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Nick Pope

Goalkeeper beats gherkin in burger topping poll

Newcastle United fans hijacked a Burger King poll and the Nick Pope suggestion caught on.

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Scene of fire

Forest blaze under control after burning for days

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A woman with dwarfism has a bored expression on her face as she stands in a box marked fragile

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Tawny owl

Baby owl joy despite squatting squirrel in nest box

The tawny owls were blocked out of their nesting box but "love found a way".

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Some rail operators are running no services as 6,500 train drivers walk out in pay dispute.

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Nick Pope

Goalkeeper beats gherkin in burger topping poll

Newcastle United fans hijacked a Burger King poll and the Nick Pope suggestion caught on.

  • 10h10 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Scene of fire

Forest blaze under control after burning for days

Northumberland Fire Service says the fire "is now not spreading", but there remains a lot of smoke.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
A woman with dwarfism has a bored expression on her face as she stands in a box marked fragile

'Everyone is a model' to award-winning photographer

Debbie Todd uses her camera to capture and celebrate people's disabilities and differences.

  • 15h15 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Tawny owl

Baby owl joy despite squatting squirrel in nest box

The tawny owls were blocked out of their nesting box but "love found a way".

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Departures board at Glasgow station

Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers

Some rail operators are running no services as 6,500 train drivers walk out in pay dispute.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Business
Soong Hert Fong

Holidaymaker jailed for murdering wife in hotel

Soong Hert Fong suffocated his wife of 28 years during their stay in Newcastle last December.

  • 1da day ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Hownsgill Industrial Park

'Monster' incinerator 'would only create nine jobs'

Developer Project Genesis is appealing against a decision to refuse planning permission.

  • 1da day ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Scene of fire

Forest blaze under control after burning for days

Northumberland Fire Service says the fire "is now not spreading", but there remains a lot of smoke.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
A woman with dwarfism has a bored expression on her face as she stands in a box marked fragile

'Everyone is a model' to award-winning photographer

Debbie Todd uses her camera to capture and celebrate people's disabilities and differences.

  • 15h15 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Tawny owl

Baby owl joy despite squatting squirrel in nest box

The tawny owls were blocked out of their nesting box but "love found a way".

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Departures board at Glasgow station

Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers

Soong Hert Fong

Holidaymaker jailed for murdering wife in hotel

Hownsgill Industrial Park

'Monster' incinerator 'would only create nine jobs'

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  1. Posted at 18:2918:29

    Keeper Dieng scores late as QPR hold Sunderland

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    Goalkeeper Seny Dieng heads a stoppage time equaliser to earn QPR a 2-2 draw away to Sunderland in the Championship.

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    Newcastle frustrate Brighton in goalless draw

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    Brighton are frustrated by Newcastle at the Amex Stadium as both teams maintained their unbeaten starts to the new Premier League season.

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    Eskinazi breaks century record in Middlesex win

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    After hitting 146 not out against Durham last Sunday, Stephen Eskinazi followed his career-best 182 against Surrey on Wednesday with a further 135 against Notts

    Stephen Eskinazi hits a third consecutive List A 130-plus century - a world record - as Middlesex beat Nottinghamshire in the One-Day Cup.

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    Sturgeon Moon captured over England

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    Sturgeon Moon Wollaton, Nottingham

    Clear August skies meant the glowing Moon was captured in all its glory, making for some spectacular shots.

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    'Utterly dishonest' lawyer jailed for £20m fraud

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    Seven UK cities on shortlist to host Eurovision

    Sam Ryder arrives at Heathrow Airport in London after finishing second in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy

    Six contenders to stage the 2023 song contest are in England with one in Scotland.

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    Shelvey faces three months out after surgery

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    Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is expected to be out for about 12 weeks following surgery on a hamstring injury.

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    Guinness artist's mural restored to former glory

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    Sarah Daniels restores an area of the mural

    John Gilroy's artwork in a country house hotel features a Dickensian scene of decadence and humour.

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    Crews face 'taxing conditions' amid multiple fires

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    Owls ease to win over much-changed Sunderland

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    Dennis Adeniran's stunning long-range effort helps Sheffield Wednesday knock Championship Sunderland out in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

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    Eskinazi ton leads Middlesex to win over Surrey

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    Stevie Eskinazi's 182 off 136 balls leads Middlesex to a 102-run One-Day Cup win over Surrey, plus Wednesday's round-up.

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