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Cruel owner jailed for letting dogs starve to death
A CRUEL dog owner has been jailed after letting his pet starve to death in “deplorable conditions”.
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Man arrested over ‘rape’ in South Shields
A MAN has been arrested today on suspicion of rape in South Shields.
Green light for house plan after rehab unit dismissed
WORRIED residents have been given a personal assurance from the man behind a plan to convert an historic South Tyneside building.
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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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‘Silly’ shoplifter had cash to pay for things he stole
A SHOPLIFTER who stole sweets, toothpaste and a toilet freshener worth just £3 was branded as “silly” by magistrates.
Radio volunteer Ron’s a real role model
RON Cameron has volunteered at South Tyneside Hospital Radio for the last 26 years.
Blaze which destroyed three cars was accidental
A BLAZE which destroyed three cars and other property after ripping through the gardens of three South Tyneside homes was accidental, say fire experts.
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.
MPs call on Newcastle United owner to scrap name change
LABOUR MPs are calling on Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley to reconsider his decision to scrap the name St James’s Park.
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A celebration of long-serving Jim’s life
THE life of one of South Tyneside’s greatest public servants has been celebrated by his family and friends.
Club signs up to help hospice appeal
YOUNG footballers with a strong community spirit have signed up for a season of fundraising for a South Tyneside charity.
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Pantsman draws on support of traders
THE Geordie Pantsman is calling on kind-hearted tradesmen to help transform a historic girl guides’ building.
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Roofing work is raising home standards
WORK to improve hundreds of council homes across South Tyneside is reaching new heights.
Clean-up team fish out river’s rubbish
RESIDENTS in Boldon Colliery are being urged to keep the River Don tidy.
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Layabout smashed mum’s window after she woke him up
A MAN smashed a window of his mum’s house after she woke him up and told him to get a job.
£6.7m sports complex will boost Olympic hopefuls - VIDEO video
A £6.7M sports complex, set to be used by Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, has opened in the North East.
Primary schools moving in right direction
SOUTH Tyneside’s education boss believes more schools in the borough will get controversial academy status.
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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Pancake race shows who’s batter than the rest - VIDEO video
CHARITY racers made sure Pancake Day didn’t fall flat when they contested the borough’s annual Shrove Tuesday race today.
Talented Taylor is up for an award
A TALENTED youngster has raised more than £750 for a cancer charity in memory of her tragic dad.
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‘Docs missed my little girl’s broken leg’ claims mum video
AN angry mum claims her toddler was discharged from South Tyneside District Hospital with a broken leg.
Sunderland ace’s driving ban for ‘topping ton’
SUNDERLAND footballer Nicklas Bendtner was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £660 today after admitting speeding at almost 104mph in his Porsche.
Family feud led to attack in toilets
A FURIOUS man launched a relentless attack on an ex-soldier in the toilets of a South Tyneside serviceman’s club.
Police probe blaze which wrecked cars and property
CARS and sheds were destroyed in a huge blaze that ripped through the gardens of three properties in South Tyneside in the early hours today.
Neighbours tell of shock at early-hours blaze
NEIGHBOURS today told of their shock at waking to find a huge fire yards from their homes.
Boy, 14, charged after food stolen from Asda van
A TEENAGER has been charged with stealing from a supermarket delivery van in South Tyneside.
Man accused of selling £4,000 of stolen jewellery
A MAN accused of selling on £4,000 worth of stolen jewellery is to have his case heard at crown court.
Horse is mane attraction at birthday party!
SPARKLE the horse was certainly the mane attraction at his 30th birthday party.
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Darts players bang on £800 target
A DARTS marathon hit the bullseye by raising £800 for a South Tyneside hospice.
TV smashed after drunken row with girlfriend
A MAN who smashed his bedroom television during a drunken row with his girlfriend has been hit in the pocket.
Burglars stole cash from Shields curry house
THIEVES broke into a restaurant in South Tyneside and stole cash.
Upbeat message from affluent visitor
A LOCAL government supremo brought an upbeat message for the future of South Tyneside on his first visit to the borough.
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Sunderland ace due in court for speeding
SUNDERLAND football star Nicklas Bendtner was due to appear in court today to be sentenced for speeding.
Sent to crown court for jaw-break robbery
A MAN accused of attacking and robbing someone after a night out in South Tyneside will be dealt with at crown court.
Couple injured by flying filing cabinet
POLICE are today hunting the driver of a vehicle which shed part of its load, injuring two pedestrians.
Former Newcastle United chairman faces flats fight
FORMER Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd is facing a tricky home match over his plans to turn a historic school site into a series of luxury apartments and houses.
Fans shocked by Quinn’s departure from Sunderland video
NIALL Quinn’s decision to leave Sunderland has shocked football fans in South Tyneside.
MP pays tribute to ‘class act’ Niall Quinn
SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband has paid tribute to Niall Quinn’s contribution at the Stadium of Light.
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Hospice appeal reaches new landmark - but we still need more!
THE total has hit £30,000, and the cash is still coming in!
Green light for new homes at care sites
NEW housing schemes are to go ahead on the sites of two former council-run residential care homes in South Tyneside.
Bulldozers move in to aid town revamp
THE next phase in the regeneration of Hebburn town centre is under way.
Singer Sarah unleashes her vocal power
A TEENAGE singer from South Tyneside is preparing to make her solo debut in a classical concert.
Space-age way of losing weight
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Group ready to remember the victims
A SUPPORT group set up by a South Tyneside man to help families devastated by murder and manslaughter is holding its annual memorial service this week.
Apprentices helping to build a future
APPRENTICES are helping to spark interest in a construction career among pupils.
Pop star flying the flag in fight to beat flab
SCOOCH star David Ducasse is launching a third Slimming World group in South Tyneside.
Jessica’s ‘sett’ to be a lifesaver - at just eight! - VIDEO video
LITTLE Jessica Dickinson is a cut above the rest when it comes to helping those in need.
Drug addict jailed for robbing woman at cashpoint
A DRUG addict who robbed a mother and daughter in South Tyneside has been jailed.
Diane’s nearing her fundraising goal
A SOUTH Tyneside woman is just £103 short of achieving a goal she set herself in memory of her husband.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
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