Addict stole drain covers to buy drugs Aug 28 2008
HE tried to make some money in a get-rich-quick plan to feed his drug habit - but it went down the drain. more

New clinics will change how you’ll see your doctor Aug 28 2008
TRADITIONAL family GP practices loved by generations of patients are set to be consigned to the past. more

Boxing hero McCrory declares himself bankrupt Aug 28 2008
BOXING hero Glenn McCrory’s finances are on the ropes after he declared himself bust. more

Tesco to adapt supermarket for pensioners Aug 28 2008
THE country's first pensioner-friendly supermarket is planned for Newcastle. more

Tory tells obese: no excusing your size Aug 28 2008
THE Conservatives yesterday told obese people there was no excuse for their weight problem, as a new map reveals the North East is still one of the UK’s fattest regions. more

Armed gang link to other violent raids Aug 28 2008
EASTERN European raiders who held up a Newcastle jewellers at gunpoint are being linked with a string of violent robberies across Europe. more

Chinese murder probe boosted by £5000 reward offer Aug 24 2008
POLICE say they have had a “good response” to their latest appeal to catch the killer of two Chinese students. more

North peace activist breaches Gaza blockade to give aid Aug 24 2008
A NORTH peace activist has taken on the might of the Israeli navy and won to become one of the first people in four decades to sail into Gaza. more

Fears grow over Metro ban on mobility scooters Aug 24 2008
ANY plans to extend a ban on mobility scooters on the Metro system would be viewed as blatant discrimination of the disabled, a charity has warned transport bosses. more