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York theatre to host moving new play championing learning-disabled artists
It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York.
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York theatre to host moving new play championing learning-disabled artists
It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York.
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Roll-out begins for passport-free UK airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
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North East town that shaped Coronation Street and Byke Grove star with 30-year career
Jill Halfpenny has become one of the North East’s best-known stars during a career spanning more than three decades.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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'Nervous' Vicky Pattison sets off on day two of mega 250-mile from North East
Vicky Pattinson has set off from Richmond on the second day of her 250-mile charity challenge from Newcastle to London today.
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UK city with most National Lottery millionaires in the last 30 years revealed
The cities with the most millionaire lottery winners have been revealed by the National Lottery
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North East students offered free food as new STACK scheme launches
Newcastle’s St James’ STACK launches STACK Society with free food for 200 students, discounts, prizes and an NUFC tour and shirt.
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed
UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified
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Inside historic Darlington hotel and spa put on the market for £1.25 million
A historic Darlington hotel with a luxury spa, wedding venue and conference facilities is on the market for £1.25 million.
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Rail disruption in York and North Yorkshire as union plans three days of strikes
RAIL passengers in York and North Yorkshire are being warned to expect disruption across three days this month as train conductors plans to take strike action.
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‘He should be turning 20’ - family launch lasting legacy for kind teen lost to cancer
Matthew’s Meals and Miles has been launched in memory of Tynemouth teenager Matthew Adams to support cancer-hit families.
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Rail disruption in York and North Yorkshire as union plans three days of strikes
RAIL passengers in York and North Yorkshire are being warned to expect disruption across three days this month as train conductors plans to take strike action.
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Men arrested after Newcastle woman, 22, dies in crash near Scotch Corner
Police appeal for information and footage after a van and car collide near Scotch Corner.
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Young woman dies and two arrested after two-vehicle crash on the A1(M)
A 22-year-old woman has died and two men have been arrested after a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M).
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22-year-old woman killed and two arrested after crash in North Yorkshire
A woman has died and two men have been arrested after a crash on the A1 in North Yorkshire.
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Woman, 22, dies in A1(M) crash as two men arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
A 22-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M), with two men arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Woman, 22, dies in crash on A1(M) in North Yorkshire – Two men arrested
A woman has died in a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. It happened 6.10pm yesteday (Sunday) on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) between junction 57 and junction 56, the Barton Interchange. The vehicles involved, a silver Ford...
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Newton Aycliffe family return to hospital where daughter died to donate 102 bunnies
A heartbroken Newton Aycliffe family returned to the RVI hospital where their nine-year-old daughter died to donate 102 bunny teddies in her memory.
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North East spot with an 'air of opulence' named among best railway station pubs
The Centurion in Newcastle has been named one of the best pubs in a railway station by the Guardian - see why.
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Residents baffled as bizarre celebrity graffiti returns with even stranger messages
Wayne Rooney, Sharon Osbourne and Bonnie Langford are among the celebrities targeted in the latest bizarre graffiti.
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Watch as N-Dubz reveal North East return in viral Legacy Tour announcement video
Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer will return to Newcastle after their sold-out comeback tour in 2022.
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Brits to no longer have to scan passports at gates — and can use their faces instead
Border force believe the ‘contactless border’ system could speed up border checks
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Catherine Cookson festival to bring theatre, film and workshops to North East
Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.
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The North East animal abusers brought to justice after starving and beating pets
The North East animal abusers prosecuted after some of the region's most disturbing cruelty cases prosecuted by RSPCA in 2026.
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No bail for P-plater over Newcastle crash that left five-year-old in induced coma and injured nine other NRL fans
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, appears in court on dangerous driving offences after car struck Knights supporters lining streets to farewell their team
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The Prem: Newcastle 19-24 Leicester - Tigers pick up first win of season.
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
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Cows, collapses and Churchill - the remarkable story of a pioneering Teesdale bridge
THE wonder of Whorlton is back! Last Friday, after seven years, £12m and 1,728 new components, Britain's earliest surviving iron chained suspension bridge with pylons at each end was re-opened to traffic.
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All the confirmed Mercury Prize 2026 performers as RAYE and Suede head to Newcastle
The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle on October 22, with a host of major names confirmed to perform.
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Council condemns strange celebrity graffiti as North East culprit keeps returning
Newcastle City Council has condemned the strange messages and says the culprit keeps returning after clean-ups.
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Children among 10 injured as car crashes into rugby fans in Australia
Police say they arrested 18-year-old man driving vehicle and were investigating what happened
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Four sentenced after courier fraud operation stole £250,000 from victims
Four scammers who ripped off victims, including in the North East, for a total of £250,000 have been sentenced at court
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13 North East ambulance workers honoured for more than 300 years of service
Thirteen NEAS ambulance workers honoured at a royal ceremony in Newcastle on September 30 after more than 300 years’ combined emergency care service.
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Leeds man breaks eighth Guinness World Record after 'World Cup idea'
Matthew Akpan has become known for breaking records for charity
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Man arrested after reports of 'suspicious item' sparks university evacuation
A man has been arrested after reports of a "suspicious item" sparked evacuations and a major emergency service response at Newcastle University.
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Newcastle city centre cordoned off as university evacuated over 'suspicious item'
Newcastle University buildings have been evacuated and city centre streets cordoned off after police received a report of a suspicious item.
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Archaeology discoveries beneath Auckland Palace to feature in talk
Archaeologists will reveal Auckland Palace discoveries, including a medieval chapel and ornate ivory knife, at a Newcastle talk.
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Anthony Gordon: How Barcelona winger became one of England's main men
Anthony Gordon has been England's in-form player since the World Cup knockout stage - is the Barcelona forward now undroppable?
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FA Cup: 'Hitchy is always with us' - remembering Barton Town keeper James Hitchcock
The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died following being punched on a visit to York.
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Activists plan legal action against police ban on entering security zone near Perth weapons expo
Under new WA laws anyone who defies an exclusion order could face a maximum $36,000 fine and three years in prison
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£8.3m scheme to improve River Skerne water quality begins in County Durham
Northumbrian Water will spend £8.3m upgrading Trimdon sewage works to cut phosphorus and improve water quality in County Durham’s River Skerne by 2027.
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Sunderland uni student ‘ecstatic’ as she's crowned Commonwealth powerlifting champion
Sunderland student Caitlin Baxter won Commonwealth powerlifting gold in Canada, setting a record and leaving her ‘ecstatic’.
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£23.7m North East innovation boost set to create jobs and launch new products
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness unveils £23.7m innovation programme for clean technology, advanced materials and space research, unlocking £55m investment.
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Rare Star Wars collection coming to North East exhibition for 50th anniversary
A major new exhibition celebrating 50 years of Star Wars will bring rare memorabilia, costumes and artefacts to the North East.
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Fund manager makes senior promotions to drive growth in the North East
FW Capital promotes Joanne Whitfield to managing director for England and Lindsey McMenamin to fund director, boosting SME finance across the North East.
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York set for new direct trains to Brighton and Gatwick under Grand Central plans
Grand Central has secured four additional trains for its proposed new direct rail service between Newcastle and Brighton, which could run up to five times a day in each direction.
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Beloved North East music venue set for major revamp with £334,000 funding boost
The Newcastle music venue hopes its £334,000 upgrade will attract more artists, audiences and events while cutting emissions.
