New Mint medal honours Sir Bobby
06/11/2009 02:21:43
A special Royal Mint medal, normally reserved for royalty, will honour football manager Sir Bobby Robson who died in July.
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Man arrested after brothel raid
05/11/2009 16:00:28
A 59-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of running a brothel following a police raid in a Tyneside town.
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Cities team up to cut emissions
05/11/2009 17:18:14
Several British cities sign up to a new initiative and pledge to work together in the fight against climate change.
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Supporters angry over stadium ban
05/11/2009 11:45:33
The Football Supporters Federation backs a petition calling for Sunderland FC to overturn bans on several fans.
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'Kindness' warning over begging
05/11/2009 15:45:33
A campaign advises people in Newcastle to donate to homeless charities instead of giving cash to beggars in the city.
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East Coast rail change confirmed
05/11/2009 08:59:54
The East Coast Main Line will become a public company from 14 November, the Department for Transport announces.
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Day centres for elderly to shut
04/11/2009 21:43:54
Northumberland county councillors decide to close seven day-care centres for the elderly.
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Lecturer admits girl sex sessions
04/11/2009 17:06:34
A Newcastle academic admits having sex sessions in Jersey with an underage girl he met on the internet.
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