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See The Hoppings take shape in Newcastle with final preparations under way for Friday's launch
The Hoppings
First images of the annual funfair show workers busy installing the final big rides and sideshows ahead of the opening day of The Hoppings on the Town Moor in Newcastle
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The Hoppings ride prices and parking costs as fair prepares for Friday's launch
The Hoppings
The Hoppings will be back at the Town Moor in Newcastle from June 16-25 and here's what you can expect to pay
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Hoppings map shows all you need to know about this year's fair in Newcastle
The Hoppings
Map reveals fair's ride layout on Town Moor, food area, entrance points, car park and toilet locations with baby-changing facilities
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Kids Club at The Hoppings will launch with Spiderman and Frozen's Elsa and Anna
The Hoppings
Favourite children's characters will add to the attractions of The Hoppings Kids Club in Newcastle with weekend appearances also including Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Paw Patrol and Mickey Mouse
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The Hoppings' new 60-metre Rocket Ride promises to be a soaring success in Newcastle
The Hoppings
New 'nail-biting' ride - a first for The Hoppings - will launch on the city's Town Moor on Friday
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No male teachers in at least half of Northumberland primary schools, study finds
Northumberland
The study carried out by Warwick Business School found that across the country nearly one in three primary schools in England do not have a male classroom teacher
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Newcastle Mela to host music, dance and food over August Bank Holiday weekend
Newcastle Exhibition Park
Following a free Mela in the City event on August 26, the big party will be at Exhibition Park on August 27-28 with a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture
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Troll fingers and snot ice cream on menu at Lilidorei from local Northumberland suppliers
Alnwick
Bespoke foods have been created exclusively for Northumberland's newest attraction by local suppliers
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We visited Lilidorei at Alnwick Garden to see if it lives up to the hype - here's what we thought
Parenting
Lilidorei recently opened at Alnwick Garden in Northumberland promising children a magical experience - here's what we made of it
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Northumberland Miners' Picnic to celebrate 159-year anniversary this June
Woodhorn Museum
Miners' Picnic will be back at Woodhorn Museum with attractions including brass bands, live music, crafts and a mini mela
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Masala Festival to return with South Asian arts, performances and events across Tyneside
Newcastle upon Tyne
Seven-day celebration of South Asian arts and culture in July will bring party atmosphere to Newcastle and Gateshead with music, Bollywood dance, crafts, films, food and a Mini Mela
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New Quentin Blake art trail is set to draw half-term visitors to WWT Washington
Washington
The wildlife centre has launched a trail featuring some never-before-seen drawings by the famous Roald Dahl artist
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MoneySavingExpert team's list of 12 supermarkets, pubs and restaurants where kids can eat free or for £1
Parenting
The list compiled by Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert team will save families cash when eating out over half-term at the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Beefeater restaurants or Hungry Horse pubs
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Crowds enjoy show-jumping, wrestling and sheep-shearing at the Northumberland County Show
Northumberland County Show
From show-jumping to sheep shearing and even wrestling, there was something for everyone at the Northumberland County Show
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All you need to know about The Hoppings 2023
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The legendary fun fair coming back to the Town Moor once again this June and it's bigger and better than ever
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Shaun the Sheep sculpture going for £1 in a charity raffle ahead of launch of Tyneside art trail
St Oswald's Hospice
Following huge success of the Snowdogs trail then Elmer the Elephant, it's the turn of Shaun the Sheep to take to the Tyneside spotlight and here's how you can bag a unique sculpture for next to nothing
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The Hoppings promises biggest event yet with extras of live music, more food and return of the bar
The Hoppings
Famous funfair on the Town Moor has already announced a longer run this June plus some of Europe's 'biggest, fastest and wildest' rides
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Inside the world's largest play structure which officially opened in Northumberland on Wednesday
Alnwick
The ribbon was cut on Lilidorei at the Alnwick Garden by the Duchess of Northumberland
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Lilidorei playground at Alnwick Gardens officially opens in time for May half-term holidays
Alnwick
Lilidorei at the Alnwick Garden officially opens on Thursday May 25
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Kynren - dates, ticket prices and what to expect as it makes summer return to County Durham
Kynren
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England will be back in Bishop Auckland between July 29 and September 9
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Disney On Ice announces Newcastle return - with an Encanto first
Disney
Encanto will feature for first time in UK tour of Disney's anniversary show 100 Years of Wonder which will come to Newcastle in December, with fans invited to get their skates on as tickets are available now
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Stage is set as Newcastle and Gateshead welcome back The Late Shows
Newcastle upon Tyne
Free May 19-20 'culture crawl' includes new venues and new attractions as families are invited to enjoy two nights of free tours, performances and activities - here's a pick of just some of the attractions on offer
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Pop-up cinema in Gosforth will launch with Coronation screening this Saturday
King Charles III
The Royalty, named after old Newcastle cinema, invites families to watch the Coronation - then Sunday's Coronation Concert - on a big screen for free this weekend with a first programme of low-cost family films to follow
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Whitley Bay Carnival announces huge plans for 10th birthday celebration
Whitley Bay
Much-loved community carnival will be back over two days in May with free entertainment, a costume parade, circus acts, street food and a carnival ball
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Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
Girls Aloud tour presale sparks backlash as fans hit out at 'ridiculous' ticket prices
Girls Aloud
Fans hoping to get a spot at the front when Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberley and Nicola reunite in 2024 will have to fork out over £200 per ticket
Marks and Spencer shoppers say 'the cosiest' £45 winter dress earns 'a lot of compliments'
Marks & Spencer
The cable knit dress has been praised as 'very comfortable' and 'so classy' with shoppers saying it can be dressed up or down.
Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Martin Lewis shares the date when supermarkets slash the cost of Christmas food
Martin Lewis
The consumer expert has explained how shoppers can get Christmas vegetables at reduced prices - here are more details
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Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Seaham spa named among top three in the North East at Good Spa Guide awards
County Durham
Staff at Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa said they were 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to be recognised as one of the best spas in the region
Tesco giving away £250 gift cards to customers this festive season
Tesco
Tesco Clubcard members have a chance to win a sweet £250 gift card this festive season
Girls Aloud 2024 tour extra dates added including third Newcastle Utilita Arena show
Girls Aloud
Several shows have already sold out in the presale - but fans have another chance to get tickets with six new dates added in Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Liverpool
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Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Multi-vehicle crash on A69 Northumberland with lanes to be closed for hours
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec set to land major blow to ITV stars after double exit
I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec are braced to deliver some bad news to the remaining stars in the ITV show
Darren Moore explains how Huddersfield Town 'nullified' Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland lost 2-1 against relegation strugglers Huddersfield Town on Wearside last night
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025