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Branch lines to the ancient past
Get out and explore the UK's magical forests that were around during the days of medieval kings and castles
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July 07, 2025
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Time to put our history behind us – like the Irish do
I HAVE just returned from Ireland. I have never been there before and wondered what, if anything, this near neighbour could teach us.
3 min |
July 07, 2025
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Five-day Metro closure for overhead lines work
NEXT month will see a five-day Metro line closure in South Tyneside. Between Monday, August 4, and Friday, August 8, trains will not run between Hebburn and South Shields.
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July 07, 2025
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Brown holds nerve to seal emotional win
DAN Brown showed nerves of steel to secure an emotional two-shot victory at the BMW International Open in Germany.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Top accolade sees hotel mixing with worldwide elite
A FIVE-STAR boutique hotel in County Durham has been named one of the best in the world by la Liste, a globally respected authority on hotel excellence.
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July 07, 2025
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Blast clash against Blaze is washed out
HEAVY rain following a delayed start caused yesterday's Vitality Blast Women's match between The Blaze and Durham at Trent Bridge to be abandoned with only 25 balls bowled.
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July 07, 2025
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A wilder Wallington
GIFTED to the National Trust in the 1940s by socialist MP Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, Wallington stretches over a huge area of nature-rich landscape.
3 min |
July 07, 2025
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Durham law firm Swinburne Maddison has appointed two new partners.
3 min |
July 07, 2025
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Ship under fire off Yemen coast
A SHIP came under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen yesterday by armed men firing guns and launching rocket-propelled grenades, a group overseen by the British military has said.
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July 07, 2025
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Will 10-year health plan really make enough of a difference?
THE new NHS 10-year plan has been welcomed by regional health chiefs - but one leadng GP warned he found it “really underwhelming” while experts criticised the failure to ban alcohol advertising.
5 min |
July 07, 2025
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Once the truth is optional you can justify anything
Sir Keir has been Prime Minister for a year. I wonder if the date was circled on a calendar in his kitchen. July 5th 2025 - “Give big speech to adoring crowd about our achievements.”
3 min |
July 07, 2025
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Black Cats young guns ready to see the Light
NEW CROP OF UNDER-18S JOIN ACADEMY
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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Norrie comes out on top in epic showdown
BRIT INTO LAST EIGHT AFTER THRILLER
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July 07, 2025
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Chancellor backs drive towards real living wage
A NATIONAL ceremony celebrating companies committed to the real living wage has been held in Newcastle with backing from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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July 07, 2025
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Former United skipper Stobbs signs for rivals Durham
FORMER Newcastle United Women's captain Amber-Keegan Stobbs has joined WSL2 rivals Durham Ladies in a move announced yesterday.
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July 07, 2025
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Vulnerable chicks will soon be heading south
Daniel Hall takes a trip up the Northumberland coast to one of the county's gems
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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Le Bris signing has 'hunger to succeed'
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris says he and new signing Noah Sadiki had some very open conversations ahead of his move to the Stadium of Light.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Wilkinson: Let's keep on pushing
RHIAN Wilkinson has urged her Wales team to “keep pushing” in Euro 2025 following their 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands on Saturday.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Pressure piling up on Bank of England to cut interest rates
THE Bank of England is expected to make another decision on interest rates this summer.
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July 07, 2025
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Path stands tall in the realm of the dwarves
A PATH through Northumberland which takes walkers through an Iron Age hillfort and past the dwellings of folkloric dwarves is in the running to be named Britain's favourite.
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July 07, 2025
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Police force unveils plan for new HQ
NORTHUMBRIA Police has unveiled plans for a new headquarters on Tyneside.
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July 07, 2025
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No full police pension at 55
I WISH to put right facts stated by Rebecca Pidgeon in relation to police officers retiring early.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Inquiry will rule on plan for homes
A PUBLIC inquiry is set to be held into a rejected plan to build hundreds of homes on the Newcastle Heliport.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Fashion student's catwalk creation inspired by her love of football
NEWCASTLE United fan Liv Ashton's passion for fashion and football has proved a winner.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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First home GP win is a 'dream' for Norris
LANDO Norris said his first British Grand Prix victory was “everything I dreamed of” after cashing in on title rival Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty to win at Silverstone.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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Sonay full of belief after dream run
SONAY Kartal will take a belief that she can mix it with the best at grand slams away from a standout Wimbledon run.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Paddleboard pair rescued
LIFESAVING teams in Northumberland were activated on Saturday night after two paddleboarders were caught out by an offshore wind and were unable to paddle back to shore.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
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Smith shines but it's not enough for England
ENGLAND crashed to a 336-run defeat in the second Rothesay Test against India as they were unable to dig deep enough to steal a draw at Edgbaston.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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How one council seat is a warning sign for Labour
REFORM UK claimed its first electoral success on Tyneside on Wednesday night.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
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Schools awarded education Oscars at national event
TWO North East Schools are celebrating after taking home national awards.
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