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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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - UK

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’.

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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

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Wallpaper

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.

AAP

Newcastle vs West Ham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui under pressure to produce swift turnaround in form

Evening Standard

WATCH: Constitution Hill Newbury Gallop

See the Constitution Hill Newbury gallop with stablemate Sir Gino as the 2023 Champion Hurdler prepares for the 2024 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

SportsCasting

Father-of-four jailed after threatening to burn down every Newcastle mosque in TikTok video

James Aspin was jailed for 20 months after posting the four-minute video

The Independent UK

Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round

Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.

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Newcastle Herald

Last-minute laws deny Rising Tide and supporters right to protest

'Newcastle has to decide - which side are you on?'

Newcastle Herald

Harbour blockade organisers push ahead amid exclusion zone changes

Newcastle Harbour blockade headquarters moved to Foreshore Park.

Newcastle Herald

Cruise ship arrives to gloomy weather after Sunday night storm

Three more cruise ships are set to arrive this year.

The Independent UK

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal

The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign after the Makin Review.

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The Independent UK

Bishop who forced Welby to resign warns senior clerics put job promotion ahead of tackling abuse

The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has spoken out against the culture of silence in the Church of England

Newcastle Herald

All the photos from trackside at Newcastle's The Hunter race day

All the photos from The Hunter race day in Newcastle.

The Guardian - AU

NSW government to cut off public access to Newcastle harbour ahead of peaceful climate protest

Rising Tide activist group condemns ‘abuse of power’ but government says protests must consider ‘reasonable’ community impact

Newcastle Herald

Lees starts Hunter day on winning note, claiming late father's race for first time

Gobi Desert salutes in Max Lees Classic at Newcastle on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Spirit Dancer ensures Fergie time is well spent in retirement for Sir Alex

The ex-manager netted an international double worth a total of around £500,000 in prize money on Friday

Newcastle Herald

Everything you need to know about The Hunter race day

From bookies' favourites to fashion. It's race day in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

'Unacceptable level of failure' in children's lifejackets, report reveals

The lifejackets were rated "poor" with the best jacket only achieving a pass rate of 65 per cent.

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