Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
The headteacher of a Gateshead primary school has contracted swine flu, the local council said. Read
Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
A CRASH has closed a Northumberland stretch of the A1 in both directions. Police were called at shortly before 4pm to the smash involving a BMW and a lorry on the northbouond carriageway of A1. Read
Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
A MAN suffered serious head injuries after a park attack. The assault took place in Thompson Park, Southwick, at about 10.25pm on Wednesday. Read
Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
THE head teacher of a Gateshead school has developed swine flu. Paul Naughton, the head of Sacred Heart RC Primary at Byermoor, who was diagnosed with the condition this morning, is receiving treatment at home and is said to be doing well. Read
Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
GEORDIE favourite Cheryl Cole could be set to front the US version of the X Factor. The Girls Aloud singer has reportedly been chosen by Simon Cowell to star in the show if it moves across the Atlantic. Read
Jul 03 2009 | Breaking News
FIREFIGHTERS battled to stop fire spreading into a terrace of homes after a bungalow went up in flames. Read