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World Boxing accused of gender 'betrayal'
BOXING The French federation has accused World Boxing of a “betrayal” after the country’s women's team were barred from entry to the World Championships in Liverpool because gender test results were not received on time.
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September 05, 2025
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Nature ‘laboratory’ to open at Lindisfarne
NEW research base will open today, to make the most of the natural potential of a Northumberland national nature reserve.
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September 05, 2025
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Retail group recruiting ahead of 'golden quarter'
THE John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is hiring for 13,700 Christmas roles in its biggest ever recruitment drive as it prepares for the busy shopping season.
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September 05, 2025
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Pharmacist ready to take on GNR after cancer fight
COUNTY Durham pharmacist whose world was turned upside down when she discovered a lump \"the size of an ostrich egg\" on her leg is set to take on the Great North Run this weekend.
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September 04, 2025
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Townsend relishing Scotland challenge
RUGBY UNION Gregor Townsend is relishing the challenge ahead after extending his contract as Scotland head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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September 04, 2025
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SoL makes a striking impression
FROM BACK PAGE
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September 04, 2025
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Railway has changed the course of civilisations
THE arrival of the railways brought change by the wagon-load.
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September 04, 2025
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NHS boss admits reform is needed
NORTH East NHS boss has admitted that reform is needed in the health sector after a county councillor criticised the “mind blowing” cost of the service.
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September 04, 2025
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Farage follows the MAGA manual
NIGEL Farage's visit to Washington this week wasn't just about dabbling in American politics. He was diving into the MAGA swamp and dragging its poison back across the Atlantic to unleash on Britain.
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September 04, 2025
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A new Framework
Computer manufacturer takes customisability to a whole new level
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September 04, 2025
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Cummins ready to 'take risks' in Ashes bid
Pat Cummins is prepared to “take a few risks” and be “aggressive\" in his recovery from a back injury to lead Australia in this winter's Ashes series.
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September 04, 2025
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Man in court after breaching driving ban again
A MAN has appeared in court after breaching his driving ban for the second time. Maurice Stevens was initially banned from the roads for drink-driving in 2023.
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September 04, 2025
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It's not all Temple of Doom and gloom...
THE END OF SUMMER HERALDS THE ARRIVAL OF SOME SMASHING TITLES, FROM A NEW INDIANA JONES DLC TO THE LONG-AWAITED HOLLOW KNIGHT SEQUEL
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September 04, 2025
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Productive window can open door to a successful season
SUNDERLAND sporting director Kristjaan Speakman is hoping the Black Cats can build on their strong summer transfer window and take it into their Premier League campaign.
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September 04, 2025
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Striker will need time to settle in at United
NEWCASTLE United must give club record signing Nick Woltemade the time to adapt to Premier League football after his £65m move from Stuttgart last month.
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September 04, 2025
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PRODUCT TEST: SONY XPERIA 1 VI
When we brought news of Sony’s latest flagship phone just before the summer, we highlighted how the company's broad expertise across the tech world made the device stand out.
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September 04, 2025
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Coastal destinations see spike in rail visitors
NORTH East coastal destinations have seen a spike in the numbers of rail visitors this summer.
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September 04, 2025
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Bond sell-off eases after budget date is confirmed
UK long-term borrowing costs have eased back from fresh 27-year highs after the Treasury revealed the keenly-awaited Autumn Budget will take place on November 26 also helping to take the pressure off the pound.
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September 04, 2025
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A trip to Asia is one way to avoid depressing politics
SINCE my last column, the political news has been rather depressing.
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September 04, 2025
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Pamoja now among top 100 small firms in UK
AN INDEPENDENT skincare brand based in Newcastle has been named among the country's top 100 small businesses.
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September 04, 2025
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Researchers reveal age of Sycamore Gap tree
SYCAMORE Gap was around 100 to 120 years old when it was felled, new research from Historic England has found.
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September 04, 2025
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Play-anywhere ability could earn place in
AC MILAN midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek hopes his versatility can help take him to the World Cup after earning an England recall.
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September 04, 2025
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North East firms prove 'charity starts at home'
BUSINESSES in the North East are most likely to donate to charity, a new report says.
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September 04, 2025
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THIS WEEK'S MUST HAVES
We are going trend spotting with pretty polka dots in classic monochrome. By EMMA JOHNSON
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September 04, 2025
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519 jobs at risk as Venator goes into administration
THE parent group of a chemicals company employing more than 500 people in the North East has gone into administration, though there are hopes that local jobs can be saved.
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September 04, 2025
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Extra £37.8m for flagship railway project defended
THE leader of Northumberland County Council has defended the flagship Northumberland Line project, despite the need for an additional £37.8m in funding to get the scheme over the line. Members of the council’s cabinet approved plans for the increase at a meeting on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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Housing complaint times have improved
GATESHEAD Council has seen an improvement of over 10% in housing complaint handling times since January. The improvements come following historically \"abysmal\" satisfaction rates with such complaints.
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September 04, 2025
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Risk of stifling Bethell development - Vaughan
MICHAEL Vaughan is concerned by England’s handling of Jacob Bethell, stressing the risk of stifling his development with too much “pressure and expectation”.
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September 04, 2025
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Djokovic wants to 'mess up plans'
TENNIS Novak Djokovic is hoping to be the US Open’s disruptor after setting up a semi-final blockbuster against Carlos Alcaraz.
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September 04, 2025
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Emergency eye care plan for opticians
COMMON and emergency eye conditions could be treated on the high street under new rules to allow optometrists and opticians access to more medicines.
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