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Not flying Pride flag ‘sends the wrong message’
A SUNDERLAND LGBT+ group says that the local authority’s decision not to fly the Pride flag from City Hall “sends the wrong message” and risks making people feel less safe in the city. Sunderland City Council’s new Reform-led administration announced...
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Man’s throat slashed while walking dogs
A KNIFEMAN who cut a man’s throat in a broad daylight street attack had to be chased off by a neighbour with a hoe. The victim was walking dogs when he was set upon by Jordan Lockyer, who ended up pinning him against a fence and stabbing and slashing...
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Hammer attack thug locked up for 14 years
A SUNDERLAND thug faces more than a decade behind bars after he fractured another man’s skull in several places during a terrifying and unprovoked attack with a hammer. Terry Dixon, 48, was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm during the...
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Vulnerable young girl targeted by predator
A DEPRAVED online predator made a vulnerable young girl advertise herself for sex while exploiting and abusing her online. The girl, who has autism and is from Newcastle, was just 12 when stranger Stephen Mclean started communicating with her sexually...
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READY TO SAIL AGAIN
EMERGENCY repairs to the Shields Ferry are thought to have cost almost £250,000. The ferry service between North and South Shields has been out of action since late January due to damage to its north landing during Storm Chandra. Operator Nexus has...
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Tributes paid to care homes entrepreneur
THE family of a North East entrepreneur and philanthropist has paid tribute following her death. Helen Mcardle died peacefully at her holiday home in Spain on Friday after a long illness, aged 77. Ms Mcardle is best known for her work in the care...
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GRAN DIED AS RESULT OF SHOCKING MIX-UP
A GRAN died after bungling NHS staff ignored warnings she was allergic to penicillin – and gave her another patient's dose by mistake. Marianne Mortemore, 69, died following a “catalogue of errors” by medics at University Hospital of North Durham in...
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Race ace has big ambitions for new season
A TEENAGE motorsport sensation who is living with cystic fibrosis, has been given crucial backing by a charity. Jack Thompson, 16, is preparing for the new season, as he follows in the footsteps of his Formula One idols Lewis Hamilton and Lando...
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THEREWASNO WARNING, NORASH ANDNO SYMPTOMS
Joanne Bolam with her son Jack, who died from meningitis despite having no symptoms other than feeling cold. Joanne is calling for people to be more vigilant about the disease
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New-look market can be ‘heartbeat’ of city
A REVAMPED Grainger Market can be the “heartbeat” of Newcastle, traders in the historic Geordie landmark hope. The results of a £9m transformation of the Grade I-listed building were unveiled this week, as city leaders hope to turn it into an...
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Iran urged to ‘refrain from further strikes’
SIR Keir Starmer has joined European allies in condemning Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern countries following Us-israeli strikes on Tehran. US and Israeli forces attacked Iran yesterday morning in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive”...
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Woman assaulted on couple’s ‘first date’
A MAN “stamped” on a woman and grabbed her face and hair after they got into a fight while on a “first date” in a Newcastle social club. Thomas Tams and the victim were caught on camera grappling over a mobile phone before things turned more...
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Ex-drug dealer back in dock for drink-driving
A FORMER drug dealer who once dressedup as a Deliveroo rider to hide his criminal activities from police has now been caught drink-driving in his friend’s BMW. Yuri Gomes was locked up for 43 months in 2023 for dealing cannabis, cocaine and...
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Drug-driver caught after call from sister
A DRUG-DRIVER’S sister called the police to say he was over the limit after the pair had an argument. Craig Greener had left Haggerston Castle in Northumberland following the falling out and made his way to Mcdonald’s, in West Denton, Newcastle. A...
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Man stole from nurse just hours after prison release
A DRUG-FUELLED thief stole clothing and keys from a nurse who was treating him in hospital just hours after being released from jail. James Dodds hadn’t even made it from the prison gates to his new accommodation in Blyth when he decided to take a...
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MANHUNT
POLICE investigating a suspected murder at a Seaham petrol station are searching for 19-year-old Ashton Anderson. Officers from Durham Constabulary have released details and a picture of Mr Anderson, who is wanted in connection with the incident which...
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