Newcastle
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The forgotten Darlington bishop whose face has survived nearly 160 years intact
“THE glorious sunset flung its rich splendours upon the heavenward-pointing monument of one whose ways were full of light, illuminating the letters of his name with the magic pencil of Nature,” said the Darlington & Stockton Times as 5,000 people, bathed in the glow of a summer evening, left a cemetery having witnessed the unveiling of a 31ft high memorial to a beloved Catholic bishop.
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Premier League: Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle - highlights
Crystal Palace's winless run stretches to four matches as they're beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, leaving the club just a point outside the relegation zone with the pressure mounting on manager Pierre Sage.
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New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
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Beamish Hall's 700-year journey from medieval manor to County Durham hotel
From its origins as a medieval manor gifted to a Norman family after the conquest of England to its modern life as one of County Durham's best-known hotels, Beamish Hall has a story stretching back more than 700 years.
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Newcastle’s Assembly Rooms reopens with a haunting Jekyll and Hyde stage adaptation
HALLOWEEN gets bigger and scarier every year and I’m all for that.
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Full list of attractions and events closed today as Storm Boelo batters the region
Popular attractions across County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and the wider North East have been forced to close today as Storm Boelo continues to batter the region.
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'Hidden jewel' North Tyneside country park with a 'pleasant' café and wildlife
The Rising Sun Country Park has been described as a "hidden jewel" in the city and is the perfect place to relax during a busy week.
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'Hidden jewel' North Tyneside country park with a 'pleasant' café and wildlife
The Rising Sun Country Park has been described as a "hidden jewel" in the city and is the perfect place to relax during a busy week.
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How to watch New Zealand vs Cook Islands for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
The Kiwis look to respond after a gutting loss to Australia
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Tottenham Hotspur: Are Roberto de Zerbi's side finally on their way back after win at Chelsea?
Tottenham end Saturday's Premier League action in 12th place, their highest league position since 2 January. Are they finally on their way back?
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Beamish Museum in County Durham to close as Storm Boelo brings severe weather
A popular County Durham attraction will close on Sunday as Storm Boelo is forecast to bring high winds across the North East.
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Sam Fender tells fans high ticket prices for Proper Massive tour are ‘getting changed’
Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tour
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Full list of North East train disruptions as Storm Boelo hits region with high winds
Train passengers across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East face reduced services and possible last-minute cancellations as Storm Boelo brings strong winds.
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Free festive family event coming to North East with Santa, prizes and live shows
Eldon Square's free Newcastle Christmas weekend features Santa, the Grinch, illuminated drummers, prizes and family activities.
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From Harry Potter to Avengers: 12 blockbuster films filmed in the North East
The North East has long attracted filmmakers looking for dramatic landscapes, historic buildings and instantly recognisable locations.
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Music legend brings final UK tour to York venue for emotional night
A new spin on ‘Curious Incident’, Yorktoberfest in a circus big top, Halloween shows and Leo Sayer, Charles Hutchinson picks out what do to in York
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STACK reveals New Year's Eve plans across North East with ABBA and Ibiza anthems
Find out what STACK venues across the North East have planned for New Year's Eve, with live music and tickets from £13.50.
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'We've sold 500 deep-fried Mars bars': Chippy institution takes Newcastle by storm
A famous Scottish fish and chip shop chain has expanded into England following a £1.5 million investment - and is going down a storm already with locals.
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Fans flock to Greggs as popular festive bake lands in 200 North East shops
Greggs fans across the North East have rushed for their first festive bake of the season after the chain's second wave of Christmas products released on October 22.
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Elvana to bring Elvis-Nirvana mash-up to North East for Halloween show
Elvana brings its Elvis Presley and Nirvana mash-up to Anarchy Brewery, Newcastle, on October 31, for a Halloween show with fancy dress and special ale.
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Darlington charity founder celebrates 'incredible' Pride of Britain win experience
Darlington’s Harvey McWilliams Foundation wins 2026 Pride of Britain North East Charity of the Year award, as founder Michael celebrates in London on October 19.
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Grinch to bring festive mischief to North East Christmas village this winter
Newcastle Christmas Village runs November 21 to December 24, featuring Grinch shows, K-Pop Christmas, family entertainment and festive attractions, too.
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Royal Mail wants four-word sign outside people's homes to help postmen
Royal Mail has urged households with dogs to display a simple four-word warning sign, cautioning that deliveries could be halted if safety measures aren’t followed
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Reduced rail services between Leeds and Bradford today - here's why
Train services are facing disruption ahead of two storms set to bring severe weather to parts of the UK.
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
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Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Singer who previously had record-breaking Brit awards success adds to her haul thanks to massively ambitious big-band album
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Vietnamese man to be deported after being caught working at nail salon
Thanh Quan Dinh protested ‘I just did the tips, filed and coloured’ when caught by immigration officers
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Man cautioned after 'pulling hair' of teenage girl on bus to County Durham
A man has been cautioned for common assault after allegedly pulling the hair of a teenage girl on a bus heading to County Durham.
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Jade Thirlwall's debut single sees resurgence after feature in Victoria's Secret show
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall’s debut solo single has seen streams rise by more than 1,000 per cent after it was played during Kylie Jenner's walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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Newcastle United releases new Blaydon Races recording featuring cathedral organ
Newcastle United releases a new version of Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races, featuring Newcastle Cathedral’s historic organ, Hector Gannet and Northumbrian pipes.
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Man arrested after crash leaves woman and her two children in hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash in Newcastle left a woman and her two children in hospital.
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Woman at centre of North Yorkshire murder enquiry died of head injuries
The woman at the centre of a murder enquiry in North Yorkshire died of head injuries, an inquest heard today. Elena Lacramioara Chiriac, 22, died after a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M) near Barton on Sunday 4 October. An inquest into her...
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York teen's night with the stars at extraordinary reunion with surgeon who saved him
A York heart patient has paid tribute to the pioneering surgeon who saved thousands at an extraordinary reunion at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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North East criminologist wins £100,000 prize to study the 'offshore world'
Northumbria University criminologist Dr Alexandra Hall wins £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for research into crime, illicit economies and offshore worlds.
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Woman died of head injuries in A1(M) crash as murder probe continues, inquest hears
Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died at the scene of the crash between Junction 57 and Junction 56 near Barton, North Yorkshire.
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Inquest opened into death of A1(M) murder crash victim
Elena Chiriac, 22 from Newcastle, died when two vehicles collided on the A1(M) on Sunday 4 October.
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North East cathedral awarded £305k for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements
Newcastle Cathedral in the North East awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements.
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York teen's night with the stars at extraordinary reunion with surgeon who saved him
A York heart patient has paid tribute to the pioneering surgeon who saved thousands at an extraordinary reunion at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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'Playful' North East business on Dragon's Den offers a modern take on fairground fun
An entertainment venue which recently secured Dragon's Den investment remains popular among Newcastle locals a year on from becoming the business' first English location.
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Luxury home goes on sale at historic York site for £1.4m
A development of four and five-bedroom houses at Fulford’s Grade II-listed Ousefield House has finished construction and won property awards.
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RECAP: Major disruption on LNER route after person dies
Police have been dealing with an incident on the LNER route which is causing major disruption to rail passengers.
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Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
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North East to experience wet and windy rest of week as Storm Austen approaches
People across the North East face a soggy and windy weekend as two storm systems threaten to bring days of unsettled weather to the region.
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LIVE BLOG: Major disruption on LNER route after person dies
Police are dealing with an incident on the LNER route which is causing major disruption to rail passengers.
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train on East Coast Main Line in North East
British Transport Police confirm a person has died on railway tracks near Newcastle station after emergency services were called on Wednesday morning.
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Police release images of three men after North East city centre bladed weapon attack
Police have released images of three men they want to speak to after an assault in Newcastle.
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Major rail disruption on East Coast line as emergency services deal with incident
Train services through the North East have been disrupted this morning (Wednesday, October 21) as emergency services deal with an incident
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Durham entrepreneur opens community-focused Pilates studio with start up loan
Durham entrepreneur Kayleigh Oborka-Letman launches NDA Pilates studio after securing a £17,500 British Business Bank Start Up Loan for inclusive wellness.
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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.