News & Sport

BREAKING NEWS Child assaulted by sex offender at home: A serious case review has been published after a child on Teesside was assaulted by a sex offender who was allowed to live in the same house.; Read the full story

Strike On: BA Cabin Crew Talks Collapse: The Unite union has said it is disappointed to announce that cabin crew strikes will go ahead after talks with British Airways bosses collapsed.; Read the full story

BA Strike Effects North East Flights.: How will the strike impact North East travel?; Read More.

Harry launches Walking With The Wounded: Prince Harry revealed plans for an expedition which will see injured troops trek to the North Pole.; Interview and pictures

Nissan Confirms Green Car Will Be Built In UK: Motor giant Nissan is to build its new electric car in Sunderland, it has been confirmed.; Read the full story

Arson Attack in South Shields: Police say a fire in a block of flats was started deliberately; Read the full story

Claudia: One Year On: It's now a year since Claudia Lawrence went missing. The police say they now want to speak to a man she spent the night with 2 days before.; See the video and read more

Probe As Video Shows Lorry Shunt Car At 60mph: Police have reopened an investigation after amazing footage emerged of a lorry careering at 60mph along a motorway with a car trapped sideways on its front bumper.; Read the full story

Tiger Woods Rocked By New Saucy Texts Claims: Tiger Woods has been dealt a fresh blow after an alleged mistress revealed scores of explicit phone texts she claims were sent to her by the golfer.; Read the full story

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Weather & Travel

Northeast Weather

Friday: Cloudy; Max: 10°C; Min: 5°C

Saturday: Rain; Max: 7°C; Min: 4°C

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Northeast Traffic & Travel

A186 St Nicholas Street (southbound): Newcastle Upon Tyne; Advance Warning - Road closed due to restrictions and roadworks

A19 Hylton Bridge (southbound): Sunderland; Earlier broken down vehicle, traffic returned to normal

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