Entertainment
Gateshead Couple Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary with Mayor's Visit
Edward and Patricia Pollock, both 91, celebrated 70 years of marriage at Aspen Court Care Home in Gateshead with a visit from the Mayor and a card from the King and Queen.
Business
Dr Sam Bunting Launches £36 Moisturiser for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin
Dr Sam Bunting launches Flawless Moisturiser Balance, a £36 dermatologist-formulated moisturiser for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin, after clients refused moisturisers.
Crime
Rapists Filmed Smuggling Themselves Out of UK After Teen Rape Convicted
Three Afghan men filmed themselves laughing in a lorry as they were smuggled out of the UK after raping a 17-year-old girl in Bristol. They were convicted of multiple charges including rape and human trafficking.
Sports
Tyson Fury Announces Marius Wach Fight Before Anthony Joshua Showdown
Tyson Fury will face Marius Wach on June 24 in Thailand as a warm-up before his long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua, who fights Kristian Prenga on July 25.
Politics
Environment
Health
Parents Spend 8 Minutes Daily on Tooth Brushing Negotiations
Parents spend 38 minutes daily negotiating chores and hygiene with kids, including 8 minutes on tooth brushing, totaling 10 days a year. Tooth decay is a leading cause of hospital admissions for children.
New Blood Test Detects Hidden Pancreatic Cancer Signs
An ultra-sensitive blood test identifies hidden pancreatic cancer by targeting the KRAS mutation, detecting signs in 65% of patients vs 17% with standard tests, potentially improving survival.
96-Year-Old Veteran Dies After Poignant Final Words
A 96-year-old Army veteran used his final breaths to tell his carer 'I'm going to go now' before dying in her arms, in a case of terminal lucidity common before death.
Lab-Grown Cells Restore Sight in Mice, Offering Blind Hope
Blind people gain renewed hope as lab-grown retinal cells restore vision in mice. Duke University engineers used stem cells to create blood vessel cells that regenerated retinal function, paving the way for new treatments.
MP: Maternity reviews must be 'turning point' for mothers
Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell says the Amos and Ockenden reviews must be a 'line in the sand' for NHS maternity care, as report reveals £2.5bn annual negligence costs.
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Premier League Quiz: How Big a Football Fan Are You?
From Manchester United to Leicester's fairytale title, our football quiz revisits the greatest moments in English football. Ten questions on clubs, stadiums and legends. Play now and chase down a perfect score.



