Stalker jailed indefinitely
	1:08pm today
	A STALKER who targeted vulnerable females on a countryside walkway was today jailed indefinitely.

Man arrested over former Army captain's death

11:16am today

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a former Army captain who was found battered and bleeding in his own home, police said today.

	Psychopath's "whole life" sentence overturned
	10:41am today
	A JUDGE this morning overturned the "whole life" jail tariff of a psychopath who murdered a North East skin specialist.
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	Escape bid sealed fate of tragic cave pair
	7:27am today
	AN experienced caver who drowned during a trip with his novice companion was trying to guide her to safety, an inquest was told yesterday.

Banned driver only caught as accident was filmed by TV crew

2:03am today

A BANNED motorist who denied committing one of the most serious cases of disqualified driving seen by a court was only caught because the accident he was in was filmed by a television crew.

	Laboratory warned over radioactive substances
	2:03am today
	A MEDICAL laboratory has been warned for failing to meet regulations over its handling of radioactive substances.

	Proposals for innovative leisure scheme on seafront
	7:38am today
	A SEAFRONT in the region could be transformed beyond recognition with the erection of a 100m viewing platform, if a newly-formed charity has its way.

	Scientist challenges church over research
	6:03am today
	A LEADING scientist has urged Catholic critics of stem cell research to adopt a more commonsense and less dogmatic approach to the controversial issue.

	Cattle market wins battle over council noise order
	7:20am today
	A 130-YEAR-OLD auction mart has won its battle against a council to quash a order which could have forced the market's closure.
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	Territorials in century celebration
	7:41am today
	TROOPS in the Territorial Army yesterday celebrated a century of military service.

	Charity hits back as MP labels parents feckless
	5:03am today
	THE Tories were accused of stigmatising poor North-East parents last night after they said many resembled the feckless star of the TV show Shameless.

	Pair joining regiment on six-month tour of duty in Iraq
	8:14am today
	TWO soldiers from the region are heading to the Middle East to help maintain Army communications.

	Parking charge scheme hit by legal loophole
	3:03am today
	TOWN officials have claimed a partial victory in their battle against the introduction of parking charges.
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	Cheers! We’re backing Darlo
	8:17am today
	AN off-licence is getting behind a North-East football team as it attempts to climb up the football league.

500 jobs in pipeline if centre move backed

8:01am today

UP to 500 jobs could be created if a city becomes the base for the Government's controversial ID cards scheme.

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