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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
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Salt happy to let Brook take charge in T20
CRICKET Phil Salt was happy to play second fiddle to Harry Brook in England's 65-run win over New Zealand in the second T20, even if it meant reducing his chances of a significant milestone.
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October 21, 2025
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US envoys go to Israel
THE United States' special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Israel yesterday to shore up the tenuous ceasefire that is holding in Gaza, a day after the fragile deal faced its first major flareup, with Israel threatening to halt aid transfers after it said Hamas militants had killed two Israeli soldiers.
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October 21, 2025
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Potter back as Sweden coach
FOOTBALL Graham Potter returned to Swedish soccer yesterday as coach of its underperforming national team on a short-term mission: To qualify for the World Cup.
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October 21, 2025
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‘We’ve waited for this moment a long time...’
Children from The Dales School helped cut the ribbon at the new Blyth Bebside Station
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October 21, 2025
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We can now develop our plans to care for this very special place
A VITAL stage in a venture to protect and enhance nature on a 9,500-acre Northumberland estate can now go ahead after winning initial lottery backing.
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October 21, 2025
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Demolition plan rejected by council
A COUNCIL has rejected an attempt to demolish a fire-hit derelict building in Newcastle.
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October 21, 2025
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Business confidence is brittle ahead of Budget
BUSINESS confidence in the North East remains fragile in the run-up to next month's Budget, a new survey suggests.
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October 21, 2025
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Parents ‘sobbing’ over school closure threat
ARENTS and staff continue to rally behind a “life changing” North Tyneside middle school amid proposals which could see it close by 2027.
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October 21, 2025
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Sickness and disability driving rise in 'Neets'
THE number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neets) is on track to hit one million for the first time in more than a decade, new research has suggested.
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October 21, 2025
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Club parts ways with women's team manager after six-year stint
NEWCASTLE United have announced the departure of Becky Langley after six years in charge of the women’s team.
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