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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Nikki Allan murder: Man arrested over seven-year-old's death
Police say a man has been released while inquiries into the killing of Nikki Allan, 7, continue.
Dipton opencast mine protesters brought down from tree
Mining firm Banks Group wants to extract 500,000 tonnes of coal from Pont Valley, near Consett.
Nissan to cut hundreds of UK jobs
The carmaker will reduce its Sunderland workforce by hundreds amid a decline in sales of diesel cars.
NHS care funding a 'postcode lottery', says watchdog
Which? says people with expensive medical needs are being denied funding because of where they live.
Dipton opencast mine protesters in underground tunnels
Mining firm Banks Group wants to extract 500,000 tonnes of coal from Pont Valley, near Consett.
New boss Jill Colbert for troubled children's services
Sunderland City Council's children's services was rated inadequate by Ofsted in 2015.
National Trust should be radical, says Hilary McGrady
The new director-general of the National Trust says the charity needs to reach out to people in urban areas.
Legal threat over Virgin Trains East Coast rail franchise
A campaign group wants Stagecoach and Virgin to be stopped from bidding on future contracts.
Daryll Rowe jailed for infecting men with HIV
Daryll Rowe infected five men he had unprotected sex with and sabotaged the condoms of another five.
Dexter the dog survives 130ft cliff fall
Dexter lay on rocks at the bottom of a cliff for 14 hours before he was rescued.
Gay men told bar 'for mixed-sex couples' only
The couple, from Newcastle, were left "speechless" when they were not allowed in because they were both men.
Sting and Shaggy's favourite reggae records
Pop stars Sting and Shaggy browse the reggae section at Honest Jon's record store.
Beatboxing Spider-Man: A legend among Geordies is unmasked
Piotr Hajduk moved to Newcastle in 2015 and has been known as Beatboxing Spider-Man ever since.
No girls, no entry: Is it OK for bars to turn away groups of men?
Groups of men say they are turned away from bars because of their gender. Is it fair - or legal?
European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 33-12 Newcastle Falcons
Gloucester reach their third European Challenge Cup final in four seasons with a four-try win over Premiership rivals Newcastle.
County Championship: Durham's Aiden Markram goes for pair on debut against Kent
Durham opener Aiden Markram is dismissed for a pair on his debut as 21 wickets fall on day one against Kent.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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Beckton birthday acid attacker John Tomlin jailed for 16 years
John Tomlin's victim says her 21st birthday "turned into a day where my face was taken away from me".
Kent arrest in Hither Green fatal burglary probe
A man wanted over the Hither Green break-in where an intruder was killed is held by police.
Three abandoned fox cubs adopted by farmer's dog
Mark Bucknell thought the fox cubs were puppies and had agreed to sell two of them.
Sex game man who shot woman in vagina has sentence cut
David Andrew Jeffers accidentally shot a woman in the vagina at a hotel.
Bletchley man jailed over fire attack on neighbour
Raymond Bowen doused his neighbour in petrol before throwing his lighter at her.
Dipton opencast mine protesters brought down from tree
Mining firm Banks Group wants to extract 500,000 tonnes of coal from Pont Valley, near Consett.
Cornwall mother jailed for daughter salt poisoning
The 29-year-old woman poisoned her 18-month-old daughter with more than a tablespoon of salt.
Alfie Evans case: Supreme Court rules against parents for second time
The court has also refused permission for the parents of the terminally ill toddler to appeal.
Man who 'fell ill' after Dukinfield fight arrest dies
Adam Harris was being held on suspicion of assault when he was taken ill and later died, police say.
Crime bosses jailed after £66m drugs haul found in Hull
The drugs were concealed in farm equipment and trailers being imported at Hull docks, a court hears.
A12 Suffolk crash: One dead in multi-vehicle collisions
A six-vehicle collision is followed by a three-vehicle crash on the other carriageway.
Bestival death: Louella Fletcher-Michie 'first to die from drug 2C-P'
Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, died at the festival last year.
Source: BBC News
