Enforcer ordered to repay 25k profits of crime
MORE than £25,000 of dirty drug money is being grabbed back from feared underworld henchman Neil Barratt.read more

Wayne Routledge is given a stage to shine on
WAYNE Routledge will never have a better stage to show off his talent as Chris Hughton declared his new signing is at the perfect point in his career to become a star at Newcastle United.read more

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PORTSMOUTH striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage time to earn his side a valuable point against Sunderland in their Barclays Premier League survival bid.read more

Blyth MP Ronnie Campbell slams council over horse show
A ROW has blown up after a council used money intended to help jobs blackspots to fund a horse show.read more

Airport conman Andrew Gradon on the run
A CRAFTY conman is on the run after scamming his way across Europe for more than eight years.read more

Earnings down at Darlington home care company
DARLINGTON-based Southern Cross Healthcare said its first-quarter adjusted earnings fell slightly, due to a 2.4% drop in average occupancy rate.read more