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Divers search River Tyne in hunt for missing student Jason Fyles

DIVERS were yesterday searching the River Tyne as they continue to hunt for missing Newcastle University student Jason Fyles.Read

VIP car ‘bootique’ kicks off Newcastle's NE1 Fashion Week

IT has helped put Newcastle firmly on the fashion map – and now the region’s biggest catwalk event is now officially open. The suave and sophisticated are gearing up to turn out in force for NE1’S Newcastle Fashion Week.Read

Pensioner rescued from Byker high-rise flat fire

A DAZED pensioner was today led to safety from his high-rise flat after his electric blanket burst into flames.Read

Annfield Plain mum died day after cancer diagnosis

A YOUNG mother has died just hours after being diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer despite never having smoked.Read

South Shields mother and son found dead in home

THE bodies of a mother and son have been found in their home. The pair, named locally as Elizabeth and Robert Douthwaite, were discovered in Heron Drive, South Shields.Read

PC Rathband's daughter follows in his footsteps

THE daughter of a policeman who killed himself after being shot by gunman Raoul Moat has revealed she wants to become a police officer.Read

PC Rathband's widow pledges to carry on charity work

THE widow of the policeman who apparently committed suicide after being blinded by gunman Raoul Moat has spoken about life without her husband.Read

Weather strands Newcastle United fans after Europa defeat

HUNDREDS of Newcastle United fans were stranded in France yesterday after severe weather caused flights to be cancelled following the Europa League game against Bordeaux.Read

Hendon kickboxer questioned over racist abuse at Sunderland match

A NORTH East kickboxer has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Premier League striker Romelu Lukaku at the Stadium of Light.Read

Man arrested after racist comment made on Facebook

A MAN has been arrested by police after he allegedly posted a racist comment on Facebook about a North East footballer.Read

Travel chaos on Tyneside as Metro is suspended

RUSH-hour came to a standstill for thousands of commuters yesterday after electrical supply problems hit overhead cables on the Metro.Read

Emergency landing at Newcastle Airport after plane hit flock of birds

TERROR struck over Tyneside when a plane flew into a flock of birds after leaving Newcastle Airport.Read

Byker mum, 27, in hospital after escaping fire

A WOMAN is fighting for her life in hospital after jumping 6m (20ft) from a burning bedroom window.Read

Houghton-le-Spring teen honoured with Diana Award

ATEENAGER who has fronted safety campaigns after surviving a horrific accident is to get a prestigious award.Read

Hundreds queue up in Newcastle for new iPhone 5 - VIDEO

HUNDREDS of technology fans queued in Newcastle yesterday as the latest model of the iPhone was released.Read

Tyneside-born landlord pulled a gun in Welsh pub row

A TYNESIDE-born landlord pulled a gun on customers at his pub in Wales when they rowed over native Welsh speakers refusing to speak English, a court heard.Read

Vandals deface Jarrow gold postbox painted in honour of Josef Craig

YOBS have daubed graffiti on the gold postbox painted for Paralympian swimming sensation Josef Craig.Read

Paralympic hero Josef Craig honoured as Jarrow postbox repainted

SWIMMING sensation Josef Craig has been made a pillar of the community after having a postbox in his home town painted gold in his honour.Read

County Durham widow fights on for deposit refund

A GRIEVING wife is considering legal action after a motor home company would not return a deposit when her husband was diagnosed with cancer just days after the payment was made.Read

Northumberland brothers' busking pays for lessons

BUSKERS Ottelo and Wallace Calvert have ditched street corners for what could be considered one of the best stages in Britain.Read