North Tyneside news

• Final testing complete on new Metro fleet

  21-10-2026 21:25 via BBC News
  
  The last of the 46 trains has been handed over by the Swiss manufacturer, two months ahead of target.
  
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• A1 crash victim was about to begin 'dream job'

  21-10-2026 22:07 via BBC News
  
  Erin Bennett's family paid tribute to the 22-year-old criminology graduate, who "lit up the room".
  
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• Thousands of birds to be culled amid flu outbreak

  21-10-2026 20:05 via BBC News
  
  People urged not to touch or let dogs touch dead birds, after bird flu found at site near Belford.
  
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• Newcastle Red Bulls sign Canada lock Flesch

  21-10-2026 13:31 via BBC News
  
  Canada international back-row Mason Flesch joins Newcastle Red Bulls on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Cliff steps to be replaced almost year on from closure

  21-10-2026 13:09 via BBC News
  
  South Tyneside Council says work to reopen the coastal route will last all winter.
  
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• Teens try music industry jobs as 'mini Mercuries'

  21-10-2026 12:26 via BBC News
  
  Teenagers are given hands-on experience in the music world as part of the Mercury Prize fringe.
  
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• Stalking laws must change to save lives, family says

  21-10-2026 11:12 via BBC News
  
  Alice Ruggles' father calls for a review into legislation to be published to prevent future deaths.
  
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• Gateshead hammered in FA Cup replay shock at Stafford

  21-10-2026 10:39 via BBC News
  
  Eighth-tier Stafford Rangers will host Grimsby in the FA Cup first round after thumping National League strugglers Gateshead 5-0.
  
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• 'Anger' over theatre and hospital building delays

  21-10-2026 08:41 via BBC News
  
  Rebuilds of a high school, hospital, and theatre are years behind schedule and millions over budget.
  
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• Taxi firm calls out customers over racist remarks

  21-10-2026 07:16 via BBC News
  
  Blaydon-based Local Taxis says the frequent use of racial slurs towards drivers is "not acceptable".
  
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• EA forces council to curb lake flood risk

  20-10-2026 21:11 via BBC News
  
  The EA says the lake requires improvements to "reduce the risk of life" caused by potential floods.
  
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• Mum 'would still be here' with better Covid rules

  20-10-2026 20:17 via BBC News
  
  Paul Sexton says his mother was strong and would still be here as he reacts to the Covid inquiry.
  
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• The buzz of winning? No, Newcastle boss McFarland prefers Mondays

  20-10-2026 15:43 via BBC News
  
  Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland on why winning cannot be the sole motivator for his group of players.
  
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• My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia

  20-10-2026 15:02 via BBC News
  
  Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.
  
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• We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said

  20-10-2026 13:47 via BBC News
  
  Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
  
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• Jarrow marchers' descendants meet PM 90 years after snub

  19-10-2026 21:44 via BBC News
  
  Andy Burnham says the "courage and determination" of the Jarrow marchers will never be forgotten.
  
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• Gateshead feature in FA Cup first round draw

  19-10-2026 20:13 via BBC News
  
  Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
  
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• Young bowler Minto earns new Durham contract

  19-10-2026 17:53 via BBC News
  
  Promising teenage bowling all-rounder James Minto signs a two-year professional contract with Durham.
  
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• More than 200 rural crimes 'extremely worrying'

  19-10-2026 12:54 via BBC News
  
  Rothbury councillor Steven Bridgett says rural crime "disrupted livelihoods" and was an "epidemic".
  
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• Woman dies in A1 three-car collision

  19-10-2026 12:47 via BBC News
  
  Police appeal for information after three cars were involved in a fatal crash on the A1 near Felton.
  
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• 'My boss saved my life that day'

  19-10-2026 12:33 via BBC News
  
  Students at Newcastle College are now being taught the life-saving skill.
  
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• Free sessions to help families navigate SEND system

  18-10-2026 15:14 via BBC News
  
  Free in-person and online sessions give parents information on what to expect from the process.
  
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• Dramatic skies captured by Weather Watchers

  18-10-2026 11:28 via BBC News
  
  Heavy skies, glorious sunsets and dramatic clouds feature in these snaps from across the region.
  
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• Calm space garden needs younger helpers to survive

  18-10-2026 08:21 via BBC News
  
  Whickham Community Garden volunteers fear its loss if they cannot find younger helpers.
  
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• How parents of murdered stalking victim are campaigning for change

  18-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  Alice Ruggles's parents continue to raise awareness of stalking through the trust set up in their daughter's name.
  
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• Villa's Manzambi shows Newcastle what they missed out on

  17-10-2026 23:18 via BBC News
  
  Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
  
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• Costelow injury worry as Scarlets thrash Newcastle

  17-10-2026 22:55 via BBC News
  
  Scarlets hammer Newcastle but fly-half Sam Costelow gives Wales coach Steve Tandy an injury concern.
  
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• Plaque honours Tyne and Wear Metro pioneer

  17-10-2026 14:32 via BBC News
  
  Nexus says without Professor Tony Ridley's leadership the Metro may never have come to fruition.
  
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• Funding to transform park a 'huge boost'

  17-10-2026 12:26 via BBC News
  
  A community group will receive a £19,000 grant to enhance a park and improve local biodiversity.
  
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• Section of Metro to close for track replacement

  17-10-2026 10:00 via BBC News
  
  The closure will take place during half term, at the same time as the Tyne Bridge closure.
  
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