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A well known actress and former star of The Royle Family was out in Newcastle at the weekend for a bite to eat
The dire form of Newcastle United was a source of light-hearted jousting between Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker
NHS figures are investigating the risks posed by nicotine pouches like Zyn.
'It looks amazing on'
Scientists are trying to figure out why some people got long Covid and others recovered
International events have put more pressure on UK households as we head into a Summer with higher heating bills
Brenda and Charles Denton have also been disqualified from holding a fishing licence due to offences in 2024 and 2025
It suggested workers might want to look beyond what they already have
Thousands of elderly drivers have been taken off the road in the last four years
A popular pizza business has announced that it will open in Newcastle having been a hit elsewhere in the North East
