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Gateshead Council data breaches on increase since 2020

The number of data breaches from Gateshead Council has increased since 2020, local authority documents reveal. One incident involved a “generic email” which was sent...

TPE has ‘completely failed’ North East

TransPennine Express has “completely failed” passengers in the North East and should be put under new ownership, the North of Tyne mayor says. Jamie Driscoll...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Sunderland 2-1 Birmingham City   

Tony Mowbray’s men recorded a vital win over lowly Birmingham City on Saturday, as Sunderland keep pace with the play-off chasing pack. Blackburn Rovers’...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Middlesborough 5-1 Norwich City

A remarkable ten-minute spell at the end of the first-half saw a resurgent Middlesbrough score three times to ease past fellow promotion hopefuls Norwich...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United

Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off saw a rampant Aston Villa comfortably overcome Newcastle United, denting the Magpies’ hope of securing a top-four finish. Nevertheless, Tottenham Hotspur’s...

Tyne Bridge restoration moves closer

A huge refurbishment of the Tyne Bridge that could last up to four years has moved a step closer to commencing. The much-needed restoration of...

A186 safety improvements

More than £3m will be put into new safety measures to cut the number of serious and fatal crashes on a busy main road...

Euro 2028 bid would ‘put Newcastle on the world map’

Becoming a host city for Euro 2028 would “help put Newcastle on the world map”, excited city leaders say. St James’ Park was named on...

Worry over rise in vaping

Concerns have been raised over the increasing popularity of vaping among underage children after it has swept through shops and schools in Darlington, as...

Election candidates 2023

The full list of candidates standing in Newcastle at next month’s local elections has been confirmed. Voters will go to the polls on 4 May...

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