Motorists warned as snow arrives
18/12/2009 10:43:42
Schools close and motorists face disruption among some of the region's main highways after a night of snow and sleet.
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Hundreds at funeral of war 'hero'
17/12/2009 16:28:32
The funeral of a Sunderland soldier who died while trying to save a wounded colleague in Afghanistan takes place.
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Pc cleared over woman's car death
17/12/2009 18:16:26
A police officer from Sunderland is cleared of causing the death by careless driving of a 25-year-old woman.
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Soldier dies after club assault
17/12/2009 13:20:44
A 19-year-old soldier has died after suffering severe head injuries during an altercation at a Darlington nightclub.
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Cattermole eyes Sunderland upturn
16/12/2009 09:59:36
Lee Cattermole says he is keen to help Sunderland back to winning ways after returning from injury in the 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
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Dragon star's bionic gift to boy
16/12/2009 18:15:36
Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne donates £25,000 so a disabled County Durham boy can get a bionic arm.
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