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IOC president hails 'new kind of Winter Games'
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry paid tribute to “a new kind of Winter Games’ as she declared the Milan and Cortina edition closed.
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February 24, 2026
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Care home staff celebrate 'good' inspection rating
A South Tyneside care home has been classed as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as it awarded its second highest rating possible.
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February 24, 2026
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Favourite Jessie dedicates win to her daughter
Jessie Buckley was the favourite to win best actress and came through, accepting the award for her portrayal of Shakespeare's grieving wife Agnes in Hamnet.
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February 24, 2026
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Xhaka shows his support for Mundle after 'appalling' online racist abuse
Granit Xhaka has publicly backed teammate Romaine Mundle following Sunderland's statement condemning alleged racist abuse directed at the winger.
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February 24, 2026
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We're going on a march back in time with these jazz bands
It was so musical that we just had to head back once more to memories of South Tyneside jazz bands.
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February 24, 2026
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Sunderland facing FIVE fresh injuries following Fulham loss
Régis Le Bris fears he could be facing five new injuries.
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February 24, 2026
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'Incredible' experience for Savannah playing on Sunday for Sammy stage
An 18-year-old South Tyneside singer-songwriter has described performing at the Sunday for Sammy concert.
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February 24, 2026
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Innovations in 'fast fashion'
The fast fashion industry relies on materials that drive ecological destruction.
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February 24, 2026
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'Mixed messages' slowing switch to electric cars
More drivers are exploring the option of switching to electric vehicles (EV) - but \"mixed messages\" from the Government risks delaying the mass transition from petrol and diesel engines.
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February 24, 2026
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Joelinton calls for Toon to step up in absence of Bruno
Joelinton has urged his Newcastle United teammates to 'step up' in the absence of Bruno Guimaraes.
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February 24, 2026
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Bid for Domino's Pizza on retail park rejected over child obesity concerns
Plans for a new Domino's Pizza store at a retail development in South Shields have been blocked by council development bosses over childhood obesity concerns.
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February 24, 2026
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Dealer caught with haul of drugs and cash is behind bars
A dealer caught with a haul of drugs and cash in his home has been put behind bars.
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February 24, 2026
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Number of children with current highest level of support set to fall
Around one in eight children with education, health and care plans will move to new support arrangements between 2030 and 2035.
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February 24, 2026
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Family home in sought-after area comes to the market
This property in Old Course Road for offers over £394,950 are asked for the detached home which is marketed by Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings, Fulwell.
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February 24, 2026
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Sarah sees off her challengers in third Harriers yacht handicap
Sarah Demody held off all challengers to win South Shields Harriers' third yacht handicap in midweek.
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February 24, 2026
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Father's rights to see child when relationship ends
What do I do if the relationship with my girlfriend has broken down and we have a baby on the way?
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February 24, 2026
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Gunners look at Bayern teen star as Wolves youngster interests Reds
3AM's take on the latest Premier League rumours which feature Arsenal, Liverpool and Fulham.
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February 24, 2026
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Works to start on new homes at former pub site
Work will soon start to transform land that once housed a fire-hit pub.
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February 24, 2026
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SEND system to be rebuilt under £4bn White Paper reforms
Ministers have unveiled a sweeping £4 billion overhaul of England's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, promising to make support more inclusive while tackling spiralling council deficits and rising demand for statutory plans.
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February 24, 2026
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Airport is hoping its cargo business will take off thanks to expansion
New equipment to handle larger and specialised items
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February 24, 2026
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Just who is the UK's Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer?
YouTuber and experimental singer-songwriter Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May.
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February 24, 2026
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Jarrow make 'hard work of it' in narrow win over West End
Kennie Malia had mixed feelings after his Jarrow side remained in the promotion race in Northern League Division Two with a narrow win at Sunderland West End.
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February 24, 2026
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Job ads across the country fall to a five-year low
The number of job vacancies in the UK has fallen to a five-year low, new figures suggest.
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February 24, 2026
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Townsend hopes to steer Scotland towards glory
Gregor Townsend says Scotland are determined to take their Six Nations title fight to the wire.
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February 24, 2026
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Burn proud of Magpies' 'character' on away run
Newcastle United were beaten 2-1 at Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening - but a big talking point after the game was Dan Burn's disallowed goal.
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February 24, 2026
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Finance chief lays out challenges ahead of budget D-Day meeting
As councillors prepare to consider next year's budget for the borough on Thursday, Cllr Jim Foreman, South Tyneside Council's lead member for governance, finance and corporate services sets out the scale of the challenges in the year ahead.
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February 24, 2026
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What went wrong in Sunderland's Premier League defeat to Fulham
The irony of this Sunderland defeat was that in their best spell of the game, they conceded twice.
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February 24, 2026
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Driver caught doing 112mph jailed for 10 years after death of women
A dangerous driver who was caught at over 100mph just moments before causing the death of a South Tyneside woman has been jailed for 10 years.
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February 24, 2026
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Zorro looks well set for success at Welsh races
Mask Of Zorro can make it five in a row when he lines up for the Legend, The Mogul, Chris Rowe Handicap Hurdle at Bangor.
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February 24, 2026
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Shamrock books Pertemps ticket with Naas victory
Melbourne Shamrock may have earned himself a late call-up to Emmet Mullins' Cheltenham Festival squad with victory at Naas.
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