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    Woman sexually assaulted in Newcastle Jul 05 2009

    A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Newcastle city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read

    Onions picked in first Ashes test squad over Harmison Jul 05 2009

    Durham seamer Graham Onions could barely contain his excitement after being named in the England squad for the first Test against Australia this week. Read

    Knife attack in Newcastle Jul 05 2009

    A MAN has been injured in a knife attack in the East End of Newcastle. Read

    Teenager killed in Northumberland smash named Jul 04 2009

    A TEENAGER who was killed in a smash in Northumberland has been named. Read

    Gateshead headteacher contracts swine flu Jul 03 2009

    The headteacher of a Gateshead primary school has contracted swine flu, the local council said. Read

    Crash closes A1 near Ellington, Northumberland Jul 03 2009

    A CRASH has closed a Northumberland stretch of the A1 in both directions. Read

    Man attacked in Sunderland Park Jul 03 2009

    A MAN suffered serious head injuries after a park attack.   The assault took place in Thompson Park, Southwick, at about 10.25pm on Wednesday.   The victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.   A member of the public called police to report the fight involving a group of men.   Officers attended the scene and found a 34-year-old man with head injuries.   Detective today said they had questioned three people in relation to the assault and they have all now been released on police bail while inquiries continue.   A police spokesman said: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident."   Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact police on 03456 043 043 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.MPUMinCharsCutOff:210 PageLength:789MPUPositionFromStart:250 MPUPositionRange:1000hasVideoOrImage:False---> Read

    A1 back open Jul 03 2009

    NORTHBOUND lanes of the A1 are currently closed following a crash. Read

    Gateshead head teacher diagnosed with swine flu Jul 03 2009

    THE head teacher of a Gateshead school has developed swine flu. Read

    Cheryl Cole to front US version of X Factor Jul 03 2009

    GEORDIE favourite Cheryl Cole could be set to front the US version of the X Factor. Read

    Fire threatens terrace of homes Jul 03 2009

    FIREFIGHTERS battled to stop fire spreading into a terrace of homes after a bungalow went up in flames. Read

    Police appeal for missing man Jul 02 2009

    FEARS are growing for a man who has been reported missing from his home. Read

    Northern Rock: Lib Dems warn over early sell-off Jul 02 2009

    ANY early Government sell-off of Northern Rock or its stake in other banks would be "disastrous", Liberal Democrat treasury spokesman Vince Cable said today. Read

    Police search for missing woman Jul 02 2009

    A MAJOR search has been launched as fears grow for a missing woman. Emily Georgina Slater had been visiting her father at his home in Highbury, Jesmond, Newcastle. Read

    Flash floods cause chaos on roads and Metro Jul 01 2009

    THUNDER storms and heavy rain have sparked flash flooding across the North East, causing chaos on the region's roads and train lines. Read

    Consett teenager viciously attacked by 10 men Jul 01 2009

    A TEENAGER was pulled from his car and "savagely" beaten unconscious by a group of 10 men. Read

    East Coast Main Line taken over by Government Jul 01 2009

    THE Government is to take over the running of the London to Scotland East Coast Main Line rail route after cash-strapped operator National Express defaulted on its franchise. Read

    Supermarket Tesco 'set to bid for Northern Rock' Jul 01 2009

    SUPERMARKET Tesco is said to be eyeing up a bid for the resurgent Northern Rock. Read

    Power tools stolen in Byrness raid Jun 30 2009

    POWER tools were stolen in a raid on a Northumberland property. Read

    Trial of accused Turkey terrorist bomber adjourned Jun 30 2009

    The mother of a County Durham girl killed by a terrorist blast in Turkey four years ago said she is devastated after the trial of the suspected bomber was adjourned for three months. Read

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