Three charged over murder of Andrew Smart
THREE men have been charged with the murder of Andrew Smart. An 18-year-old and two 20-year-olds were today due to appear in court accused of beating the 47-year-old to death at his North Shields home. read more

Beardsley delighted by NUFC young guns
PETER BEARDSLEY was left delighted by Newcastle United's 3-0 win over Gateshead tonight in his first game in charge of the second string.read more

Martyn Waghorn relishing Leicester reunion
MARTYN WAGHORN is relishing a return to the Walkers Stadium as Sunderland step up their pre-season programme.read more

NHS jobs and bed cuts for Northumberland and Tyneside
HUNDREDS of beds and jobs are to be cut at hospitals in Northumberland and Tyneside as health chiefs look to change the way they treat the ill.read more

Police quiz man over rape of teenager in North Shields
DETECTIVES are today questioning a man in connection with the rape of a teenage girl at a Metro Station.read more

Newcastle Building Society slumps to a £4.9m loss
NORTH East financial institution Newcastle Building Society slumped to a £4.9m loss for the fist six months of the year with a £4m restructuring cost which included redundancies blowing a hole in its finances.read more