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Xhaka proving a driving force for Black Cats

SUNDERLAND forward Wilson Isidor has revealed to the French press that club captain Granit Xhaka's relentless mentality is driving Sunderland’s standards across the board.

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October 18, 2025

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Founder of sandwich shop named as Start Up Ambassador

THE founder of a popular gourmet sandwich business which opened this summer is among 14 businesses announced as Start Up Loans’ 2025 Ambassadors.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Czech IT OUT

LAUREN TAYLOR chats to Evie Harbury about her debut cookbook and the food of her heritage

3 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Woman is spared jail over attack

A woman who stabbed her friend in the stomach has walked free from court after saying she believed he was about to sexually assault her.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Malhotra Group invests despite seeing profit fall

NORTH East property, care and leisure company Malhotra Group has highlighted continued investment across the company after a year in which revenues grew but profits fell.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Hamas pledges to return dead

Hamas has moved to shore up its brittle ceasefire agreement with Israel by reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the deal that includes a pledge to hand over the remains of all dead Israeli hostages.

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October 18, 2025

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Big Dan 'the £30m man' proved a steal

EDDIE Howe believes Dan Burn was probably worth £30million rather than the £13m Newcastle paid for him when they brought him home from Brighton.

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October 18, 2025

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Schools closure plan attacked

THE academy trust consulting on plans to close two North-umberland first schools has been warned it risks “ripping the heart” out of communities.

3 min  |

October 18, 2025

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United front for bonfire safety

FIREFIGHTERS and police officers have united for a safer Bonfire Night in County Durham.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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NEW VERSION OF HIT ALBUM OUT IN DECEMBER

AFTER his epic win at the Mercury Prize on Thursday night, Sam Fender has announced he is bringing out a new album.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Plant a winter wonderland...

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS OF SHORTEST DAYS

2 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Remembering Archie on poignant occasion

ARCHIE York’s mum has remembered the “life that he never got to live”, a year on from the Benwell explosion.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

The Journal

YARIS WINGS IT

Toyota has just announced its GR Yaris can be ordered in a rally-inspired \"Aero Performance\" variant. The homologated hot hatch comes with a four-wheel drive system, bespoke three-door body style and two limited-slip differentials.

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October 18, 2025

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Ferrari chief blames Labour for UK supply cut decision

FERRARI'S CEO has attributed the Labour administration’s assault on wealth for its choice to reduce the volume of vehicles it distributes in the UK, stating that a “stabilisation” in demand was occurring in the nation.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Ryan sees an opening as Aperture fits the frame

A NEW bar which has transformed a former antique shop in North Tyneside has welcomed its first customers.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Healthy habits to help boost your child's happiness

In the first of a two part series, mental-health expert DR ALEX GEORGE reveals how early habit formation can help give children a brighter start in life

4 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Support is key quality Howe needs in Wilson

IT WAS over a month ago that Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe was asked in a press conference about his working relationship with sporting directors.

3 min  |

October 18, 2025

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People watching as Sam rises for home Mercury Prize win

HERE were wild celebrations in Newcastle on Thursday night as Sam Fender won the Mercury Prize on home turf.

3 min  |

October 18, 2025

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HIT XC90'S NOW FIRMLY IN BLACK

The Volvo XC90 - the firm's longest-serving SUV, around since 2002 - is its latest model to get the stealthy \"Black Edition\" treatment.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Let wetlands cast a spell...

Spectacular 'super natural' adventures await

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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BoE’s top economist repeats rate cuts call

THE Bank of England’s chief economist Huw Pill has reiterated his stance for interest rates to be reduced at a “more cautious pace” over the coming year, heightening the prospect that the rate could remain at 4% for the foreseeable future.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Pope keeps keeping on

CONTRACT IS EXTENDED

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Guilty plea from driver who injured two women

A BANNED driver has admitted leaving two women with serious injuries in a crash on the A1.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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PUMPKIN PATCH

CELEBRATE SPOOKY SEASON WITH THIS BUMPER CROP. BY HANNAH BRITT

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Renewables firm moves into new HQ in region

A RENEWABLE energy business has opened a new North East head office after a year of rapid growth.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Family firm bids to open chip shop in city centre

A FAMILY firm of fish and chip restaurants that has gained popularity with celebrities in Scotland is planning to convert a shop in Newcastle city centre into its first shop in England.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Coroner criticises care home over death of resident

A WOMAN with Alzheimer's disease and dementia died after developing infected pressures sores which worsened due to care failings while living at a Birtley care home, a coroner heard.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Heed primed for battle against ‘masters of 1-0'

NATIONAL LEAGUE

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Monarch's prayers with Pope a first

THE King will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation when he makes a state visit to the Vatican.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

The Journal

Mayor calls for U-turn over Lumiere decision

THE North East mayor has called for a U-turn on the decision to bring one of the region’s top attractions to an end after this year.

3 min  |

October 18, 2025