North Tyneside news

• Peter Rabbit trail sculptures to be auctioned off

  26-09-2026 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 96 sculptures which formed a trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside go under the hammer.
  
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• Man arrested as university buildings cordoned off

  02-10-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police says it was called out to reports of a suspicious item at Newcastle University.
  
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• Whale's body recovered after four days on beach

  02-10-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The stranded pilot whale is removed from Druridge Bay beach where it washed up on Sunday.
  
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• Troubled school making improvements, Oftsed says

  02-10-2026 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Inspectors say Haydon Bridge, where teachers went on strike over behaviour, is a "happier place".
  
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• Black metal mourns pioneering Venom frontman

  02-10-2026 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle rock giants Venom describe Conrad Cronos Lant as "fearless and unmistakable".
  
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• Scrutiny deadline day in fight to save nurseries

  02-10-2026 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners are urging councillors look again at plans to close 10 South Tyneside nurseries.
  
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• Harmison signs first professional Durham deal

  02-10-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie Harmison, son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve, signs a two-year deal with Durham.
  
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• Sotutu to start for Newcastle while Furbank makes Prem bow for Quins

  02-10-2026 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George Furbank will make his first Prem start for Harlequins this weekend plus team news from all five games.
  
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• Causeway rescue after five people stranded in car

  02-10-2026 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RNLI say the rescue may have been a "very different outcome" for the adults and three children.
  
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• Wade closes in on record as tries dominate Prem

  02-10-2026 10:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christian Wade sits four away from Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101 as tries dominate Prem Rugby.
  
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• Nurses speak out against rising tide of abuse

  02-10-2026 06:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Washington nurses Shannon Malloy and Lydia Taylor say the problem is getting worse.
  
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• Greens call for data centres pause and no nuclear

  02-10-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deputy leader Rachel Millward says two sectors planned for major North East expansion need changes.
  
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• Stolen Sycamore Gap sapling mystery continues

  01-10-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cumbria Police says it has closed its investigation after exploring all lines of inquiry.
  
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• Man quizzed over huge illegal waste dumps

  01-10-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating illegal dumps at Hartlepool and Peterlee, plus one near Newcastle Airport.
  
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• Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says

  01-10-2026 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of “radical underinvestment".
  
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• Man attacked shopper who stopped aisle bike boys

  01-10-2026 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stuart Scott is jailed for his angry attack, in which he punched a man more than 20 times.
  
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• Troubled Gateshead fail to pay September wages

  01-10-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gateshead's players and staff do not receive their September wages on time in the same week major funding is withdrawn from the club.
  
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• Deal to sell Metrocentre for £516m agreed

  01-10-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Landsec says it has exchanged contracts to buy 100% of the Metrocentre from Tynehawk Holdings.
  
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• Newcastle changes badge for first time since 1988

  01-10-2026 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United players will first wear the crest in a game against Crystal Palace in May.
  
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• 'Cards on table' demand over junction safety saga

  01-10-2026 09:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man behind a 1,000-name petition demands answers on changes at an accident blackspot in Swinhoe.
  
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• Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five

  01-10-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.
  
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• Flyover demolition completed after six months

  29-09-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The final stretch of the doomed Gateshead flyover comes down after its sudden closure in 2024.
  
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• Man broke pensioner's back with 'despicable' push

  29-09-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 78-year-old victim's dementia has spiralled since the unjustifiable attack, a court hears.
  
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• Arts venue's revamp price tag doubles

  29-09-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work on The Maltings is expected to start in November, subject to extra funding being agreed.
  
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• From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy

  29-09-2026 02:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?
  
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• Newcastle agree delay to Fineanganofo arrival

  28-09-2026 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Free-scoring All Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo convinces Newcastle Red Bulls to delay his arrival on Tyneside so he can chase his dream of playing at the Rugby World Cup.
  
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• Rare birds breed 'furthest north in 70 years'

  28-09-2026 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Natural History experts say it is the first time bitterns have bred at the site since 1956.
  
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• Make a Difference awards honour local heroes

  28-09-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC initiative celebrates everyday people who make the world a better place.
  
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• Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40

  28-09-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.
  
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• Campbell moves to Durham director of cricket role

  28-09-2026 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Campbell is to become Durham's director of cricket to replace Marcus North, vacating his post of head coach.
  
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