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Call to 'level playing field' on import tax
THE CEO of Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has called for a US-style crackdown on shipments of small goods in Europe to “level the playing field” between Chinese and European firms.
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May 10, 2025
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Get a buzz out of bees
To celebrate World Bee Day on May 20, we asked author Ben Hoareall all about these busy and important insects
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May 10, 2025

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Party leader's pledge to 'rebuild' after re-election
THE top team at Northumberland Labour has been re-elected despite a bruising night for the party at local elections.
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May 10, 2025
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IPL suspend matches due to unrest
THE Indian Premier League has confirmed that all its matches will be suspended with immediate affect for one week due to escalating tensions in the region.
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May 10, 2025
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Business as usual for Spenny in Trophy quest
GRAEME Lee has insisted it will be business as usual for Spennymoor Town's Wembley heroes as they prepare to face Aldershot Town in the FA Trophy final tomorrow afternoon.
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May 10, 2025
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UK's top statistician steps down
BRITAIN’S most senior statistician has stepped down citing “ongoing health issues”, amid criticism over flaws in recent economic data.
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May 10, 2025
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I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
DJ, PRESENTER AND MUM-OF-TWO ASHLEY JAMES DISCUSSES CHRONIC FATIGUE, FAMILY LIFE AND 'MUM SHAMING'. BY LISA SALMON
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May 10, 2025
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Potential cancer risks identified
WOMEN who put on weight and have a baby later in life may be significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, UK research suggests.
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May 10, 2025
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'Dry weather' stops steam trains
A NORTHUMBERLAND attraction has suspended its steam services due it posing a fire risk.
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May 10, 2025
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Making a mess of it all?
From using too much product to vacuuming the wrong way, this is how to fix bad spring cleaning habits. By SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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May 10, 2025

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Burst water main gives drivers an uphill struggle
MULTIPLE major roads in Gateshead flooded yesterday due to a burst water main, and cars looked to be struggling to get up the well-used hill.
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May 10, 2025
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Homes plan for former factory site
PLANS to redevelop a former BAE Systems site into a new residential scheme will be considered by Gateshead councillors next week.
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May 10, 2025

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Ten energy suppliers ordered to issue refunds to customers
OCTOPUS Energy and Utility Warehouse are two of ten UK energy firms directed by Ofgem to issue refunds and compensation to over 34,000 customers following an investigation that exposed widespread overcharging as a result of technical billing blunders.
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May 10, 2025
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Farm with glamping on the market
A NORTHUMBERLAND farm with an award-winning glamping business set in 114 acres of countryside has gone up for sale for a price north of £2m.
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May 10, 2025
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THE BIG BANG THEORY
WHAT ARE THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF A CHOP? LARA OWEN GETS EXPERT ADVICE FROM CELEBRITY STYLISTS...
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May 09, 2025
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We never want the audience to believe they've cracked it
Jason Watkins and Robson Green star in new thriller The Game. Damon Smith finds out what's in store
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May 09, 2025
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Fans crucial to chances, says boss
FROM BACK PAGE
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May 09, 2025
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Glimmer of sunshine for retailers
RETAILERS have seen a “small but positive” increase in shoppers as the sunniest April on record enticed consumers into stores, figures suggest.
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May 09, 2025
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Interest rate cut to 4.25%
THE Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% after a slowdown in inflation in what is their fourth reduction over the past year.
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May 09, 2025

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SERVICE IN CITY CENTRE TO MARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY
VETERANS and members of the community gathered in Newcastle city centre for a special VE Day service yesterday.
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May 09, 2025
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Le Bris marshals his troops
SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris has left no stone unturned heading into tonight's Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.
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May 09, 2025
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Red wall MPs urge change on Starmer after election losses
LABOUR MPs from the so-called red wall have urged the Government to invest in former industrial areas - or risk losing voters’ support.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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Riverside fall rescue
A MAN suffered “potentially serious injuries” after falling 10 metres on to rocks in Northumberland.
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May 09, 2025
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Delay over cracker plant conversion leads to fears
AN extended pause on a multimillion-pound project to bring chemical giant Sabic’s Olefins 6 plant back into use has prompted fears for hundreds of jobs on Teesside.
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May 09, 2025
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Jenas stayed loyal when linked to Black Cats
JERMAINE Jenas, pictured left, has revealed he turned down a move to Sunderland because the former Newcastle United midfielder respected the Magpies ‘too much’.
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May 09, 2025
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Fall in violence and knife crimes
THE number of serious violence and knife-related incidents in the North East has declined, according to the latest crime data.
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May 09, 2025
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Dangerous bike riding investigated
OFFICERS investigating a report of dangerous bike riding have released images of a man they would like to speak to.
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May 09, 2025
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Decision due on homes plan
GATESHEAD councillors are set to decide the fate of an ex-care home in Ryton.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Latest image of energy project build is revealed
A NEW image showing the exterior of a project hailed as a key part of Blyth’s regeneration has been revealed.
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May 09, 2025

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Alphabet share price plunges as Apple eyes AI search plans
> Alphabet's share price fall wiped around $150bn off the tech giant's market value
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