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The far right thrives on defiance, turning convictions into credibility and chaos into a rallying cry against justice | Robin Tudge

From courtrooms to chaos: how the far right is turning lawlessness into a badge of honour

The far right thrives on defiance, turning convictions into credibility and chaos into a rallying cry against justice

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With the recent arrests following the Palestine Action protests, it is important to see the effect of peaceful protests throughout history | Peter Sagar

The Power of Peaceful Protest

With the recent arrests following the Palestine Action protests, it is important to see the effect of peaceful protests throughout history

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Reform UK won control of Durham County Council in May, hoping to cut council tax; they now contemplate a significant increase in that tax | Peter Sagar

County Durham residents fear higher bills as Reform UK plans council tax changes

Reform UK won control of Durham County Council in May, hoping to cut council tax; they now contemplate a significant increase in that tax

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Yvonne Wancke @ivanwancke.bsky.social · 19h

Of course, it's good news that there's a ceasefire in Gaza, and of course the suffering is not over. If you can please help my friend, Waseem and his family. Their home was destroyed and they don't even have a tent now.
You can support here.
www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-...

Donate to Emergency Appeal: Help Wassim's Family, organized by Anna Orridge

Hi I'm Anna and I'm fundraising for Wassim, a father in Palestine. This is Wassim'… Anna Orridge needs your support for Emergency Appeal: Help Wassim's Family

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 20h

Bad Lads opened at Live Theatre at the beginning of October before touring venues across the country. It returns to the region, playing at Stockton ARC on 14 and 15 November | Julie Ward

Bad Lads: beginning of tour at Live Theatre

Bad Lads opened at Live Theatre at the beginning of October before touring venues across the country. It returns to the region, playing at Stockton ARC on 14 and 15 November

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Reform UK cheers a record victory as ex-Tory Craig Holmes takes Skelton East, with 65% in the party’s biggest win yet | Julia Mazza

Skelton East by-election: highest percentage vote for Reform UK

Reform UK cheers a record victory as ex-Tory Craig Holmes takes Skelton East, with 65% in the party’s biggest win yet

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The Labour Party needs to find its soul again | Chris Wade

Starmer is killing the Labour Party

The Labour Party needs to find its soul again

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Waseem elmadhoun🍉 @semo98.bsky.social · 1d

💔 As I returned to northern Gaza, I found my home completely destroyed.
We’re gathering what’s left from the rubble — this is our reality now.
We are homeless, facing the cold winter ahead with fear and uncertainty.

🙏 Please donate and share this post.
gofund.me/35fdca7d
😭🇵🇸🫂
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 2d

A look at The Word - facilities, activities, and accessibility | Clive Carr

Visiting The Word, South Shields

A look at The Word - facilities, activities, and accessibility

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There are countless stories from around the world documenting the damage that humans are doing to the natural world | Peter Sagar

Putting right our relationship with nature

There are countless stories from around the world documenting the damage that humans are doing to the natural world

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 2d

"From Sunday, travelling into Europe gets more complicated for Brits. The EU is rolling out its new Entry/Exit System - a digital border control that's replacing passport stamping for all non-EU citizens" | North East Bylines

EU entry/exit System – more woe for Brits abroad

"From Sunday, travelling into Europe gets more complicated for Brits. The EU is rolling out its new Entry/Exit System - a digital border control that's replacing passport stamping for all non-EU citizens"

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Hazelwood is one of six North Tyneside primary schools facing potential mergers alongside the proposed closure of a coastal middle school
| Austen Shakespeare

North Tyneside: Hazlewood primary petition reaches over 1,000 signatures

Hazelwood is one of six North Tyneside primary schools facing potential mergers alongside the proposed closure of a coastal middle school

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 3d

Learning to spot a banking scam, the biggest fraud and scam complaints and the Termination Experts scam
| Peter Sagar

How to spot a bank scam and other scam updates

Learning to spot a banking scam, the biggest fraud and scam complaints and the Termination Experts scam

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The NHS, born in 1948 alongside me, has saved millions - yet today both major parties bleed it dry, trading care for corporate profit | Peter Greenwood

A night of grace and defiance with Edwyn Collins

At the Boiler Shop, the themes of resilience and love were palpable

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“I call myself a Nigeordian. That reflects my dual Nigerian and Geordie heritage” | Lanre Sonde

Blending roots: culture and belonging in the North East

“I call myself a Nigeordian. That reflects my dual Nigerian and Geordie heritage”

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School leaders have been told of rising numbers of children needing more help at school, leading to a predicted £34mn overspend in the next three years if nothing is done
| Gareth Lightfoot

Stockton: rising numbers of children needing help in schools

School leaders have been told of rising numbers of children needing more help at school, leading to a predicted £34mn overspend in the next three years if nothing is done

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At the Boiler Shop, the themes of resilience and love were palpable | Nick Kemp

A night of grace and defiance with Edwyn Collins

At the Boiler Shop, the themes of resilience and love were palpable

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 5d

West Denton leisure centre building work update as council releases new images of stalled project | Daniel Holland

Newcastle: leisure centre update

West Denton leisure centre building work update as council releases new images of stalled project

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 5d

The Al-Madhoun family in Gaza are struggling to stay alive, and really need our help.

‘Our daily life is like hell’: A look into the struggles faced by the Al-Madhoun family in Gaza

The Al-Madhoun family in Gaza are struggling to stay alive, and really need our help

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Incinerators are posed as one of the solutions to reach Net Zero. However, there are concerns | Peter Sagar

The road to Net Zero or more pollution? Energy from waste incineration on Teesside

Incinerators are posed as one of the solutions to reach Net Zero. However, there are concerns

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 6d

US unveils Gaza peace plan proposing an end to the Israel-Hamas war, hostage releases, and a new path to lasting coexistence | Peter Sagar

Standing Together responds to Trump’s Gaza peace plan

US unveils Gaza peace plan proposing an end to the Israel-Hamas war, hostage releases, and a new path to lasting coexistence

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 6d

"There are, sadly some MPs that don’t need this idiots’ advice as they do a fantastic job all on their own" | Chris Wade

An idiot does politics

"There are, sadly some MPs that don’t need this idiots’ advice as they do a fantastic job all on their own"

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A review of the bus safari experience with Newcastle Public transports User’s Group | Peter Sagar

Waiting for the bus: going on a bus safari with Newcastle Public Transports Users’ Group

A review of the bus safari experience with Newcastle Public transports User’s Group

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Explanations and facts are weapons to fight misinformation by the Right. They are the truth Starmer can use to protect our economy | Dr Jayne Hamilton

Badenoch on the demise of the British job market and the Labour party

Explanations and facts are weapons to fight misinformation by the Right. They are the truth Starmer can use to protect our economy

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