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Alastair Craig

Sir Bobby Robson charity boosted by golf day

FRIENDS and family of the late Sir Bobby Robson gathered yesterday to celebrate his memory at his charity foundation’s second annual golf day.Read

David Miliband given petition over the pasty tax

A PETITION against the so-called “pasty tax” will be presented to Chancellor George Osborne after 7,000 North East savoury customers joined growing protests.Read

Arrests over racist graffiti attack on Washington takeaway

THREE men have been arrested after graffiti was sprayed on a takeaway in Washington. On Tuesday, police received a report that racist and abusive scrawls had been sprayed on the front of Albany Spice takeaway in Albany. Read

Sir Ian Botham launches cancer walk in the North East

FROM the cricket pitch to fundraising pied piper, Sir Ian Botham has collected more cash for the region’s child cancer sufferers.Read

30-mile chase that ended in Alnwick back garden

A MAN has admitted leading police patrol cars and the force helicopter on a 30-mile chase through the heart of Northumberland. Read

Driver jailed for crash that killed Newbiggin teacher

THE family of a Northumberland teacher who died three weeks after a car crash have seen the driver who caused her death jailed.Read

Judge praises the dignity of Karl Reay's family

YOUNG motorist Laurie Crow has received a community sentence after admitting causing the car crash which killed a budding soldier.Read

Winter weather grips North East after heatwave

SNOW showers replaced scorching sunshine across the region yesterday in a dramatic reversal in the weather.Read

Kingston Park teenager admits causing crash

A TEENAGER caused a horrific road accident which killed a man who wanted to serve his country, a court has heard.Read

Thousands of homes to be created in Gateshead

THOUSANDS of new homes will be created for North East families in a £347m deal announced last night.Read

Kerry Foods factory bosses in talks over job losses

A CRUNCH meeting has been arranged between factory bosses, union leaders and an MP in a bid to save a city’s largest private sector employer.Read

Alnwick church offers symbolic evening light show

A NORTHUMBERLAND church is giving people the chance to light up the night sky in memory of lost loved ones.Read

Newcastle Building Society launches ISA in Sir Bobby Robson's name

A NEW financial link-up with a Tyneside building society could raise thousands of pounds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.Read

County Durham Catholic schools 'at risk' from cuts

THE slashing of transport subsidies for new pupils at Catholic schools poses a "huge risk" to their long-term survival, religious leaders warned last night.Read

Newcastle Falcons player finally wins injury payout

FORMER Newcastle Falcons rugby player Jason Oakes has won a “substantial” compensation payout after suffering a career-ending injury on the field.Read

Metro train trashed by Tyne-Wear derby day yobs

A METRO train was severely vandalised by fans during what police said was an otherwise largely peaceful Tyne-Wear derby day.Read

Centre for Life IVF system gives hope to childless

COUPLES who turn to IVF treatment after struggling to conceive have been given new hope by medical experts in the North East.Read

Regaining trust in North East is ‘tough for Labour’

LABOUR chiefs have conceded they face a tough challenge to win back the trust of North East families struggling through economic hardship.Read

Virgin Money pledges support to Cyclone event

SIR Richard Branson has pledged to support one of the North East’s top sporting events.Read

Sacked Sacriston war veteran in damages claim

WAR veteran George Maccoy has launched a bid for damages against his former employers who, he claims, sacked him as he struggled to cope with harrowing scenes he witnessed in combat.Read

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Alastair Craig has been a senior reporter with ncjMedia since May 2007. He previously worked for the Morpeth Herald in Northumberland.

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