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June 07, 2025

MARION MCMULLEN looks back on 20 years of Springwatch

SPRINGWATCH began 20 years ago with Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King among the team broadcasting live from an organic farm in Devon.

The Radio Times described the BBC2 nature programme from the Fishleigh Estate as “the biggest ever survey of spring, in the UK's biggest ever live wildlife event.”

It shone a light on the little-known world of UK wildlife at the height of spring and the series saw Simon visiting a pioneering white tailed eagle re-introduction project on the Isle of Mull.

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Right lines at last?

THE North East has seen the delivery of one highly successful rail project - now hopes are rising that there could be another.

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January 14, 2026

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'Drab' Christmas for retailers as shoppers hold out for sales

RETAILERS suffered a “drab” Christmas as shoppers shunned gifting to hold out for the Boxing Day and January sales, figures suggest.

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January 14, 2026

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'By telling Archie's story, we hope to shine a light on the dangers of drug production'

THE parents of a Newcastle schoolboy who was killed when a drugs lab exploded beneath their home are helping prevent other innocent lives being lost.

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2 mins

January 14, 2026

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Panel to fill key roles at council and fire service

LEADING councillors are set to make appointments to two key positions within Northumberland County Council.

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1 mins

January 14, 2026

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Sunderland linked with Brazil star

SUNDERLAND continue to be linked with a number of moves during this January transfer window.

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1 min

January 14, 2026

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Water technology firm lands huge investment

A GATESHEAD company that provides technology and engineering services to the water sector has secured a multimillion-pound investment.

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2 mins

January 14, 2026

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Ambience arrives for repairs

THE largest ship that has been dry-docked on the River Tyne in over 20 years has arrived for repairs.

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1 min

January 14, 2026

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Business leader named on scale-up programme

Entrepreneurs’ Forum chief executive Elaine Stroud

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1 mins

January 14, 2026

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Pawsome paradise for pooches scoops accolade

A BOARDING kennels where dogs can run all day, chill on the sofa or play in the swimming pool has scooped a top national award.

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1 mins

January 14, 2026

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Tumble dryer sparked serious house fire

A DEVASTATING house fire that put four people in hospital was probably caused by a tumble dryer, firefighters have said.

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1 min

January 14, 2026

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