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Tess has made 'a lasting impact' saving lives for almost a decade
MEET the beautiful Border Collie who is retiring after almost a decade of lifesaving work.
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August 13, 2025

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Black Cats backed to make mark in top flight
JERMAIN Defoe believes “sleeping giants” Sunderland are ready to spring a surprise on their return to the big time - and has been giving some of their new signings his insight into the area.
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August 12, 2025
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Optimism boost as growth across region picks up
GROWTH has picked up in the North East and firms are feeling more optimistic, a new business survey suggests.
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August 12, 2025
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Energy transition must be managed to be successful
NORTH Sea oil and gas were discovered in the early 1970s and energy secretary Tony Benn welcomed the first onshore delivery of oil in 1975. He wanted revenues to be invested in industrial development.
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August 12, 2025

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Bonuses for toy retailer staff
NEARLY 2,000 staff members at Britain's largest toy retailer, The Entertainer, are poised to receive tax-free bonuses following the founders' decision to transfer ownership of their retail empire to them.
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August 12, 2025
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Lottery winners join beach clean-up operation
NATIONAL Lottery winners have carried out a cleanup on one of Britain’s best-loved beaches.
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August 12, 2025
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New defender is targeting a leadership role
NEW signing Arthur Masuaku reckons he is excited to be back in the Premier League after joining Sunderland AFC on a two-year deal, subject to international clearance.
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August 12, 2025
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Rental prices finally fall after five years of rises
RENTAL prices in the North East have finally fallen after what property firm Hamptons described as “five years of relentless rises”.
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August 12, 2025
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Magpies top choice for Chelsea striker
NICOLAS Jackson favours a move to Newcastle United should he leave Chelsea before the end of the summer, it has been claimed.
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August 12, 2025

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Malcolm makes move to the EFL
GATESHEAD striker Jovan Malcolm has completed a deal to join League One club Stevenage to become the latest Heed star to earn a move into the EFL.
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August 12, 2025
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Bobat is Spirit's new director
CRICKET Mo Bobat, the former England backroom guru, has been appointed director of cricket at London Spirit, who have also announced they will retain their franchise name going forwards.
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August 12, 2025
The Journal
Isidor delighted to be back in action for Cats
WILSON Isidor returned from injury to play a part in Sunderland's latest goalless showing at the Stadium of Light.
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August 12, 2025
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Biosecurity contract for Kromek from MoD
RADIATION detection company Kromek has secured a new biosecurity contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as well as a series of global orders with a combined value of around £860,000.
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August 12, 2025
The Journal
Palestine Action is 'violent'
PALESTINE Action is “violent” and has committed “significant injury” as well as criminal damage, Downing Street has said, after hundreds of arrests were made at a protest linked to the group.
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August 12, 2025
The Journal
Trains resume after travel disruption
TRAIN services have resumed on the East Coast Main Line following severe disruption over the weekend, which prompted one rail operator to issue a 'do not travel' warning.
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August 12, 2025

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'Don't litter, don't light fires and don't illegally camp'
THE public have been urged to avoid campfires at a popular Northumberland beach after a huge fire broke out in the sand dunes.
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August 12, 2025
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Finish date for £9m renovation pushed into 2026
A MAJOR revamp of Newcastle’s historic Grainger Market will now take until next year to complete.
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August 12, 2025
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City Safe project shows impressive results a year on
NEWCASTLE is once again ahead of the curve - this time in its efforts to combat on-street crime and antisocial behaviour.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
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EXHIBITION CASTS LIGHT ON TOWN’S LONG HISTORY
FROM a small settlement of ‘shiels’to a thriving town, North Shields has a fascinating history.
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August 12, 2025
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Fitness boost for World Cup
Back-row forwards Aoife Wafer and Edel McMahon have been included in Ireland's squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup despite recent injuries.
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August 12, 2025
The Journal
Gratitude is deserved
OHN Noakes, son of 99-year-old war veteran Anthony Noakes, raises an interesting point in this, the week of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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August 12, 2025
The Journal
Help for pain is at hand
Why getting speedy treatment for arthritis symptoms is crucial. By CAMILLA FOSTER
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August 12, 2025

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Move has put smile back on face of keeper
NEWCASTLE United new arrival Aaron Ramsdale is smiling again - after four years of disappointment and false dawns.
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August 12, 2025
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Collector buys tiny harmonica that drove John Lennon 'potty'
TYNESIDE music memorabilia hunter has added a noteworthy Beatles item to his collection.
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August 12, 2025
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Israel kills journalists
ISRAEL'S military has targeted a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent with an air strike on Gaza, killing him, another journalist, and at least six other people.
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August 12, 2025
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Weather warning issued for heatwave in region
A YELLOW heat warning has been issued for the North East as the UK prepares for a fourth summer heatwave.
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August 12, 2025

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Howe: I don’t see Isak facing Villans
ALEXANDER Isak continues to train in isolation at Newcastle United’s Benton base with Eddie Howe making it clear over the weekend he is unlikely to feature against Aston Villa in the Premier League curtain raiser.
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August 12, 2025
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99-year-old marks anniversary of the end of a conflict that some feel we have lost sight of
99-YEAR-OLD World War Two veteran who is now a resident of a Northumberland care home has marked the upcoming 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Anthony Noakes served as a Royal Marines Commando for 12 years in places like Malaya and Singapore.
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August 12, 2025
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Chipmakers to give up China earnings
US chip giants Nvidia and AMD have struck a deal to surrender 15% of their Chinese earnings to Washington in return for approval to restart sales of high-powered AI processors to the country, in what industry experts are describing as an “unprecedented” arrangement.
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August 12, 2025
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Jackson has right ethos for Magpies
CHELSEA striker Nicolas Jackson may have already shown that he understands the ethos at Newcastle United amid speculation linking him with a move to St James’ Park.
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