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Ex-Reform UK pair join independents on council
TWO former Reform UK councillors have joined Northumberland County Council’s Independent Group after they were expelled from the party.
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October 25, 2025
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Works to end dogging hotspot are complete
WORKS to deter dogging at a Northumberland hotspot have been completed.
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October 25, 2025
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AB FAB BIRTHDAY
Skoda has revealed the fastest production variant of the Fabia supermini to celebrate the company’s 130th birthday.
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October 25, 2025
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Newcastle officials set to meet supporters’ representatives
NEWCASTLE United chiefs are set to meet supporters to discuss the return of an official season ticket waiting list.
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October 24, 2025
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Barrister in murder case leads review
A REVIEW into stalking laws is to be led by the North East barrister that brought Alice Ruggles’ murderer to justice.
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October 24, 2025
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Rooney at 40 - a talent we never truly valued?
As boy wonder Wayne Rooney celebrates his 40th birthday, long-serving agent Paul Stretford is beyond proud of the way the “underappreciated” star has overcome his demons to become the self-assured man he is today.
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October 24, 2025
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Chelsea teenager is in dreamland
CHELSEA goalscorer Tyrique George says he and his young teammates are just “having fun” after they swept aside Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
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October 24, 2025
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Shields Ferry launch strikes chord overseas
A TIMELAPSE video of the Shields Ferry has made ripples across the Atlantic and has even led to a personalised gift from America.
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October 24, 2025
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Granit's the main man, says Le Fee
GRANIT Xhaka is top of Enzo Le Fee's list when discussing who he thinks has been Sunderland’s most impactful signing.
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October 24, 2025
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SHOW 'EM WHO'S BOSS
JEREMY ALLEN WHITE IS ELECTRIFYING IN COMPELLING BIOPIC OF A MUSIC LEGEND
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October 24, 2025
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Lewis set to start in Ashes opener
Hull KR hero Mikey Lewis is set to be handed a starting place for England's opening Ashes clash against Australia at Wembley Stadium tomorrow.
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October 24, 2025
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Pizza Hut closes North East venues
TWO North East restaurants are among those listed as having closed after Pizza Hut's dine-in business collapsed into administration.
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October 24, 2025
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Tech giants may face action over mobile platforms
APPLE and Google may be forced to make changes to their mobile platforms as current rules could be “limiting innovation and competition’, a UK watchdog has found.
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October 24, 2025
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Patterson can learn from Roefs - Le Bris
REGIS LE BRIS accepts Anthony Patterson is experiencing a ‘new situation’ as he sits on the sidelines at Sunderland - but the Black Cats boss has urged the North Shields-born shot-stopper to learn from Robin Roefs as he looks to force his way back into the first team.
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October 24, 2025
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'Emotional' Miss Saigon has audience on their feet
I THOUGHT I must have seen Miss Saigon at some point over the years, not least because I vaguely knew the story, so had an idea of what to expect when I took my seat in the audience for this new version of the long-running musical favourite. I soon realised I was wrong.
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October 24, 2025
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Cool head in a crisis
REPARATIONS for the inquiry into grooming gangs have become bogged down in arguments - which is why the Government's all-purpose banger together of heads, Louise Casey, has been called in.
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October 24, 2025
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Carers brief chairman on system’s problems
THE needs of “forgotten” carers must be at the heart of sweeping reforms to the crisis-hit social care system, the leader of a national commission has been told.
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October 24, 2025
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Drunk car thief drove into bus during chase
A SERIAL road menace caused a bus crash after losing control of a stolen car during a police chase.
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October 24, 2025
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Loosening of bank rules ‘highly risky’
THE chief of the UK’s banking regulator has cautioned against significant dangers should the UK relax its regulations concerning lenders’ capital framework, as the government pursues economic expansion.
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October 24, 2025
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Wilson's lack of game time 'not down to money'
NUNO Espirito Santo has scotched claims that is snubbing striker Callum Wilson because playing him would cost West Ham money.
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October 24, 2025
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Sir Galahad can lead the charge at Cheltenham
CHELTENHAM stages its first meeting of the season and Sir Galahad can take a starring role in the Grade Two Oddschecker Novices’ Hurdle.
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October 24, 2025
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Banking hubs sorely needed
A SENIOR councillor in Northumberland has urged the Government to speed up the rollout of banking hubs in the county as more high street branches close.
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October 24, 2025
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Brook: Bonding time made tour worth it
HARRY Brook believes England’s T20 side having some bonding time in New Zealand means a rain-affected tour has been worth it after the ‘shambles’ of a buildup before facing South Africa in the summer.
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October 24, 2025
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MP blasts Reform after event axed and funding cut
CONCERNS have been raised about one North East event being cancelled and another having its funding slashed. Alan Strickland, MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, spoke about Reform taking over Durham County Council in Prime Minister's Questions.
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October 24, 2025
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Complaints to financial services up by 3.6%
FINANCIAL services firms paid out £283m in redress when dealing with complaints in the first half of this year, according to figures from the City regulator.
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October 24, 2025
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Benni backs Brobbey for Cats success
FORMER Ajax star Benni McCarthy has backed “amazing” Brian Brobbey to come good at Sunderland.
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October 24, 2025
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Muckle staff reap rewards of law firm's continued growth thanks to 'clear goals'
LAW firm Muckle has hailed another successful year having grown turnover and profits in its latest set of accounts.
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October 24, 2025
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Figures show gender pay gap ‘was five times bigger in 70s’
THE UK's gender pay gap has fallen by more than a quarter over the last decade, while the share of workers in low-paid jobs has hit a record low, official figures show.
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October 24, 2025
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EU steps up sanctions
THE European Union yesterday agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia.
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October 24, 2025
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Arriva in acquisition deal with RTS Infrastructure
TRANSPORT group Arriva has announced a deal for a Yorkshire firm that broadens its offering in the rail sector.
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