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Seasick sailors rescued by Sunderland RNLI after yacht runs out of fuel

11:58pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

TWO sailors suffering from a severe bout of seasickness had to be rescued when their yacht ran out of fuel.

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Police close down brothel

6:22pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A BROTHEL and illegal escort agency run from a North-East block of flats has been closed down.

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Magical musical event recreated for North-East audience

6:20pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

NORTH-East music lovers who missed out of a major event at London’s Albert Hall can get a flavour of the occasion at a concert this weekend.

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Police release more images, as derby violence arrests top 100

12:14pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

MORE than 100 people have now been arrested after last season’s Tyne-Wear derby descended into violence.

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North's universities dominated by the rich, study finds

6:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE region’s universities have been fiercely criticised for becoming even more dominated by students from rich backgrounds.

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Police investigate theft from grave

6:25pm Monday 17th June 2013

POLICE are investigating after a theft from a grave in a North-East cemetery.

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Former footballer jailed with drug dealing gang

5:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

A FORMER Newcastle United academy player is one of a gang of drug dealers jailed for a total of 44 years after police seized £1.5m worth of cocaine and amphetamine.

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Landlady charged over fake raid found dead

5:20pm Monday 17th June 2013

A landlady charged with staging a raid at her social club using tips from the crime show CSI has been found dead in her car.

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Gates returning to St James' Park

12:00am Friday 14th June 2013

GATES which once adorned the home of Newcastle United are returning to St James’ Park this summer.

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Bon Jovi put on a "fantastic show"

4:32pm Friday 14th June 2013

CREWS worked through the night to dismantle the stage after Bon Jovi rocked the North-East .

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Warning to pavement cyclists

5:44pm Friday 14th June 2013

Cyclists are being warned they could get £30 fixed penalty notices if they are caught breaking the law by riding on pavements in the centre of Newcastle. Police have spoken out after complaints from shoppers about near-misses on streets such as the pedestrian-only Northumberland Street .

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Tributes paid to North-East music director

6:20pm Thursday 13th June 2013

TRIBUTES have been have paid to a North-East filmmaker who worked with some of the biggest names in music.

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Youngsters enjoy cathedral leavers' services

5:16pm Thursday 13th June 2013

NEARLY 3,000 students from schools across the region are taking part in cathedral leaving services.

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Crackdown of illegal North-East fishing a success

5:27pm Thursday 13th June 2013

ANGLERS are facing spot checks by Environment Agency officials in a crackdown on illegal fishing in the North-East.

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Queen bestows title Royal on The Northern Sinfonia

5:01pm Thursday 13th June 2013

THE Queen has bestowed the title of Royal on the North-East’s premier orchestra, it has been announced.

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Police renew appeal over missing student

3:38pm Thursday 13th June 2013

POLICE say there have been no confirmed sightings of missing student Jason Fyles since he was last seen four weeks ago.

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Stadium preparing for arrival of Bon Jovi

5:35pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE home of football on Wearside is currently a hive of activity as the finishing touches are put to the first of three major summer stadium music concerts.

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Fate of two of the North's children's heart centres decided today

6:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE fate of two centres for children's heart services in the North will be decided today (Wednesday, June 12).

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Under 30s cannot afford to live in countryside, report finds

5:22pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

SPIRALLING house prices and slow salary rises are being blamed for forcing people in their 30s to move out of the region’s countryside.

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Residents to take part in clean-up along riverside sculpture trail

5:51pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

COMMUNITY-spirited residents will be taking part in a clean-up along Sunderland's riverside sculpture trail tomorrow (Thursday, June 13).

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Mining heritage event

5:47pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

Wardley Colliery Community Heritage Gala will be held on Sunday (June 16)from 11am to 11pm at Wardley Club, Sunderland Road, Wardley, Gateshead. Admission is free and attractions include brass band music, folk music, mining memorabilia, children’s rides and Irish dancing.

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TUC's campaign against austerity visits region

6:09pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

A CAMPAIGN to uncover the impact of austerity in the region is being launched by trade unionists.

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Women invited to Big Breeze Bike Rides

5:51pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

WOMEN in the region are being urged to take up cycling as part of the Big Breeze Bike Ride.

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Women steal girl's handbag

6:08pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

POLICE are investigating after a teenage girl was robbed by five women.

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Special travel tickets for big stadium concerts

2:01pm Monday 10th June 2013

A NEW ticket will be available for music funs using the Tyne and Wear Metro to get to the three rock gigs at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

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Hartlepool and Redcar to share in £104m roads fund

12:10am Monday 10th June 2013

TWO North-East business parks are set to share in £104m of Government cash aimed at improving the UK’s road network in an effort to boost job creation.

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Three hurt on police car chase crash

5:34pm Monday 10th June 2013

THREE people were hurt when a car which was being followed by police crashed this morning (Monday, June 10).

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Four arrested following disturbance

5:17pm Monday 10th June 2013

FOUR people were arrested following a disturbance during which a man suffered puncture wounds to his body.

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Woman hurt after being hit by bus in Newcastle

5:48pm Monday 10th June 2013

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 27-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury when she was hit by a bus in Percy Street, Newcastle, shortly before 9pm today (Monday, June 10). The woman was taken to the city’s Royal Victoria Infirmary. Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101.

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Woman hit in collision

4:38pm Monday 10th June 2013

A 27-year-old Newcastle woman suffered a severe head injury when she was hit by a bus in the city centre during this morning’s (Monday June 10) rush hour. The accident happened at 8.56am in Percy Street. The woman was taken to the RVI and the accident caused traffic problems for more than an hour.

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Two men charged with Newcastle murder

3:52pm Sunday 9th June 2013

TWO men have been charged with murder following the death of a 45-year-old man.

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Two charged with murder of Steven Youll, 45, of Newcastle

10:41am Sunday 9th June 2013

POLICE investigating a murder in Newcastle have charged two people.

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More arrests as police name Newcastle murder victim as Steven Youll, 45

11:27am Saturday 8th June 2013

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a 45-year-old man in Newcastle have made more arrests.

Ukip becomes official opposition in South Tyneside, after three independents cross floor

11:10am Friday 7th June 2013

UKIP has become the official opposition on a North-East council, after three independent members joined the party.

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Charity offers Great North Run places to fundraisers

5:20pm Friday 7th June 2013

CHARITY APPEAL: The Butterwick Hospice has places in the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday, September 15, on offer on a first come first served basis. The closing date for race entries is Friday, July 5, and anyone running for the hospice must raise money for the charity. Further details from Mandy Shields on 01642-628930 or mandyshields@butterwick.org.uk.

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Great North Air Ambulance launches new website to boost fundraisers

5:37pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A CHARITY has launched a new website to encourage its supporters to share fundraising exploits on-line with others.

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