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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Child abductor jailed after hotel tip-off
Amin Samater is jailed for abducting two vulnerable teenagers in Middlesbrough in August 2022.
Retired police chief returns to force
Vanessa Jardine's return is part of a national "retire and rehire" scheme designed to retain staff.
Plans lodged to restore fire-hit university halls
University bosses want to reconstruct Henderson Old Hall which was left roofless in the blaze.
Group 'devastated' as tractor flattens wetland
A county council says the tractor work was completed correctly and part of an annual plan.
Opinions sought for MetroGreen housing scheme
Plans are being developed to build almost 1,000 homes around the Metrocentre in Gateshead.
Men guilty of raping girls they met in park
Five men are found guilty of multiple offences committed in Gateshead between 2015 and 2019.
Bus firm's new train station stop snub 'madness'
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness says bus services should be stopping at Newsham Station.
Untraceable owners hamper empty building plans
Gateshead Council says the process for improving vacant properties can take more than two years.
Parents taught self defence against their children
Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.
Demolition near doomed flyover to begin
Computer House, near the Gateshead flyover, will be knocked down ahead of major work next year.
Council spent thousands on first-class rail travel
Critics say the council should be "fixing damp homes" and "repairing roads" with the money instead.
Scammers stole Ł700k from 'golden years' victims
They got elderly people in Australia and Canada to send their valuables to the UK, a court hears.
Drug seller's messages discussed Ł400k of deals
Harry Monteith worked as part of a cocaine and cannabis gang in the Covid lockdown, a court hears.
Central motorway works 'causing chaos' claim
An ex-taxi driver says drivers are suffering, but the council says delays are down to a few minutes.
'I always wanted to be on Drag Race'
Twelve queens take to the runway, but will Sally TM be crowned the UK?s next Drag Race superstar?
Headstand Mike's upside down challenge
To celebrate North Shields turning 800, Mike commits to doing 800 headstands around the town.
When Newcastle beat Barcelona in the Champions League
Faustino Asprilla scores a hat-trick against Barcelona on Newcastle United's Champions League debut in 1997.
Jade Thirlwall criticises St George's flag on Angel
The South Shields artist addressed fans at a launch event in Gateshead.
Pokémon at 30: Fun, fandom and serious finance
Pokémania, after taking the world by storm in the 1990s, is booming almost three decades later.
First day of school for girl who had heart transplant
"You just can?t take it for granted how lovely that is, just to have a normal milestone."
Girl waiting for transplant inspires dad to run
"I've never run for that long, but at the same time I've heard that people everywhere support you."
Newcastle Red Bulls want 'fast forward' to cohesion
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens wishes he could "press the fast forward button" in an attempt to get his team up to speed in The Prem.
Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell
Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.
Stokes and Wood 'raring to go' for Ashes - Carse
Ben Stokes and Mark Wood will be ?raring to go? in time for the Ashes, according to England pace bowler Brydon Carse.
Newcastle name Forest's Wilson as sporting director
Newcastle United appoint Nottingham Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson as sporting director.
Superb Wilson stuns O'Sullivan in Xi'an Grand Prix
Gary Wilson delivers an inspired performance as he beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-2 in the quarter-finals of the Xi'an Grand Prix.
National League delays kick-offs in aid of 3UP bid
All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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National News Headlines
Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
Source: BBC News
