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Ruth Lawson

North East women feel the pain of austerity says new report

WOMEN in the North East are feeling the affects of austerity measures more than their counterparts in any other British region, a new report says.Read

Shock as man dies in Ovington tree fall tragedy

A MAN died when the tree he was helping to cut down suddenly split and toppled over on to him.Read

Tears and fury as Newburn flats demolition plans revealed - VIDEO

ANGRY residents of flood-ravaged Newburn were last night told part of the estate could face demolition.Read

Katherine Jenkins thrills at Close House open-air gig - GALLERY

INTERNATIONAL singing star Katherine Jenkins performed an open air concert in the grounds of an 18th Century historic house in Northumberland last night.Read

MoD faces negligence charge in Christopher Roney case

THE brother of a soldier shot dead by US helicopter pilots in Afghanistan has accused the Ministry of Defence of negligence, an inquest heard yesterday.Read

Dogs rescued after separate cliff falls at Hendon and Souter Lighthouse

LIFEBOAT volunteers rescued two dogs which plunged 60ft from cliffs in separate incidents.Read

Archive put together to celebrate 50 years of Whitley Bay High School

THE rich history of a North East school will be delved into as it approaches a landmark anniversary.Read

North East rail workers protest over 6.2% fares rise

RAIL workers led protests outside train stations in the North East yesterday as proposals for a 6.2% rise in fares were confirmed.Read

Eilidh Cairns death crash driver escapes driving ban

THE family of Eilidh Cairns have hit out after the HGV driver who mowed down the cyclist three years ago was jailed for killing an elderly pedestrian.Read

Parents of Liz Brown urge road safety law changes

THE parents of cyclist Liz Brown who was killed while riding to work have called for the law to be tightened to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.Read

St James' Park hosts Olympic football match today

MONTHS of preparation will finally come to fruition today as the North East hosts its first Olympic football match.Read

Heaton gas blast victim recovering in hospital after operation

A GRANDFATHER who survived a massive gas explosion in his North East home is recovering in hospital after having an operation on his leg.Read

Gateshead pair in court following the death of baby

A MOTHER and her former partner have made their first appearance in court after being charged in connection with the death of two-month-old Logan Ormston. Read

Amble singer Johnny Dickinson honoured on benefit album - VIDEO

A RESPECTED Northumbrian folk singer struck down with a rare immune disorder has been honoured by fellow musicians, who have come together to make a compilation album in his name.Read

MP calls for more talks to resolve Metro pay issue

UNION leaders and Metro bosses are at a stalemate in the row over drivers’ pay – leaving travellers fearful of further strikes.Read

100 drivers pulled up on Chester-le-Street roads

A CRACKDOWN on nuisance drivers has seen almost 100 road users dealt with by police. The Road Policing Unit’s Special Constabulary ran their second Impact event in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, this month targeting anti-social vehicle behaviour, speeding and vehicle-related crimes. Read

Safety chiefs delighted at behaviour of concert-goers

WHILE criticism surrounds the Metro strike, music bosses have hailed the Coldplay concert a runaway success.Read

No resolution to drivers' pay row after Metro strike

AFTER a day of disruption, union leaders and Metro bosses are still no closer to reaching a resolution in the row over drivers’ pay. The full fleet of Metro trains came to a standstill yesterdayduring the first of two planned days of industrial action by drivers. Read

Metro strike to go ahead on Thursday as talks break down

A STRIKE by Metro drivers will go ahead as planned on Thursday after talks between union leaders and train bosses broke down.Read

Northumberland County Show sees 25,000 come to Corbridge - GALLERY

THE last livestock wagon left Corbridge yesterday as more than 25,000 people flocked to the final Northumberland County Show at Tynedale Park before it moves to a new site.Read

Author Profile

Ruth Lawson joined ncjMedia in January 2009 and, after a year working as an editorial assistant, was taken on as a trainee reporter in May 2010. She recently attended the Press Association course, where her patch was Byker, in Newcastle. Since joining the company Ruth has covered a wide range of stories across all three titles.

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