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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

Hospital go-ahead: Andy Burnham

8:50am Friday 19th March 2010

HEALTH Secretary Andy Burnham yesterday gave the go-ahead for a £464m hospital in the region.

Miles ahead

IN THE DRIVING SEAT: Business Secretary Lord Mandelson sitting in a Nissan Leaf yesterday

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

Police at the scene of the "unexplained and sudden" death of an 80-year-old woman in Castle Terrace, Richmond

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

CHILDREN GO FREE: Hall Hill Farm, in Lanchester, will be allowing children in free if accompanied by a paying adult

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

TWO YEARS OF ABUSE: Sandra Gough left her victim in pain and bleeding

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

POLICE SEARCH: Claudia Lawrence

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

WAR TALK: Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis, left, at Durham University, to give a speech about war in Afghanistan, with vice-chancellor Professor Chris Higgins

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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