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A young single mother shares her story of juggling love, education, motherhood, work, and mental health, all under the weight of society’s judgment. For her, becoming a mother at 19 didn’t mean life had to stop. It meant learning to fight for the future she still deserved. At the age of 18 when her friends […]
Gamblers were left out of pocket after an online betting company’s ‘technical issues’ during a hectic night in Champions league football. Online betting company Bet365 has been flooded with complaints after the firm suffered technical problems throughout one of the most thrilling nights of European football – leaving frustrated gamblers unable to ‘cash out’. […]
Thousands of people across the North East are raising their voices in a growing campaign for a new general election, spurred by frustration with the current government. The petition has already seen widespread support across the North East in areas including Darlington, Bishop Auckland, and Middlesbrough. With the overall petition now surpassing 2 million signatures, […]
Since moving back to Darlington with his mother at the age of seven, one local resident has observed Palestinians face Islamophobia while also having their voices silenced by those who claim to be allies. Jason Hussein, whose father is from the West Bank in Palestine and mother is from Darlington, shares a personal connection to […]
Rizzle Kicks are officially back, and their new single “New Sport” is exactly what we’ve been missing. After nearly a decade away, Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé have made a long-awaited return, bringing a fresh sound that’s bound to light up North East playlists. While their new album Competition Is For Losers is on the horizon, it’s New […]
A doctor who meticulously planned to murder his mother’s partner has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, following a chilling scheme involving fake medical appointments, forged NHS letters, and elaborate disguises. Thomas Kwan, 53, from Stockton, was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court after changing his plea to guilty partway through his trial. Northumbria […]
The 2024 US election draws to a close on November 6, but many of us here in the UK may be missing some key information, such as precisely how the votes are counted. In a survey conducted by YouGov, 54% of people in the North would prefer for Kamala Harris to come out on top, […]
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that university students in England will pay higher tuition fees while also receiving a boost to maintenance loans starting next year. For the first time in eight years, tuition fees for undergraduate students will increase, with an additional charge of £285 set for courses in the 2025/2026 academic year. […]
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died age 31, after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Emergency services said Payne fell into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood of the city. Payne, who was from Wolverhampton, had a son, […]
Rumours linking Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to the vacant England national team role have finally been squashed. Since the resignation of former manager Gareth Southgate in the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat, the rumour mill has been in full swing. As interim manager Lee Carsley failed to really win the Three Lions faithful […]
