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OUR MAIDEN VOYAGE
From pub gigs to super-stardom, bassist Steve Harris chats to GARRY BUSHELL about Iron Maiden's 50-year odyssey
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October 10, 2025
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Wind farm developer axes quarter of workforce
OFFSHORE wind developer Orsted is cutting around a quarter of its global workforce by the end of 2027 in a pull-back after years of recent expansion.
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October 10, 2025
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Baby dies in hospital
A baby who was rushed to hospital on Sunday has died in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.
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October 10, 2025
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Lloyds likely to increase its fund for motor finance claims
LLOYDS Banking Group yesterday announced that it would be likely to increase its motor finance provisions following further updates on the regulatory redress scheme.
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October 10, 2025
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Water bills set to rise by more than expected
WATER bills in the North East are likely to rise more than was previously expected after the competition authority allowed Northumbrian Water an additional increase.
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October 10, 2025
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Djok battles China heat to make semis
NOVAK Djokovic said he was trying to \"stay alive\" after battling through to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.
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October 10, 2025

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Lewis dreaming of Hull hat-trick
MIKEY Lewis believes Hull KR are ready to seize the moment and wrap up an historic treble with victory over Wigan in Saturday’s Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.
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October 10, 2025
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Doubts raised over fitness of Brobbey
A QUESTION-mark over Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey's fitness has been raised by former Ajax manager John van 't Schip.
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October 10, 2025
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Hopes reef cubes will help rebuild native oyster population
CONCRETE-LIKE \"cubes\" housing 4,000 oysters have been placed in the North Sea to shield the species from storms and tidal surges.
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October 10, 2025
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STAN DELIVERED NO.1 MOMENT FOR TYLER
MARTIN TYLER'S favourite match to commentate on was not Manchester City's iconic title-winning clash with QPR.
1 min |
October 10, 2025

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Road menace jailed after 90mph police chase
A ROAD menace who reached 90mph in a 30 zone before writing off two cars has been jailed.
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October 10, 2025
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Police probe after report of fans’ fight
POLICE are looking to trace five men following reports of football fans fighting in Sunderland.
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October 10, 2025

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'I'm grateful they made it possible for my dad to walk me down the aisle'
THE daughter of the first man to receive a blood transfusion outside of hospital in the North of England is running a marathon to thank the lifesaving Great North Air Ambulance Service.
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October 10, 2025
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Joy over hostage deal
ISRAEL and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners - a break through greeted with joy and relief but also caution.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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PCC makes call for unity in face of hate crime rise
THE region must \"stand together\" amid an over 10% rise in both race and faith-based hate crimes, said the Northumbria Police boss.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Reality bytes
JARED LETO PLAYS A COMPUTER PROGRAM BROUGHT TO LIFE IN THE LATEST CHAPTER OF THE LONG-RUNNING TRON SAGA
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Patients in corridors for long periods
NHS patients are being left in hospital corridors for long periods and missing timely access to specialist care, health leaders have warned.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Cox and Lamb scoop honours at Pro Cricketers' annual awards
Jordan Cox and Emma Lamb were the big winners at the Professional Cricketers' Association annual awards, with rising stars Davina Perrin and Rehan Ahmed also recognised.
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October 10, 2025

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MILLIONS INVESTED IN NEW PROJECTS TO HELP SICK BACK TO WORK
Two new multi-million pound projects have been announced to support the health of people in the North East keep jobs or find them.
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October 10, 2025
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Work's new phase brings long delays
RIVERS have faced delays of up to half an hour since further roadworks on Newcastle's Central Motorway started this week.
2 min |
October 10, 2025

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Dickens rings changes for Sharks showdown
BOETA Chamberlain starts at fly-half for Newcastle Red Bulls tonight RED BULLS AIM TO BOUNCE BACK AT SALE
2 min |
October 10, 2025

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'A problem shared is a problem halved'
A SHOPKEEPER says customers call him their “psychiatrist” as he listens and helps with their problems.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Thiaw loving life - and fans - after move North
NEWCASTLE United star Malick Thiaw has insisted it isn't grim up north - revealing he is already falling in love with life in the North East after his summer move from AC Milan.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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The Journal Worrying increases
HERE'S always something uncertain about crime figures. Are they rising because there is more crime - or is it just that more people are reporting it?
1 min |
October 10, 2025

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Costs threatening beauty spot access Brits enjoy for free
THIS week, despite trying to kid myself otherwise, I've finally come around to the fact that summer is over for another year.
3 min |
October 10, 2025

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Total honesty the best policy for my own mental health
A FEW weeks back, in a desperate attempt to rid myself of the remaining half stone needed to be eligible for my upcoming surgery, I took some pills.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Figures show shocking obesity level across city
FEARS have been voiced over a looming \"tsunami of ill health\" connected to \"stark\" obesity levels for both youngsters and grownups in Sunderland.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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FAMILY 'ABUSED ON BUS'
Police are investigating a report that a family was racially abused while travelling on a bus in Gateshead.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Black Cats keep tabs on Serbian teen
SUNDERLAND are keeping tabs on Serbian forward Ognjen Bondzulic, according to reports, as Premier League interest begins to grow
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Workers at defence firm vote to strike on pay offer
WORKERS at a world-leading defence and aerospace manufacturer are set to go on strike in a row over pay.
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