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Today is the deadline by which Manchester City must appeal the Premier League’s devastating verdict of guilt over financial cheating allegations. A two-year inquiry by a PL ‘independent commission’ declared the club guilty of all 115 charges of financial ‘cheating’ against it. The charges span nine seasons between 2009 and 2018 during which the club bought […]
Longsands Beach, Tynemouth – one of five North East beaches awarded a Blue Flag in 2026. North East beaches affected by the Port of Tyne plastic nurdle spill are likely to miss out on next year’s Blue Flag Awards. Keep Britain Tidy (KBT), the organisation which administers the awards in the UK, have said […]
Ex-Sunderland manager and Manchester United captain Roy Keane has blasted his Manchester rivals for “cheating”, after City were found guilty of well over 1oo charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Only yesterday (Tuesday September 29), City were accused by the PL’s independent investigating commission of creating ‘sham’ contracts with their commercial partners – […]
A body has been found in Ponteland after a search for a missing 66-year-old. The missing man, named by police only as Stuart, was seen leaving his home in the village between 1.45pm and 2pm on Tuesday (September 29) and reported missing shortly after. The police launched extensive inquiries to find him, and a […]
An investigation is ongoing after three teenagers were killed when a car plunged into the River Wear yesterday. Two boys and a girl were trapped in the Audi R3 after eyewitnesses said it accelerated into the river at Panns Bank, at around 1:20pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 29). A 17-year-old boy managed to escape and […]
North Tyneside Conservatives are demanding the resignation of the borough’s council chair – accusing her of being politically biased in a supposedly ‘non-political’ role. Eight councillors have written to the chief executive calling for a no-confidence vote in Coun Wendy Lott, describing her conduct as unfair. The move follows Labour councillor Lott telling campaigners […]
Emergency services responded to reports of a car entering the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland on Tuesday 29th September. At least 20 emergency vehicles including police, ambulance, fire engines and lifeboats were seen in the area as responders assessed the situation. A rescue helicopter later landed on the river bank, where crew members […]
Culture House has officially opened in Sunderland’s city centre near Keel Square. The multi-purpose venue features a library, immersion gallery, media studios, event space and many more areas for everyone to enjoy. Culture House Director, Leanne Littlewood, said: “Culture House is Sunderland’s new cultural and community hub, bringing together a modern library, creative programmes, learning […]
Journalism students from the University of Sunderland have been selected to take part in a new industry initiative that takes creative learning out of the classroom. Independent magazine retailer Unique Magazines , who deliver publications around the world, has launched The Creative Talent Programme to support students and build a creative community in the North East. […]
Newcastle United star Joelinton has spoken for the first time about losing his Brazilian ‘brother’, after Bruno Guimaraes’ £75million move to Arsenal. The combative midfielder had a tough start for the Magpies, struggling to score as the club’s No9 – until the arrival of Guimaraes in 2022 transformed his role and success on the […]
