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Funding plea to help potential medallists

Funding plea to help potential medallists

NORTH East sports clubs last night pleaded for money to help turn Olympics-mad youngsters into the medallists of the future. Read

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall

Save Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall will be sold privately if the National Trust cannot save it. A fundraising appeal has been launched and we need your help to decide the future of the Hall, gardens and grounds. Click here to find out how to get involved and click here to give your opinion on the Hall's future. Read

Newcastle United news

James Milner

Milner piles on pressure for boss

KEVIN Keegan’s plans for the season have been thrown into disarray after James Milner handed in a transfer request, a move the England Under-21 midfielder feels he was forced into by Newcastle’s decision not to offer him a new deal. Read

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Olympic boxing medallist Tony Jeffries

Click play to watch Olympic boxing bronze medallist Tony Jeffries speaking about his return to Sunderland and his experiences in Beijing.

Northern Rock

Northern Rock

Northern Rock survey

Over the last year Northern Rock - alongside its staff, shareholders and customers - has endured a tough time battling for survival amid global economic turmoil. Click here for our Northern Rock archive, and click here to complete our survey on the Northern Rock crisis. Read

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City Living

City Living August 2008

City Living - August

THE SUN is slowly setting on our summer, but, as always,we have plenty to keep you smiling. From finding the perfect dress for that late summer wedding to making a statement in an ultra coolT. Read