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Newcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood says the rugby played last season tempted him into a return from Toulouse.
Fourteen arrested for slavery offences
Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with modern-day slavery offences in Newcastle.
A regional operation into human trafficking and slavery started on Monday, and as a result saw the 14 arrested at addresses across the West End of the city.
Northumbria Police Det Insp Sally MacDonald said their priority is the safety of victims, and praised the forces involved in the investigation.
An ice cream van and another car were destoryed by a fire which police believe was started deliberately.
A third car was also damaged by the blaze in Wardley in Gateshead at about 04:30 a week ago today.
The vehicles were parked at an address off the A184 between the A19 and Leam Lane.
Northumbria Police say they are treating it as arson and are appealing for witnesses, especially in relation to a Vauxhall Vectra seen in the area shortly before the fire.
Lascelles will be 'different player' for Newcastle
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The transformation of Dan into drag queen Miss Rory.
New Hartlepool MP promises to fight for constituents
Labour's new Hartlepool MP Mike Hill told the Commons yesterday he knows how difficult it is for students facing debt as a result of tuition fees.
He paid tribute to previous Hartlepool MPs in his maiden speech, including Peter Mandelson, who he thanks for helping to regenerate the town - and, he jokes, for flying the flag for that little known northern delicacy guacamole.
As usual, he paid tribute to his constituents and their humour, remembering their voting for a monkey mascot as mayor. He said he is in the Commons to support public services and the NHS.
Fighting the austerity agenda is his priority, he said, as well as working for an improvement in mental health services. He referenced his union roots and the Co-operative movement.
Bradley Lowery's family set to start foundation
Bradley Lowery's family have submitted an application to start a foundation in his name.
In a Facebook status, the family have vowed the foundation will help anyone suffering from neuroblastoma "who needs to raise funds for medical treatments or equipment not available on the NHS".
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The statement also thanks people for their support after Bradley's death.
The grounds outside Sunderland's Stadium of Light have become a shrine to the youngster:
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Newcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood says the rugby played last season tempted him into a return from Toulouse.
Fourteen arrested for slavery offences
Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with modern-day slavery offences in Newcastle.
A regional operation into human trafficking and slavery started on Monday, and as a result saw the 14 arrested at addresses across the West End of the city.
Northumbria Police Det Insp Sally MacDonald said their priority is the safety of victims, and praised the forces involved in the investigation.
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Nuclear police uniform stolen with car
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A car containing police equipment has been stolen in Sunderland.
The Vauxhall Corsa was taken after the keys were stolen during a burglary in Woodside between midnight and 01:00 BST on 20 July.
Inside the car was a Civil Nuclear Constabulary police uniform including a hi-viz police jacket, police cap, helmet, respirator and back pack.
Northumbria Police is appealing for information.
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The stage is set for the Sunderland International Airshow after the skies were tested by display planes this morning.
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Grayson gave me freedom to play - McGeady
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Ice cream van 'attacked by arsonist'
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An ice cream van and another car were destoryed by a fire which police believe was started deliberately.
A third car was also damaged by the blaze in Wardley in Gateshead at about 04:30 a week ago today.
The vehicles were parked at an address off the A184 between the A19 and Leam Lane.
Northumbria Police say they are treating it as arson and are appealing for witnesses, especially in relation to a Vauxhall Vectra seen in the area shortly before the fire.
Lascelles will be 'different player' for Newcastle
The Shields Gazette
Jamaal Lascelles says he’ll be a 'different player' in the Premier League – having played through the pain barrier in the Championship.
Drag act's make-up transformation
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The transformation of Dan into drag queen Miss Rory.
New Hartlepool MP promises to fight for constituents
Labour's new Hartlepool MP Mike Hill told the Commons yesterday he knows how difficult it is for students facing debt as a result of tuition fees.
He paid tribute to previous Hartlepool MPs in his maiden speech, including Peter Mandelson, who he thanks for helping to regenerate the town - and, he jokes, for flying the flag for that little known northern delicacy guacamole.
And he remembered his predecessor Iain Wright, and his work as chair of the Business Committee.
As usual, he paid tribute to his constituents and their humour, remembering their voting for a monkey mascot as mayor. He said he is in the Commons to support public services and the NHS.
Fighting the austerity agenda is his priority, he said, as well as working for an improvement in mental health services. He referenced his union roots and the Co-operative movement.
Bradley Lowery's family set to start foundation
Bradley Lowery's family have submitted an application to start a foundation in his name.
In a Facebook status, the family have vowed the foundation will help anyone suffering from neuroblastoma "who needs to raise funds for medical treatments or equipment not available on the NHS".
The statement also thanks people for their support after Bradley's death.
The grounds outside Sunderland's Stadium of Light have become a shrine to the youngster:
Grayson 'freedom' swayed McGeady move
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Adam, from Howick near Alnwick, was last seen by his family on Tuesday and has since been spotted in the Newcastle City Centre area.
He is 6ft and of thin build.
Police dog helps find car thief
Cleveland Police's dog unit have been busy overnight.
Racist abuse doubles at failing school
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