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Hot weather prompts warnings
HEALTH alerts have come into force around the country, as temperatures could hit 34C during the fourth heatwave of the summer.
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August 13, 2025
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MP praises police scheme tackling domestic abuse
THE Home Secretary visited Northumbria Police call handlers on Monday to see a pioneering project supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
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August 13, 2025
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Wildfires across Europe
WILDFIRES burned in parts of Europe yesterday as millions of people across the continent struggled to adapt to the new reality: record summer heat.
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August 13, 2025
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My job here is to try and keep the lads motivated
CAPTAIN SHOWING HIS LEADERSHIP IN TESTING TIMES
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August 13, 2025
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Thiaw's signing will end a long stopper pursuit
NEWCASTLE United's pursuit of anew central defender has been a complicated and drawn-out process.
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August 13, 2025
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Red Roses yearning to follow in footsteps
WORLD player of the year Ellie Kildunne intends to emulate Lionesses star Chloe Kelly by ensuring her name is printed on fans’ shirts following the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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August 13, 2025
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Tess has made 'a lasting impact' saving lives for almost a decade
MEET the beautiful Border Collie who is retiring after almost a decade of lifesaving work.
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August 13, 2025

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Black Cats backed to make mark in top flight
JERMAIN Defoe believes “sleeping giants” Sunderland are ready to spring a surprise on their return to the big time - and has been giving some of their new signings his insight into the area.
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August 12, 2025
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Optimism boost as growth across region picks up
GROWTH has picked up in the North East and firms are feeling more optimistic, a new business survey suggests.
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August 12, 2025
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Energy transition must be managed to be successful
NORTH Sea oil and gas were discovered in the early 1970s and energy secretary Tony Benn welcomed the first onshore delivery of oil in 1975. He wanted revenues to be invested in industrial development.
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August 12, 2025

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Bonuses for toy retailer staff
NEARLY 2,000 staff members at Britain's largest toy retailer, The Entertainer, are poised to receive tax-free bonuses following the founders' decision to transfer ownership of their retail empire to them.
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August 12, 2025
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Lottery winners join beach clean-up operation
NATIONAL Lottery winners have carried out a cleanup on one of Britain’s best-loved beaches.
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August 12, 2025
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New defender is targeting a leadership role
NEW signing Arthur Masuaku reckons he is excited to be back in the Premier League after joining Sunderland AFC on a two-year deal, subject to international clearance.
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August 12, 2025
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Rental prices finally fall after five years of rises
RENTAL prices in the North East have finally fallen after what property firm Hamptons described as “five years of relentless rises”.
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August 12, 2025
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Magpies top choice for Chelsea striker
NICOLAS Jackson favours a move to Newcastle United should he leave Chelsea before the end of the summer, it has been claimed.
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August 12, 2025

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Malcolm makes move to the EFL
GATESHEAD striker Jovan Malcolm has completed a deal to join League One club Stevenage to become the latest Heed star to earn a move into the EFL.
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August 12, 2025
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Bobat is Spirit's new director
CRICKET Mo Bobat, the former England backroom guru, has been appointed director of cricket at London Spirit, who have also announced they will retain their franchise name going forwards.
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August 12, 2025
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Isidor delighted to be back in action for Cats
WILSON Isidor returned from injury to play a part in Sunderland's latest goalless showing at the Stadium of Light.
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August 12, 2025
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Biosecurity contract for Kromek from MoD
RADIATION detection company Kromek has secured a new biosecurity contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as well as a series of global orders with a combined value of around £860,000.
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August 12, 2025
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Palestine Action is 'violent'
PALESTINE Action is “violent” and has committed “significant injury” as well as criminal damage, Downing Street has said, after hundreds of arrests were made at a protest linked to the group.
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August 12, 2025
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Trains resume after travel disruption
TRAIN services have resumed on the East Coast Main Line following severe disruption over the weekend, which prompted one rail operator to issue a 'do not travel' warning.
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August 12, 2025

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'Don't litter, don't light fires and don't illegally camp'
THE public have been urged to avoid campfires at a popular Northumberland beach after a huge fire broke out in the sand dunes.
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August 12, 2025
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Finish date for £9m renovation pushed into 2026
A MAJOR revamp of Newcastle’s historic Grainger Market will now take until next year to complete.
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August 12, 2025
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City Safe project shows impressive results a year on
NEWCASTLE is once again ahead of the curve - this time in its efforts to combat on-street crime and antisocial behaviour.
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August 12, 2025
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EXHIBITION CASTS LIGHT ON TOWN’S LONG HISTORY
FROM a small settlement of ‘shiels’to a thriving town, North Shields has a fascinating history.
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August 12, 2025
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Fitness boost for World Cup
Back-row forwards Aoife Wafer and Edel McMahon have been included in Ireland's squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup despite recent injuries.
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August 12, 2025
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Gratitude is deserved
OHN Noakes, son of 99-year-old war veteran Anthony Noakes, raises an interesting point in this, the week of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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August 12, 2025
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Help for pain is at hand
Why getting speedy treatment for arthritis symptoms is crucial. By CAMILLA FOSTER
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August 12, 2025

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Move has put smile back on face of keeper
NEWCASTLE United new arrival Aaron Ramsdale is smiling again - after four years of disappointment and false dawns.
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August 12, 2025
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Collector buys tiny harmonica that drove John Lennon 'potty'
TYNESIDE music memorabilia hunter has added a noteworthy Beatles item to his collection.
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