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'New ideas' for Ukraine
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia.
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July 11, 2025

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2020, and I'm on a mission to get that litter picked
In 2020, as the country plunged into the first of what was to be a wearying series of Covid-induced lockdowns, Cullercoats writer and publisher PETER MORTIMER launched a column called Planet Corona which took a wry look at our \"new normal.\" As the pandemic passed into history the column was rechristened Beyond Planet Corona. Peter is taking a very rare break this week and will be back next Friday. Here we reproduce a column from five years ago this month
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July 11, 2025
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Blair hope as Owen makes Lions squad
BLAIR Kinghorn could yet be involved in the series against Australia after a scan revealed the Scotland fullback’s knee injury is not as bad as first feared.
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July 11, 2025
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Ventilation leak stops train
A TYNE and Wear Metro train was stopped at Cullercoats station due to a leaking ventilation unit.
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July 11, 2025
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Fresh pleas to scrap the two-child benefit cap
ANTIPOVERTY campaigners have made fresh calls to scrap the two-child benefit limit after new figures showed it was affecting more than 70,000 children in the North East.
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July 11, 2025

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KODIAQ IS BACK WITH A CRACKER
NEW SKODA VRS DELIVERS A DASH OF DRAMA WITH THE SAME SOLID PERFORMANCE
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July 11, 2025
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Scalvini 'a dream buy' for Nickson
NEWCASTLE United would be landing one of Steve Nickson's dream signings if they sign Giorgio Scalvini this summer.
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July 11, 2025
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Hard to stomach
‘T used to be said that putting a meal on the table was a benchmark on the boundary between the haves and have nots. But it's more complicated than that.
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July 11, 2025
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A BILLION REASONS TO SMILE
ELATED BRIT AWARD WINNER CALUM SCOTT SHARES HIS HAPPINESS WITH CASEY COOPER-FISKE
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July 11, 2025
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'Family feud' lead to Horner Red Bull exit
FORMULA ONE
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July 11, 2025
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Force PCC responds to police chief's revamp plan
NORTHUMBRIA'S Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has reacted to the Met Commissioner's vision for new “mega-forces” across the country.
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July 11, 2025
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IDF are the real villains
C JACKSON trusts “that the justice system will be upheld” and Bob Vylan “arrested, charged, and jailed” for his ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury.
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July 11, 2025

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Councillors agree to new local plan
LEADING councillors in Northumberland have agreed to update planning policy in a bid to protect the area's character.
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July 11, 2025
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Oktoberfest announces return to region
THE biggest Bavarian-style bash yet has been announced for Newcastle with Oktoberfest plans now under way and tickets going on sale immediately.
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July 11, 2025
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Cinderella's Dream can have a ball
Crimson Advocate winning the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot ahead of Cinderella's Dream
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July 11, 2025
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Hint on late parking charges
COUNCIL bosses in Newcastle say they are “not averse” to imposing new late-night parking charges in the city centre.
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July 11, 2025
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£15m earmarked for new active travel schemes
ALMOST £15m is being spent on two active travel schemes for pedestrians and cyclists in Northumberland.
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July 11, 2025
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Suits you sir, but not in this weather
FIRMS are being urged to consider relaxing rules on wearing suits to work during the heatwave.
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July 11, 2025
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One in six workers struggle to pay monthly bills
MANY workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research.
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July 11, 2025
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Coffee sales help business to pep up revenues
FAMILY firm Dicksons has increased revenues and narrowed losses despite pressures from increasing costs.
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July 11, 2025
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Root on cusp in hard-fought battle at Lords
JOE ROOT was left unbeaten on 99 as England showed their backbone on a hard-fought first day of the third Rothesay Test against India at Lords.
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July 11, 2025
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A1 shut for several hours after crash
THE A1 Northumberland was closed in both directions for several hours after a four-vehicle crash.
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July 11, 2025
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Sycamore Gap tree at heart of new exhibition
THE largest section of the Sycamore Gap tree went on permanent display in Northumberland National Park yesterday.
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July 11, 2025
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'James best player at tournament'
BERWICK-BORN England defender Lucy Bronze is convinced Lauren James can make an unparalleled contribution to Euro 2025 after the forward's two goals inspired the Lionesses to a vital victory over the Netherlands.
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July 11, 2025
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Passengers' wish for ban on vaping is granted
VAPING and the use of electronic cigarettes has been banned on the Tyne and Wear Metro following the introduction of a new byelaw prohibiting their use.
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July 11, 2025
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Hull out after collapse
GOLF Charley Hull has withdrawn from the Evian Championship after collapsing during her first round.
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July 11, 2025

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Whites left to ponder options for Toon's Sean
UNITED REJECT LEEDS' LATEST BID FOR MIDFIELDER
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July 11, 2025
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Solar plans given green light despite public outcry
PLANS for a 100-hectare solar farm in Greenside have been referred to the Government after councillors approved the proposals despite local opposition.
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July 11, 2025
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High street feeling heat after drop in footfall
SHOPPERS stayed away from their local stores in June due to extreme weather that had them avoiding high temperatures and severe thunderstorms, figures show.
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July 11, 2025

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FACE OFF
Peptides or retinol - which is best to battle wrinkles? Experts weigh in on two trending beauty ingredients. By LARA OWEN
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