Newcastle upon Tyne news

• Steep rise in North East child poverty levels

  05-06-2023 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Research suggests the region has seen the biggest increase in the number of children in poverty.
  
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• Body found in search for missing Danielle Best

  05-06-2023 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danielle Best from Sunderland was last seen on 29 May and police believe it is her that has been found.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer under fire after Jamie Driscoll barred from longlist

  05-06-2023 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Critics hit out after left-leaning Jamie Driscoll is barred from running for an expanded role.
  
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• Osprey put down after being shot with airgun in Washington

  05-06-2023 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The injured bird was found on an industrial estate with a ruptured eye and fractured wing.
  
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• Tyneside's High Level Bridge refurbishment to go ahead

  05-06-2023 08:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle and Gateshead councils approve Network Rail's plan to start the £4m work this summer.
  
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• Northumbrian Water urged to 'completely reform' over sewage leaks

  05-06-2023 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle Liberal Democrat says the water industry's apology over sewage discharges was "too late".
  
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• Universal basic income: Plans drawn up for £1,600 a month trial in England

  05-06-2023 06:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirty people would get a monthly lump sum for two years, under a think tank's scheme in England.
  
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• T20 Blast: Worcestershire Rapids suffer first loss but Somerset's perfect start continues

  04-06-2023 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset continue their perfect start in the T20 Blast, but Worcestershire suffered a first loss against Northamptonshire.
  
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• Strawberry Moon captured over England

  04-06-2023 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Strawberry Moon marks the start of meteorological summer.
  
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• Heworth stabbing: Man arrested after assault near school

  04-06-2023 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed outside Heworth Grange School in Gateshead.
  
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• Robert Hattersley: Drowned boy's family set up education programme

  03-06-2023 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robert Hattersley, 13, died after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne near Ovingham last year.
  
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• Labour dishonest for blocking Jamie Driscoll, Ken Loach says

  03-06-2023 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The filmmaker criticised Labour for leaving Jamie Driscoll off its candidate list for the new mayor.
  
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• Sunderland woman's disappearance 'out of character'

  03-06-2023 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for Danielle Best, 36, from Sunderland, who was last seen on Monday evening.
  
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• Hetton Lyons Country Park swimmer death: Police appeal for witnesses

  03-06-2023 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The missing man's body was found after a major search operation by police and fire and rescue teams.
  
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• Hexham Pride: Market town hosts first LGBTQ+ festival

  03-06-2023 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents and businesses were consulted on the programme with events for families and young people.
  
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• Durham beat Lancashire in T20 Blast

  03-06-2023 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset and Worcestershire maintain their 100% winning records in the T20 Blast, while there is a surprise first defeat for Birmingham Bears.
  
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• Labour: Jamie Driscoll blocked from North East mayoral list

  02-06-2023 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll was a top contender for Labour's choice for the devolved role.
  
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• Charlotte Edwards Cup: Blaze move clear at the top of table after fifth win in a row against Northern Diamonds

  02-06-2023 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze won their fifth straight game, beating Northern Diamonds, to move six points clear at the top of the table in the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
  
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• Shotton Colliery: Arsonist who posted firework through letterbox jailed

  02-06-2023 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman was trapped inside and escaped from a window to safety as fire ravaged her family home.
  
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• Sunderland flats rocked by gas blast to be demolished

  02-06-2023 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than £1m of damage was caused by a resident's "spectacularly reckless" suicide attempt.
  
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• Yankuba Minteh: Gambian teenager close to Newcastle move

  02-06-2023 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle are close to signing Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense.
  
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• Northumberland: Badger killed by 'barbaric' snare trap

  02-06-2023 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The organisation says the badger attempted to free itself from a self-locking trap in woodland.
  
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• Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond denies sexual assault

  02-06-2023 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Jack Diamond is also charged with rape but did not enter a plea to that allegation.
  
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• Levelling up: Geothermal network could aid deprived areas, report says

  02-06-2023 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A network of energy plants could unlock jobs in the country's most deprived areas, a report says.
  
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• Holy Island rescue after child and adults trapped by tide

  02-06-2023 09:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RNLI says it is the fourth call-out on the causeway this year.
  
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• Durham University: Code of practice plan to fix 'broken' student housing

  02-06-2023 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham University and letting agents would work together to avoid a chaotic rush for private homes.
  
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• I, Daniel Blake review at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne ... - The Stage

  01-06-2023 11:52 via news.google.com
  
  I, Daniel Blake review at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne ...  The Stage
  
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• Stack Whitley Bay divides businesses as plans submitted

  01-06-2023 09:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bosses say it will bring an unused building back into use but businesses say they're "concerned".
  
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• Space Agency rocket to arrive in Southampton on UK tour

  01-06-2023 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A replica rocket arrives in Southampton on the first leg of a UK tour to promote the space industry.
  
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• Jesmond: Man's death 'not suspicious' after body found

  31-05-2023 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police have found no third-party involvement after a body was discovered overnight in a Jesmond field.
  
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• Ukraine: Former British soldier Julian Thorn killed in car crash

  31-05-2023 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julian Thorn, who had served with the Fusiliers, was due to marry fiancée Louise Lathbury.
  
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• Kieran Williams: Police appeal for information on anniversary

  31-05-2023 11:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man was found guilty of Kieran Williams' manslaughter but police say his killer is still at large.
  
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• Durham workers to get river rescue training

  31-05-2023 09:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Throwlines are being installed at spots along the River Wear in Durham.
  
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• Paralysed Ponteland man may have to move to get NHS IVF

  31-05-2023 09:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Brydon and Ashley Richardson's NHS funding was rejected because he already has a daughter.
  
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• I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns hopes stage adaptation will 'make people angry'

  31-05-2023 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The award-winning film about poverty returns as a stage show to highlight the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• Ken Loach, Cannes and his leading man Dave Turner

  30-05-2023 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The celebrated director cites the "solidarity and wit" of the region as reasons for his return.
  
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• Train strikes: How walkouts on Wednesday and later in the week will affect you

  30-05-2023 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
  
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• University Challenge: Durham students' victory 'amazing'

  30-05-2023 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The team from Durham University describe their win over Bristol as "insane".
  
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• HMP Northumberland: Prison farm shop to sell inmates' produce

  30-05-2023 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A charity will take over HMP Northumberland's gardens and sell fruit and veg to the public.
  
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• Whitley Bay: Girl given CPR after being rescued from sea

  29-05-2023 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An off-duty nurse resuscitates a teenager who is pulled from the sea after getting into difficulty.
  
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• Sunderland woman does wing walk after friend's cancer shock

  29-05-2023 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ann Fenwick said it was "very, very touching" her friend Brenda Stobbart took to the skies for her.
  
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• Sun halos, arcs and upside-down rainbows seen across England

  29-05-2023 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thin, high cloud gave a spectacular show of halos, arcs and upside-down rainbows.
  
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• Fire stations get bleed kits after Sunderland fatal stabbing

  29-05-2023 10:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The parents of Connor Brown say they are giving "something back" for the community.
  
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• Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle United: Hosts take point to hold Champions League-bound visitors

  28-05-2023 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's "standards have dropped" says Frank Lampard as the interim manager signs off with a draw against Newcastle United.
  
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• T20 Blast: Alex Lees propels Durham to victory over winless Yorkshire Vikings

  28-05-2023 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham make it two wins from two in the T20 Blast as they consign Yorkshire Vikings to a third straight defeat.
  
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• University Challenge: Durham students reach final

  28-05-2023 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham University students tell of their success in getting to the University Challenge final.
  
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• Family pastry makers to celebrate 70 years of trade

  27-05-2023 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Food retailer Dicksons began with a single South Shields shop before expanding across the North East.
  
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• Seaham: 'Heroin treatment let me continue recovery journey'

  27-05-2023 10:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Fowler was one of a handful of people to receive free medical-grade heroin in Middlesbrough.
  
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• Durham thump Northants in T20 Blast

  26-05-2023 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey's Sean Abbott equals Andrew Symonds' fastest century in English T20 cricket in their win over Kent.
  
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• TransPennine Express warns improvements will take time

  26-05-2023 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Services may deteriorate further after the company is nationalised, it is claimed.
  
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