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Incompetence now baked into British political system
WE need to talk. The NHS is creaking, prices are through the roof, and don’t get me started on the trains. Renationalisation has never helped anything before, but things got so bad (thanks a bunch, EU Railways Directives) that it can’t make anything worse. Post-Brexit, at least it’s legal to try renationalisation.
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May 29, 2025
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Plans for 15 flats at former police station
PLANS have been submitted to Gateshead Council to convert a former police station into 15 new flats.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Baby critical, two charged
TWO people have been charged after a baby was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with ‘critical injuries, and it is now fighting for its life.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Spurs coach linked with vacant Baggies job
TOTTENHAM are braced for an approach for first-team coach Ryan Mason over the vacant West Brom job, the PA news agency understands.
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May 29, 2025
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Guehi still grabs the interest of Magpies
NEWCASTLE United have refused to give up on their pursuit of Marc Guehi - but Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has expressed a determination to keep hold of his best players this summer.
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May 29, 2025
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Smith gets nod as white-ball opener
JAMIE Smith will open the batting as England’s new white-ball era under Harry Brook starts with the first of three one-day internationals against the West Indies at Edgbaston.
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May 29, 2025
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Auckland Project in stronger place
WHEN I agreed to be Interim CEO of The Auckland Project, it was meant to be a short-term role - three months to support the organisation through a period of change, bringing a commercial mindset to an extraordinary cultural and regeneration initiative.
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May 29, 2025
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Turbulent history of the ‘happiest place in the UK’
KALI LINDSAY on a town’s journey from war and bloodshed to being the happiest place in the UK
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May 29, 2025
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No reason to be fearful despite Mitchell's exit
NEWS of Paul Mitchell’s imminent departure shocked the Newcastle United faithful on Tuesday afternoon as a feeling of deja vu swept over Tyneside.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Google facing lawsuit over ad monopoly claims
GOOGLE is facing a £25bn legal claim in the UK, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the online search advertising market.
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May 29, 2025
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Prison is rated as safe despite shocking attack
HMP Frankland is a “safe” place for staff and prisoners, a new report has found just a month after an attack by Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi.
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May 29, 2025
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Trust submits plans for special school
PLANS to help convert a former primary school in Gateshead into a special educational needs (SEN) school have been submitted to the local authority.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Sunderland IS football
SUNDERLAND have enjoyed a phenomenal promotion to the Premier League. And a former player who performed at the top level for the club reckons the recruitment policy has been key.
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May 29, 2025
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How United fell short in series of home defeats
Amid all the celebrations on Sunday - richly deserved for Newcastle United’s achievements this season - it will not have been lost on Eddie Howe that this was their fifth home defeat of the campaign.
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May 29, 2025
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Orchestral debut 'a dream' for pop icon Jade
ANOTHER BBC Proms weekend of music will be bringing a summer boost to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in July, it has been announced.
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May 29, 2025
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The more we talk about it, the more people understand...
A County Durham woman has turned her life around after decades struggling with her mental health which saw her even finding herself in 'months-long manic episodes' where she was a danger to herself and others.
4 min |
May 29, 2025
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Celebration of Polish culture
A TEAM of women who first connected through a thriving and inspiring Facebook community group are gearing up to host the first North East Polish Festival.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Fans, players and club played part in promotion
WEMBLEY hero Eliezer Mayenda has reflected on a breakthrough season, Sunderland's promotion, and the powerful connection between players and fans.
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May 29, 2025
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Shein eyes Hong Kong listing as London IPO stalls
FAST-FASHION powerhouse Shein is reportedly planning a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) after failing to gain approval from Chinese regulators for its London listing.
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May 29, 2025
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Nationwide 'thriving' as rivals leave high streets
NATIONWIDE Building Society has said its bank branches are “thriving” with more customers coming through the doors over the past year as rival banks slash their high street network.
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May 29, 2025
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The Glasshouse appoints new Chair of the Board
A FORMER Bank of England chief economist and Government Levelling Up guru has been appointed as chair of the board at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Pub company liquidated with debts of £500,000
A NORTHUMBERLAND pub company behind venues in Alnwick and Amble has been liquidated with estimated debts of more than £500,000.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Stroke of genius?
CAN A NEW DLC FOR THE LATEST KINGDOM COME RPG LIVE UP TO THE ORIGINAL GAME?
3 min |
May 29, 2025
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Nissan ‘eyeing £1bn loan’ as carmaker tries to turn around its fortunes
CAR maker Nissan is reportedly eyeing a £1bn loan guaranteed by the Government as it aims to turn around major financial problems.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Mariners put faith in ex-Heed man Watson
FORMER ASSISTANT HANDED FIRST HEAD COACH'S ROLE AT SOUTH SHIELDS
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Smith joins Bandits for season as replacement for sidelined Dane
BERWICK Bandits have signed Jack Smith for the remainder of the 2025 campaign.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Two orders for Kromek detectors worth £660k
RADIATION detection company Kromek has secured two orders - from Europe and the US worth about $900,000 (£660,000).
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Stuck over tree climbs
ARE CAT'S HIGH-RISE ANTICS DANGEROUS?
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Thames Water hit with £123m fine over wastewater breaches
THAMES Water is set to be hit with a record £123m fine by the water regulator for breaches linked to its wastewater operations and dividend distributions.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Witness appeal after man dies in collision between van and HGV
A MAN died after a collision between a van and a HGV on a Northumberland road.
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