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The Wanted star Tom Parker has revealed he's been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.
The 32-year-old has revealed on instagram he's already undergoing treatment.
He and his wife are expecting their second child and he says he's going to fight this all the way.
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The iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall Path in Northumberland has been felled overnight.
We're waiting more information on this.
Pics - Amanda Marks, Author, Facebook.
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This is what it looked like.
One of the most photographed trees in the world no doubt.
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A man who overturned his car - claiming he was swerving to avoid an octopus - has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.
The 49-year-old's vehicle ended up in a ditch on a road in Devon, three miles from the sea.
Police say they found no evidence of an octopus on the road
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#ManchesterArena
PLEASE SHARE. Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry (from South Sheilds) are missing after terror attack last night.
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The Sam Fender weekender in Newcastle brought in £15,000,000 to the local economy across the two nights.
@NewcastleNE1
@NE1BID
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Fans are delighted in Newcastle: England’s captain Hary Kane seals it for England! 2 - 1 Final Score
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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
“We can confirm an investigation has been launched following damage to the Sycamore Gap Tree in Northumberland. Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed.”
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Captain Tom Moore will become "Sir Tom" today when he's knighted by the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The 100 year-old war veteran raised around 33 million pounds for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.
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Northumberland National Park Authority have released a statement.
"We have reason to believe it has been deliberately felled. We are working with the relevant agencies and partners with an interest in this iconic North East landmark and will issue more details soon [sic]."
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This big beautiful green giant is 90 years old today!
On this day in 1928 King George V officially opened our Tyne Bridge
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Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has been inducted in as an Honory Fellow of the Customs House Theatre in her home town of South Shields
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Great news.
Confirmed.
@antanddec
will both be presenting
#ImACeleb
this year.
We wouldn't want it any other way!
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Sources tell us the last few papers are being signed in the
#NUFCTakeover
expect a announcement imminently.
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A group of
#NUFC
fans are in London’s
#Parliament
square this lunchtime
They’re asking the Government to get involved in
#PremierLeague
transparency over the
@NUFC
takeover
#NewcastleUnited
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THe Metropolitan Police is investigating offensive and racist social media comments being directed towards England's footballers.
The force has also revealed it's made 49 arrests as part of its policing operation for the final.
This England team deserve to be lauded as heroes, not racially abused on social media.
Those responsible for this appalling abuse should be ashamed of themselves.
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Hear from
@SunderlandAFC
's Executive Director in the news this morning after Charlie Methven spoke to our reporter
@AndyWatson148
, following Sunday's heartbreaking 2-1 defeat at
#Wembley
:
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Fans have gathered in front of the Sir Bobby Robson statue to protest Rafa Benitez’s departure from
@NUFC
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She's done us all proud!
14 year old County Durham lass Courtney Hadwin finished 6th in America's Got Talent overnight.
She may have missed out on the $1M prize but she's got record companies battling to sign her.
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FT ENGLAND are through to the Quarter Finals! 4-3 on penalties! Here’s the moment Dier sealed the win!
#WorldCup18
#ItsComingHome
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ENGLAND 1 - 0 SWEDEN !!! Harry Maguire scores and Times Square Newcastle erupts!!!
#WorldCup18
#ItsComingHome
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Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin have been told to explain to Parliament how they're protecting workers
Both companies have been criticised over their handling of staff welfare
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Thousands of female football fans are raising awareness of sexist abuse online.
The campaign
@HerGameToo
has been highlighting the daily abuse sent to women.
#NUFC
fan
@kendallrowanx
is backing the movement...
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With the help of little Jessica,
@alanshearer
opens the new hydrotherapy suite at Newcastle's Alan Shearer Centre.
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Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda Field and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson have all been photographed arriving at Somerset House, where an
#XFactor
press conference is being held
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#NUFC
Takeover - exclusive interview with
@TariqAlmansour
"Steve Bruce is doing a fine job, but there's 3 BIG names the potential new owners are looking at"
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It's emerged a group of 10 people were behind a giant Santa hat which has been put on top of the Angel of the North.
The team, who want to remain anonymous, say they've been planning the stunt in Gateshead for several years.
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WATCH the dramatic footage as Hardy the Labrador is pulled out of the icy River Wansbeck at Ashington - the RSPCA says he's now "absolutely fine"
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Northumbria Police has dropped their objections to the new
#NUFC
fan zone outside St James’ Park.
The proposed Stack venue now looks set to go ahead....
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#ManchesterBombing
4 people from NE still missing.
Courtney Boyle & Philip Tron (Gateshead)
Chloe Rutherford & Liam Curry (South Shields)
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@UKLabour
leader Sir Keir Starmer is in
#Sunderland
today.
He’s been meeting with young people
@SAFCFoL
- as he condemns the Government’s £200 million pound cuts to youth services in the last 10 years.
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The man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane in New Zealand has been convicted of sex attacks on two more women.
Jesse Kempson, who is 28 -- was jailed for a minimum of 17 years - can now be named after a court order banning his identification was lifted.
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#ManchesterArena
blast.
4 people from NE missing.
Courtney Boyle & Philip Tron (Gateshead)
Chloe Rutherford & Liam Curry (South Shields)
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#ManchesterArena
terror attack.
Please share - these are the missing people from our region.
Chloe, Liam, Courtney and Philip.
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What you been up to for the last 55hrs?
An American woman has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times back-to-back.
Marathon competitor Sarah Thomas trained for the feat while undergoing breast cancer treatment last year.
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“We need
#transparency
- we need the Government to intervene now!”
#NUFC
fans have made it to
#DowningStreet
- calling on
@BorisJohnson
to step in with the
#NewcastleUnited
Takeover
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RIP Lisa Shaw.
Lisa started out as a journalist on Metro Radio in the 90's and most recently in her brilliant career was on BBC Newcastle - she was only 44 years old and will be sorely missed.
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#SAFC
fans have been celebrating the return of Wearside hero
@IAmJermainDefoe
.
His friendship with six year old Bradley Lowery touched the hearts of football fans across the globe.
Bradley’s mum
@gemlowery
has been telling us she’s delighted to see him back:
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The takeover of Newastle United is set to be completed today.
Nope, we can't believe we're writing that either.
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Come on then
#NUFC
fans - who's got mobile footage of the goal?
Or the SJP atmosphere?
Or the
@worflags
display?
We want to see it all over again this morning!
#NUFC
picked up 3 points at an electric St James' Park last night.
They beat Everton 3-1 to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Kieran Trippier (over the wall) scored a cracking free kick.
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The scenes of devastation in the
#Newcastle
Riverside fanzone tonight after the
#EURO2020
final as Italy win on penalties
But there’s still huge amounts of pride and love for the
#eng
team
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Wow.
Toon fans have TAKEN OVER central London 🤩
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IKEA have confirmed their site in Gateshead will be used to test NHS staff for Coronavirus.
From tomorrow (Thurs 9th April) NHS workers will drive into the car park, have their swabs taken, then drive out.
They'll get their results in 24-48hrs.
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What a game! We captured Captain Harry Kanes first Penalty as well at Newcastle’s Fanzone at Time Square! Wow!
#WorldCup18
#FootballsComingHome
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Former
@SunderlandAFC
star
@IAmJermainDefoe
has been given an
#OBE
by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace
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It's 6 months since
@CherylOfficial
's Princes Trust centre opened in Newcastle - they've helped 100's of disadvantaged kids already.
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Northumbria police have confirmed a 25 year old man has been found dead in Blyth today. Reports tonight suggest it could be former Love Island star Sophie Gradon’s boyfriend Aaron Armstrong.
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Hollywood A-Lister
@VancityReynolds
is an all round good guy. He's sent a message to a North East teen recovering from open heart surgery
Get well soon Seb!
@Seb4chuf
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THOUSAND’s of
#SAFC
fans are arriving in London ahead of their League One Playoff final against Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow!
Here’s supporters in Covent Garden making the most of their Wembley weekend!
Credit -
@RachaelThex91
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The missing people from our region have NOT been found.
Please keep sharing their photos.
#ManchesterArena
blast.
4 people from NE missing.
Courtney Boyle & Philip Tron (Gateshead)
Chloe Rutherford & Liam Curry (South Shields)
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Two years on.
Never forgotten.
RIP Chloe, Liam, Courtney and Phil x
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Breaking - Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron, from Gateshead, confirmed to have been killed in
#ManchesterArenaAttack
RIP.
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It's the
#Baftas
tonight - with a film about a
#Newcastle
man trapped in benefits system nominated for best film!
#IDanielBlake
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Newcastle United say all the food ordered for supporters and hospitality at tomorrow's postponed Premier League game at St James' Park will be donated to Newcastle West End Foodbank instead
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Hundreds of staff members at
#Durham
University are taking to the street to protest cuts to their pension and poor working conditions.
They’re one of 58 universities taking part in a three-day strike action.
@SolGamsu
from
@UCUNorthern
tells us more:
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It took 3 years to build the Tyne Bridge.
On this day in 1928 it was officially opened by King George V
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The National Trust is collecting seeds and taking cuttings from the Sycamore Gap Tree…
Here’s Sarah Bennett, a ranger for the trust:
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#NUFC
Takeover - exclusive interview with
@TariqAlmansour
The takeover saga looks like it's entered the endgame and it's going to be very exciting for Newcastle fans.
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THEY’VE DONE IT!
@TheSandK
finish their 24 hour walkathon, all in aid of
@CashforKidsNE
!
#SuperheroDay
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Headteachers are warning that the new GCSE grading system sends a "demoralising message" to students who are likely to score lower results in their exams
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We’re at Trafalgar Square where thousands of Toon fans are gathering ahead of tomorrow’s League Cup final at Wembley! ⚫️ ⚪️
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South Shields comedian
@IAmChrisRamsey
has had a bit of a good weekend...
After his
#StrictlyComeDancing
performance on Saturday night - the ACTUAL Take That tweeted him to congratulate him on his dance moves
Huge congratulations to
@IAmChrisRamsey
on
@bbcstrictly
tonight. You absolutely smashed it tonight, should feel very proud of yourself! 🔥
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I, Daniel Blake nominated for 4
@empiremagazine
awards.
Well done
@KenLoachSixteen
@davejohnscomic
@hayleySsquires
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This should break the internet. Watch & share.
Well done
@SunderlandAFC
a great video for
@Bradleysfight
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Alan Shearer's statue is unveiled outside St James' Park
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And they are on the move… chanting “Boris, Boris, here we come”
The
#NUFC
fans are headed to
#DowningStreet
#NewcastleUnited
#NewcastleTakeover
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An exciting announcement from
@CherylOfficial
She's going to be a guest judge on the first UK series of
@RuPaulsDragRace
I am SO excited to tell you that I will be a guest judge on the first ever series of
@dragraceukbbc
!! ...I am such a huge fan of the show and can not wait to watch our UK queens make their mark! Coming soon to
@bbcthree
Gentlemen Start your engines and may the best woman win!👸🏻
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A group of around 100 cyclists have arrived at the Tyne Bridge and are making their way across into Gateshead, with police stopping traffic behind them:
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Huge congrats to
@davejohnscomic
- he's picked up Best Actor for
#IDanielBlake
at the British Independent Film Awards.
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.
@XRebellionUK
holding a die-in across Newcastle and Northumbria uni campuses today - urging world leaders to take action on
#ClimateChange
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Tributes are being paid to the "devoted father" who died following an assault at Eldon Square shopping centre last night
Peter Duncan, 52, from Newcastle, was stabbed - it's believed with a screwdriver
A murder investigation is underway and 7 teenagers have been arrested
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The critical care team at the RVI hospital in
#Newcastle
dedicates this song to the
#NHS
front line workers fighting the battle against
#Coronavirus
My
#RVI
#ICU
team with an inspirational and motivational take on
@AndraDayMusic
Rise Up song fighting on the frontline against
#coronavirus
#ForYou
and
#WeWillRiseUp
a thousand times again
@NewcastleHosps
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WATCH: The Duke of Cambridge chats to school children as he arrives for today’s visit to Newcastle and Gateshead.
First stop:
@Sage_Gateshead
to watch performances and meet the youth groups behind them.
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A Sunderland pensioner - with terminal cancer - has been able to tick an item off her bucket list and become a detective for a day
Officers from
@northumbriapol
gave up their rest day to set up a fake crime for Margaret Thornton to solve
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The tallest 21 year old in Gateshead?
Happy Birthday Angel of the North.
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Our reporter
@GeorgieProRadio
is in
#Parliament
Square, talking to
#NUFC
fans about why they have come down
#NewcastleUnited
#NewcastleTakeover
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Theresa May's being warned she has just 72 hours to save her job.
It's understood more than 40 MPs are now calling for a vote of no confidence - for one to be triggered, 48 letters from Conservative MPs must be submitted.
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Big crowds in the Newcastle United fan zone 🍻
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A brand new community library has opened at the
@CedarwoodTrust
in North Shields
It was opened by the creator of Vera herself - author
@AnnCleeves
- who tells us having access to libraries, books and reading is vital for everyone:
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300 passengers have just landed at
@NCLairport
from Corfu - the first repatriation flight to come in here after the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Lots of relieved faces - and many paying tribute to their reps who worked hard to bring them home
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Peaceful demonstrators have begun to arrive at St James’ Park in
#Newcastle
to take a knee in solidarity with the England players racially abused following the Euro 2020 final.
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