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Shields Gazette
Cats hopeful on Ballard return to fitness after ankle surgery
Sunderland are hopeful that Dan Ballard will be fit for the club's pre-season campaign after undergoing ankle surgery.
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May 27, 2026
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Meet the dogs and cats in need of their forever loving home
Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter has a number of animals that are looking for their forever home.
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May 27, 2026
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9 summer bedding sets for a peaceful night’s slumber
Embrace the warmer weather by styling up your scheme with dreamy duvet sets. By Sam Wylie-Harris
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May 27, 2026
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Welcome our new hosts, says head judge Shirley
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas is looking forward to stepping out with the BBC’s hit show’s three new hosts.
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May 27, 2026
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Boulter claims a rare win at Roland Garros
Katie Boulter battled to just her second career win at the French Open.
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May 27, 2026
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Alexis puts on a Masterful display to win 3000m with PB
Jarrow and Hebburn's Alexis Dodd surged to a PB time of 10:53 in the Over-40s Women's 3000m in the opening North Eastern Masters' League meeting at Monkton Stadium.
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May 27, 2026
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Newcastle in talks with Schar over new short-term contract
Newcastle United are looking to secure a new short-term contract with Fabian Schar with Ross Wilson in negotiations with the defender.
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May 27, 2026
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Rangers the frontrunners to sign Neil in summer
Rangers are making a major push to sign Dan Neil this summer, it is understood.
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May 27, 2026
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Volunteer life-savers called out 12 times as crowds hit beaches
The team at South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade say they were responding to three different calls at the same time on bank holiday Monday after crowds flocked to South Shields’ beaches.
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May 27, 2026
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It’s all systems go for big new chapter in Mariners’ history
Chairman Geoff Thompson has revealed it is ‘all systems go’ at South Shields with completion of a significant investment deal now imminent.
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May 27, 2026
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Tonali misses out on Italy squad for friendlies
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali hasn't been included in Italy's squad for June friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece.
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May 27, 2026
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May 24th now a memorable day for all Sunderland fans to rejoice
Sunderland secured a seventh-place finish and a place in next season’s Europa League with a win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
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May 27, 2026
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Supporting blind people
Here at The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), we're gearing up for our biggest volunteering opportunities of the year so far.
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May 27, 2026
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Teenager arrested as disorder at the coast mars hottest day of the year
Disorder at a South Tyneside beach over the bank holiday weekend saw one person arrested while multiple people needed hospital treatment.
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May 27, 2026
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Community groups cook up a storm at church
Community groups in Cleadon can now cook up a storm in their village church after a £15,000 kitchen makeover.
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May 27, 2026
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De Zoysa, Boatswain and Nixon ease Boldon to win
Boldon enjoyed an excellent win at home to Gateshead Fell in Division One of the Dukes ECB North East Premier League.
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May 27, 2026
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Bike club offers youngsters a quick fix in a bid to pump up its numbers
A South Tyneside bike club is seeking inflation — by pumping up the number of youngsters who use its services.
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May 27, 2026
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French Open exit for Samuel after impressive run
Toby Samuel’s French Open adventure ended with a first-round loss to eighth seed Alex De Minaur.
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May 27, 2026
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Storyteller bring comfort and calm to children in hospital
The Children’s Foundation is helping bring extra comfort, creativity and calm to the Children’s Day Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital.
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May 27, 2026
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Sartori hails Cats' European qualification
Juan Sartori has described Sunderland’s Europa League qualification as ‘one of the best moments' of his life after the Black Cats secured a historic return to Europe.
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May 27, 2026
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Time to do yourself a favour and save with a used EV
With petrol prices reaching record highs, buying a second-hand electric car has to be one of the smartest financial moves you can make.
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May 27, 2026
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Beer and chips... the perfect sun block
Judging by the glowing red backs and faces walking off Sandhaven this weekend, I'd say it was a good time to invest in the After Sun stockmarket.
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May 27, 2026
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Miley signs new Toon contract ahead of a summer of change
Lewis Miley has penned a bumper new contract to tie him to Newcastle United until 2032.
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May 27, 2026
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Heat, sleep, rave, repeat: How to sleep better when it's hot
As temperatures soar this week, and with summer just around the corner, experts say simple adjustments can significantly reduce the impact of high temperatures on your sleep.
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May 27, 2026
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Hornets eye more talks on possible future loan moves
Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore has revealed he has held ‘some conversations’ with Sunderland and Hartlepool United about potential loan deals as he prepares his squad for a first ever season in the National League North.
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May 27, 2026
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Mercedes duo to hold more talks on tactics
Toto Wolff felt his Mercedes drivers came ‘‘too close’’ during the Canadian Grand Prix and said they will talk again about how to approach racing across the season.
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May 27, 2026
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Mammas offer advice and friendship in a safe parenting space
Whether you're looking for parenting advice, or just after some light reading, there's surely a podcast for you in this week's selection.
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May 27, 2026
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Draw the curtains and have a fan ready
Here are six changes you can make now to improve your sleep during periods of warmer weather...
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May 27, 2026
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Growing nursery plans second site to meet demand and bring new jobs
A South Tyneside’s nursery’s plan to expand to a second location has been officially submitted to council development bosses.
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May 27, 2026
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Pray and display: An illuminating documentary on a cult leader
Back in 2022 Netflix created one of its most disturbing documentaries to date.
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