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Today we bring you the news that hundreds of teachers joined a rally in Newcastle city centre on the second day of their strike for pay and conditions. Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted that there will be 'some players that might not get back to Wembley.'
And a Northumberland dad who got a 'NUFC cup winners' tattoo on his leg BEFORE the Carabao Cup final has told Chronicle Live he has no regrets.
This is your morning North East Today update.
Hundreds of teachers take to the streets of Newcastle to demand better pay and conditions
Hundreds of North East teachers have rallied to a "stand for the future of education" on the second day of their strike for pay and conditions.
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) walked out at schools around the region on Tuesday, with hundreds joining a rally in Newcastle city centre. A series of speakers - including striking teachers, students, support staff and the North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll - called for better pay and conditions for educators.
Teachers say that they are not only fighting for a pay rise, but a funded one.
Read the full story here.
South Shields masked gunman blasted shotgun through mum's door in alleged plot to murder her partner
A masked gunman blasted a shotgun through the front door of a mum's home in an alleged plot to murder her partner, a court heard.
Ryan Carr was allegedly the target of a planned hit after falling into a dispute with Aaron Giles. Mr Carr was at home with his partner and her young son when Giles is alleged to have tried to lure him out while a shooter lay in wait outside his home in South Shields.
The gunman is then said to have fired two shots through the front door of the property. Giles has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence but denies conspiracy to murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Taxi driver Kevin Chapman, who prosecutors say took Giles and the gunman to the scene, denies all three charges.
Read the full story here.
Some Newcastle players fighting for futures and Eddie Howe will be ruthless amid £241.7m task
The Carabao Cup final was a reminder of how far Newcastle has come in the last 12 months, but this painful loss also showed how far the black-and-whites still need to go to take that next step.
This spirited group have already overachieved - their contributions will never be forgotten - but Newcastle are going to have to evolve in the coming years to get to where they want to go. Eddie Howe, himself, admitted that there will be 'some players that might not get back to Wembley' before the Newcastle head coach later added: "We know how and what we need to do to push the team on.
Read the full story here.
'I don't regret it' - Cramlington dad got 'NUFC cup winners' tattoo three days BEFORE Carabao cup final
A dad who got a 'NUFC cup winners' tattoo on his leg BEFORE the Carabao Cup final said he has no regrets.
Kris Cook got a tattoo that said: "Tell me ma me ma, NUFC Cup winners 26/02/23" etched onto his left leg. The 31-year-old, from Cramlington, Northumberland, had the artwork done on Thursday.
Three days later, Newcastle United lost 2-0 to Manchester United in the cup final at Wembley. It was the first time the Magpies had been in a cup final since 1999.
The toon fan, who is dad to eight-year-old Honey, said: "I got it done on Thursday last week. I was booked in for a tattoo anyway and I said to my mates 'I might get it done'. When I did get it done they were like 'Jesus Christ, what have you done?'"
Read the full story here.
'Like being attacked by a bear' - Wallsend window cleaner left needing hospital treatment after being mauled by savage dog on Valentine's Day
A Wallsend man savagely attacked by a dog while he was out on a walk has shared images of his horrific injuries as police launch an investigation into the incident.
Keith Richards was left needing hospital treatment after a Pit Bull reportedly launched a vicious attack on him while he walked his Border Terrier on Archer Street at around 8.15pm on February 14.
The 44-year-old told Chronicle Live he suffered bites on his right underarm, shoulder blade, collarbone and to the right side of his body during the 10-minute ordeal. Keith, who runs his own window cleaning business, has also been left unable to work while his injuries heal and faces the possibility of needing plastic surgery.
Read the full story here.
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