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Today, the biggest news stories include the astonishing bravery of Martina Turner, who has shared the shocking images of the injuries abusive partner Steven Wood left her with. There's also a brutal verdict on MI5 failures in the run up to the Manchester Arena bombing from the mum of victim Liam Curry.
Read more: The courageous Newcastle boy, three, who cannot walk or talk and suffers 15 seizures a day
In Wideopen, a shocking story saw a primary school pupil excluded for bringing a bread knife into class, too. And then more rumblings over Newcastle United's ownership from Amnesty International - and praise for the toon fans who took over London last weekend - also lead the agenda.
This is your morning North East Today update.
Gateshead mum stabbed 29 times by partner shares shocking images of injuries as she opens up about fight for survival
A Gateshead mum who was stabbed 29 times and then locked in a cupboard by her partner has opened up about her courageous fight for survival to raise awareness of domestic violence.
In May 2021, Martina Turner was setting the table for breakfast at her home in Winlaton Mill when she was victim of a horrific attack by her partner at the time, Steven Wood.
The 54-year-old was stabbed 29 times with three different knives by Wood and then locked in a kitchen cupboard.
LIV, PGA and how a US court case saw Newcastle United takeover back in the headlines
Newcastle United's seemingly never-ending takeover saga drew to a close in 2021 as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben family finally got the keys to St James' Park from Mike Ashley.
However, that may all be about to change. The turnaround in fortunes on Tyneside has been well-documented as Newcastle enjoyed a revival both on and off the pitch.
But court documents unveiled in the United States this week have seen Amnesty International call on top flight chiefs to 're-examine' the 2021 takeover.
'We will never forgive you': Mum of South Shields Manchester Arena bomb victim Liam Curry blasts MI5 for failures
The mum of Manchester Arena bombing victim Liam Curry says she will "never forgive" all though who missed chances to save her son.
Liam, 19, was killed alongside his 17-year-old girlfriend Chloe Rutherford when suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated his deadly device in the foyer of the venue after an Ariana Grade concert in May 2017.
The young couple, from South Shields, were among 22 people to lose their lives in the atrocity, which also killed Philip Tron, 32, and 19-year-old Courtney Boyle, both from Gateshead.
The 'real Northern powerhouse' – Newcastle Labour leader hails NUFC fans who took over London
Newcastle’s council leader has paid tribute to the “incredible and inspiring” NUFC fans who took over London last weekend.
Nick Kemp hailed the travelling Toon Army that descended on the capital for the Carabao Cup final as the “real Northern powerhouse”. Speaking at Wednesday night’s full council meeting, the Labour leader also reserved praise for the “awesome” Wor Flags display at Wembley on Sunday.
Congratulating Newcastle United on reaching the final, where they were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United, Coun Kemp said: “This weekend we saw the real Northern powerhouse. This Northern powerhouse claimed and then cleaned Trafalgar Square."
Pupil caught with bread knife at North Tyneside primary school is excluded
A primary school pupil has been excluded for bringing a bread knife into school.
Northumbria Police is investigating the incident, which happened at Hazelwood Primary School, in Wideopen, North Tyneside, last month.
Head teacher Stephane Bommel said the child was spotted with the knife by a teacher on the morning of February 14 when the class were preparing to leave for a school trip.
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