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Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, from Newcastle, saw colours on her exam paper and had an unsteady gait. Initially dismissed as exam stress, she was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read her story.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
Aston Villa's title charge faces Chelsea's European push amid major injury concerns for both teams. Get the latest team news and predicted line-ups for this crucial Premier League fixture.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies reveals left-back Alex Cochrane suffered a last-minute injury, casting doubt over his availability for the crucial Christmas fixtures. Get the latest team news.
Newcastle-based digital consultancy hedgehog lab acquires Scottish innovation firm Label Sessions, creating a unique proposition combining AI delivery with a network of 500+ experts. Read the full story.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim confirms six absences for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa, including key defenders and AFCON departures. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies confirms James Beadle's injury and rules out a January transfer for a goalkeeper. Get the latest team news ahead of Sheffield United.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
Latest Aston Villa injury news ahead of the Premier League clash with Manchester United. Updates on Emi Martinez, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley & Tyrone Mings.
Unai Emery faces a defensive headache as Aston Villa prepare to host Manchester United, with key players Martinez, Torres, and Mings all sidelined. Get the latest injury news and return dates.
Digital challenger bank Atom officially opens its multimillion-pound headquarters in Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop, marking a major investment in the North East's fintech sector. Read more.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
Lorna Collins from Amersham wins the Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award for her creative work supporting brain injury survivors. Discover her inspiring story.
Manchester United face Aston Villa with six key players unavailable due to AFCON, suspension, and injury. Can Villa capitalise on their momentum? Read the full preview.
Aston Villa's nine-game winning streak faces a stern test against Manchester United with up to five players potentially missing. Get the latest injury updates and return dates here.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will keep their full squads during the Africa Cup of Nations, giving them a crucial edge over weakened Premier League rivals. Could this impact the title race?
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
A unique studio apartment in central Newcastle, featuring a bed suspended from the ceiling in a blue fabric pod, has hit the market for £199,000. Discover this Manhattan-inspired space.
Newcastle's SkinBioTherapeutics reports soaring revenue and reduced losses, driven by its AxisBiotix range and a major new deal with Superdrug. The firm anticipates significant growth in 2026.
Mikel Arteta provides crucial Arsenal team news ahead of Aston Villa clash, with Declan Rice, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard and Cristhian Mosquera all facing fitness tests. Get the latest updates here.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Mikel Arteta provides a worrying update on Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera after both were injured in Arsenal's win over Brentford. Read the latest team news ahead of Aston Villa.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.