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Community punishments to be pushed
NEW laws to restrict the use of short sentences and strengthen community punishments will be introduced within weeks.
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August 25, 2025
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108 job losses, but firm sees profits rise £10m
MAJOR employer Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies saw profits rise following a year in which a major restructure led to more than 100 job losses.
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August 25, 2025
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Accessibility upgrade for Hadrian's Wall site
NORTHUMBERLAND National Park beauty spot hopes to welcome more visitors after “significant upgrades” to the site.
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August 25, 2025
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Minister gives his backing to hunt for new funds
A SENIOR Labour minister has promised his personal support in finding new backers for Sunderland's Crown Works film studio vision.
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August 25, 2025
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Fresh protests erupt in city centre
CHANTS of “stop the boats” and “send them back” were countered by “refugees are welcome here” when another Saturday saw opposing groups of protesters take to the streets in Newcastle city centre.
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August 25, 2025
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Call for clarity on cost of NHS cuts
AN NHS restructure the Government has demanded that saves £32.5m in the North East and North Cumbria has yet to begin - as bosses say it is not clear how the costs of making people redundant will be covered.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
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Rail company to improve accessibilty at six stations
NORTHERN Trains is set to ‘improve accessibility’ at Hexham Station thanks to the hard work of a disability rights campaigner.
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August 25, 2025
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Sycamore destroyers’ sentences not reviewed
THE prison sentence imposed on the two men behind the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree will not be reviewed.
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August 25, 2025
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Farmland fire breaks out
FIREFIGHTERS yesterday tackled a large blaze on farmland in rural Gateshead.
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August 25, 2025
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Botterman wants to be the best in the world
HANNAH Botterman is determined to become the “best loosehead prop in the world” following her standout display in England's Women's Rugby World Cup opener.
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August 25, 2025
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Drone attack on Russia
RUSSIA yesterday accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine marked 34 years since its independence.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
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Ukraine’s prospects
UKRAINE marked 34 years of independence at the weekend, deep into the fourth year of its war with Russia.
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August 25, 2025
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Howe will stick to the game plan and feed off the feeling
AFTER winning just two of their last seven Premier League games, Newcastle United face a Liverpool side tonight fresh from the title-winning season and with a host of expensive new stars in their ranks.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Journal
Spot of bother as Red Devils denied first win
BRUNO Fernandes missed a penalty as Manchester United were denied a first win of the Premier League season in a 1-1 draw at Fulham.
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August 25, 2025
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Striker gap must be filled if Osula is to go on loan
EDDIE Howe is facing a huge decision on William Osula as Bayer Leverkusen eye a season-long loan for the Denmark Under-21 star.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
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Climate of fear in UK
MR Bumble in Charles Dickens' novel 'Oliver Twist' famously said \"the law is an ass\".
1 min |
August 25, 2025
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Cats must learn fast, warns boss
REGIS Le Bris admitted Sunderland must learn and grow quickly after their potentially damaging 2-0 defeat at Burnley, emphasising the positives of a strong first-half display, writes CLIVE YOULTON.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
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Play-off hopes over despite Bandits battle
BERWICK'S remote chance of reaching the playoffs are over despite a tremendous effort from Jonas Jeppesen and Peter Kildemand.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
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Heed boss hits out at hectic holiday schedule
ALUN Armstrong has hit out at the National League Bank Holiday weekend schedule as his side prepare to face Yeovil Town today just 48 hours after their home win against Tamworth.
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August 25, 2025
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Mariners boss urges in-form side to maintain flying start
IAN Watson insisted South Shields can't afford to 'take their foot off the gas' after the Mariners steamrollered Chester 4-0 to maintain their perfect start to the National League North season.
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August 25, 2025
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Lees ton in vain as Warwickshire surge to victory
A sublime unbeaten 141 from Ed Barnard gave Warwickshire's qualification hopes in the Metro Bank One Day Cup a boost as his side beat Durham by four wickets, despite a magnificent century from Alex Lees.
3 min |
August 25, 2025
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Huge increase in area's reports of pets being beaten
DAVID HUNTLEY on worrying data from the RSPCA that shows animal cruelty is rising in the North East
2 min |
August 25, 2025
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inside St James' tonight
Trippier are set to continue in the fullback roles, with Hall ready to step in.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
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Investigation after worker, 28, dies at funfair
An investigation has been launched after the death of a man working at a Whitley Bay funfair at the weekend.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
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5 most common causes of back pain
BACK pain often begins as a minor discomfort but can gradually become more troublesome over time, and a new study suggests that a form of talking therapy might be able to help.
4 min |
August 25, 2025
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Children perched on car roof in causeway drama
FAMILY of five were rescued after their car became stranded on the Holy Island causeway after they attempted to cross it during high tide.
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August 23, 2025
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Gran designs
ANASTASIA MIARI SHARES THE RECIPES OF MEDITERRANEAN GRANDMOTHERS IN NEW COOKBOOK MEDITERRANEA. BY ELLA WALKER
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August 23, 2025
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THE FIT FACTOR
It is very easy to fall into a rut when it comes to exercise. Most of you will know the familiar script of ‘I will start tomorrow’ or ‘I'm too tired’ or ‘One more week won't matter’
2 min |
August 23, 2025
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Have your say on new Local Plan
NORTH Tyneside Council has launched its first public consultation on the new ‘Local Plan which will shape future developments up to 2042.
1 min |
August 23, 2025
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Time for a drink
KEEP PLANTS HAPPY WHEN THE SUN SHINES WITH SMART WATERING
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