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Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:50:00 GMT

WHITNEY Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Sunderland star Titus Bramble denies sex assault charges

JournalLive — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND footballer Titus Bramble has appeared in court to deny sexual assault charges.

Raiders snatch cash in Wylam Post Office robbery

JournalLive — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:53:00 GMT

ROBBERS burst into a Northumberland post office today and made off with a stash of cash. The raiders made their move at around 8.10am at the post office in Laburnum Terrcae, Wylam.

Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole charged with criminal damage

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND stars Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole were today charged with criminal damage after cars were allegedly vandalised close to the home of their arch rivals.

Morpeth flood scheme gets final approval

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:00 GMT

WORK on Morpeth's £21m flood alleviation scheme is set to start in about a year's time after it was given final approval yesterday.

Ice causes chaos on North East's roads

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:32:00 GMT

PLUMMETING temperatures brought chaos to the North East roads this morning as icy conditions caused a series of car smashes.

Six vehicle Felling bypass pile-up causes chaos

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:22:00 GMT

DRIVERS suffered minor injuries after a six-vehicle smash in Gateshead. Police received a report at 8.21am of a six vehicle collision on the Felling bypass in Gateshead.

Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 2

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

Stephane Sessegnon fired Sunderland into the FA Cup fifth round as Middlesbrough’s brave resistance finally came to an end.

David Ginola rushed to hospital after skiing accident

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:17:00 GMT

FORMER Newcastle United winger David Ginola has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a skiing accident in France.

Gazza wins £68,000 phone hacking pay-out

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT

FORMER Newcastle and England footballer Paul Gascoigne has won £68,000 in damages following claims a newspaper hacked into his phone.

Attorney General defends decision not to prosecute Joey Barton over John Terry tweets

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:00 GMT

The Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute ex-Newcastle United player Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case.

Teenagers behind Sammy Ameobi racist Twitter slur are given warnings by police

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:00 GMT

Two teenage friends who racially abused Newcastle United footballer Sammy Ameobi on Twitter have been given final warnings by police, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

Lloyds announce 135 job losses at its Newcastle office

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:00 GMT

LLOYDS banking group are to axe nearly 1,000 jobs and close three offices, including a North East site.

Man barricades himself into house in Kenton

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:00 GMT

POLICE have surrounded a flat in Newcastle after a man threatened to harm himself.

Denise Welch splits from husband Tim Healy

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMT

GEORDIE actress Denise Welch fought back tears today as she revealed on live TV that she has separated from husband Tim Healy.

Two injured after armed robbery in North Tyneside

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:42:00 GMT

ARMED robbers left a man and woman needing hospital treatment after storming their property.

Sunderland fan Peter Copeland admits sending racist tweets

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT

A FOOTBALL fan who caused outrage on Twitter by sending racist tweets has admitted two offences.

Met Office issues snow weather warning for North East

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:59:00 GMT

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the north east of England and is predicting widespread snow and ice for the region overnight.

Taser found in police raid on house in Fawdon

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:15:00 GMT

A TASER gun was found when police raided a house. Officers swooped on the home, in Strathearn Way, Fawdon on Wednesday, after members of the public raised concerns that there was a weapon in the house.

London riot copycats spared jail for Washington attack

JournalLive — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:57:00 GMT

TEENAGE thugs who torched a patrol car and attacked a police station in Washington in a copycat attack during the London riots have been spared jail.