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Harton Academy student Hughie Watanabe is off to study at the University of Oxford after securing three A* grades.

South Shields student secures his ‘dream place’ at Oxford University

The vet who examined her said the fractures could have occurred as a result of a fall, a motor vehicle accident or a crush injury and she said it was likely the dog had been living with the injuries without receiving any treatment for months.

North East animal cruelty figures released as national cases increase

Sean Steur in action for Ajax (Photo by Olaf Kraak / ANP / AFP via Getty Images)

Ajax star Sean Steur profiled as Newcastle United close on £20m deal

Reported sexual assaults are rising, but we still think there are more

British Transport Police's Detective Chief Inspector Nia Mellor said tackling sexual offences is ‘our top priority’.

Report reveals shocking rise in sex crimes at region's train stations.

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit

Last.FM might be a solution for those music fans who don't want to wait 12 months to find our what their listening habits currently entail.

Explainer What is Last.FM and could it pass the time until Spotify Wrapped 2025?

Algebra, geometry and statistics will all make an appearance in GCSE-level maths

What this year's GCSE maths pupils will learn before their final exam

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Smart rings are increasingly becoming the choice of the health-conscious for their discreet monitoring abilities

Smart rings guide: The best, the worst, and one you can get for free

Baroness Helen Newlove's new report has laid bare the tragic impact that unresolved anti-social behaviour has on victims' lives.

Victims of unresolved anti-social behaviour 'suffer' for years

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Health expert explains damage caused by dismissing period problems

Clinical Pharmacist recommends food and drink to calm you on your wedding day - and what to avoid (Photo: Matthew - stock.adobe.com)

Pharmacist explains the most calming food to eat on your wedding day

Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

Andy Cole

Former footballer Andy Cole calls for more living kidney donors

Reuse and recycle clothes by swapping for sustainable fashion and zero waste. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can all be greener when it comes to fashion
I was nominated for an award recently – the Regen Net Zero Energy Pioneer 2024. It was an honour to be nominated, and I was really shocked when I won.
Angela Terry

Ronan Kanda

Watch: TV documentary highlights reality of Black Country knife crime

South Tyneside's 11 poorest neighbourhoods based on average income

Leeds United fan invades the pitch.

Leeds fans top unwanted table after Newcastle United incident

Passengers flying out of London Heathrow airport are more likely to have their flights cancelled than in any other UK airport. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)

Heathrow airport’s ‘most cancelled flights’ badge of shame

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays

International students who come to the UK will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances in a government bid to bring migration down.

Many international students to lose right to bring family to UK

Breaking UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Plenty of Easter eggs will get eaten this weekend

Nearly 50% of children will have chocolate egg for breakfast on Easter

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision

How to make your New Year’s resolutions last into 2023

UK unemployment rate rises to 3.7% amid cost of living crisis according to ONS

Unemployment rate rises to 3.7% according to ONS
UK unemployment rate has risen to 3.7% and is up from the last quarter according to the Office for National Statistics.
Will Millar

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Rishi Sunak will give his first speech of 2023 today. PIC: Leon Neal/Getty Images

All pupils in England to learn maths up to age of 18- according to PM

Christmas baby: Most popular elf names of 2022 revealed by Baby Bella

Boldon Lawn Tennis Club Head Coach Steve Gilbert taking a ladies practise session

Tennis club fundraising to pay for defibrillator

Best fitness watches 2021 Fitbit, Polar, Garmin - our expert reviews the most popular fitness trackers

Best fitness trackers 2021: from Fitbit to Garmin

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14,000 operations postponed and cancelled at trust since start of pandemic

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year...

New figures reveal that thousands of speeding tickets have been issued since enforcement cameras were switch on within the A19 Testo's Roundabout roadworks.

Thousands of A19 speeding tickets issued

The condition of UK roads are putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in full
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The condition of UK roads is putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in ...

How students can combat anxiety - advice from a therapist

Boris Johnson explained the intention of the plans were to "reduce our health risks and
protect ourselves against coronavirus.” (Shutterstock)

‘Buy one get one free’ deals on snacks could be banned to combat obesity

Localised figures for care home deaths have been released.

One new care home coronavirus death

Empty parks on Easter Monday.

How well South Shields is sticking to lockdown rules compared to the rest of the...

There are 23 permanent blood donation venues in England (Shutterstock)

Where can I give blood? How to give blood in South Shields as NHS appeals for mo...

Snow falls on Cleadon Hills - will we see more this Christmas?

White Christmas 2019: Will it snow in South Shields? We look at the chances

Statistics showed there were 1,381 football-related arrests in England and Wales last season

Football arrests: this is how North East clubs ranked against others in the 2018...

Oral health crisis in care homes as residents miss out on vital treatment

Graphic by Mark Hall

Why air pollution is killing 7 million people every year

How old will you live to be? Statistics reveal huge age gaps between parts of So...

Automation is threatening to replace some jobs, with the probability of certain roles being replaced by robots more than 70 per cent. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How likely are you to be replaced by a robot at work?

Police watching over a derby match in 2011

Sunderland and Newcastle football-related arrests and banning orders revealed fo...

Northumbria Police are backing a national campaign to target drivers who use mobile phones

Police back national crack down on drivers using mobile phones

Jack Leggett

Parents of South Shields schoolboy hero back calls for more children to sign don...

Lee Charnley and Mike Ashley

Newcastle reveal HUGE loss for year in Championship

Underpaid and undervalued: the reality of childcare work in the UK

Chemists play a key role in the boroughs health provision

South Tyneside chemists are just what the doc ordered

Hundreds of children in the borugh do not have a single book

Shock figures show that 1,660 kids in South Tyneside do not own a book

Can you remember who Steven Pienaar (number 20) was sent off against?

So how often do Sunderland win after having a man sent off?

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