NUFC star Joey Barton sued again over violence Aug 20 2008
NEWCASTLE United midfielder Joey Barton is being sued by someone else he attacked, it has emerged. more

Women unhurt after 100ft fall at Tynemouth Aug 20 2008
A GROUP of friends have walked away unhurt after their car plunged 100ft down a cliff. The four women had an astonishing escape after their vehicle smashed through metal barriers in Tynemouth. more

Consett woman pinched cash from Subway Aug 20 2008
LIGHT-FINGERED Nikki Ledger helped herself to takings at the sandwich shop where she worked. more

Taxi driver's widow tells of her love and dismay Aug 20 2008
THE grieving widow of taxi driver Ray Quigley yesterday spoke of her dismay after the trial of a teenager accused of causing his death collapsed. more

North scientists in life-saving discovery Aug 20 2008
SCIENTISTS in the region have made a breakthrough in stem cell research which could improve the survival chances of patients suffering from an aggressive form of bowel cancer. more

Triad execution ruled out in Chinese student murders Aug 20 2008
DETECTIVES investigating the brutal murder of a Chinese couple last night said it was unlikely to be a Triad contract killing. more

Ex-top cop in bitter divorce row Aug 17 2008
THE wife of Lord Mackenzie says she is now locked in a bitter divorce over their £2m fortune. more

Girls only bar opens in Newcastle Aug 17 2008
A BATTLE of the sexes is set to erupt as a North city unveils its newest bar . . . which has banned men! more

Police appeal after stabbing attack Aug 17 2008
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the neck, face and body in a street attack. more