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'It'd be brilliant if I had my own parking space'
An elderly man has hit out at a council after being denied a disabled parking spot outside his Northumberland home.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Back at last ... the song of the angel
A late Easter bodes well for country walks serenaded by iconic birds arriving fresh from African wintering grounds.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Potential blow in race to sign Spanish defender
NEWCASTLE United could be dealt a blow in the race to sign highly-rated defender Dean Huijsen, according to latest reports.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Musk takes political step down as Tesla earnings suffer slump
TESLA disclosed a significant drop in first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, falling short of Wall Street's expectations as the electric vehicle manufacturer faced challenges with decelerating demand, intensifying competition, and increasing brand difficulties linked to CEO Elon Musk’s political engagements.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Residents given more time to air views on tower
LOCALS are being given extra time to have their say on a controversial £40m development at the mouth of the Ouseburn in Newcastle.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Bonus point win as Durham clip wings of Eagles
A FOUR-WICKET haul for fledgling seamer Phoebe Turner was followed by a brilliant unbeaten 93 for New Zealander Suzie Bates as dominant Durham brushed aside Essex by nine wickets at the Banks Homes Riverside in yesterday's Metro Bank One-Day Cup women’s competition opener.
2 min |
April 24, 2025

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Castle is closed as low visitor count puts future at risk
PRUDHOE Castle is unsustainable in its current form, say English Heritage, as the body confirmed it is making changes to the opening arrangements of three Northumberland sites.
2 min |
April 24, 2025

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Growing customer base is powering up profits
GROWING numbers of customers and projects helped to deliver a boost in sales and profits at North East battery manufacturer Alexander Technologies.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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100 days of Trump is too many
IF the first 100 days of a presidency were probationary, Donald Trump would be lucky to walk away with a severance cheque and a framed photo of himself.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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UK exporter roadshows for SMEs
NORTHUMBERLAND SMEs are to take part in the first of a series of UK exporter events designed to help them power up their overseas potential.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Senior chance key to Kuol's next move
NEWCASTLE United youngster Garang Kuol admits he is hoping for senior football next season - either on Tyneside or elsewhere.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Indie heroes
AFTER two weeks spent entertaining the kids, there’s not always a lot of money left to treat yourself.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Arrested ‘after fleeing crash’
A MAN who allegedly fled the scene of a crash which saw the A19 closed for several hours has been arrested.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Heritage concerns
THOSE interested in the continued operation of the region's heritage sites will have been alarmed by English Heritage's decision to close Prudhoe Castle, which was revealed earlier this week.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Rare bird visitor spotted at reserve
A RARE bird has been spotted taking a “well-earned rest” at a Northumberland nature reserve.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Bank vows not to forget the 'lessons' on bonuses
THE chairman of NatWest has vowed not to forget “the lessons of pre-2008” on senior staff bonuses when the bank returns to full private ownership, 16 years after being bailed out by the Government.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Bus diversions as sinkhole opens up on street
A Newcastle city centre street has closed to traffic after a sinkhole opened up in the road.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Mags facing fight for goalscorer
THIS summer promises to bring with it a fierce battle for the signature of Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Shock council shake-up plans met with outrage
SHOCK proposals for a major shake-up of how a city council works have been branded a potential “death knell for democracy in Newcastle”.
3 min |
April 24, 2025

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A crusty cat cancer cure
My 15-year-old cat has a crusty nose. My vet has diagnosed skin cancer but suggests referral for this, with more options for successful treatment. Do you have experience of this and what are the possible options?
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Rent-A-Car's £2bn sales see 700 jobs created
ENTERPRISE Rent-A-Car's UK operations have driven job creation upwards, with over 700 new roles generated as the company rides a wave of increasing demand that propelled its sales beyond the £2bn threshold in the latest financial year.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Bill sharing firm reveals plans for creating jobs
BILL sharing firm One Utility Bill has set out job creating plans in Newcastle after marking 10 years of trading.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Action call after man’s open water drowning
A CORONER has urged the Government to take action after a 55-year-old man drowned at an open water swimming event.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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Kashmir security fears
SECURITY has been beefed up across Indian-controlled Kashmir a day after an attack killed at least 26 people, most of them tourists.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Kids' charity delight at Pride of Britain grant
GOOD causes across the UK are celebrating after the Pride of Britain Fund announced the winners of grants totalling more than £100,000.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
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Magpies could land Saints hotshot for 'cut price'
NEWCASTLE United many only have to pay half of the fee Southampton demanded for hotshot Tyler Dibling earlier this year, should they decide to firm up interest in the summer.
1 min |
April 24, 2025

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Holiday flats proposal above top city restaurant
NEW holiday let flats could be built above a Michelin-starred restaurant on the Newcastle Quayside.
2 min |
April 24, 2025

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Business as usual for backroom team while boss recovers
NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe is continuing his recovery from pneumonia away from the football club with Jason Tindall fully prepared to take charge until his touchline partner is “100%” ready to return to action.
3 min |
April 24, 2025

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Rory win 'scary for us' says Schauffele
RORY Mcllroy playing free from the burden of chasing a career grand slam is a \"scary\" prospect for his rivals, according to Open champion Xander Schauffele.
2 min |
April 24, 2025

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Gayle's secret shopping mission for Cruise's film
A NORTHUMBERLAND shop-keeper has supplied handbags and jewellery for the latest Mission: Impossible film.
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