Cases treble in measles outbreak
06/07/2009 18:38:31
The number measles cases almost trebles in what is the largest outbreak in the north-east of England for almost 20 years.
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Families win flood defence fight
06/07/2009 08:22:04
Families in a Tyneside street are celebrating after winning their six-year campaign to protect their homes from flooding.
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Downpours cause travel disruption
06/07/2009 15:40:05
Heavy rain and storms cause rail delays and road closures in Tyneside and County Durham.
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Football anthems keep fans sweet
06/07/2009 17:23:01
A study into the importance of football pop songs finds chart hits are not as important to fans as old favourites.
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Student excited at plinth project
06/07/2009 10:42:14
A Northumberland student says she is excited about the prospect of being part of a living statue project in Trafalgar Square.
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Woman sexually assaulted in city
05/07/2009 17:17:12
A woman was sexually assaulted outside a popular nightspot in Newcastle city centre, police said.
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Bridge work brings road closure
05/07/2009 14:06:43
A stretch of the A19 is to be closed to traffic over two weekends to allow refurbishment of a Tyneside bridge.
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