North Tyneside news

• Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen missing from Mercury Prize list

  30-07-2026 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
  
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• Cathedral to hold new pilgrimage and retreat

  01-08-2026 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The six-day walk follows the Northern Saints Trail from Heavenfield in Northumberland to Durham.
  
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• Miner's early painting may unlock clues to artist

  01-08-2026 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the earliest example of Norman Cornish's work in Northumbria University's collection.
  
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• Study looks to improve hospital night shift work

  01-08-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NSH workers in the North East and Cumbria are due to take part in research to improve night shifts.
  
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• Endangered crayfish offered recovery lifeline

  01-08-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trusts in the North join forces to help protect the UK's only native freshwater crayfish.
  
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• Yorks beat Durham to maintain One-Day Cup momentum

  31-07-2026 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire & Surrey.
  
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• How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

  31-07-2026 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
  
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• Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach

  31-07-2026 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.
  
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• Local plan approved after years-long struggle

  31-07-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council approves plans for new housing designations after years of disagreement.
  
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• Council cancels climate emergency declaration

  31-07-2026 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.
  
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• 'Hero' detectorists reunite newly-weds with rings

  31-07-2026 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sarah Stone and Logan Mills thought their rings were "gone forever" after losing them on a beach.
  
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• Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

  31-07-2026 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
  
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• Concerns raised over council's £900m debt

  31-07-2026 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts.
  
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• Conservationists celebrate 'rarest seabird' rise

  31-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RSPB says a record number of roseate terns have nested on Coquet Island this year.
  
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• Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer

  30-07-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
  
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• Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal

  30-07-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is a growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer in a deal worth up to £80m.
  
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• 'Our Mercury Prize nomination is not just for us'

  30-07-2026 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Knats say if they win the Mercury Prize it will be a "win for the North East".
  
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• Howe to leave Newcastle with Jaissle expected to replace him

  30-07-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
  
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• Newcastle fans 'concerned' after Howe departure

  30-07-2026 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fans reflect on Eddie Howe's time as Newcastle manager after almost five years in charge.
  
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• Sheep shearing courses hope to fill labour gap

  30-07-2026 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes ahead of the end of a visa scheme, which lets highly skilled shearers come to the UK.
  
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• Fire service 'inadequate' at responding to fires

  30-07-2026 08:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A chief inspector says she is concerned about Northumberland's ability to keep people safe.
  
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• Port of Tyne criticised over nurdle spill response

  30-07-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Port of Tyne says it acted to tackle the spillage of nurdles once it was aware.
  
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• Rhodes keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck

  29-07-2026 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.
  
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• Flyover demolition cost rises by millions

  29-07-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says the costs have been scrutinised by specialists and were considered fair.
  
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• WSL 2 side Newcastle sign Spurs forward Thomas

  29-07-2026 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign Scotland forward Martha Thomas for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Couriers hid £1.9m cocaine as Christmas presents

  29-07-2026 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police found 19kg of cocaine disguised under wrapping paper after stopping a car, a court hears.
  
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• River closure to clear ship collision damage

  29-07-2026 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A stretch of the River Tyne will be temporarily shut to separate the crane from the container ship.
  
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• Women's street watch 'consistently' abused by men

  29-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women's Street Watch founder Charlie says men need to "call out" their friends' behaviour.
  
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• Dealer gave drug line number to authorities

  28-07-2026 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owen Caris, 24, is jailed for dealing cannabis and cocaine over a 22-week period.
  
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• Council reverses decision to cut library hours

  28-07-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prudhoe Library will not have reduced opening hours after feedback was given to the council.
  
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