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Firefighters rescue curious kitten trapped in wall after six hours in new home

An animal lover had to call the fire brigade to rescue her kitten after he got trapped in her bathroom just six hours after she got him. Carer Danielle Douglas, 22, was still preparing her home for the eight-week-old black cat when he vanished. She ...

29 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

Urgent change is needed to improve the performance of fire services in parts of England, a watchdog has warned. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) identified “some encouraging improvements” when it ...

27 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Important estuary habitats being ‘squeezed out’ by climate change, study warns

More than half of England’s estuaries are at risk of being “squeezed” by climate change, harming their important natural functions, scientists have warned. Estuaries are key for wildlife such as wading birds, as breeding and nursery grounds ...

20 Nov 2022 at 09:00

NHS trust offers free porridge and stocks fridges for staff

Healthcare staff are being offered free porridge and evening meals after a nurse broke down in tears at the till because she could not afford to pay for her breakfast, a striker has said. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ...

15 Dec 2022 at 13:34

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Farmers given water scarcity warning by watchdog

Farmers have been warned they may be barred from withdrawing water from natural sources in East Lothian due to the water scarcity situation. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said that the Tyne catchment in East Lothian ...

26 Aug 2022 at 15:16

Keir Starmer under pressure over ‘anti-democratic’ blocking of mayor’s candidacy

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the “anti-democratic” decision to block a left-leaning Labour mayor from running in the North East. Unite, the party’s biggest union donor, warned of “serious consequences” over the “major ...

04 Jun 2023 at 19:16

Tributes to former firefighter who has died aged 109

Tributes have been paid to a “hero” believed to be the world’s oldest retired firefighter after he died aged 109. Joe Dixon, who also served on bombing missions in World War Two, was a firefighter on Tyneside for 27 years until ...

23 Jan 2023 at 15:49

Anglers celebrate after hydropower scheme is shelved on salmon river

Environmentalists and anglers have welcomed the decision to shelve plans for a hydropower scheme on one of England’s most important salmon rivers. A hydropower project on the River Tyne next to Hexham Bridge, close to a fish ...

26 Oct 2022 at 11:35

One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Around one in 12 of England’s official swimming spots along coasts, lakes and rivers are failing to meet water quality standards, figures have revealed. The number of English bathing waters rated poor jumped to record ...

26 Nov 2024 at 14:09

Major hospital trust’s rating drops from ‘outstanding’ to ‘requires improvement’

One of the country’s leading NHS trusts has been downgraded from “outstanding” to “requires improvement” following a series of Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. Some staff at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals ...

24 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Strangers to complete route in honour of Great North Run competitor who died

Strangers to run 11 miles in honour of Great North Run competitor who died

A beautician has set up a Facebook page encouraging people to finish the final stretch of a half-marathon in memory of a 29-year-old Great North Run competitor who died on Sunday. Stephanie Cochrane, 32, from ...

11 Sept 2024 at 18:08

Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach

A Labour mayor has accused the party of being “anti-democratic” for blocking his candidacy for a future position after he appeared on stage with film director Ken Loach. Serving North of Tyne mayor Jamie ...

04 Jun 2023 at 16:53

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