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Eight out of 10 police officers have been assaulted by drunks - report
1:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A SHOCK survey has discovered that eight out of 10 North-East police officers have been subjected to an alcohol-related assault.
Nature under threat in the North, new research shows
12:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
NATURE is in trouble in the North, according to the results of an in-depth study of the region's flora and fauna.
Cyclist dies in collision with lorry on A66
10:50pm Tuesday 21st May 2013
A CYCLIST died in a collision with a lorry on the A66 tonight.
Sport
Magpies need to act fast to land £15m man Carroll
12:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
WEST HAM UNITED have edged closer to landing Newcastle United target Andy Carroll after agreeing a £15m fee for the Liverpool striker.
Darlington make another signing
7:55pm Tuesday 21st May 2013
Darlington have completed their second signing inside a week with a former winger returning to the club.
Humphreys released by Pools
8:51am Tuesday 21st May 2013
RITCHIE Humphreys, Hartlepool United's all-time appearance holder, has left Victoria Park after the club opted to release him.
Business
NECC: Take the first step into exports
2:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
THE region’s great and good turned out last week to celebrate the achievements of the companies spearheading the North East’s overseas trade effort, writes James Ramsbotham.
Steel maker celebrates production records
10:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013
STEEL bosses have celebrated production records at a North-East plant but admitted the start of a vital £38m coal injection facility has been delayed by weeks.
Virgin boss meets the future stars of NE business
6:47pm Tuesday 21st May 2013
FIVE aspiring entrepreneurs have discussed their ideas over lunch with Sir Richard Branson amid calls for more to come forward.