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Bowman in line for professional Durham debut
DURHAM will be looking to get their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign back on track when they host Northamptonshire Steelbacks today at Banks Homes Riverside starting at 11am.
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August 15, 2025
The Journal
Clashes across Serbia
NEARLY 50 protesters were detained across Serbia and dozens of people injured as violence spiralled after more than nine months of largely peaceful protests against the populist rule of President Aleksandar Vucic, police said.
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August 15, 2025
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Education gap is both 'predictable and preventable'
EDUCATION leaders have called for urgent action after the gap between the number of students getting top A-level grades between the North East and London grew to its highest level.
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August 15, 2025
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Experience in is huge boost this season -
SHOLA Ameobi admits that qualifying for the Champions League in the 2025/26 season was absolutely vital for Newcastle United in order to keep the club firmly on the European map.
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August 15, 2025
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Celebration as creativity hub is officially opened
A THREE-YEAR regeneration project has culminated in the official opening of North Shields creative business space Harbour House.
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August 15, 2025
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Boss expecting more comings and goings before window closes
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris is anticipating a busy end to the transfer window with players set to leave.
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August 15, 2025
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Kerry and Leo have reasons to celebrate
MEET the teenage sweethearts who are celebrating incredible A-level success and the purchase of their first home together.
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August 15, 2025
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IN THE GLOW
Be older and wiser by finding the secret formula to self tanning when you're over 50. By LARA OWEN
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August 15, 2025
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King's vow on VJ Day anniversary
THE King has vowed that the service and sacrifice of Second World War heroes who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East will never be forgotten on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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August 15, 2025
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United chiefs prepared to wait for right training ground sponsor
NEWCASTLE United chiefs have held internal discussions on the prospect of both training ground and training kit sponsors.
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August 15, 2025
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Flanker Christie joins Red Bulls
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed three-time Super Rugby winner Tom Christie, with the Kiwi flanker arriving in the autumn on a two-year deal.
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August 15, 2025
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Enjoying football is now as easy as riding a bike
AND lo, yet another football season begins and for once at this time of year, I find my heart is not racing with excitement and anticipation - which usually would be the case.
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August 15, 2025
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Political leaders happy with Red Bull takeover
RED Bull's takeover of the Newcastle Falcons will mean fans in the North East can enjoy elite rugby for “many more years” to come.
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August 15, 2025
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Politics go full circle
RUSHANARA Ali and Louise Penders. Both election winners.
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August 15, 2025
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Petrol station bid to open for 24 hours is 'lawful'
A PETROL station has submitted a proposal to extend its opening hours to operate 24 hours a day.
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August 15, 2025
The Journal
Europe for us Shola
SHOLA Ameobi admits that qualifying for the Champions League in the 2025/26 season was absolutely vital for Newcastle United in order to keep the club firmly on the European map.
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August 15, 2025
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Plan lodged to worship at old pub
A GATESHEAD church has proposed to take over a former town centre pub as a place of worship.
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August 15, 2025
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Technology firm targets £100m turnover by 2030
An award-winning North East technology business has set its sights on £100m turnover after a year of revenue and profit growth.
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August 15, 2025
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Centrica shares rise after £1.5bn deal for largest LNG terminal in Europe
SHARES in Centrica, the FTSE 100 owner of British Gas, have surged after it partnered with Energy Capital Partners (ECP) to acquire Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for £1.5bn.
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August 15, 2025
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Wild card for Venus, 45, at US Open
TWO-TIME former champion Venus Williams has been handed a wild card into this month's US Open at the age of 45.
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August 15, 2025
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Boss's praise for mentality of summer signing Jasper
SOUTH Shields manager Ian Watson has hailed the mentality of summer signing Jasper Sheik as he looks to build on a solid competitive debut for the Mariners.
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August 15, 2025
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Major repairs underway on Central Motorway
LANE closures on one of Newcastle’s busiest roads began yesterday and could be in place for up to 18 months.
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August 15, 2025
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I’m unwell... and I don’t believe in suffering silently
I'M not summer's biggest fan. It's fine and all, but I prefer the “ber” months.
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August 15, 2025
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Walk and sculpture to mark VJ Day anniversary
TWO veterans who are both over 100 years old will be taking part in the unveiling of a statue honouring those who served in the \"Forgotten Army\" in Burma during the Second World War.
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August 15, 2025
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First game a big one for Black Cats
FORMER Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce reckons his former club must throw caution to the wind in bid to stay in the Premier League.
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August 15, 2025
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Academic Gabrielle does her late mother proud
A NEWCASTLE academic high-flyer has secured a place at Oxford to study modern languages - fulfilling a promise made to her mum before she passed away just months into her Sixth Form studies.
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August 15, 2025
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Deal agreed for Villans midfielder
NEWCASTLE United welcomed Jacob Ramsey to Benton last night with the Aston Villa star set to become the club's fourth major summer signing.
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August 15, 2025
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New faces needed at Heed, says Armstrong
ALUN Armstrong is hoping to add at least one new face to his Gateshead squad ahead of this weekend’s long trip to National League rivals Eastleigh.
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August 15, 2025
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We must close gap
CONGRATULATIONS to all the young people who picked up A-level and other results yesterday.
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August 15, 2025
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NEW SIXTH FORM PLAN MAIN FOCUS
A NEW sixth form for North Shields remains a “focus” for the local authority and educators 18 months on from a council pledge.
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