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Almost a third of GCSE entries in Northern Ireland have again been awarded the top A* and A grades.

GCSE Results Day national picture: Gap between boys and girls narrows

I'd urge you to check journeys in advance ahead of significant changes

Jon Ustabasi can't find a way past South Shields' defence Photo: Steve McLellan

AFc Fylde 2, South Shields 4: Coasters slip to second after loss to title rivals

Autumn breaks have never been so affordable

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

Heat map of care home costs across the UK

North West's care costs below national average as new data lays bare regional di...

Fran Henshaw, R3 North West chair

North West sees autumn uplift with rise in new businesses, R3 research shows

It comes as stubble is most popular in the West Midlands

Leicester is the moustache capital of the UK

Simon Williams, the NBF’s head of marketing and membership

North West consumers among UK’s greenest says survey

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

15-year-old Charlie Benson go-karting

15 year-old go-karter prepares for Formula 4

A scene from 28 Days Later

Everything you need to know about 28 Years Later

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

Somebody's Child.

The Gathering Sounds Festival announces 2025 return

Alan Taylor standing in front of a Spitfire aircraft while saluting

Spitfire of the North features in new Motor Mania series

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North West business confidence falls in April, but remains above UK average

Image Credits: Sanctuary Bathrooms

Revealed: Blackpool workers pocket almost £800 a year on the loo – The surprisin...
How much is your toilet time really worth? Workers in Blackpool are making the most of their bathroom breaks, literally.
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Nicola Fisher

'Vibrant' businesswoman dies after weight loss surgery complications

The Young'uns

Award-winning North East folk legends The Young'uns will celebrate band's 20th a...

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More North West firms plan to hire as confidence climbs

Brittle nails, bloated belly and flaky skin: Shocking images of sleep deprivatio...

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

Burglar tries to knock on homeowner's front door.

Watch: Bungling burglar tries to knock on homeowner's front door

Warming hands.

Watch: Eight yellow cold health alerts in place across the UK

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust was “kept in the dark” along with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.

Consultant psychiatrist lied and put patients at risk - here's why

Photo of Matthew Smith from If You Care Share foundation

Man runs to every Premier League stadium for suicide prevention

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Prepare for the largest music festival in North East history when Come Together debuts next summer.

Prepare for the largest music festival when Come Together debuts next summer
Next summer, Newcastle's Town Moor will be transformed into the epicentre of the UK's live music scene as the Come Together Festival debuts from June 4-8.
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Fylde RFC won at Tynedale last weekend Picture: Fylde RFC

Fylde RFC players are feeling positive

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Fat Dog.

Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX at Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

Hardwick Festival.

Hardwick Festival reveals line-up times and all you need to know details

A number of Seasiders supporters headed down to Bloomfield Road for the friendly against Sunderland.

GALLERY: 25 photos of the Blackpool faithful back at Bloomfield Road

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Former Seasiders midfielder searching for new club following departure

Kevin Phillips

Ex-Seasiders figure accuses club of withdrawing contract following departure

Project Peter Pan

'We are not snowflakes - it's soul destroying'

National Football Museum in Manchester Credit: Google

English Tourism Week: Video explores UK's top visitor attractions

An apprentice at work.

North East businesses celebrated for championing science skills

The most competitive UK regions revealed

Minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, flu and sickness were the most common reasons for calling in sick

These are the top five areas in the UK most likely to call in sick to work

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

A new Boyes store is set to open next to the Co-op off Lawson Road in Thornton village. (Picture by Boyes)

Discount chain that sells 'everything' to open new store

A talented Blackpool player has snubbed Sunderland. (Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport)

Ex-Blackpool star in surprise transfer after snubbing Sunderland

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for most of England

Amber heat-health alert issued for Lancashire as temperatures rise

Blackpool saw one of their highly rated defenders leave this summer. (Image: Getty Images)

Ex-Blackpool youngster ‘on trial’ with Championship side Sunderland

Ant and Dec making the announcement

Ant and Dec to produce Byker Grove reboot

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Breaking Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

Can you offer Michael, four, a forever home?

Could you be Michael’s forever mummy or daddy?

Beyoncé’s takeaway order following Sunderland gig revealed

Phillips played for the Seasiders between 2011 and 2013

Ex-Blackpool, Sunderland & West Ham man announces shock departure

Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas

Royal Mail warning as bad weather causes delays

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

Snow is expected to hit the UK in late March. (Getty Images)

UK weather: Met Office warnings for ice and snow from this evening

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday

Storm Otto to hit the UK this Friday bringing winds up to 80mph

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