Twinings staff stage AGM protest
04/12/2009 20:38:26
Employees gather outside a shareholders' meeting to protest against job losses at Twinings factories across England.
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Four arrested after death of man
04/12/2009 10:12:21
Four people are arrested over the death of a man who had been visiting a Tyneside pub.
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Cocaine, cash and cannabis haul
04/12/2009 20:01:56
Nine people are arrested after police seize drugs and money in a joint operation by Northumbria and Cleveland forces.
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German firm to run Metro service
04/12/2009 08:23:08
Germany's DB Regio is named as the preferred bidder to run trains and stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro.
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Byers rebuked over his expenses
03/12/2009 16:47:38
North Tyneside MP Stephen Byers is rebuked by a committee of MPs for breaking the rules over a parliamentary allowance.
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Dire Straits given plaque honour
04/12/2009 08:36:03
Geordie rock band Dire Straits receive an Music Heritage Plaque from the Performing Rights Society (PRS).
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