Man sought over city centre rape
23/12/2009 10:05:46
Detectives appeal for information after a homeless woman is raped in Newcastle city centre by a "smartly dressed" man.
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School bus driver dies at wheel
23/12/2009 16:00:13
A party of schoolchildren escape unhurt after their coach, on hire from a Newcastle firm, crashes in Germany.
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Cold weather disruption continues
23/12/2009 16:59:25
Snow and icy conditions continue to cause travel problems across parts of North East and North West England.
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Driver pulled from freezing river
23/12/2009 14:56:51
A woman is rescued by police officers after her car plunges into a fast-flowing river in rural Northumberland.
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Farmers aid council gritting team
23/12/2009 08:31:11
Council gritting teams in Northumberland are assisted by farmers with snow ploughs to help keep roads passable.
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Charity sets up homeless centres
23/12/2009 08:17:03
The charity Crisis sets up a temporary centre in Newcastle to help people who are homeless over Christmas.
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Run-down housing boost
23/12/2009 09:57:57
Tyneside is to receive a share of a £311m Government cash boost aimed at transforming run-down housing.
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