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Scaffolding needed to work on clock tower
PROPOSALS for temporary scaffolding at South Shields Town Hall to allow essential maintenance on its clock tower have been lodged.
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June 02, 2026
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Search is on for the next Pride of Britain nominees
IN a world where we often focus on what divides us, the stories of courage, empathy and bravery from our local heroes remind us all of the powerful message of hope that brings us together.
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June 02, 2026
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Keegan eyes up a memorable St James' return
NEWCASTLE United have sent Kevin Keegan a 'heartfelt' message after he revealed he is dealing with stage four cancer.
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June 02, 2026
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Shurben’s 60 helps to keep Harbour at bay
DUKES ECB NE PREMIER LGE
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June 02, 2026
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Serena making a Queen's comeback
SERENA Williams’ comeback to tennis has been confirmed, with the 44-year-old playing doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club next week.
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June 02, 2026
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US bombing resumes
THE United States said yesterday that its forces had bombed radar and drone sites in Iran, after Iran shot down an American drone over the weekend.
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June 02, 2026
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Leading with the bat is Stokes' best bet - Strauss
CRICKET Sir Andrew Strauss says England are playing for “high stakes” this summer, pinpointing Ben Stokes’ form with the bat as key to his longevity as Test captain.
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June 02, 2026
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Widow of UAE athlete seeks justice
THE widow of a Paralympian who was killed when a shot-put cage collapsed during training for the World Athletics Championships in London has called for a \"just\" punishment for those responsible.
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June 02, 2026
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UK aids French mission to seize Russian ship
BRITAIN has helped to board and seize a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, France's President Emmanuel Macron has said.
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June 02, 2026
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Neighbours worried by work to cut back trees
RESIDENTS have reacted angrily after trees and foliage were cut down late at night near a North Tyneside Metro Station.
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June 02, 2026
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M&S chief's pay cut after cyber attack hit
The boss of Marks & Spencer has seen his pay slashed by more than 40% after a crippling cyber attack forced the supermarket to scrap its bonus policy across the business.
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June 02, 2026
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Twins go the extra mile in raising charity cash
MEET the selfless identical twins who refused to “let their sponsors down” after an ambitious charity fundraiser became more challenging than they expected.
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June 02, 2026
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De Silva's 5-10 sets up Eppleton win and Hunwick fall short
IN Division One, Crook made a solid start at Eppleton, but Praveen De Silva soon started his magic for the third-placed side, taking 5-10 to bowl them out for 97.
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June 02, 2026
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House prices fall once more as property market ‘deteriorates’
HOUSE prices fell again in May as the mortgage rate hikes and surging energy bills caused by the Iran war continued to take their toll on the UK’s fragile property market.
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June 02, 2026
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Waiting for justice
THE court system has been staggering under the weight of delays for some time now.
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June 02, 2026
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Trippier leaves a solid legacy behind him as he exits club
THE word “legend” gets thrown about far too easily in today's game but when it comes to Kieran Trippier's impact at Newcastle United, he fully deserves to be remembered as such.
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June 02, 2026
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Craigs baffles Annfield as Morpeth win
N'LAND & TYNESIDE LGE
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June 02, 2026
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Education system designed for the past must evolve
ALAN Milburn is right to warn that Britain faces a growing youth employment crisis.
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June 02, 2026
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Region’s net zero economy supports almost 35,000 jobs
THE drive to net zero is supporting almost 35,000 jobs in the North East and adding £2.7bn to the regional economy, a new report says.
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June 02, 2026
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Shilton reminisces about career in aid of his gambling charity
LEGENDARY England goalkeeper Peter Shilton praised football fans for helping him raise funds for his charity, at an event in South Shields.
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June 02, 2026
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First look inside new specialist eye hospital
LEADERS at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust took their first steps inside the North East’s new specialist eye hospital as construction partner Kier officially handed over the keys.
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June 02, 2026
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Universities team up to help build future workforce
TWO of the North East's top universities are working together on a new project that aims to strengthen the future workforce for the region’s growing low carbon and offshore wind industries.
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June 01, 2026
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Death toll on the A1 rises to five in nine days
TWO people have died and three remain in hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the A1 in Northumberland at the weekend.
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June 01, 2026
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Shearer in challenge to Howe claim
NEWCASTLE United legend Alan Shearer insists it is “crucial” the Magpies sign a new centre-forward this summer, despite Eddie Howe's contentment with his options.
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June 01, 2026
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Streeting backs new oil licences, cut to NI and a return to EU
LABOUR should consider cutting national insurance and issuing new oil drilling licences for the North Sea, Wes Streeting said as he continued to make his pitch for the party's leadership.
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June 01, 2026
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We're devastated but we will be back, promises Arsenal's Rice
A \"DEVASTATED\" Declan Rice insisted Arsenal will not be defined by their Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain - and vowed to use the emotional agony as fuel to win the competition next season.
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June 01, 2026
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Villiers fires women to victory as Blaze run is extinguished
MADY Villiers shone with bat and ball as Durham made it three wins from four in the Vitality Blast women’s competition, beating The Blaze by seven wickets at Trent Bridge.
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June 01, 2026
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Upgrades commence to help stop power cuts
CAMPAIGNERS in Bamburgh are celebrating after Northern Powergrid commenced work on much-needed upgrades in the area following two years of frequent power cuts.
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June 01, 2026
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Scotland's Dykes ready for 'once in a lifetime' experience
LYNDON Dykes is looking forward to a “once in a lifetime” experience at the World Cup with Scotland this summer.
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June 01, 2026
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Caring for my husband with dementia was a huge privilege
Actress Susan Hampshire tells LISA SALMON that looking after someone with the disease is ‘incredibly hard’, and urges people to look out for symptoms
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