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Tyneside football team to take on epic cycle challenge fundraising for prostate cancer
Benton
Marden over 40's Football Team will be riding 41-miles on Saturday to raise vital funds
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Midwives hope private scans clinic will give new parents 'the time and reassurance they need'
Benton
A pair of Tyneside midwives are have set up a new private clinic to support growing families.
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Seven generations of a Tyneside family have devoted their lives to funerals
North Shields
Turnbull Funeral Directors, which has been running since 1790, has open new branch in Benton
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Busy section of the Metro to be closed for three days so emergency repairs can be carried out
Tyne and Wear Metro
The affected line connects Newcastle and North Tyneside
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Well known Newcastle pub to close its doors this year to become American BBQ restaurant
Newcastle upon Tyne
A well known pub on the outskirts of Newcastle will shut later this year and be transformed into a very different venue
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Newcastle charity left 'devastated' after over £4,000-worth of tools stolen by thieves
Newcastle upon Tyne
Pathways 4 All, based at the Tim Lamb Centre in the Rising Sun Country Park in Benton, has been targeted by thieves
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The Tyneside community that's seen most noise complaints - see where your area ranks
Percy Main
The Chirton and Percy Main ward amassed almost 100 noise complaints over the previous full calendar year for North Tyneside, freedom of information figures show.
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Where and when to see the Great Britain XVIII steam train in the North East this week
Newcastle Central Station
Famous locomotive Great Britain XVIII will be passing through the North East at the end of its week long trip across the UK
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20 pictures as joggers enjoy a sunny start to their weekend at the Rising Sun Parkrun
Benton
Hundreds of runners took on the Rising Sun Parkrun on Saturday morning
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Plans lodged for demolition of former DWP offices in Benton to make way for 220 new homes
Benton
The site has been identified for over 200 homes once the existing ex-government offices have been removed.
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Fresh hope for North Tyneside community farm with process to appoint new operator under way
North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council has confirmed that the procurement and legal process to appoint a new operator for Rising Sun Farm is underway - though the preferred tenderer cannot yet be named
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Newcastle armed robber pulled out bread knife while stealing £12 of wine from Heron
Newcastle upon Tyne
Mark Oliver admitted robbery and he also stole a bike which was being used to raise money for disabled children
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The 'ridiculously good' Newcastle restaurant in UK top 10 that's loved by The Traitors star
Newcastle Restaurants
The Traitors series four finalist Faraaz Noor is a huge fan of a restaurant from Newcastle that last year made the UK top 10
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Whitley Bay fitness trainer set for 24 hour 129k steps challenge after 'heart-breaking' losses
Whitley Bay
Sarah Porter, 35, is taking on the mammoth task for the Holding Hearts charity, a local organisation very close to her heart
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Full list of DWP jobs in Newcastle available now - with salaries up to £92,000
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions, the UK's largest public service team, has a plethora of full-time roles available in the city
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Inside an early 20th Century detached Benton home for sale in 2026 at £650,000
Property News
The property, being marketed by Alexander Hudson Estates, occupies an extensive private garden on an exclusive residential road
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Newcastle United plan £1.2m upgrade to overhaul 'not fit for purpose' academy
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United has lodged plans with the city council for upgrades at its academy at Little Benton, which it says does not meet the modern needs of young footballers
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Robber of Newcastle charity shop for veterans tried to stab brave manager who tackled him
Newcastle upon Tyne
Christopher Cook, of Benton, who described himself as a 'full-time burglar', broke into Veterans at Ease, in Byker
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Newcastle shot drama with all star cast becomes Netflix smash as viewers rush to binge it
Netflix
A Channel 5 drama shot in Newcastle and the wider North East last year has just become a huge hit on Netflix
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Photos show work progressing on Monkseaton Metro track with major line closure in place
Tyne and Wear Metro
The junction, which is over 40 years old, is being completely replaced as part of the ongoing Metro Asset Renewal Programme
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Dramatic footage of moment Northumberland danger driver causes bus crash during police chase
Newcastle Crown Court
Dash cam footage shows Sean Bell, of Blyth, losing control as police chase him in North Tyneside
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Banned Northumberland road menace caused bus crash as police chased him in stolen car
Crime
Sean Bell, of Blyth, had been sentenced for aggravated vehicle taking and assault just weeks earlier when he did it again
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Cowboy builder jailed after leaving grieving Gateshead gran's memorial garden for granddaughter a wreck
Wrekenton
Elaine Thompson wanted to create a memorial garden at her home in Gateshead for her granddaughter Jess, who died aged two
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Heartbreak as body found at country park in search for missing North East woman
Benton
A body believed to be that of Lucy Patterson, 44, has been found at a North Tyneside country park, Northumbria Police confirmed.
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