house Great Park Academy and Callerton Academy.

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October 22, 2025

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Noise gets woman fined

A BEDLINGTON woman has been ordered to pay £1,000 after Northumberland County Council took action on the persistent noise she was causing.

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October 22, 2025
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Automotive suppliers report mixed results amid global challenges

AR parts makers across the North East have talked about a range of performances with some seeing improved revenue and profitability.

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October 22, 2025

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Appeal by police after burglaries

TWO burglaries in Blyth are being investigated by police, after thieves broke into both a jewellers and a tattoo shop.

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October 22, 2025

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'No plans' to extend schools consultation

NORTH Tyneside Council has announced there are no plans to extend a consultation on the future of numerous schools facing closure and merger. The proposals have sparked massive controversy for weeks, with parents up in arms.

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October 22, 2025

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Scotland coach defends his new role with Red Bull

RUGBY UNION Gregor Townsend insists his contentious decision to take on an advisory role with Red Bull will not have any negative bearing on his ability to lead Scotland.

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October 22, 2025
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Farm's plea for safe return of stolen bunny Snowy

> Snowy alongside the other rabbits at Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle. Below, Snowy's sister Lola, who has shown signs of distress since Snowy was stolen

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October 22, 2025

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Defensive duo inspiration for peers - Marco

SUNDERLAND legend Marco Gabbiadini has showered praise on Black Cats defensive duo Dan Ballard and Trai Hume.

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October 22, 2025

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Demolition at White House

THE White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the First Lady, to build United States President Donald Trump's $250 million (£186 million) ballroom.

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October 22, 2025