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Famed Sherpa guide attempts to climb Mount Everest for 31st time
One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time, and possibly the 32nd ...
Barnard Castle golfer, 11, qualifies for World Championship
An 11-year-old golf prodigy from Barnard Castle is fundraising to help achieve her dreams of playing in the Junior World Championship finals ...
7 of the best swimming pools in the North East this Easter
From coastal towns to countryside retreats, the North East is home to a variety of swimming pools that cater to all ages and swimming abilities. Many of these centres have been praised by visitors for ...
The Friends of The Bowes Museum announces immediate closure
At an extraordinary general meeting at the museum, in Barnard Castle, 92 per cent of members from the Friends of The Bowes Museum group voted ...
Luke O'Nien eases play-off fear of Sunderland supporters
O'Nien was proud of Sunderland's defensive effort at Ashton Gate after going down to 10 men early on - and was blown away by what he saw at the other end when Eliezer Mayenda put the Black Cats ahead ...
Newcastle injury fears over Fabian Schar after defeat at Aston Villa
Jason Tindall is hoping the decision to substitute Fabian Schar in the 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa has avoided any serious hamstring damage.
JD Vance to visit India for bilateral talks on economic and geopolitical ties
US vice president JD Vance will embark on a four-day visit to India on Monday as the two countries seek to unlock economic opportunities and negotiate a bilateral trade deal. Mr Vance will meet prime ...
Middlesbrough's Tommy Conway on Sheff Wed, penalties and play-off race
Tommy Conway discusses Middlesbrough's play-off battle, penalties and the Easter Monday trip to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday ...
Striker wanted Sunderland transfer & Man Utd plan dismissed
Matija Frigan was one of the strikers on Sunderland's radar in the January transfer window. The Black Cats held talks with Westerlo, with some reports in Belgium at the time claiming a deal was on the ...
Sunday’s briefing: Villa boost top-five hopes as Liverpool look to wrap up title
Aston Villa gave their Champions League hopes a huge boost with a 4-1 thumping of in-form Newcastle. Manchester City left it late to beat Everton 2-0, while Southampton finally reached the 11-point ...
Dry and ‘pleasant’ Easter Sunday forecast for much of UK
A dry and “pleasant” Easter Sunday for much of the UK will be followed by rain, the Met Office has forecast. The weather service said most of the country would see “some warm spells of sunshine” on ...
King and Queen to attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle
The King and Queen are set to attend an Easter Sunday service with other members of the royal family. However, the Prince and Princess of Wales will not be at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, as ...