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Samuel L. Jackson stars in new Warburtons advert Daniel Mcneil

Card Boutique which has opened at The Nook, South Shields

New card and gift shop opens in its doors in South Shields Hayley Lovely

Many SMEs have reinvested their profits just to stay afloat this year Charlotte Minett

Memorial necklace created by CarlyCredit: Carly's Creations

Mum raising cash for child loss charity through her memorial creations Hayley Lovely

T Brow and Beauty Studio

Beauty business helps cancer sufferers with confidence Holly Allton

Wilko fell into administration in August after grappling with a cash shortage and sharp losses.

The Range snaps up Wilko in £5m deal - but stores will close Sophie Wills

Commuters wait at a bus stop outside a branch of Barclays in London.

Barclays bank to axe 450 jobs across the business

Isaac Hayden has left Newcastle United (photo: Getty Images)

£3m Newcastle United legend blasts latest transfer business Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Howe addresses transfer window ‘concern’ after Liverpool ‘complaint’ Dominic Scurr

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates with team mate Alexander Isak after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Howe reveals reservations over Newcastle United ‘bargain’ £63m signing Dominic Scurr

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs Sam Johnson

Newcastle United chief executive officer Darren Eales with co-owners Amanda Staveley and Jamie Reuben at St James’ Park.

NUFC CEO provides transfer update with double deal set to be confirmed Dominic Scurr

Jeff Hendrick and Isaac Hayden.

What to expect from NUFC on deadline day following collapsed loan deal Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

Four deals NUFC could confirm on deadline day - and five they won’t Dominic Scurr

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through Sam Johnson

Inside the newly refurbished The Cottage Tavern in Cleadon

Cleadon pub unveils new look following a refurb

Members taking part in a class

Woman celebrates success after turning church into a fitness studio Hayley Lovely

Dump the hidden fees Oliver Lewis

Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko ‘could be saved’ by rival discount chains according to experts Sam Johnson

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Wilko stops online orders and appoints administrators Sam Johnson

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk Chelsie Sewell

Christopher Ball and Jasmine Holey outside of Crafty Cows Wholesale Ltd.Photo credit: Holly Charlton

A new arts and crafts store is bringing creativity to South Shields Hayley Lovely

Staff from Halo enjoying a night out to mark 20 years of the business

Hebburn salon celebrates 20 years of business Hayley Lovely

Ne-Yo apologises after controversial remarks about gender identity and recognition

Ne-Yo apologises for controversial remarks about gender identity Will Millar

Wilko bosses have warned the business is at risk of collapse

List of Wilko stores confirmed to close so far Chelsie Sewell

Pets2impress is celebrating 15 years of business. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Pets2impress celebrates 15 years of business in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk Sam Johnson

Parents are being offered budget-friendly tips to save money on uniform costs before the new school year begins.

Tips to save money on school uniforms including grants - how to apply Sophie Wills

The Batchelors were a big hit when they visited Atkinsons in Sunderland in 1967. Was it record shop that you remember?

Nine North East record shops music lovers may remember from years past Evie Lake

Aley Wright, of Bespoken For.

South Tyneside singer launches songwriting service for special moments

Eddie Howe speaking at a press conference in the United States.

The £30m sale Newcastle need to make as more signings targeted - Q&A Dominic Scurr

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges Chelsie Sewell

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides Sophie Wills

Miller and Carter

Miller and Carter issues important security warning to customers

North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023: The 15 outstanding winners Holly Allton

SME owners will invest £5,000 into their own businesses

Three in 10 SMEs will invest over £5,000 - to start their own business Charlie Bayliss

Jeff Hendrick was loaned to Reading last season. The 31-year-old midfielder, under contract at Newcastle United for another season, is not in Eddie Howe's plans going forward.

NUFC player set to leave after issuing pre-season training update Dominic Scurr

The premises in Ocean Road

Inside fully equipped takeaway in South Shields on sale for £25,000 Sam Johnson

The Aroma Candle Co and Up North Pizzeria and Deli have collaborated for the event.

Candle-making and pizza event launched in South Shields Holly Allton

Susan Spokes Real Estate celebrate one year anniversary.

South Shields estate agents celebrate successful first year Holly Allton

Corey Walker with the bubble teas he's made

Man set to take bubble tea on tour as he launches mobile business Hayley Lovely

SME owner

Top 10 things SMEs think they should be doing to stay afloat Charlotte Minett

£50m Newcastle United target addresses future after Old Trafford visit Dominic Scurr

HSBC customers have said they are having issues logging in to the app today

Hundreds of customers frustrated as popular banking app goes down Chelsie Sewell

The triplet sisters of The Eco Stall

Eco-friendly company scrubs up at skincare awards Hayley Lovely

Andrew Dawson of Castle Building Services.

Big new contract for building firm Tom Patterson

Jeremy Clarkson has won his battle with West Oxfordshire District council as permission to provide more parking at his Diddly Squat farm has been granted.

Jeremy Clarkson given green light for changes at Diddly Squat farm Beth Franklin

Allure Beauty Salon, based in Hebburn.

South Tyneside beauty salon nominated for national award Holly Allton

Depop entrepreneur Callum Massey poses in a bath full of deadstock nike beanies from 2002 that he purchased and resold on the site.

Student sold unwanted clothes on Depop for extra cash - and made £250k Sophie Wills