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SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING TEEN

Police continue to search Sandyford and Jesmond Dene today following the disappearance of studentJason Fyles. more >>

£20k Trial For £12 Meat Thief ..

John Casey, 51, from Washington, Tyne and Wear, had a £20,000 Crown Court trial over claims he concealed a stolen £12 joint of beef because it reminded him of his DEAD GRANDMOTHER. Mr. Casey received a conditional discharge at Newcastle Crown Court today (WEDS) ..

John Casey claimed he concealed a £12 joint of beef because it caused flashbacks to his grandmother's death. more >>

FLOODING CHAOS ON ROADS ..

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding on the roads in Newcastle and Staindrop today (SAT) .. more >>

'BAA' RAISED FOR LAKES BREED

The Lake District's historic Herdwick sheep have been awarded Protected Designation of Origin status .. more >>

SIR ALEX FERGUSON RETIRES

Sir Alex Ferguson retires as manager of Manchester United after 26 years - classic images from NNP's archives. more >>

SCENE OF DOUBLE DEATH IN SUNDERLAND

The scene on Hylton Castle Road today (MAY 2) following the death of an elderly couple reported yesterday.. more >>

WHAT A V.H.MESS ..!

A huge library of videos has been mysteriously dumped on farmland near Darlington, County Durham .. more >>

X-Factor Car Thief Avoids Jail

Former X Factor contestant Paige Flaherty was at Newcastle Crown Court today (MON), where she received a suspended sentence after stealing a car and colliding with a pedestrian. Her victim was able to identify her after spotting Flaherty on an episode of the X-Factor.

Former X-Factor contestant avoided a prison sentence after taking a friend's car, and crashing into pedestrian more >>

HORSE PUNCH YOB SAYS SORRY

NUFC fan who punched a police horse following Sunday's derby defeat has apologised for his behaviour .. more >>

DERBY DAY VIOLENCE

Terrible scenes on the streets of Newcastle as Magpies fans clash with police following their derby-day defeat more >>

GRAND NATIONAL WINNER SUFFERS FALL

Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania is airlifted to hospital after suffering a fall more >>

DEEP SNOW DRIFTS SPLIT FAMILY

A family has been separated for over a week after snow drifts cut off the road to their remote farmouse. more >>

EX CASUALTY STAR'S EAR BITE HORROR

Former Casualty actor Clive Mantle was involved in a real life hospital drama after a horrific ear bite attack more >>

EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR GOSPELS

Crowds gather in Durham today (MARCH 20) as tickets for this summer's Lidisfarne Gospels exhibition go on sale more >>

NILE RANGER ADMITS ASSAULT

Nile Ranger has pleaded guilty to common assault this morning, following his arrest on Wednesday evening .. more >>

MIRANDA HOBBLES ON FOR COMIC RELIEF

Beloved actress and comedian Miranda Hart carried on with her 'Mad March', despite injuring her ankle .. more >>

FUNERAL OF BLAIRS' FAMILY PRIEST

Tony and Cherie Blair were at St Edmund's Church in Sedgefield today, for the funeral of Father John Caden .. more >>

Top Prof's Half Naked Keying Spree

University professor Stephen Graham, who went on a half naked car 'keying' spree in Jesmond, Newcastle, avoided a prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court today (FRI)..

Top university professor Stephen Graham has avoided a prison sentence after a car keying spree in Jesmond .. more >>

NETBALL TEAM BANNED FOR 10P DEBT ..

School netball teams banned from national competition finals - because of 10p shortfall in subs payments .. more >>

Baby Shake Dad Jailed For 9 Years

Lee Clark, from Gainford, County Durham, was jailed for nine years at Newcastle Crown Court today, after being found guilty of shaking his baby to death while the child's mother was out shopping for Christening clothes.

Lee Clark, 27, who was jailed for nine years at Newcastle Crown Court today (THURS FEB 14) .. more >>

ROMANCE NOVELIST 'JESSICA' UNMASKED

Author 'Jessica Blair' who has written over 20 romantic novels has been unmasked as an 89-year-old war veteran more >>

Graham Signs For Black Cats

Former Middlesbrough, Carlisle and Watford striker Danny Graham has signed for Sunderland AFC from Swansea City FC today (THURS JAN 31) for a fee of £5 million. The 27 year old forward signed for the Wearside club on a three and a half year deal, and is expected to be available to Saturday’s Premiership clash against Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

NNP with the first picture of Danny Graham in a Sunderland AFC shirt.. more >>