UK soldier killed in blast named
01/12/2009 20:23:53
A Sunderland soldier killed in Afghanistan is identified as Acting Sgt John Amer.
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Spanish eggs link to bug outbreak
01/12/2009 11:50:25
A potential link is investigated between Spanish eggs and a Salmonella outbreak in which two women died.
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Heavy snow warning
01/12/2009 18:21:41
Drivers are being warned of heavy snow showers forecast by the Met Office for Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland
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Driver dies days after collision
01/12/2009 19:28:19
A van driver who collided with a lorry while overtaking on the A181 in Durham dies, 10 days after the crash.
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Man quizzed over Bent abuse claim
01/12/2009 11:12:03
A man is questioned in connection with claims the mother of Sunderland striker Darren Bent was racially abused.
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East Coast fares could be reduced
01/12/2009 13:13:06
Transport secretary Lord Adonis orders a review of fares on the East Coast Mainline in a bid to boost passenger numbers.
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Plans for academy to be unveiled
30/11/2009 21:08:20
Plans for a new academy in County Durham are unveiled amid fears the development will lead to a loss of green space.
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