Council meeting cut short as bin strike protests erupt

South Shields cancer Survivor’s New Memoir: Shadow of a Survivor

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In the 1970’s , South Shields born, John Walker Pattison was told he wouldn’t survive his cancer diagnosis, five decades later he has released a memoir of his life as a survivor.

National Thank a Teacher Day: One in three adults remember a teacher for life

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Bobby Seagull reflects on the powerful impact of teachers and why so many of us still remember them.

People of London: How important is a good teacher?

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We ask Londoners about their best teachers.

SEND Funding Emergency: North East Councils on Brink of Insolvency

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A growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding is threatening to push councils across the North East towards financial collapse. Newcastle, Northumberland, and Durham are among those grappling with multi-million-pound deficits, as demand for support soars and legal deadlines for delivering help are missed.

HS2 opening set to be delayed as saga continues

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The latest high speed railway update.

Thank a Teacher Day in the North East

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Today is ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ where students show appreciation to their most favourite teachers. Did you have a teacher that made a real difference in your life?

People on the street: Saying thank you to the teacher who has changed your life

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We went out into Manchester to ask people on the street about the teachers who have made the biggest difference to their life.

UK Crime Caught on Camera: Northants

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In this episode we’re looking at crime in Northamptonshire and cover everything from dangerous drivers to a knife thug.

Pompey Talk: Adrian Segecic in, Christian Saydee out

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Pompey Talk returns with the Blues poised to name Adrian Segecic are their first signing of the transfer window.<br />On this week's episode, Mark McMahon and Neil Allen discuss the Aussie attacking midfielder's free transfer move from Sydney FC, where he'll fit into head coach John Mousinho's plans at Fratton Park and what he'll bring to the team.<br />The News duo also speak about Christian Saydee's time at Pompey, with the forward expected to complete a move to League One Wigan this summer. Who could join him through the Fratton Park exit door is also examined, while Allen also reveals how his recent chat with the now departed Kusini Yengi went.

Teesside among best in country for first choice school offers

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Teesside students had one of the highest success rates for getting into their first choice school.