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BREAKING NEWS: Report reveals how sex offender assaulted young girl
9:00am Friday 19th March 2010
A CHILD suffered a serious sexual assault from a registered sex offender who was allowed to live in the same house, it has emerged today.
Health Secretary approves £464m hospital for region
8:50am Friday 19th March 2010
HEALTH Secretary Andy Burnham yesterday gave the go-ahead for a £464m hospital in the region.
Miles ahead
8:08am Friday 19th March 2010
THE world-class reputation of Nissan’s North-East workforce was last night credited with securing a jobs bonanza for the region.
‘Everything is in place, we have the perfect storm’
8:10am Friday 19th March 2010
IN only 51 weeks, the North-East’s plans to become a world-leading centre for lowcarbon vehicle expertise have gone from a theory to a dramatic reality.
Man, 70, arrested after death of 80-year-old
8:10am Friday 19th March 2010
POLICE investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a pensioner have questioned a 70-year-old man who lived with her.
Tetraplegic man died after drugs cocktail
8:26am Friday 19th March 2010
A TETRAPLEGIC man took a lethal combination of drugs on his first night out after a car accident left him paralysed, an inquest heard.
County’s leading tourist attractions open their doors
8:48am Friday 19th March 2010
TOURIST attractions that welcome visitors from around the world are to throw open their doors this weekend to thank people for their support.
Facebook rejects ‘panic’ button calls
8:50am Friday 19th March 2010
WEBSITE Facebook has rejected calls from ministers and child protection campaigners to include an anti-paedophile “panic”
No guarantees for new school building plans
8:52am Friday 19th March 2010
SCHOOL rebuilding projects across the country would be axed if the Conservatives win the General Election, the Government alleged yesterday.
Region next target for ID card scheme
8:14am Friday 19th March 2010
IDENTITY cards could be introduced across the North- East by the end of the year, it has been revealed.
Landlady may face jail for abusing schoolgirl
9:04am Friday 19th March 2010
A FORMER pub landlady is facing a possible prison sentence for abusing a schoolgirl a decade ago.
Claudia’s family appeals for support
8:36am Friday 19th March 2010
THE first anniversary of the disappearance of university chef Claudia Lawrence has been marked by further appeals for information.
Minister backs wristband campaign to support 3 Rifles
9:25am Friday 19th March 2010
A FOREIGN Office minister has backed the 3 Rifles Wristband Appeal during a visit to the region.
Lorry roars along A1 with car attached to bumper
Police make fresh appeal for information on first anniversary of Claudia Lawrence disappearance
Olden balls
Children's author Terry Deary has launched the Beamish tram race.
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