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Emily Wilson leaves South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court in Bedlington.

Mum took drugs into HMP Northumberland for rapist son Emily Wilson brought Pregabalin and Buprenorphine into the prison for James Wilson because he was receiving threats from fellow inmates

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St James' Park naming rights decision due at Newcastle United after key off-field move

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The Magpies may have to consider stadium-naming options as the future of both a revelopled St James' Pak or new ground rumbles on

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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle this week

Funeral notices

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

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Best place for Sunday dinner in North East crowned after two horse race in battle of the roasts

You've had your say and voted for the place you think does the best Sunday dinners in the North East

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Ex-Northumbria Police officer convicted of stalking would have been sacked if he hadn't retired

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PC PC Mark Blanchard was previously sentenced at court for stalking

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Newcastle woman accused of attacking mum and sister in family home

Newcastle City Centre Juthi Choudhury allegedly struck her mum and assaulted her younger sibling during an incident in March

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Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison 'breaks down' on BBC show over Newcastle past

Strictly Come Dancing Vicky Pattison spoke candidly about her TV past during Saturday night's live show

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Multi million pound sports bar opens in North East with driving range and bowling alley

Massive new multi million pound leisure venue The Pin has opened at a famous location in the North East

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Newcastle United starting line-ups vs Nottingham Forest with Lewis Hall and Fabian Schar recalls

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Newcastle United welcome Nottingham Forest to St James' Park in a Premier League clash

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Alan Shearer rubbishes Eddie Howe pressure claims at Newcastle United - 'The mess'

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Newcastle United can put a difficult start to the Premier League season behind them

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How the shock deaths of Newcastle students five years ago has made university life safer

Three students died just days after arriving on Tyneside to study

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Pride of Britain hero exchanges epic Everest for fantastic fjords

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Bruno Guimaraes Bruno Guimaraes explains reason for Newcastle United decision with honest admission Latest Newcastle United news and gossip as Bruno Guimaraes issues a message after not featuring in the Premier League clash against Bournemouth

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Storm Amy LIVE: North East battered by strong winds amid Met Office weather warning

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The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds which could wreak havoc across the region and the UK

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Elliot Anderson buy back clause truth revealed as Newcastle United admit failing

Elliot Anderson

The lad from Whitley Bay saw a move to Nottingham Forest raced through the avoid a points deduction

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Newcastle United get PIF transfer green light as trading conditions handed to Eddie Howe

Newcastle United FC Transfer News

The Magpies go into the next window with a certain theme in their blueprint moving forward

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Manhunt for North Tyneside pair continues after man arrested in Spain over alleged drugs conspiracy

Newcastle upon Tyne

Thomas Michael Dunwoodie, 56, and Paul Anthony Elsley, 57, had been living in the North Tyneside area

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North East drug dealer facing jail after being concerned in supply of cocaine

Robbie Gibson was involved in dealing the class A drug and handling or transferring thousands of pounds worth of criminal cash

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'Idyllic' stay 90 minutes from Newcastle is one of UK's best dog-friendly breaks

A 'little gem' that feels 'straight out of a story book', Herdie Hideaway has just won an award after receiving rave reviews from its guests

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Northumberland National Park Northumberland show has 'some of best sheep ever seen' in annual event

The Upper Redesdale Show took place on Saturday, celebrating the valley's agricultural heritage, food, crafts and community spirit

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Michelle Keegan and Rita Ora-loved brand slashes 71% off 'salon-quality' hair set

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Northumberland sisters shine light on Menopause with uplifting gift range

Natalie and Steph Wood, who run the Laughing Sisters gift brand, have come up with a array of 'sweary candles, sassy socks, and sarcastic stationery' in a bid to use humour to spark conversations around life’s challenges

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The North East's best dog-friendly beaches to visit this autumn

There are a number of beaches across the region that a perfect for a day out with your beloved pooch

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Strictly Come Dancing spoiler sees star crash out as bookies get it wrong and fans heartbroken

Strictly Come Dancing

The Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaked the result of the first elimination of the new series as one couple were voted out

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A classic image of a now-vanished Tyneside way of life captured 50 years ago

It was 1975 and the Tyne Pride supertanker was nearing completion at Swan Hunter in Wallsend

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Inside a 'spacious' apartment in popular North East seaside town which is ideal for first time buyers

The coastal property, marketed by Purplebricks, is up for sale at £177,000

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Top food expert finds 'incredible' 10/10 fish and chips in North East seaside town

A food expert with close to 400,000 subscribers on YouTube has been in North East to try out some fish and chips

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North East hour-by-hour weather forecast for Sunday after Storm Amy 70mph gusts

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There are no weather warnings in place for Sunday, following the disruption brought by Storm Amy - here are more details

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The legendary North East cafe loved by Cheryl Tweedy now shut down and boarded up

A very famous cafe on Tyneside that many of us have popped into for a drink or bite to eat is now no more

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Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison almost 'reduced to tears' by judges' comments

Strictly Come Dancing

Vicky Pattison was back in action in the BBC ballroom as Strictly Come Dancing continued on Saturday night

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas predicts huge 'upset' with telling remark to Vicky Pattison

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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas made a bold prediction over Vicky Pattison's fortunes on the BBC show

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Newcastle United FC Newcastle United have to give Nick Woltemade the chances to show what he can really do United were once again frustrated on the road at Bournemouth

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NHS flu vaccine: Two groups of people urged to avoid getting jab

The NHS flu vaccine programme is now under way with all eligible people able to book their free jabs. However, there are two groups of people who may need to avoid getting the vaccine

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Violent North East thugs who have attacked staff at shops across the region

These eight criminals have been dealt with in court after terrifying store workers during physical altercations

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Strictly star Kai Widdrington's three word verdict on Vicky Pattison 'overheard' by viewers

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington delivered a two word verdict to Vicky Pattison after their routine on Saturday night

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'Nothing prepared me to see my dad go through cancer and die so quickly - it was devastating'

David Ansell, 51, has walked 10 miles a day for 1,000 days to raise cash for Cancer Research UK

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Strictly's Katya Jones fires 'defiant' response to Lewis Cope criticism after audience boos

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones was defiant in the wake of criticism towards Lewis Cope on Saturday night

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Northumberland council to start works to deter dogging at hotspot

Northumberland County Council will be carrying out the works on Arcot Lane

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Bigg Market Bigg Night Out in Newcastle captures party scenes from 20 years ago

A pick of 10 images of revellers out in Newcastle in autumn 2005

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Premier League's new PSR proposals could still leave Newcastle United with £280m black hole

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An alternative to the Premier League's PSR rules is being explored but it may not necessarily be good news for Newcastle

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Newcastle United eye £11m windfall as boardroom duo see first payment land

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Newcastle United board members looked happy after the UEFA Champions League win in Belgium

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Northumberland sex offender accused of hiding online profile names from police

Jeremiah Akazue allegedly failed to abide by the Sex Offenders' Register by failing to disclose the a number of names

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Hour-by-hour forecast for North East as Storm Amy set to batter region all day Saturday

A Yellow weather warning, issued by the Met Office, will remain in place throughout Saturday

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Newcastle’s Odeon cinema and Commercial Union House 30 years ago - and the same view today

Newcastle upon Tyne

The city centre area is undergoing major transformation as the new Pilgrim’s Quarter development progresses

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Uninsured Northumberland driver claims he ploughed into shop wall after choking on chip

Mark Chater also had no licence when he crashed into the convenience store

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Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: George Clarke favourite to win going into week two live show

Strictly Come Dancing

The second live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 airs on BBC One on Saturday night with all 15 couples in action

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Digital ID cards scheme labelled 'ridiculous' by people of North East with claims 'it won't work'

The proposed scheme was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of measures to tackle immigration

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Northumberland Michelin star chefs listed among the best in the world

The two chefs were recognised as New Entrants in the 9th edition of the Best Chef Awards

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Perfect partnership, dream future, short-term answer - Newcastle United's centre-back dilemma

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Eddie Howe has four top class centre-backs to pick from, but how does he keep them all happy, and who should be his first choice pair?

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Man caught carrying drugs in Newcastle City Centre claimed he didn't know they were illegal

Newcastle City Centre

Fadi Alkhudari, who is a homeless asylum seeker, was stopped by police with Pregabalin tablets

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Newcastle United FC I played for Man U and Italy but wish I had a Champions League night with Newcastle Newcastle face Barcelona under the St James' Park lights this week with 'wild' prediction made

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Inside a luxury Newcastle townhouse development built on a historic site with iconic views

The Ropes is on the site of a former ropery in Ouseburn

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Sainsbury's thief caught stealing beef claimed she was making Sunday dinner for her grandad

Dawn Fraser, a prolific shoplifter, also claimed her parents had died in a car crash and she didn't want her grandfather losing out on a meal as she ran from the supermarket with the meat joint

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South Shields drug driver admits causing deaths of his brother and nephew while on cocaine

Newcastle Crown Court

Michael Webb, of South Shields, denied causing the deaths of Peter and Ben Webb by dangerous driving and will stand trial on those charges next year

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History of the notorious three-mile Northumberland road that disappears twice a day

The Holy Island Causeway regularly catches out drivers

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Stunning seaside stay dubbed 'one of Northumberland's best-kept secrets'

Tucked away in one of the UK's 'most beautiful' villages with sea views over the harbour, Maggies Den has been described as 'beautiful' by guests

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Newcastle named one of the UK's most haunted cities - 10 spooky locations you need to visit

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There are a number of reportedly haunted locations around the city

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Great North Run 24 incredible photos of families in fancy dress for the Junior and Mini Great North Run

Many of the kids, and their parents and carers, were dressed in style for the event on Saturday

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Tyneside in the 1980s: 10 photographs of our region from across the decade

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10 Tyneside images from the decade that brought us the Tyne and Wear Metro, Kevin Keegan and the Metrocentre

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Popular North East car boot sale to be relocated due to engineering works

The sales area at Seaham Hall car boot sale will be altered after Nobles Promotions Limited, the operator, secured temporary planning permission

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Patricia Routledge fan who does impressions of Hyacinth Bucket vows to keep her legacy alive

Dame Patricia Routledge passed away in her sleep at the age of 96

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Popular Newcastle event cancelled due to Storm Amy as high winds forecast

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Organisers of a well attended event in Newcastle have cancelled the planned one for this weekend due to Storm Amy

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Tyneside in 1960: Our region as it was 65 years ago remembered in 10 photographs

Newcastle upon Tyne From a Benwell street scene to striking seamen in South Shields - 10 photos of Tyneside in 1960

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List of North East attractions that will be closed as Storm Amy batters region

A host of attractions all over the North East have announced closures on Saturday due to Storm Amy

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Whitley Bay dad's worry for son if 'outstanding' Monkseaton Middle School closes

Schools like Monkseaton Middle School are needed to help children that could "slip through the gaps", one parent says

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12-year-old dog still looking for forever home after two-and-a-half-years in kennels

Bagel the 12-year-old Crossbreed arrived at Dogs Trust Darlington February 2023, but is still waiting to find a home. Could you help?

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Paramedic speaks of 'physical impact' after being subjected to Christmas Day attack in Northumberland

Peter Mele, 30, assaulted paramedics and police on Christmas Day last year

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Beloved North East museum opens new community health and well-being allotments

The allotments reflect traditional 1950s-style and will tell the story of rationing during the Second World War

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Newcastle City Council leader doubles down on refusal to share bullying investigation

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Some members of the standards committee have called for a redacted version to be shared

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Newcastle United FC Transfer News Five Newcastle United players who could leave in January transfer window Eddie Howe will not want to weaken his squad but United could make more additions in the winter

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Manchester synagogue killer Jihad Al-Shamie 'was on bail for alleged rape' reports say

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was reportedly on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the Manchester synagogue attack

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Council leader claims right wing rhetoric is 'not welcome' in Newcastle after demonstrations

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Three people were arrested following the events on Saturday

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Northumberland street remains closed to vehicles two months after chimney collapse

Hallstile Bank in Hexham has been closed since Wednesday, July 30

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Grainger Market shopkeeper stopped breathing for three minutes after suffering heart attack

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June Jefferson was given CPR by a quick-thinking member of market staff in Newcastle city centre which saved her life

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Armchair signed by Carabao Cup winners to be auctioned off for Newcastle United Foundation

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All proceeds from the armchair, which has a reserve price of £4,000, will go to the Newcastle United Foundation

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Photos as old Tyne and Wear Metro train scrapped in Bishop Auckland in front of emotional drivers

Tyne and Wear Metro

The decommissioned carriage from the previous Metro fleet underwent specialist breakage work at the J Denham Metals Yard earlier this week

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Newcastle upon Tyne Derelict plot seen by thousands crossing the Tyne every day gets £120m regeneration push

The Quayside West plot, derelict land near Newcastle city centre which was once home to a leadworks, is in line for a major redevelopment

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Sam Fender has biggest selling vinyl album of 2025 so far with People Watching

People Watching also became the fastest-selling vinyl album of the 21st century by a British artist when it was released in February

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North Tyneside Council appoints new chief executive with an annual salary of over £170,000

North Tyneside Council

Councillors unanimously voted for Mrs Laughton to take the mantle of the highest paid role within the local authority

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Newcastle City Council slammed over service delivery as residents’ complaints pile up

The council's leadership has been criticised with councillors' emails full of complaints from unhappy residents

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Inside Northumberland's Hexham Abbey as giant Earth hangs from bell tower

The Gaia exhibition involves a programme of events which includes candlelit concerts and photography exhibitions over the next six weeks

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News

Northumberland Northumberland sisters shine light on Menopause with uplifting gift range

Natalie and Steph Wood, who run the Laughing Sisters gift brand, have come up with a array of 'sweary candles, sassy socks, and sarcastic stationery' in a bid to use humour to spark conversations around life’s challenges

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Driver accused of causing serious injuries after hitting pedestrian in Newcastle

Hagos Fessehaye struck the woman in a carriageway but denies he was driving carelessly

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Durham funding withdrawn from two major business park schemes

The cash was previously allocated for the economic regeneration schemes at the Jade Business Park in Murton and South Church Enterprise Park in Bishop Auckland

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Mum took drugs into HMP Northumberland for rapist son

HMP Northumberland

Emily Wilson brought Pregabalin and Buprenorphine into the prison for James Wilson because he was receiving threats from fellow inmates

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Ex-Northumbria Police officer convicted of stalking would have been sacked if he hadn't retired

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PC PC Mark Blanchard was previously sentenced at court for stalking

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Newcastle United

Newcastle United FC Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Early team news and how to watch

Live updates as Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League

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Willie McFaul tribute: A man who gave a lifetime of service to Newcastle United

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Former Newcastle United player and manager Willie McFaul has died aged 82

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Newcastle United announce match day plans after death of legendary player and manager

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The former goalkeeper has passed away at 82 with tributes flooding in for the ex-manager

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How to watch Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

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Everything you need to know about watching Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest as Eddie Howe's side target their second Premier League win of the season

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Meet Sandro Tonali's stunning WAG who accepted him back after 'split'

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Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali married Italian influencer Juliette Pastore earlier this year, and the couple have embraced their new life in England since arriving two years ago

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Sunderland AFC Sunderland handed penalty verdict vs Man Utd as Premier League explain VAR decision

Manchester United were leading 2-0 against Sunderland when Benjamin Sesko was penalised for a foul on Trai Hume, only for the decision to be overturned following a VAR review

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Is Man United vs Sunderland on TV? Kick-off time, live stream details and team news

Manchester United take on Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, but the match will not be broadcast live on TV due to the 3pm blackout

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Regis Le Bris makes brilliant Robin Roefs Sunderland transfer admission - 'Best I've ever seen'

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris was full of praise for Black Cats goalkeeper Robin Roefs after his stellar start to life in the Premier League

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Ruben Amorim doubles down on Man Utd stance after clear Sunderland verdict

Sunderland head to Old Trafford this weekend looking to pile more misery on Ruben Amorim and Manchester United after the Portuguese head coach gave his verdict on the Black Cats' start to the season

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Regis Le Bris explains 'crucial' Kyril Louis-Dreyfus role in Sunderland summer transfer business

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland have enjoyed a brilliant start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, following on from a stellar summer transfer window

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Sport

Newcastle United FC Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Early team news and how to watch

Live updates as Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League

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Willie McFaul tribute: A man who gave a lifetime of service to Newcastle United

Newcastle United FC

Former Newcastle United player and manager Willie McFaul has died aged 82

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Newcastle United announce match day plans after death of legendary player and manager

Newcastle United FC

The former goalkeeper has passed away at 82 with tributes flooding in for the ex-manager

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How to watch Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

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Everything you need to know about watching Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest as Eddie Howe's side target their second Premier League win of the season

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Meet Sandro Tonali's stunning WAG who accepted him back after 'split'

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Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali married Italian influencer Juliette Pastore earlier this year, and the couple have embraced their new life in England since arriving two years ago

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UK & World News

BBC BBC crime drama praised as 'masterpiece' and 'best TV show in years'

The BBC crime drama has been dubbed the 'best show on TV in years' and is available to stream for free.

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All UK pubs set for major change with new 'two hour rule' to be introduced

Pubs and bars in England are set to be allowed to stay open until 1am for the World Cup in Qatar next winter, with some matches expected to kick off at 2am

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UK households urged to to pour washing up liquid down drains 'immediately'

The changing of the seasons can bring a real problem to households across the UK

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Popular high street chain to close 145 stores across UK as shoppers devastated

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Claire's Accessories is closing 145 branches across the UK and Ireland after its sale to investment group Modella Capital

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'Martin Lewis-inspired £10 B&M buy means I hardly use my heating'

There are now plenty of products available to help us stay warm and reduce our reliance on central heating - and one of them has just become a must-have item for many of us

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Elswick Driver accused of causing serious injuries after hitting pedestrian in Newcastle Hagos Fessehaye struck the woman in a carriageway but denies he was driving carelessly

Durham funding withdrawn from two major business park schemes

The cash was previously allocated for the economic regeneration schemes at the Jade Business Park in Murton and South Church Enterprise Park in Bishop Auckland

DWP State Pensioners losing key benefit over little-known rule as warning issued

The pensions system is complex and a number of factors are taken into account to determine how much money a person will receive

BBC crime drama praised as 'masterpiece' and 'best TV show in years'

The BBC crime drama has been dubbed the 'best show on TV in years' and is available to stream for free.

All UK pubs set for major change with new 'two hour rule' to be introduced

Pubs and bars in England are set to be allowed to stay open until 1am for the World Cup in Qatar next winter, with some matches expected to kick off at 2am

Strictly Come Dancing Strictly Come Dancing spoiler sees star crash out as bookies get it wrong and fans heartbroken The Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaked the result of the first elimination of the new series as one couple were voted out

St James' Park naming rights decision due at Newcastle United after key off-field move

Newcastle United FC

The Magpies may have to consider stadium-naming options as the future of both a revelopled St James' Pak or new ground rumbles on

Mum took drugs into HMP Northumberland for rapist son

HMP Northumberland

Emily Wilson brought Pregabalin and Buprenorphine into the prison for James Wilson because he was receiving threats from fellow inmates

Plans for 81 new North East homes are refused over impact on historic village

Bellway Homes applied for 81 properties, a convenience store and green space as part of an ambition to improve access to new housing in Hawthorn and the East Durham area

Former Newcastle star looks unrecognisable after starting new life as a pastor

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Gavin Peacock was a constant presence in Newcastle's midfield throughout the early 1990s, but he decided to give up football to dedicate his life to the Christian faith

Elswick Driver accused of causing serious injuries after hitting pedestrian in Newcastle Hagos Fessehaye struck the woman in a carriageway but denies he was driving carelessly

Newcastle venue chosen for help in UK fight to protect grassroots music

Newcastle's Little Buildings is chosen for Own Our Venues scheme

Durham funding withdrawn from two major business park schemes

The cash was previously allocated for the economic regeneration schemes at the Jade Business Park in Murton and South Church Enterprise Park in Bishop Auckland

DWP State Pensioners losing key benefit over little-known rule as warning issued

The pensions system is complex and a number of factors are taken into account to determine how much money a person will receive

BBC crime drama praised as 'masterpiece' and 'best TV show in years'

The BBC crime drama has been dubbed the 'best show on TV in years' and is available to stream for free.