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Shields Gazette
Village looks to the past in a bid to boost local democracy in the future
A South Tyneside village may go back to the future in a bid to boost local democracy and secure its semi-rural status-and residents are being invited to have their say.
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January 17, 2026
Shields Gazette
Star player Luke's best things come in Littler packages...
Luke Littler's successful PDC World Championship defence means he now holds six of the eight televised darts titles.
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January 17, 2026
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Anderson joins Barrow as Cats make Ta Bi signing
Sunderland have sanctioned their third departure of the January transfer window, with defender Joe Anderson completing a permanent exit from the club.
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January 17, 2026
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Also coming to streaming
Star Search (Netflix, from January 21)
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January 17, 2026
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Phillips outlines 'missing piece' in Cats jigsaw
Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips has claimed that a prolific striker could be the 'missing piece of the jigsaw' for the Black Cats following their impressive return to life in the Premier League.
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January 17, 2026
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Several routes to success in the garden
When comparing plants with an acquaintance and discussing the cultivation, how often has someone told you 'Oh I don't grow it that way'.
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January 17, 2026
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Son left living in fear of his dad after axe attack
A dad who charged at his son with an axe after driving towards him in a car and ordering a dog to \"get\" him has been jailed.
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January 17, 2026
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Sport loves a character – and darts is absolutely full of them
Commercially, darts is now incredibly big business.
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January 17, 2026
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MONET FOR NOTHING
Art lovers can view priceless painting by the world-famous artist for free as it goes on display in South Tyneside
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January 17, 2026
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Engineering firm launches its new apprentice intake
The big story of the last seven days
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January 17, 2026
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It's Monet for nothing as a priceless painting goes on free public display
Art lovers can enjoy Monet for nothing - as a priceless painting by the worldfamous artist goes on display in South Tyneside.
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January 17, 2026
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Tutierov makes loan move to St James' Park
Promising Sunderland winger Timur Tutierov has completed a loan move to League One side Exeter City, the club have confirmed.
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January 17, 2026
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Jos backing Stokes to stay in bid for No.1 status
Lancashire's Jos Buttler believes a humbling Ashes loss will make Ben Stokes even more intent on leading England to the top of the world Test rankings.
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January 17, 2026
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They may not be svelte but they've got skill
Darts players do no conform to the stereotypical sporting physique.
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January 17, 2026
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Demolition work under way at outdated homes
A local councillor has welcomed work getting under way to demolish outdated maisonettes in South Shields.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
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Max prepared for big changes at Red Bull
Max Verstappen admitted the new-look Red Bull will take \"time to adjust\" to as he prepares for his bid to regain the world title.
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January 17, 2026
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Man who caused two deaths faces prison sentence
A danger driver who caused the deaths of his brother and nephew in a horror crash has been warned he faces a \"significant\" prison sentence.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
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Newcastle blow confirmed with Schar ruled out for three months
Fabian Schar is facing around three months on the sidelines for Newcastle United following surgery on his ankle injury picked up against Leeds United.
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January 17, 2026
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A few useful tips for pruning roses
Shape is important when you are growing roses in shrubby bush form, and control over this is best exercised at pruning time.
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January 17, 2026
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Work to rehouse residents from tower block 'going well'
Work to rehouse elderly residents to allow for the demolition of a tower block is \"going well\" and is \"really positive\" - according to local authority officers.
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January 17, 2026
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BBC financial drama is a great show about some awful people
The last time we met the movers and shakers of Industry (BBC1, Mon, 10.40pm), the BBC's racy drama about the city of London, the characters had come to a crossroads.
3 min |
January 17, 2026
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Five-Minute Sermon: Follow the Magi and search for Jesus
Sigh!
1 min |
January 17, 2026
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'Even though it's not strictly contemporary, it felt very current'
Sophie Turner, Archie Madekwe and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd discuss wealth inequality and filming in London in their new heist series Steal
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January 17, 2026
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Around the world
US President Donald Trump has said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstrations that activists said had left at least 599 people dead.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
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Just paw-fect - health check for your furry friends
Cat owners in South Tyneside weren't caught napping when record numbers brought along their pets to a chipping and health check event.
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January 17, 2026
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Protektorat to bloom again in Fleur de Lys
While he may be 11, Protektorat sets the standard for the others to aim at in the Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase at Windsor tomorrow.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
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Regis relaxed over the Cats' transfer window planning
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland are aiming high in the January transfer market, but insists they will not do any business for the sake of it.
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January 17, 2026
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Developer's bid for new five-bedroom shared house
Plans for a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in South Shields have been submitted to council development bosses.
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January 17, 2026
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Wane steps down as England's head coach
Shaun Wane has stepped down as England rugby league head coach with immediate effect.
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January 16, 2026
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Dan needs to be playing football at his age, admits Cattermole
Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has admitted that he would be 'gutted' to see Dan Neil leave the club amid ongoing speculation over his future on Wearside.
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