North Tyneside news

• Project to photograph county's 'last craftsmen'

  06-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Northumberland photographer is looking for blacksmiths, lobster pot makers, beekeepers and more.
  
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• Public asked to shape future of bus services

  07-07-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in the North East are asked for views on plans to bring 500 routes back under public control.
  
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• 'Brave' boy died trying to save friend in river

  07-07-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A coroner praises Aras Rudzianskas, 13, who died trying to help David Radut, 14, in the River Tyne.
  
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• Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold

  07-07-2026 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.
  
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• Illegal encampment told to move from seafront spot

  07-07-2026 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police and council staff tell a group which arrived at the weekend to leave the Whitley Bay site.
  
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• Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur

  07-07-2026 10:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur.
  
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• Anti-social crime leaves town 'like the Wild West'

  07-07-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Locals say they are being terrorised despite authorities' claims of targeting criminal behaviour.
  
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• Staff failed to note teen's dad's concerned call

  06-07-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emily's dad called her ward to report fears hours before she injured herself, an inquest hears.
  
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• Restoration of river bank saltmarshes begins

  06-07-2026 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Groundwork North East and Cumbria says the scheme will improve water quality and biodiversity
  
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• Art charity folds over funding struggles

  06-07-2026 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Light Art announces it is closing after a bid for funding was turned down.
  
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• Spinner Parkinson signs Durham deal extension

  06-07-2026 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Left-arm spin bowler Callum Parkinson will spend a fourth season with Durham after signing a one-year contract extension.
  
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• Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle's Tonali

  06-07-2026 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham complete the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record fee which could reach £100m.
  
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• T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Durham lose to Notts

  05-07-2026 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls – the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast – as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.
  
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• Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

  05-07-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.
  
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• Renters struggling to find homes as prices rise

  05-07-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Figures show private sector rents in the North East are rising higher than the national average.
  
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• Women's T20 Blast round-up - Bouchier stars as Hants go top

  05-07-2026 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Thunder to return to the top of the Vitality Women's Blast after Surrey lose to Essex.
  
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• Record numbers take part in Great North 10k

  05-07-2026 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spectators cheered on the 13,000 competitors as they raced past many city landmarks.
  
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• Mexico vs England: 'Whoever wins, I get to party'

  05-07-2026 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fans across the north-east of England are gearing up for the World Cup match against Mexico.
  
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• Can anti-social behaviour be cut by fining parents?

  05-07-2026 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are concerns parenting orders and increased fines will push families further into poverty.
  
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• 'We exist because of the kindness of strangers'

  05-07-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ilse Camis is among a group of girls given refuge from the Holocaust in north-east England.
  
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• Floral feast for the senses as weather cools

  04-07-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms.
  
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• Civil service 'hated' A1 dualling plan, ex-MP says

  04-07-2026 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan says the Civil Service "hated" the A1 dualling plan.
  
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• Has stopping a school's merger really saved it?

  04-07-2026 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans to shut a North Tyneside school are being halted but it could just be delaying the inevitable.
  
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• If anti-social behaviour is falling, why does it feel like such a problem?

  04-07-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reports are falling across the North East and Cumbria, but some say stats do not tell the full story.
  
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• Yorkshire earn thrilling win over Durham - T20 Blast round-up

  03-07-2026 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts Outlaws stay top of the T20 Blast North Group as Olly Stone holds his nerve with the ball in the final over to beat Lancashire.
  
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• Surrey beat Blaze to go top as Durham win to go third

  03-07-2026 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey beat The Blaze to go top of the Women's T20 Blast group table, while Yorkshire get their first win by beating Somerset.
  
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• Drivers urged to avoid town centre during closure

  03-07-2026 21:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Park Lane roundabout will close from 25 July, as part of works to tear down the Gateshead Flyover.
  
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• Chapman signs new deal at Gateshead

  03-07-2026 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gateshead midfielder Harry Chapman signs a one-year contract extension.
  
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• GP surgery remains closed after roof lead stolen

  03-07-2026 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No date is being given for when repairs will start to allow the surgery in Rowlands Gill to reopen.
  
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• NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day

  03-07-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
  
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