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We’re here to connect, inform, and entertain the North East — from great music and local stories to live coverage of major events like the Great North Run, Armed Forces Day, South Tyneside Parade Day, EAT! Festival, and Tidal Trails.
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The Magpies put themselves back in touch with the European race thanks to a wonder goal from William Osula but that was only half the story
Newcastle United's player ratings from an incredible night against Man United
Diane was last seen leaving Sunderland Royal Hospital at around 10am on Wednesday
Newcastle United went down to ten men against Manchester United at St James' Park after referee Peter Bankes sent off Jacob Ramsey after showing a second yellow card for simulation
Newcastle United star Joelinton nearly got himself into further trouble after being shown a yellow card against Manchester United in the Premier League
Benjamin Briggs was sadly born sleeping on October 31 at 22 weeks and four days
As the crisis in the Middle East worsens, travellers are caught in the middle as travel disruption continues
The private and NHS work of Leslie Irwin is being reviewed
Jonathon Ridley was reckless about endangering lives when he started a fire in his living room in Gateshead
Susan Samson died after a fall in May 2025
