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The long and satisfying 28,000-year history of the dildo

A headline bound to get you up in the morning — a 2,000 year old dildo from ancient Rome has just been discovered.

The Conversation

Discarded darning tool found in fort on Hadrian's Wall is actually 'Roman sex toy'

Experts think this wooden object could be the first known example of a wooden phallus recovered anywhere in the Roman world

Chronicle Live

British Archaeologists Reckon They’ve Found A 2000-Year-Old Roman Dildo Carpe Fkn Dick ‘Em

Thus proving we've been rooters from way back.

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Veni, vidi, vici: Roman pestle found in ditch could be a dildo

It is either a sexual implement or, archaeologists, say, it could be a penis-shaped pestle

The Independent UK

It’s not a darning tool, it’s a very naughty toy: Roman dildo found

Two thousand-year-old object found at Roman fort in Northumberland in 1992 has been reassessed by archaeologists

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle University professor helps write UN study on superbugs

The Bracing for Superbug is co-authored by Prof David Graham

Chronicle Live

Newcastle museum to open late for an evening of foraging, Roman beer, music and crafts

Evening event at Great North Museum: Hancock invites visitors to enjoy an 'immersive and sensory' experience

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Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters

Australia is "not prepared" for the risk posed by lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, cars and bikes, which have been linked to hundreds of blazes across the country, a firefighters' union warns.

ABC News

Self-driving shuttle bus service to be piloted in Sunderland after £6m cash injection

The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle project will trial three self-driving zero emission Aurrigo Auto-Shuttles

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Cardiff University Vice Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan is leaving the £289,275 a year job

Professor Wendy Larner will become the university’s first female Vice Chancellor in its 140-year history when she takes up the role in September this year

Wales Online

Where around Newcastle was Blue Jean filmed? Here are North East locations used in the Bafta-nominated drama

Newcastle audiences will be among the first to see much talked-about new film Blue Jean which was filmed in the North East and is set to have its first special screening in the city on January 31 ahead of its general release

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Former Newcastle University student on why he is bringing the Professional Fighters League to the Toon

James Frewin studied politics at the prestigious establishment before falling in love with mixed martial arts - taking his career path on a completely different direction

Chronicle Live

Newcastle's former Quilliam Brothers’ Teahouse to reopen with new name after takeover

The city centre tea room will reopen as Claremont Tea House in February

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Princess Eugenie pregnant with second child as she shares sweet picture on Instagram

August, one, is "very much looking forward" to being a big brother

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Blood scandal victim's three recommendations on how Government should ensure disaster never happens again

Andrew Bragg made three clear recommendations he said would help ensure no-one suffers at the hands of NHS errors like the victims of the contaminated blood scandal have

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MPs urge freeport dredging pause as North East marine mass deaths investigated

A mass die-off of crustaceans occurred along the North East coast between October and December 2021

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North East university open days for prospective undergraduate students

Prospective students can take the opportunity to look around campus and speak to course leaders at Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Durham and Sunderland

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Tributes to North East Professor Sir Michael Rawlins who fought to protect patients from medicine side-effects

Professor Sir Michael Rawlins led a long and distinguished career at the forefront of patient safety

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Meet the unsung North East heroes named in the 2023 New Year Honours list

A number of people from our region have been singled out for their dedication and hard work in the community - we bring you their stories here

The Guardian - UK

Socioeconomic rights deserve legal protection

Letter: Academics and lawyers on the new protected social rights proposed by Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future

Birmingham Post

North East showcased to the globe as premier electrification location

Invest North East England (INEE) is leading a delegation to London EV Show

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New book published on life and career of Lord Jeremy Beecham

The new book argues that Lord Beecham's 55-year career as a councillor deserves greater recognition

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Government announces set up of independent panel to investigate North East crab and lobster deaths

Thousands of crabs and lobsters washed up on beaches in the North East between October and December 2021, though conflicting causes have been put forward by DEFRA and academics

Daily Mirror

Eat a slightly green banana every day to prevent cancer, researchers claim

Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but the popular fruit can also reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease, a recent study claims

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More NHS funding for North East's deprived areas vital to avoid 'twindemic'

The North East's high rates of chronic health problems and child poverty make us vulnerable to the impact of a 'twindemic', experts said.

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