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Resurgence of rare butterfly that was close to extinction
ONE of the UK’s rarest butterflies is seeing a significant rise in numbers and range in Exmoor, conservationists have revealed.
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June 26, 2025
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In-form Channon backing Ferrous to show his metal
JACK Channon is confident in-form stable star Ferrous can give a good account in his bid to continue his perfect five-year-old campaign by landing the Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday.
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June 26, 2025
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Former Cat hails return of 'very special' derby
PHIL Bardsley believes Sunderland and Newcastle supporters have “something special” to look forward to with the return of the Tyne-Wear derby showdown.
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June 26, 2025
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Huge growth powered by SpaceX partnership
COMMUNICATIONS technology trailblazer Filtronic has reported huge growth in revenue and earnings as its raises expectations yet again.
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June 26, 2025
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A warning from history
HUMAN civilisation has flourished because CO2 levels remained consistently below 300 parts per million (ppm) for millennia.
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June 26, 2025
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SEE SMARTER
LOOK WHAT'S NEW IN THE WORLD OF HI-TECH EYEWEAR AS IT MAKES A GREAT LEAP FORWARD
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June 26, 2025
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Hundreds of residents against housing plans
MORE than 400 residents have signed a petition opposing a new housing development on a prominent site overlooking a Northumberland town.
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June 26, 2025
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New hospice building for young adults is completed
A £1.3m “state of the art” hospice building for young adults is complete.
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June 26, 2025
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Plans for derelict tram sheds
EFFORTS to redevelop disused tram sheds in Newcastle’s West End are being revived, almost a decade after plans to transform it into a hotel were first approved.
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June 26, 2025
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Goodburn working to be at the Games
SWIMMING Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is hoping he can overcome his cancer diagnosis to compete at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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June 26, 2025
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Hargreaves is handling a growing order book
A GROWING order book across its materials handling and logistics operations has prompted Hargreaves Services to plug above-expected revenue and profits.
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June 26, 2025
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Driver admits that he harassed schoolgirls
> Adnan Khan will be sentenced in August
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June 26, 2025
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Work halted over concerns nests are being 'boarded up'
WORK has been temporarily halted on homes on a County Durham housing estate after concerns were raised that bird nesting sites were being boarded up during roofing work.
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June 26, 2025
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Revellers pour into Glastonbury for this year's festival
THE gates to Glastonbury Festival opened yesterday for the 2025 celebration of performing arts and music.
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June 26, 2025
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Winger a 'cut-price gamble'
JOHAN Bakayoko is back on Newcastle United's radar as the search for a shiny new right-winger hots up this summer.
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June 26, 2025
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The day 'sea' gull cry had me in a flap
A FAMILY beach picnic serenaded by lapping waves and lilting gull cries was hardly the time or place for a half-term lesson on seabird ecology - and my three grandchildren’s eyes began glazing over as I started lecturing them on why our most maligned birds should be loved not loathed.
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June 26, 2025
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Duckett banished ego before boosting batting
Some of England's greatest Test batters have been lining up to heap praise on Ben Duckett - but the left-hander puts his magical moment at Headingley down to banishing his ego.
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June 26, 2025
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Jail for robber who left shop staff terrified
A robber who threatened a shop worker with a knife has been jailed.
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June 26, 2025
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Emphasis on carbon credits
I ATTENDED Northumberland County Council's Climate Change and Rural Land Use Conference at Kirkley Hall on Wednesday, June 18, and I was very impressed with the hospitality and the various speakers that had been lined up for the afternoon.
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June 25, 2025
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Sandhu torments Durham as match drifts towards draw
DEBUTANT Gurinder Sandhu starred for Sussex on day three of their Rothesay County Championship clash with Durham, but the match is edging towards a draw after a mix of rain and bad light caused play to end early at Banks Homes Riverside.
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June 25, 2025
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Passengers deserve better
I WRITE this from Newcastle Airport where it is 13:00 on June 15, 2025.
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June 25, 2025
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Bank rate-setter cautions over stubborn inflation
BANK of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene has cautioned that recent rises in inflation could prove longer-lasting than forecast, leaving policymakers in an \"uncomfortable place\".
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June 25, 2025
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FES acquisition boosts group's subsea portfolio
OFFSHORE engineering firm FES International is to become part of multi-national oil and gas industry supplier Hunting after being acquired in a £50m cash deal.
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June 25, 2025
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Black Cats are 'in talks' over swoop for striker
SUNDERLAND are reportedly in talks over a sensational swoop for Sassuolo striker Armand Lauriente.
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June 25, 2025
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Trafford talks reveal bargain £15m fee
NEWCASTLE United were told to up their bid for James Trafford 12 months ago when a £15million fee was tabled for the ex-Manchester City keeper.
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June 25, 2025
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Fifth generation of family to enter jewellery trade
An entrepreneur who spent a decade running one of the region's top-rated fish and chip shops has swapped chips for carats with the launch of a jewellery business.
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June 25, 2025
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Support group hailed 'beacon of light in the dark'
WHEN issues in his marriage were added to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it all became too much for Sunderland dad and army veteran Steven Simpson. He made plans to end his life on two occasions, but in each case, support from the Newcastle-based suicide prevention centre James’ Place saved him.
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June 25, 2025
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Duckett's 149 guides England to heroic win
BEN Duckett's triumphant 149 guided England to another round of Headingley heroics as they completed a wonderful chase to down India by five wickets in the first Test.
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June 25, 2025
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Mayor pledges £2.5m towards flyover levelling
THE North East mayor has committed more than £2m to help pay for the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover.
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June 25, 2025
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Let's have more days like these
YOU might call it the “Fender factor’:
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