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Hazlewood Community Primary School saved from closure after council plans rejected
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has blocked North Tyneside Council's proposal to close and merge Hazlewood Community Primary School b…
Gateshead couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary at Aspen Court Care Home
Edward and Patricia Pollock, both 91, marked seven decades of marriage with a celebration attended by the Mayor of Gateshead. The couple re…
Ten-year-old Doncaster tennis player Hunter Henderson wins international junior title
Hunter Henderson, a young player from Doncaster, has won the Smrikva Bowl in Croatia, a tournament previously contested by stars like Carlo…
Katie Swan reaches Wimbledon second round after considering retirement
After a series of injuries left her considering retirement and ranked outside the world's top 1,000, Katie Swan has secured her place in th…
Bristol-born Katie Swan reaches Wimbledon second round after victory over Irina-Camelia Begu
Katie Swan has secured a place in the second round of Wimbledon after a straight-sets win against Irina-Camelia Begu. The victory mirrors h…
Southport mural of Tommy Fleetwood unveiled ahead of The Open
A large mural of Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has been painted at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club ahead of The Open returning to the…
Sudbury primary school pupils meet Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson during London trip
Students from St Gregory Primary School in Suffolk were surprised with a meeting with Dwayne Johnson while attending a promotional event fo…
County Durham pensioner reunites with police officer who saved his life
After suffering a cardiac arrest on the A690, 76-year-old John Beattie has met the officer who performed life-saving CPR at the roadside. P…
Eleven-year-old Ted from Sutton Coldfield meets the Princess of Wales during Three Peaks Challenge
Eleven-year-old Ted, who is paraplegic, was carried up the Three Peaks by his family and friends to raise money for the charity Molly Ollys…
Olympic rower Greg Searle joins Bristol golf day to raise funds for Access Sport
Olympic gold medallist Greg Searle joined 40 golfers at Filton Golf Club to raise nearly £2,000 for Access Sport. The event helps the chari…
Northern Proud Voices choir marks 15th anniversary with Newcastle Cathedral concert
The North East's largest LGBTQIA+ choir, Northern Proud Voices, is returning to Newcastle Cathedral this week to celebrate 15 years of musi…
Melissa Harker becomes the North East's first openly trans councillor after Gateshead election
Software developer Melissa Harker has been elected to represent the Bridges ward in Gateshead, becoming the first openly trans councillor i…