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🚨 North East women’s mental health club offers a lifeline to those strugglingA women’s mental health club in the North E...
02/09/2026

🚨 North East women’s mental health club offers a lifeline to those struggling

A women’s mental health club in the North East is providing vital support to women who are struggling, offering a safe space to talk, connect with others and access help without having to face lengthy NHS waiting lists.

The club has become a lifeline for women dealing with a range of mental health challenges, giving them somewhere they can feel understood and supported.

Those behind the service say there is a growing need for more accessible support for women’s mental health across the region.

With demand for mental health services continuing to rise, initiatives like this are helping women get support when they need it most.

New rules coming into force in schools across England from SeptemberParents and pupils are being reminded about a number...
02/09/2026

New rules coming into force in schools across England from September

Parents and pupils are being reminded about a number of new rules and changes coming into force in schools across England from September 2026.

The changes cover areas including mobile phone use, attendance, behaviour and school policies, with schools preparing to implement updated guidance as the new academic year begins.

Families are being urged to check with their child’s school to see exactly how the changes will affect them, as individual schools may have their own policies and procedures.

With the new term just around the corner, parents and pupils will need to make sure they’re familiar with the latest rules.

🚨 Dad delivers his own daughters in TWO surprise home birthsA Newcastle dad has found himself playing an unexpected role...
02/09/2026

🚨 Dad delivers his own daughters in TWO surprise home births

A Newcastle dad has found himself playing an unexpected role in the arrival of both of his daughters — delivering them himself during two separate surprise home births, four years apart.

Adele Crisp, 34, went into labour unexpectedly with her second daughter, despite being due to be induced just days later. Her partner John Anderson, 39, quickly realised the baby was coming and called an ambulance.

Just 21 minutes later, little Saige-Elizabeth was born at home, with John catching her before paramedics arrived.

Incredibly, the couple had experienced almost exactly the same situation four years earlier when their first daughter, Georgia, arrived prematurely at the very same house — with John again helping deliver her before the ambulance arrived.

Baby Saige spent a week in hospital receiving treatment for jaundice and rapid breathing but is now safely home with her parents and four-year-old big sister.

Adele said the experience felt like “déjà vu”, adding that she couldn’t believe it had happened twice in the same house.

What an incredible family story! ❤️

The transfer window is closed! Very interesting to see the probability now with both NUFC and SAFC on a top 4 finish and...
02/09/2026

The transfer window is closed!

Very interesting to see the probability now with both NUFC and SAFC on a top 4 finish and a top half finish.

Football fans will know European places can change but showing a half table finish increases the change of getting some sort of Europe…



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🚨 Northumbria Police officer sacked after assaulting grandad in front of his young grandsonA Northumbria Police officer ...
02/09/2026

🚨 Northumbria Police officer sacked after assaulting grandad in front of his young grandson

A Northumbria Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting a grandfather following a road collision in Gateshead.

PC Jonathan Pattison, who had 24 years of service, became involved in a confrontation after his wife’s car was hit in Birtley last year. The other driver had his eight-year-old grandson with him.

Footage showed Pattison throwing punches at the driver and pushing his own wife as she attempted to intervene and calm the situation. The distressed child could be heard screaming during the incident.

Pattison later admitted the assault and was convicted at York Magistrates’ Court, receiving a £1,200 fine and £500 compensation order.

A misconduct hearing found he had breached professional standards relating to authority, respect and courtesy, as well as discreditable conduct.

Despite taking into account his long service, the fact he had been drinking and that he was experiencing anxiety and depression at the time, Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine ruled that dismissal was the only appropriate sanction.

He will now be placed on the police barred list.

🚨 14-year-old boy saves paralysed surfer from drowning in freezing sea. A 14-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after k...
02/09/2026

🚨 14-year-old boy saves paralysed surfer from drowning in freezing sea.

A 14-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after keeping a paralysed surfer alive for more than half an hour in freezing waters.

63-year-old Gavin Bowden was surfing alone at Saunton Sands when a wipeout sent his large paddleboard crashing onto his head.

The impact left him paralysed and unable to move his arms or legs, as he floated face-up in the rough surf.

After managing to shout for help three times, Gavin was eventually reached by 14-year-old Oscar McCrae.

Oscar faced an incredibly difficult task trying to get the adult onto the slick, upside-down board. Gavin repeatedly slipped back into the water, but the teenager refused to give up.

Oscar eventually managed to secure Gavin’s arms over the board and hold him in place.

Drawing on experience from his local surf lifesaving club, where he had been training since the age of eight, he then spent more than 30 minutes kicking out to sea to keep the breaking waves away from them while they waited for help.

Oscar also kept Gavin talking, calmly asking him questions about his family and holidays to help keep him conscious.

Explaining why he didn’t leave Gavin, Oscar said: “If I left him, I wouldn’t be able to live with myself knowing that I could have helped him.”

An absolutely incredible act of courage and selflessness from such a young boy.

Oscar deserves enormous credit for refusing to give up when someone’s life was on the line.

What an amazing young man.

🚨 Dad gives part of his liver and bowel to save his six-year-old sonA dad has made an incredible sacrifice to give his y...
02/09/2026

🚨 Dad gives part of his liver and bowel to save his six-year-old son

A dad has made an incredible sacrifice to give his young son a second chance at life.

Gary Jackson donated part of his liver and small intestine to his six-year-old son Harry in an extremely rare transplant operation at King’s College Hospital in London. The procedure is thought to be one of only around 10 of its kind ever performed on a child worldwide.

Gary had to lose six stone, follow a strict diet and give up alcohol before undergoing the gruelling 17-hour operation. He later described being able to help his son as the “greatest privilege” of his life.

Harry was born with a bowel abnormality and later developed serious liver problems, leaving him in need of both a liver and bowel transplant. His dad was found to be a 98% match.

A truly incredible example of a parent’s love and the power of organ donation.

🚨 Man thought his pain was from the gym — but devastating message revealed cancerA young man who initially believed his ...
02/09/2026

🚨 Man thought his pain was from the gym — but devastating message revealed cancer

A young man who initially believed his pain was simply caused by going to the gym was left devastated when a message on his NHS app revealed he had cancer.

Cian Douglas was standing in Starbucks with his mum when the unexpected message came through, changing everything in an instant.

His story highlights how important it can be to listen to your body and get persistent or unusual symptoms checked, rather than simply putting them down to everyday aches and pains.

A heartbreaking story.

🚨 Actor quits London theatre production over Maureen Lipman’s views on PalestineFormer BBC actor Gerard McCarthy has rep...
02/09/2026

🚨 Actor quits London theatre production over Maureen Lipman’s views on Palestine

Former BBC actor Gerard McCarthy has reportedly withdrawn from a London theatre production following concerns over the political views of his co-star, actress Maureen Lipman, particularly her stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The decision has sparked a wider debate about whether political disagreements should influence professional relationships and casting decisions, particularly when working alongside someone with strongly held views.

The situation has also raised questions about free speech, political expression and whether actors should be judged for opinions outside of their work.

🚨 Nearly 70% believe high earners already pay their fair share of taxA new poll suggests that almost 70% of Britons beli...
02/09/2026

🚨 Nearly 70% believe high earners already pay their fair share of tax

A new poll suggests that almost 70% of Britons believe high earners are already paying a fair share of tax, raising questions over calls for further tax increases on wealthier households.

The findings could prove difficult for Labour as it faces growing pressure over taxation and the cost of living.

With taxes already taking a significant amount from many households, the debate continues over whether higher earners should contribute more — or whether they are already paying enough.

Poll by Adam Smith Institute

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