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Pit village plans new banner after lottery grant
A PIT village which has been “unrepresented” at the annual Durham Miners’ Gala after the community's banner fell into disrepair has been given a £14,742 grant to replace it.
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September 05, 2025
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Biggest causes of sick leave at council revealed
STRESS, depression, and anxiety continue to be the leading causes of sick leave in Gateshead Council employees, despite falling rates.
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September 05, 2025
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Arrest after OAP in bus stop 'attack'
A SUSPECT has been questioned over an alleged attack near a city centre bus stop, which left a 70-year-old man seriously injured.
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September 05, 2025
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Three due in court after nine injured in pub brawl
THREE people are due to appear in court following an alleged violent brawl outside a seaside pub which left nine injured.
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September 05, 2025
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Play it again, Sam
In 2023, 125 grassroots misic venues across the UK closed their doors, as factors such as the cost of living crisis, rising energy bills and increasing rents took their toll.
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September 05, 2025
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It seems the 'soft life' movement passed me by
My five-year-old accosted me this morning with the following: \"I have a question for you Mammy, why don't you use your bath?
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September 05, 2025
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Campbell: Let's have a Blast in last-eight clash
DURHAM are aiming to “put on a show” for a packed home crowd tonight when they entertain Hampshire Hawks in the club's first major quarterfinal in nine years.
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September 05, 2025
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Race to get ahead in AI sees firms spend £236k
BRITISH businesses spent nearly £236,000 each on artificial intelligence (AI) in the past year as they look to get ahead in the race to embrace the new technology, according to a report.
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September 05, 2025
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Kindergarten has plans to grow
PROPOSALS for expanded facilities at a South Shields nursery have been lodged.
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September 05, 2025
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'I didn't want to play anywhere but Newcastle'
AFTER UNCERTAIN SUMMER, POPE HOLDS NO.1 SHIRT
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September 05, 2025
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Shooting the messenger
THE slaughter of innocent Palestinians by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) knows no bounds.
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September 05, 2025
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£125M ISAK MUST SLOT INTO EKITIKE'S PLACE
With OLIVIA BUZAGLO and JOLEON LESCOTT
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September 05, 2025
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Report calls for removal of two-child benefit cap
FRESH report has called on the Government to reduce the two-child benefit cap as it finalises plans to tackle child poverty in regions like the North East.
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September 05, 2025
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Magic is a universal language
The UK's top comic magician Pete Firman chats to MARION MCMULLEN about creating spellbinding entertainment
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September 05, 2025
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Man charged after two die in crash
A man has been charged following the deaths of a father and son in a collision in South Shields.
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September 05, 2025
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Bus bypass work begins next week
WORK to build a new bus bypass in South Shields will begin next week ~ with five months of roadworks likely to include lane closures.
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September 05, 2025
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'Chemistry set' lands man in jail
A CONVICTED thug who was caught with a “dangerous chemistry set” and a handbook on how to make explosive devices from various substances has been jailed.
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September 05, 2025
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Long-serving Levy steps down at Tottenham
DANIEL Levy has stepped down from his role as Tottenham chairman with immediate effect, the Premier League club have announced.
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September 05, 2025
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New chief executive on board at United
NEWCASTLE United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has spoken of his delight at signing up new CEO and former Real Madrid supremo David Hopkinson.
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September 05, 2025
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Over 100k get faster health help
MORE than 100,000 patients have accessed NHS care faster thanks to a scheme that allows GPs to go direct to specialists for advice, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
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September 05, 2025
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500,000 flee floods
RIVERS were swelling to dangerous levels in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, forcing more than half-a-million people to flee their homes in the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.
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September 05, 2025
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Major step forward for town's £36m cinema complex
LEADING councillors in Northumberland have approved the business case for a major regeneration scheme in Ashington.
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September 05, 2025
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How I deal with strangers that I’ve long forgotten...
‘YOU’LL remember me of course!’ said the man. Let me confess. I didn’t have a clue who he was. The occasion was at the funeral of a former actor friend this last week.
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September 05, 2025
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Faked letter about ‘plan for mosque’ condemned
A FAKE letter regarding a purported plan for a mosque has been reported to the police.
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September 05, 2025
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GOOD FOR THE SOLE
PODIATRISTS SHARE TIPS TO REVITALISE YOUR FEET POST-SUMMER SUN. BY LARA OWEN
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September 05, 2025
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Keira can’t wait to start Cats stint
HAVING switched from Manchester United, Keira Barry has expressed her excitement after completing a loan move to Sunderland Women.
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September 05, 2025
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Police count cost of 'tinderbox' demonstrations
A NORTH East police boss has revealed a \"tinderbox\" summer cost the force a \"fortune\" amid regular asylum hotel protests.
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September 05, 2025
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Fender gigs raise over £100k for grassroots music venues
ARENA gigs by North East musician Sam Fender have raised more than £100,000 to support grassroots music venues around the UK.
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September 05, 2025
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Firms picked for health innovation programme
FOUR companies have been chosen for a North East programme which aims to improve health outcomes in the region.
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September 05, 2025
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Ropemakers 'first ever' strike action over pay
ROPEMAKERS at Bridon International in Wallsend took to the picket line in their first ever strike action.
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