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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Northern rail: Politicians call for Pacer trains compensation
Senior politicians say rail firm Northern should reduce fares for passengers using Pacer trains.
Ashington cyclist critically injured in 'hit-and-run'
Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested following the incident.
Paul Gascoigne describes 'year of hell' before trial
The ex-England footballer tells the Sunday Mirror of his relief at being cleared of sexual assault.
St Clare's Hospice site 'unlikely' to reopen as care hub
The well-known care facility closed after 30 years having suffered financial difficulties.
Durham Cathedral stonework to be 'used as bookends'
Auctioneers say sandstone from the World Heritage Site would also make ideal garden seats.
Historic England adds lighthouses, cliff lift and viaduct to At Risk Register
Historic England adds 247 sites to its At Risk Register but 310 have been saved and removed.
Northern rail could be nationalised
The government is considering whether the management of the train service should be taken into public hands.
Missing Scott Clive's mother's appeal for new witnesses 17 years on
Patricia Clive believes harm came to her son and does not believe he fell in the water.
HS2 must be built in full, say the CBI's regional heads
The call by regional heads of the CBI business lobby comes amid worries HS2 could be scaled back.
The girl who met her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
Former mining communities 'still scarred by past'
A report says ex-mining communities remain socially and economically "scarred" long after pit closures.
Musician Paul Cheese records song of the UK's sounds
A musician has spent several months cycling thousands of miles to record the sounds of the UK.
Can Rugby Union?s top tier be broken?
Too much money is focused on the big nations in rugby union, an ex-England international says.
Who are the family buying Thomas Cook shops?
The Sunderland firm that began in the back of a childrenswear store is buying 555 Thomas Cook shops.
Paul Gascoigne cleared of sexual assault
The former England footballer wept in the dock and thanked the jury as the verdict was announced.
On this day 2009: Darren Bent scores 'beach ball' goal for Sunderland against Liverpool
BBC Sport looks back at the moment Darren Bent scores for Sunderland with a deflection from a beach ball in a 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.
Extinction Rebellion holds Newcastle junction protest
Residents and schoolchildren were part of the action at a busy Newcastle junction during rush hour.
Newcastle University dog helps students' wellbeing
Students can take the Jack Russell for a walk to help improve their physical and mental health.
Sunderland youngsters hide happiness bags around city
Youngsters from a Sunderland youth club have created bags which they are hiding around the city to spread a bit of joy.
Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle United: Marcos Alonso scores winner for Blues
Marcos Alonso's second-half strike breaks Newcastle's resistance as Chelsea move into the top four in the Premier League.
Lewis Ritson beats Robbie Davies Jr in Newcastle super lightweight thriller
Lewis Ritson beats Robbie Davies Jr by unanimous decision in a thrilling super lightweight fight at Newcastle's Utilita Arena.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Sunderland
Sunderland start life under Phil Parkinson with a narrow defeat at high-flying Wycombe.
Phil Parkinson: Sunderland name ex-Bolton Wanderers boss as manager
Phil Parkinson wants to be the manager who "got Sunderland up and running again" after his appointment on Thursday.
Wycombe allow Sunderland to talk to Ainsworth
Sunderland are given permission to speak to Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth about the vacant manager's job.
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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Northern rail: Politicians call for Pacer trains compensation
Senior politicians say rail firm Northern should reduce fares for passengers using Pacer trains.
Milton Keynes stabbings: Tributes to victims of 'senseless' killings
The 17-year-olds killed in Milton Keynes are named locally as Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice.
Scarborough's role in the Cuban missile crisis revealed
Operators in the Yorkshire town were able to intercept reports from Soviet ships on their position.
Havering Hoard: Weapons found on building site to go on show
More than 450 items dating from between 800BC and 900BC were uncovered in east London last year.
Ballet dancer Henry Danton, 100, finally gets his medal
Henry Danton teaches ballet five days a week, despite being 100 years old.
Apology over 'decapitated baby' Halloween display
A charity shops removes its Halloween display of a gory scene after complaints.
Four goats killed at Graves Park Animal Farm in Sheffield
The goats were attacked at Graves Park Animal Farm on Hemsworth Road some time overnight on Friday.
Two held over racist abuse claims at FA Cup match
Two men are arrested by police investigating reports of racist abuse during Saturday's FA Cup match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town.
Katherine Ryan's boyfriend saves Netflix scripts during burglary
The comedian says her boyfriend "wrestled back" her laptop containing scripts for a Netflix series.
Harley Davidson signed by Pope fetches £42,000 in Stafford
The custom gold-plated Harley Davidson motorbike was signed by Pope Francis in Rome.
Sisters who grew up in different countries in tearful reunion
Akira and her younger sister Charntay were separated 15 years ago by the care system.
Playing the bagpipes is the perfect way to honour the teachings of his Hindu guru
For Darshil, playing the bagpipes is the perfect way to honour the teachings of his Hindu guru. He leads the pipe band through the streets of North-West England.
Source: BBC News
