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Councillor calls for mandatory DBS checks
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council is facing calls to enforce mandatory disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks on those elected.
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August 05, 2025
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Signing striker Sesko 'would be a big gamble'
ALAN Shearer feels that Benjamin Sesko would be a riskier signing for Newcastle over Yoane Wissa because of his lack of Premier League experience.
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August 05, 2025
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Midfield a concern for Magpies, admits boss
NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe has admitted he is concerned by the lack of numbers in his midfield engine room.
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August 05, 2025
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Shooting trial begins
A TRIAL has begun in Russia for 19 defendants accused of involvement in last year’s shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded more than 600 others.
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August 05, 2025
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Young Cats primed for cup action
SUNDERLAND U21s will compete in both the Premier League International Cup and the National League Cup during the 2025/26 season, with fixtures now confirmed for both competitions.
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August 05, 2025
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One man charged in the wake of city centre protest
ONE person has been charged after a protest in Newcastle city centre on Saturday, while another has been bailed and two more have been released.
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August 05, 2025
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Historic building to be new hub for glass industry
A HISTORIC city centre building in Sunderland is being preserved in preparation for its new use as a glassmaking hub.
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August 05, 2025
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Why they’re all seeking out Hide
THE owner of a Newcastle restaurant which has made it into the Michelin Guide less than a year after opening says the place “puts it on the map”.
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August 05, 2025
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Pensioner jailed for sex crimes against girls
A 70-year-old has been jailed after being convicted of historical child sex offences against two girls.
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August 05, 2025
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Remote GP care keeps on rising
A THIRD (33.3%) of GP appointments in England in June this year were carried out either over the telephone or online, the highest proportion since the coronavirus pandemic.
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August 05, 2025
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Warning over counterfeit dolls
A warning has been issued over fake Labubu dolls sold in the North East after thousands were found to have to breached safety regulations.
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August 05, 2025
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Le Bris pledges his future to Black Cats
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new three-year deal with the Black Cats ahead of their return to the Premier League.
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August 05, 2025
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Modrec in move into bigger HQ
LUGGAGE and travel accessory specialist Modrec International has made a multimillion-pound investment into new and expanded headquarters.
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August 05, 2025
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Dubravka set for Burnley transfer
NEWCASTLE United will have an intense battle for the No 1 shirt next season as Eddie Howe's goalkeeper plan became clearer.
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August 05, 2025
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United chiefs tell Sesko he has to decide his future - and quickly
NEWCASTLE United have reportedly set Benjamin Sesko a 48-hour deadline to decide whether he wants to move to St James’ Park this summer.
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August 05, 2025
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Specialist launches new business
A former business news editor has launched her own communications business.
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August 05, 2025
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Two North East bank branches set to close
SANTANDER is set to join a number of banks in closing branches throughout the summer, with 14 of its outlets including two in the North East scheduled to shut down in various towns and cities across the UK in August.
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August 05, 2025
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Watt and Watson steer Hetton Lyons to victory at Shotley
NORTH EAST PREMIER LEAGUE
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August 05, 2025
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100 arrests after riots – but police haven't finished
NORTHUMBRIA Police has so far secured 39 convictions from 100 arrests after riots in Sunderland a year ago this week.
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August 05, 2025
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Sheehan hit with four-game ban
RUGBY UNION British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clearout of Australia’s Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test in Sydney.
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August 05, 2025
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quickly, amid what he calls a ‘disastrous window for Newcastle’
ALAN Shearer has urged Newcastle United to resolve Alexander Isak’s situation swiftly - and says he understands the player's position as he waits on a potential move to Liverpool.
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August 05, 2025
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Asylum seekers still deserve our warmest welcome
IT'S almost nine years since I wrote a column for this paper, inviting people to a meeting to be held in Newbiggin by the Sea, for the purpose of creating a County of Sanctuary in Northumberland.
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August 05, 2025
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Dig out your mac and hat for country show’s ‘Vera’ contest
A Northumberland country show will celebrate its milestone 100th iteration with a Vera lookalike competition - among other activities and events.
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August 05, 2025
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Marshall haul sets up win for Durham
READERS DURHAM AND NORTH EAST LEAGUE
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August 05, 2025
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Grants to buy electric cars
THE first electric car models which will be eligible for Government grants were announced yesterday.
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August 05, 2025
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Getting a little long in the tooth?
WEAR AND TEAR CAN TAKE A TOLL ON TEETH AS WE AGE, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
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August 05, 2025
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Builders' merchant saw increased sales bucking the national trends
NORTH East builders' merchant JT Dove says it is bucking national trends to see growth in demand, resulting in rising turnover.
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August 05, 2025
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Campbell putting his faith in youth
DURHAM get some respite from the threat of County Championship relegation as the Metro Bank One Day Cup gets underway today.
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August 05, 2025
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Waddle backs Gordon to make a big impact
ANTHONY Gordon's form in preseason could be crucial for Newcastle United after a tumultuous summer.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
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Robinson and De Silva send Ryton sprawling
NORTHUMBERLAND & TYNESIDE LEAGUE
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