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Sunderland stars Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole charged with criminal damage Feb 9 2012
SUNDERLAND stars Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole were today charged with criminal damage after cars were allegedly vandalised close to the home of their arch rivals.Sunderland stars Nicklas Bendtner and club captain Lee Cattermole will face magistrates later this month following an alleged incident in Newcastle city centre in December.Northumbria Police said the team-mates, who both live in Ponteland, Northumberland, will face five charges of criminal damage relating to cars parked in Stowell Street in Newcastle’s China Town.The street is packed with restaurants and is a popular haunt with fans on their way to Newcastle United’s stadium.The damage was alleged to have been caused at around 10pm on December 6, two days after Sunderland lost 2-1 at Wolves.Bendtner, a 24-year-old Danish international, is spending a year on loan from Arsenal.Both he and Cattermole, 23, have missed recent games due to injury.They will appear before Newcastle magistrates on February 27. more
Ice causes chaos on North East's roads Feb 9 2012
PLUMMETING temperatures brought chaos to the North East roads this morning as icy conditions caused a series of car smashes. more
Hugh Mackay Carpets pension trustees condemned by watchdogs Feb 9 2012
TRUSTEES for a North East firm who supplied carpets to the Queen have been banned after “serious and persistent” failings were identified in their handling of a £35m pension pot. more
IT is one of the jewels of the North East, a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty – and now Alnwick Garden is set to open its doors again after a winter clean-up. more
Joey Barton cleared over John Terry tweets Feb 6 2012
FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will not be prosecuted for online remarks about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. more
Anger as hundreds of North perverts go free Feb 5 2012
A CHILD rapist and scores of paedophiles are among hundreds of sex offenders who have been given just a caution despite admitting their crimes, the Sunday Sun can reveal. more
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