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Newcastle United stars surprise local Northumberland cafe owners
Following a big win at St James' Park, Newcastle players Bruno Guimarães and Dan Burn delighted staff at Hjemmelavet cafe by dropping in fo…
Snooker star Shaun Murphy wins praise for gracious spirit after World Championship final
Despite a narrow defeat in the World Snooker Championship final, Shaun Murphy has been hailed as a 'true gent' for his positive attitude. T…
Campaign launched to save the original Bramley apple tree for the nation
A crowdfunding campaign has been started to purchase the Nottinghamshire cottage where the world's first Bramley apple tree was planted ove…
New building confirmed for Wallsend school following concrete issues
Churchill Community College in North Tyneside is set to receive a brand new school building thanks to government funding. The project will …
New padel courts and facilities open across the North East
The UK's fastest-growing sport is booming in the North East with several new facilities opening for local players. From a £1m investment in…
Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship in emotional Sheffield final
The 22-year-old became the second-youngest player to lift the title after a thrilling 18-17 victory at the Crucible. In a touching moment, …
Wu Yize becomes second-youngest World Snooker Champion in Sheffield
The 22-year-old star made history at the Crucible by becoming the youngest winner since 1990 after a thrilling 18-17 victory. Having moved …
Race Across the World star shares how the show transformed his life for the better
Mark, a retired architect from London, has spoken about how competing in the BBC series helped him find joy and confidence following the lo…
Norfolk firm gives electric vehicle batteries a second life as energy storage
A Norfolk-based company is leading the way in green technology by repurposing old electric vehicle batteries into large-scale power packs. …
Rare palmate newts discovered thriving in Derbyshire garden pond
A homeowner in Buxton was delighted to discover a thriving colony of palmate newts living right on his doorstep. Despite being there for ov…
London Marathon sees record-breaking 1.3 million applications for 2027 event
A staggering 1.33 million people have applied to take part in the 2027 London Marathon, setting a new global record for interest in a singl…
Lancashire's tallest apartment tower approved for Preston
Preston City Council has unanimously approved plans for a new £40m skyscraper that will become the tallest residential building in Lancashi…