'Happy slap' training for pupils
Thousands of Tyneside youngsters are taught how to deal with victims of so-called "happy slapping".
Exclusion zone set up around fire
Emergency services cordon off a site on Tyneside after discovering unknown cylinders at a fire.
'Child hijack' robbers are jailed
Two armed robbers, one of whom tried to make his getaway in a hijacked car with a child inside, are jailed.
£360m boost for North East roads
The government announces a major improvements programme for roads across the north-east of England.
Go ahead for city academy plan
Controversial plans to set up a city academy in the West End of Newcastle are agreed in principle.
Friday:
sleet, Max Temp: 4°C (39°F), Min Temp: 2°C (36°F)
Saturday:
sunny, Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: -1°C (30°F)
Sunday:
sunny intervals, Max Temp: 4°C (39°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F)
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