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Sonia Sharma

Man admits theft of Nobel Peace Prize from Jesmond Mansion House

A BURGLAR has admitted breaking into Newcastle’s historic Mansion House and stealing valuable artefacts from inside.Read

Newbiggin lifeboat named in honour of Wallsend man - GALLERY

A NORTH-East man’s final wish to help save lives at sea was recognised after a new lifeboat was named in memory of his lost brother.Read

Northumbria Uni plan green energy research plant at Benton campus

A PIONEERING renewable energy research plant could be built on Tyneside under new university plans.Read

Anger at Arriva's refusal to reinstate Blyth to Newcastle bus route

RESIDENTS have reacted with anger after a bus firm rejected calls to divert a service through their village – because it would add three minutes to the route.Read

New Marks & Spencer Gosforth store to create 60 new jobs

A NEW Marks & Spencer food store is set to open in the North East, creating 60 jobs.Read

Whitley Bay actress Andrea Riseborough sets up her own company

NORTH East actress Andrea Riseborough has set up her own production company.Read

Iconic Killingworth building could be knocked down

AN ICONIC office block, designed by leading North East architects, could be demolished and replaced with houses.Read

Benton green belt homes campaigners tell of disappointment

CAMPAIGNERS have told of their disappointment after a council withdrew from a fight to stop 450 homes being built on green land at the 11th hour.Read

HMS Dauntless docks Northumbrian Quay in North Shields

A WARM welcome was in store for a Royal Navy warship as it sailed up the Tyne for a special five-day visit.Read

Wallsend homes left without power after thieves steal cable

NEARLY 300 homes were left without power after cable thieves struck at an electricity substation in Tyneside.Read

North Tyneside Council jobs will stay safe, pledge bosses

A NORTH East council is reassuring staff their jobs are safe after a private partner launched a review of its business – months after signing an outsourcing contract.Read

Rare musical instruments stolen from South Shields theatre

TWO treasured musical instruments have been stolen from a North East theatre where a top orchestra was set to perform.Read

Jobs and cash boost for North East seaside towns

MORE than 1,000 jobs are set to be created in the North East after four seaside towns won a total of £4.5m to regenerate the coastline.Read

Metro network gets £23m funding boost from Government

METRO bosses have been handed an extra £23m from the Government to help upgrade the train network.Read

Plans for 650 homes in Wallsend face opposition

A SCHEME to build 650 new homes near a country park has sparked opposition from green campaigners. Persimmon Homes submitted the proposals for a parcel of land north of Sunholme Drive, in Wallsend, next to the Rising Sun Country Park.Read

Principal appointed to lead Kings Priory academy

A PRINCIPAL has been appointed to lead a new academy set to be formed after the merger of a private school and a state-run primary.Read

Open day at South Shields Watch House celebrates rescue of shipwreck

RESCUE groups gathered at a special event to mark the 50th anniversary of a major shipwreck.Read

Josef Craig officially opens new Jarrow Community Pool

PARALYMPIC hero Josef Craig hopes more people will be inspired to take up swimming with the opening of a new £4m pool.Read

Splashing time for New Year's dippers at Whitley Bay

SCORES of brave souls defied freezing temperatures to take part in a traditional New Year’s dip. The annual event organised by the Panama Swimming Club in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, attracted a large crowd of spectators who cheered on the swimmers as they took the plunge. Read

Singer Jimmy Osmond takes Newcastle hospital's example

NEW health technology developed in the North East could be rolled out across America thanks to pop star Jimmy Osmond.Read

Author Profile

Sonia joined us in December 2002 as a senior reporter based at the Newcastle headquarters. In 2003, she had a five-month stint on the features desk, followed by two years covering the Gateshead patch. Now she is the district reporter for North Tyneside and South Tyneside, covering issues ranging from crime to local government. She also reviews Bollywood films for the Chronicle and writes an online blog about the industry.

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