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- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
Lifestyle
Futureheads set to release brave new album
INDIE-rock band The Futureheads are set to return with possibly their boldest move yet.
Album review: Simple Minds - X5 boxset
THE best thing about boxsets like this is that in just a few hours, they lead you through a journey which originally took several years.
Album review: Sleigh Bells - Reign Of Terror
THIS is the sophomore outing for the noisy Brooklyn duo, whose innovative melding of summery synthpop and vicious hardcore worked wonders on excellent 2010 debut Treats.
Live review: Cherry Ghost, The Cluny, Newcastle
WITH two heartfelt albums under his belt, Simon Aldred (aka Cherry Ghost) is still something of a cult concern.
Live review: Brand New, O2 Academy, Newcastle
MUSIC is rife with bands who have made successful u-turns, but the transformation Long Island quartet Brand New have made over the past decade is spectacular by anyone’s standards.
Showbiz
Tussauds' Clooney gets Oscar update
Oscar hopeful George Clooney will want to look his best for Sunday's awards ceremony and Madame Tussauds is making sure his wax figure is also looking good.
Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Mendes: Craig real man like Connery
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut
A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.
Entertainment
TV crew at yard when boat comes in
A SOUTH Tyneside yard will make waves when it stars in a TV documentary about a ferry contract.
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Little Mix-ing it at the Brits
THEY weren’t up for any awards – but Little Mix still picked up a new fan at last night’s Brit Awards.
Landmark welcomes its 27,000th visitor
STAFF at a South Tyneside landmark have welcomed their 27,000th visitor to the tourist attraction.
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Singer Sarah unleashes her vocal power
A TEENAGE singer from South Tyneside is preparing to make her solo debut in a classical concert.
Corrie actor’s tonic for Shields patients
FORMER Coronation Street star Bruce Jones made a surprise visit to South Tyneside District Hospital.
Gardening
Fly the flag with flowers for patriotic year
THE landmark events of this year – the Queen’s 60-year reign, followed by the Olympics – are set to prompt patriotic gardeners to fly the flag for Britain this year.
Jobs to do in the garden this week
THE weather is frustrating, because there are so many jobs that need doing.
Preparing plot is key to growing your own veg
THERE is nothing more rewarding or satisfying than growing and eating your own home grown vegetables.
Grow your way into gardener’s affections!
NOT flowers and chocolates again! Surely the way to a green-fingered person’s heart on Valentine’s Day is to make the most of the great outdoors, do some spectacular planting and wallow in luxury after a hard day digging.
Mild weather could affect fruit crops
This year’s mild winter may lead to reduced fruit crops with a subsequent rise in prices, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Travel
Weekend walks: Around Rowlands Gill on the Red Kite Trail
THERE has been a settlement in Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, for several centuries.
Weekend walks: Rambling in Deerness Valley mist
I STRODE downhill from Durham Railway Station to the roundabout on the A690, turned right and followed the road past Windy Hill and North End.
Weekend walks: Following in miners’ footsteps
The coal man still does a healthy business in some places.
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- Newcastle striker spared long trip before Sunderland clash
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Weather for South Shields
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: West
