Angel of the North denied listed status
The Angel of the North has been turned down for listed status in a decision that has left campaigners “dismayed”.
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Pensioner left badly bruised by robbers thanks public for support
A pensioner with leukaemia who was left with horrific bruises when two thieves tried to steal her disability scooter has thanked her community for rallying round to help her.
Abhorrent attack on pensioner with leukaemia leaves her badly bruised
A pensioner who has leukaemia was left with horrific bruising after she stopped thieves stealing her mobility scooter, police said.
Five fined for Covid breach barbecue on snowy moors
Five adults have been fined £200 after they breached coronavirus regulations by holding a barbecue on snowy moors.
Scarlett Moffatt wishes everyone could be ‘a little bit more Himba’
Reality TV star Scarlett Moffatt said she wished everyone could be a “bit more Himba” – the African tribe she and her family filmed with for her new show.
Great Exhibition of the North to feature music, film – and 80m water sculpture
Organisers of the Great Exhibition of the North have unveiled details of its eagerly anticipated opening.