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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after he scores his team's third goal but it is later disallowed during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Isak urged to leave NUFC after £150m transfer claim - Howe responds

Leeds United fans

Leeds United have '£190m' problem after play-off failure

These are some of the top places for fish and chips across South Tyneside according to Google reviews.

South Tyneside's top rated fish and chip shops for Good Friday

Don't be fooled by the cute looks. Beagles worship the devil.

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The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained

Flying kites and massive omelette - Easter traditions from around the world

Is fresh fruit your first-choice pancake topping? Let us know what you have on yours when Shrove Tuesday rolls around.

Why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday - and eight toppings to try on yours

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

The common House Spider lurks in our homes (photo: Adobe)

Spiders that invade our homes as months turn colder and damper

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

This is what you take down your Christmas tree according to tradition. Photo: Pixabay.

This is when you should take down your Christmas tree

Shepherds Ted, Chip and Eric

Pets tell the story of Christmas with unique ‘Pawtivity’
The story of the first Noël has been given a unique new telling with a special ‘Pawtivity’ play.
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The strong aroma and lovely taste of the sage plant make it a handy herb to have around

Seven herbs to grow this winter and use in your festive dishes

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb...

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song

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This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it...

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Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi...

Ascension Day, also known as, Holy Thursday, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, commemorates the moment Jesus ascended into heaven (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when Ascension Day is celebrated - and what it signifies

This is what you need to know about the second May bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the spring bank holiday 2020

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained

Will you be trying the new hot cross buns from M&S? (Photo: M&S)

M&S has released a new hot cross bun flavour which is dividing the country

Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies year to year and normally falls between February 2, and March 9. Picture: Pixabay

When is Pancake Day 2020 and why do we have pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

When should Christmas decorations be taken down?

Christmas is over for another year - but when should you take down your decorati...

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Pastor Joseph is asking people to join his Thank You project.

South Shields pastor launches Thank You project to help change lives

From left to right, Rebecca Storm, Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Ruth Madoc, Karen Dunbar and Denise Welch in Calendar Girls The Musical. Note that Ruth Madoc is not scheduled to appear in the Sunderland shows.

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Pupils from St Oswalds RC Primary School performing a nativity play in 1986. Inset below, funnyman Ken Dodd.

Christmas in South Shields: What were your nativity plays like?

Jesus Gamez.

Rafa Benitez reacts to Jesus Gamez's criticism of him at Newcastle

Statues aplenty adorn Mechelen streets.

Explore an undiscovered corner of Belgian beauty in Mechelen

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Right Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham

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Islam Slimani

Islam Slimani blow for Newcastle as striker sidelined AGAIN with injury

Greggs sausage rolls

Petition launched calling on Greggs to make vegan sausage rolls

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham. Picture by Keith Blundy.

A Christmas message from the Bishop of Durham

Jesus Gamez

Rafa Benitez reacts to Jesus Gamez's performance against Reading

West Harton Methodist Church's Angela Lishman in the King Street pop up church.

Pop-up church in South Shields town centre was a blessing

Will you be watching the Brits tonight?

Seven most controversial BRIT Awards moments

Jesus Gamez, left

Done deal! Newcastle sign Jesus Gamez from Atletico Madrid

West End hit takes centre stage in Jarrow

David Essex has announced a UK tour which he says could be his last.

1970s heart-throb David Essex announces 'final' UK tour, including North East da...

How much do you know about Easter?

11 facts about Easter

Hopping mad: Anger after teacher tells children the Easter Bunny isn't real

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