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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Beamish Museum opens 1950s park ahead of jubilee
Beamish Museum's 1950s park features a playground, football pitch and mini golf.
Bilsdale fire: New relay mast to boost TV for 6,000 goes live
The relay is part of efforts to restore services hit by the Bilsdale mast fire.
Jack Woodley case: Judge gives thumbnail sketch of each case as jury retires
A judge gives jurors a "thumbnail sketch" of the cases for and against 10 boys accused of murder.
Lost Voice Guy takes new Geordie accent on tour
Comedian Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, debuts his new Geordie accent on his Cerebral LOL-sy tour.
Northumbria Police sees 40% rise in 999 calls in a year
Northumbria Police says it receives 1,000 calls a month from people about non-police matters.
Cost of living: Boris Johnson says help with rising bills targeted at poorest
Boris Johnson says the government can not fix everything, but is supporting those who need it the most.
Lewd Roman insult found on stone near Hadrian's Wall
Specialists found its true meaning would have left its recipient "less than amused".
Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72
The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.
Ukraine-escape family's dog in quarantine for weeks
Pomeranian Archie, who helps Alla Haley manage panic attacks, remains stranded in quarantine.
Excitement in Sunderland ahead of play-off final
The team will return to the Championship if they wins against Wycombe at Wembley.
North Shields woman uses Instagram to share life with Crohn's disease
Rebekah Gardner talks "all things poo, fatigue and fitness" to help others with the condition.
Washington Wetland centre common cranes have first-ever chick
The common cranes at Washington wetland centre have had their first chick since arriving 14 years ago.
Sir Keir Starmer filmed drinking beer with colleagues in April 2021
The Labour leader was filmed through a window after campaigning with colleagues in Durham on 30 April 2021.
Sunderland seagull stuck 30ft in air takes zip-wire ride to safety
The gull, which was hanging upside down 30ft in the air on a telegraph wire, is now recovering.
Roses game ends in dramatic tie - T20 Blast round-up
Yorkshire's Harry Brook makes 72 before being dismissed with the final ball of a gripping game against Lancashire which ends in a tie.
Stirling hits 34 off over in Bears win - T20 Blast round-up
Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling hits 34 off an over in T20 Blast victory, plus wins for Middlesex, Durham and Glamorgan.
Aiden McGeady: Sunderland release winger after five seasons
Sunderland release veteran winger Aiden McGeady after winning promotion back to the Championship.
Ollie Robinson: Durham sign Kent wicketkeeper-batter on loan for T20 Blast
Kent wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson joins Durham on loan specifically for the forthcoming T20 Blast campaign.
Burnley 1-2 Newcastle: Callum Wilson scores twice as Clarets are relegated to Championship
Burnley are relegated from the Premier League on a dramatic final day as a home defeat by Newcastle United condemns them to the Championship.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick
The airline apologises and Tui also axes flights - as queues form at the Port of Dover.
Murder arrest after woman found dead on Worcestershire lane
The woman was discovered dead by a dog walker in Hopwood, Worcestershire, on Friday morning.
Lincolnshire Police officer charged with sexual touching
Liam Shields, who was based at Stamford, has been suspended from duty, Lincolnshire Police say.
Leicester widow petitions for progress on betting law review
Annie Ashton has called for a review of the law since her husband Luke killed himself.
Murder arrest after teenager, 17, dies in Camberley stabbing
Another 17-year-old teenage boy is held on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, police say.
Play-off final: Nottingham Forest fans' joy at return to Wembley
With one match between them and the Premier League, Forest could be on the cusp of a comeback.
Champions League final: Liverpool 'the next best thing to being in Paris'
Liverpool traders say the city is "the next best thing to Paris" ahead of the final.
Mayor flies 9,200 miles for talk on climate crisis
Climate campaigners question Marvin Rees' decision to fly to Vancouver to attend a conference.
Radio 1's Big Weekend lands in Coventry
Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie are among the artists performing at this year's festival.
Ed Sheeran Cardiff concert caused major delays on M4
A fan from Bath says she was in "stop-start" traffic for four hours trying to get to Cardiff.
Thomas Hardy: Largest ever collection of author's objects on show
Dorset, Poole, Salisbury, and Wiltshire museums explore different themes of the author's "Wessex".
Play-off final: Terminally ill man celebrates Forest win
Sam Perkins, 40, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at the age of 37.
Source: BBC News
