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Council approves plans for new school buildings
ACCESS to a Northumberland school is in urgent need of improvement to halt clashes between local residents and parents, a council meeting was told.
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April 22, 2025
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Office closure plan leads to strike by civil servants
CIVIL servants working for a Government department are set to strike in a dispute over local office closures.
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April 22, 2025
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World pays tribute to Pope
POPE Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King, and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and the marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday.
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April 22, 2025
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'I'm back to my old self'
Raj Gil has never been the kind of person to sit back and let life pass her by. “I'm a social person and have always been very active,” says Raj, 51, from Glasgow. But when she began getting pains in her feet, she became sedentary and gradually piled on the pounds.
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April 22, 2025
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Tributes from bishops in region after pope's death
BISHOPS across the North East have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death yesterday at the age of 88.
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April 22, 2025
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'Leap forward' for BAE in weapon manufacture
WEAPONS giant BAE Systems says it has made a “leap forward” in its production of munitions that promises to strengthen UK supplies.
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April 22, 2025
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Book sales a gift for MND charity funds
A TYNESIDE businessman who lives with motor neurone disease (MND) has written a book about his colourful life to raise cash for the charity that supports he and his family.
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April 22, 2025
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Brewery site rebirth has been worth waiting for
To those in Sunderland, the Vaux Brewery remains iconic.
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April 22, 2025
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UK tourism 'sabotaged' by policies – travel body
THE Government has been accused of “sabotaging” the UK’s tourism industry as analysis found spending by international visitors was more than £2.2bn below pre-pandemic levels last year.
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April 22, 2025
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Brain injury leads man on path to aid disabled
A TYNEMOUTH man has been inspired by his own brain injury to help local businesses improve the way they treat those with disabilities.
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April 22, 2025
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Rain stops play and forces draw
CAPTAIN Jonny Bairstow posted an unbeaten 86 as Yorkshire thwarted a depleted Durham attack to secure a Rothesay County Championship draw during a shortened fourth day at the Banks Homes Riverside.
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April 22, 2025
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City airport ranked in delays table
NEWCASTLE International Airport has been evaluated for its flight delays, and ranked against the 21 other airports in the UK.
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April 22, 2025
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Entrepreneur academy giving students options
WHEN successful Geordie entrepreneur Rob Wood stumped up £1.25m of his own money to partner with Newcastle University, he hoped to inspire young people in the city to follow in his footsteps.
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April 22, 2025
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Rovers condemn Cats to a third straight loss
TYRHYS Dolan kept alive Blackburn’s chances of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after a hard-earned win at Sunderland.
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April 22, 2025
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Metro train rolls up to play starring role in puppetry parade
EXHIBITION Park in Newcastle hosted the 'Toon Underground' parade on Saturday afternoon, as 100 people showcased their skills.
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April 22, 2025
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United linked with Bayern's South Korean star
REPORTS coming out of Germany suggest that Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as more rumours are uncovered that he could be destined for a summer move.
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April 22, 2025
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Anniversary trip to Mull for royals
THE Prince and Princess of Wales will spend their 14th wedding anniversary this year in Scotland, celebrating rural communities.
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April 22, 2025
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Potters hit for six by lively Leeds
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP
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April 22, 2025
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Number of children mired in child poverty continues to grow
THE North East has an average of over a quarter of children living in poverty and has some of the most deprived areas nation-wide with close to 60% of children in households facing the toughest circumstances.
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April 22, 2025
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Dance school has winning formula for finding talent
FOUNDED by Liv Lorent over 30 years ago, contemporary dance school balletLORENT offers a diverse range of performances appealing to audiences of all ages where everyone is welcome to enjoy.
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April 22, 2025
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Flood plain restoration is good news for wildlife
THE clock has been turned back for another Northumberland river by reconnecting it to its historic flood plain - which is good news for waterway wildlife.
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April 22, 2025
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High-flying show from the Eagles
IT'S been a truly blessed Easter for Marc Steutel and his Newcastle Eagles players as they defied a brutal schedule to claim their third victory in a row over the four-day holiday weekend with a 84-55 win over Bristol.
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April 22, 2025
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More police set to be on streets
POLICING presence will be stepped up in communities across the North East in a targeted approach to neighbourhood policing.
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April 22, 2025
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Crook back stealing again
A SERIAL crook stole from a store just five days after being sentenced for numerous thefts.
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April 22, 2025
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Renewables lead to rise in UK-based power supply
THE UK's rollout of wind and solar power over the last decade has made its electricity supply \"more British\", with significantly less reliance on imported gas, analysis has found.
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April 22, 2025
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Four injured in three-car crash on A1
FOUR people including two children have been taken to hospital in Gateshead following a three-vehicle crash on the A1 yesterday.
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April 22, 2025
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Heed punished for 'poor errors'
CARL Magnay admitted Gateshead were punished for poor errors as their National League play-off bid took a blow with a defeat at Hartlepool United.
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April 22, 2025
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Our Johns could be candidates for England's saint
Tomorrow is St George's Day. But why is St George England's saint? And could not the North East supply two better candidates? MAUREEN TAYLOR-GOOBY takes a closer look
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April 22, 2025
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'Garden with caution' to avoid hurting hedgehogs
As the temperature starts to climb, so does the number of admissions to this local 'hogspital'.
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April 22, 2025
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Dickman hopes to end home campaign on a positive note
SOUTH Shields manager Elliott Dickman has described Spennymoor Town's FA Trophy heroics as \"brilliant for the North East\" as he looks to disrupt the Moors push for a National League play-off spot.
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