Driver killed in A1 motorway police pursuit
A POLICE chase ended in tragedy today when a stolen car flipped over a central reservation and killed a motorist.read more

Jonas Gutierrez is the real deal says Keegan
KEVIN KEEGAN has revealed new signing Jonas Gutierrez cannot wait to get into action for Newcastle United.read more

Mary Poppins in Edinburgh
Two days by coach departing 18th October and 22nd November 2008, from £139.95 pp, or a day excursion from £74.95 pp, departing 25th October 2008.read more

Councils cash plea for aid on £1m street lighting bill
SOARING energy costs are pushing two North East councils to spend almost £1m more than budgeted on street lighting.read more

Eighth iconic bridge for River Tyne
A SUSPENSION bridge made out of 20 tonnes of bamboo became the eighth iconic bridge across the Tyne today, as its final pieces were being put into place.read more

Aesica on target despite job cuts
A PHARMACEUTICALS company from Northumberland says it is still on target to treble sales to £150m in three years, despite having to axe 50 jobs.read more