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Third of people on the breadline

River Tyne Almost a third of people in the BBC Radio Newcastle area are classed as poor, according to a BBC report.

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Giving the gift of sight

A boy has his eyes examined in Burkina Faso. Photo: Paul Constant

A Tyneside optician has helped thousands of people in the developing world by giving them glasses.

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A19 Tyne And Wear - Delays of 20 minutes northbound at the Tyne Tunnel junction, queueing traffic. More...

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FA to act over Mido abuse claims

The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday.

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