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Anthony Gordon looks to have played his last match for Newcastle with Eddie Howe unable to confirm whether he will be involved against West Ham
Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday to reports of a woman seen struggling in the sea
Billy Stokoe caused the death of much-loved 86-year-old Gloria Stephenson by riding an electric motorbike dangerously in Sunderland
Two police vehicles are parked up behind The Junction in Newcastle city centre
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a stark warning
The Magpies go into the final home game of the season knowing they have been forced into one major change
Just before 10pm on Friday, April 10, the man, later identified as Dean Larvin, 39, is reported to have entered the water
Many airline passengers have said they faced long queues and delays at airports in Europe after a new entry and exit system was launched
Hours after Thursday's second semi finished the running order for the Eurovision 2026 grand final was confirmed
Kate Osborne, the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has criticised the government for focusing on 'divisive commitments'
