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NSW’s new intercity trains look shiny and smell fresh – but speeds remain stuck in the 20th century

The state’s refreshed intercity fleet is comfortable, but won’t get you from Sydney to Newcastle any quicker than steam trains did a century ago

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Senior clergy accuses outgoing Archbishop Justin Welby of ‘making light’ of abuse victims in speech

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley said speech by the outgoing head of the Church of England was disturbing and disrespectful to Church abuse survivors

The Independent UK

Man in court charged with manslaughter and cannabis production after house blast

Reece Galbraith, 33, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court following the explosion in Benwell, Newcastle, in October.

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Man charged with manslaughter after Newcastle cannabis blast kills two

Reece Galbraith charged with manslaughter and cannabis production over explosion that left seven-year-old boy and 35-year-old man dead

The Guardian - UK

Man charged over Newcastle house explosion that killed seven-year-old boy

Reece Galbraith charged with two counts of manslaughter and production of cannabis after blast killed two people

The Independent UK

Man charged with manslaughter and cannabis production after fatal house blast

Seven-year-old Archie York and Jason ‘Jay’ Laws, 35, died in the explosion in Newcastle on October 16.

Evening Standard

Man charged with manslaughter and cannabis production after house explosion in Newcastle that killed two

Reece Galbraith, 33, due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Thursday

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot talks up ‘special player’ Mohamed Salah

The Egypt international scored twice in a six-goal thriller.

The Independent UK

“The new high-powered mover from Hoover - it’s a little groover!”: What Brian Johnson sang before his audition for AC/DC

He was broke and needed the money!

MusicRadar

C of E bishops accused of ‘careerism’ over failure to condemn abuse cover-up

Bishop of Newcastle says fellow bishops have stayed silent because they want to be new archbishop of Canterbury

The Guardian - UK

Kandoo Kid kicks on while Sir Gino vaults into Champion Hurdle picture

The victory was trainer Paul Nicholls’ first Gold Cup success since 2009, while Sir Gino was impressive in winning the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle

The Guardian - UK

Saturday racing tips for Newbury and Newcastle: Victtorino worth his weight in gold

Follow our free horse racing betting tips for Saturday’s big race at Newbury and Newcastle

The Independent UK

Rising Tide protesters arrested in Canberra for blocking road to Parliament House

Hundreds of climate protesters joined a rally in Canberra on Wednesday – days after a protest in Newcastle

The Guardian - AU

170 arrested for blocking coal port

Members of the protest group Rising Tide Australia halted maritime traffic in Australia’s Port of Newcastle

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Evening Standard

How to watch Newcastle vs West Ham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League game today

Hammers looking to turn a corner under Julen Lopetegui as pressure continues to mount

The Conversation

Character references tell a court you’re a good person. Why are convicted rapists allowed to use them?

In a recent Newcastle trial, a jury found three men guilty on multiple charges of sexually assaulting three teenage girls over two nights.

The Guardian - UK

Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival

In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the country

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers at Newcastle airport face delays as runway ‘decimated’ by snow

Newcastle International Airport said it has cleared the runway and is working hard to avoid any further delays to its passengers.

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Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

The Guardian - UK

Constitution Hill’s new ‘tragic problem’ puts key Newcastle comeback in doubt

Constitution Hill, the unbeaten winner of the 2023 Champion Hurdle, is currently lame and ‘unlikely’ to run in next weekend’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle

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Sam Fender announces three huge stadium headline shows to promote new album ‘People Watching’

In a record booking that overtakes The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender has announced three huge stadium headline shows for next summer in support of his forthcoming new album ‘People Watching’.

The Guardian - AU

Greens say leaked pokies reform report ‘a huge concern’ – as it happened

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NSW government bid to prevent Rising Tide protest in Newcastle harbour invalid, court finds

Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo Haylen

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‘Concrete Dreams’: rethinking Newcastle’s brutalist past

A new project and exhibition at the Farrell Centre in Newcastle revisits the radical urban ideas that changed Tyneside in the 1960s and 1970s

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Court scraps 'marine exclusion zone' ahead of protest

A temporary exclusion zone intended to help police a major planned climate protest, has been scrapped by a court just one hour before it was due to commence.

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