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Spending to rise in bid to stop Ouseburn flooding

A PACKAGE of schemes will reduce flooding risk in the North East. The Environment Agency is working with Newcastle City Council, Northumbrian Water, Gateshead Council and communities to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses. Read

Grace Vincent

Little baby Grace makes miracle recovery

A TINY baby made a miracle recovery after her life-support machine was switched off. Grace Vincent was just six weeks old when she was struck down with a rare form of meningitis and rushed to hospital. Read

MP David Clelland

North MPs promise to repay £10,000 expenses

NORTH East MPs caught out in the expenses sacndal have so far promised to pay back more than £10,000. Read

Police seize 2000 cannabis plants in Sunderland

POLICE have put one of the North East’s biggest ever cannabis farms out of business, it was revealed yesterday. Read

Ashington mum calls for complete sunbed ban

A NORTHUMBERLAND mum who lost her daughter to skin cancer has called for a complete ban on sunbeds in the light of a hard-hitting report. Read

Legend Sir Peter Blake's farewell to the Polaroid

AN exclusive exhibition by Sir Peter Blake opened in Newcastle yesterday, featuring a series of signed Polaroids. Read

Sunderland University in the hunt for science talent

A NORTH East university has launched a £3.5m search to find the country’s best graduates, with the aim of creating a world-leading science and computing industry in the region. Read

Thousands flock to Newcastle to enjoy the Hoppings

THOUSANDS of thrill seekers flocked to Newcastle last night on the first day of the Hoppings. Stomach-churning rides and traditional sideshows drew families from across the North East to the annual funfair. Read

Northumberland leaders criticised over care centre plans

POLITICAL leaders of Northumberland’s super council have been strongly criticised for failing to face up to public anger and concern over plans to close seven day care centres for elderly and disabled people. Read

Sunderland University mock graduation for youngsters

THEY may be a bit young to study for a degree, but these youngsters have been experiencing life at university. Read

Abseiling conservation team to work on Lindisfarne Castle

BRAVE workers will take the plunge to repair an iconic Northumberland building. The specialist conservation team are set to scale the walls and abseil down Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island, to carry out essential maintenance work. Read

Newcastle Falcons raise wheelchair user passes

A RUGBY club has been accused of “kicking wheelchair users in the teeth” by charging only them more. Read

Top backing for Great North Revolution campaign

THE recession is the ideal time to unleash a Great North Revolution which will ensure the region’s economy is fit for the future, it was claimed yesterday. Read

We can't afford to let the North East environment suffer

ENVIRONMENT Editor Tony Henderson on the pressures bearing down on the North East’s precious natural assets Read

They love a bit of noise at the new city library

VISITORS to the region’s newest library are being given the VIP treatment this weekend. Newcastle’s City Library has rolled out the red carpet to celebrate its early success. Read

Northern Rock Foundation boss thanks supporters

THE chairman of Northern Rock Foundation has thanked all those who supported the organisation through a turbulent year, in the charity’s annual review. Read

Newburn man loses arm in industrial accident

A WORKER has lost his arm in an industrial accident. The father was last night in a critical condition in hospital following the incident at an asphalt production plant in Newburn, Newcastle, on Thursday night. Read

Dad and son chased in four-mile terror drive

A FURIOUS BMW driver pursued a man and his teenage son during a four-mile terror ride. At one point the 14-year-old boy pleaded with his father to drive through red lights to escape enraged Ashley Jaggers. Read

Paul Morrison jailed for life for murdering Deka Kennedy

A MAN who stabbed a Good Samaritan to death was jailed for life yesterday. Deka Kennedy, 29, suffered a single stab wound to the groin, delivered by violent Paul Morrison, 26, and bled to death. Read

Mum sues County Council over death of daughter

THE mother of a young Northumberland woman who died in a car accident last year has begun legal proceedings. Read