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    Alcohol-free music events to beat booze Jun 25 2009

    A SERIES of alcohol-free music events have been staged in the North East to encourage youngsters not to misuse alcohol. Read

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    Region hopes to generate electric cars and jobs Jun 24 2009

    THE North East has entered into a multi-million pound gamble in a bid to convince Nissan it is the ideal place to build electric cars. Read

    MP Sharon Hodgson

    North MPs spent thousands on gadgets Jun 24 2009

    NORTH MPs spent tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money on gadgets and mobile phone calls. Read

    Brave Sarah recovers from second heart swap op Jun 24 2009

    MUSICAL theatre lover and double heart transplant patient Sarah Barton got a surprise curtain call at her hospital bed. Read

    Serial rapist Anthony Curran jailed Jun 24 2009

    WITH a screwdriver pressed to her throat, vile Anthony Curran trapped a woman in his dirty flat and raped her twice. Read

    Police raid homes in Northumberland Jun 24 2009

    A NEW police crackdown on North East criminals is making its mark in Northumberland, after raids were carried out on homes in a former pit town yesterday. Read

    Funeral held for retired soldier Major Jonathan Wood Jun 24 2009

    PROUDLY draped in his regiment’s colours, a soldier’s coffin was gently lifted into a North East church as the region paid tribute to one of its heroes. Read

    Castles may close in staff pay battle Jun 24 2009

    MAJOR tourist sites in the North East could close this summer if workers strike. Read

    Survival fears for stolen monkey pair Jun 24 2009

    THE owner of a pair of rare monkeys stolen from a children’s farm fears for their survival unless they are returned soon. Read

    Student Amy Zalin reveals fun homeware range Jun 24 2009

    STUDENT Amy Zalin’s homeware range is the last word in fun design. Read

    Gavin cleans up on his first Army tour Jun 24 2009

    CLEARING unexploded bombs and dodging wild animals is all in a day’s work for intrepid North East soldier Gavin Newey. Read

    Durham University honorary degree for Judith Hann Jun 24 2009

    A FORMER BBC presenter is one of six eminent figures to be awarded an honorary degree from Durham University next week. Read

    Anger at tendering process may end in court Jun 24 2009

    A VILLAGE bus operator is considering a legal challenge to the North’s biggest local authority after controversially missing out on a flagship park-and-ride contract. Read

    Booze Van scheme comes under fire Jun 24 2009

    A BUSINESS offering a door-to-door alcohol service has been criticised for encouraging excessive drinking. Read

    First images captured of osprey nest Jun 24 2009

    THIS is the first image of Northumberland’s historic osprey nest. Read

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    Conservation areas at risk of being ruined Jun 23 2009

    ALMOST 50 conservation areas in the North East are considered at risk of neglect, decay or damaging change. it is revealed today. Read

    Lynne Thompson Campbell

    Lynne Thompson Campbell backs drink debate Jun 23 2009

    WHEN Lynne Thompson Campbell moved from her Northumberland home to London at the age of 16, she thought she had it made. Read

    John Bercow becomes Speaker of the House Jun 23 2009

    TORY John Bercow won the race to become Speaker of the House of Commons last night – with a mandate to reform parliament after the expenses scandal. Read

    Confidential plans for Tyneside left on train Jun 23 2009

    CONFIDENTIAL documents outlining plans to regenerate Tyneside were left on a train by the former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. Read

    Police probe allotment fire in Dunston, Gateshead Jun 23 2009

    THE cause of a fire which forced more than 100 families from their homes is being probed by police. Read

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