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Benwell house fire uncovers cannabis factory

Published on 12/05/2008

A MAJOR cannabis farm was uncovered in a house rented out by a city councillor when it went up in smoke.

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Families angry at merging of GP surgeries

Published on 12/05/2008

FAMILIES in the region have hit out at plans to restructure their doctor’s surgery.

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Geordie crowned Britain's hairiest man

Published on 12/05/2008

PROUD Geordie Sam Smith has been named Britain’s hairiest man after beating thousands of men up and down...

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Boy’s life put at risk by drunk bully mob

Published on 12/05/2008

DRUNKEN bullies put the life of a 12-year-old boy in danger in a terrifying day of disorder at the seaside.

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Newcastle man tells how Muhammad Ali became his friend

Published on 12/05/2008

IT’S not everyone who can count Muhammad Ali among their friends, but Tyneside’s Russ Routledge can.

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Dog mauled terrified West Denton tot

Published on 12/05/2008

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl may have to have plastic surgery after she was bitten by a dog.

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Cash raised in Gregg’s Children’s Cancer Run

Published on 12/05/2008

A YOUNG cancer patient’s bravery provided inspiration for thousands of runners who braved the heat to...

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Tributes paid to popular Seghill gardener

Published on 12/05/2008

TRIBUTES have been paid to a good neighbour and keen gardener who died after collapsing at the wheel...

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Man charged over Newcastle United fan's death

Published on 12/05/2008

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a Newcastle United fan who died in a crash on the way...

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Ex-bus driver pens a box office smash

Published on 12/05/2008

HE SPENDS his life putting words into the mouths of others, but a Newcastle scriptwriter was left speechless...

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