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Nicklas Bendtner apologises over allegations

NICKLAS BENDTNER has issued an apology to Sunderland fans as news spreads of his alleged off-the-pitch antics.Read

Costly loans 'exploit the needy', says North MP

PAYDAY loan firms have been criticised for “not believing in Christmas” as they charged North folk the equivalent of up to 3,960% interest for loans to buy presents.Read

Man knifed in robbery at North Tyneside store

A TEENAGER was beaten unconscious with a baseball bat and a man was stabbed in a shop during a robbery.Read

Middlesbrough taxi firm wins in long legal battle

A JUDGE has ruled in favour of a taxi firm in a long legal battle with the council led by Robocop mayor Ray Mallon.Read

Search for missing Claudia Lawrence continues

THE family of missing North chef Claudia Lawrence have told how they will spend Christmas searching for answers.Read

Cold snap can't stop year's biggest shopping day

TEMPERATURES across the region plummeted this weekend in the coldest snap of the winter so far.Read

X Factor's Little Mix expected to earn £8million

THEY may have won the X Factor but it seems Little Mix have scooped so much more.Read

Blue Peter star gets on her bike for challenge

BLUE Peter presenter Helen Skelton is making final preparations for a daredevil world record attempt.Read

Female funeral director, 17, to drive hearse

WHILE most 17-year-olds cannot wait to pass their driving test to borrow their parents’ car, Rebecca Wright has a different motive.Read

HE’S the kindest lad in Britain, let alone the North.

So Dylan Ward more than deserves the early Christmas present we’ll see him get on TV tonight, all thanks to celebrity presenter Noel Edmonds.Read

Big Brother's Jay McKray can't wait for the big day

BIG Brother’s Jay McKray has told of his joy at finding his bride-to-be on the show. The 27-year-old, from Whickham, Gateshead, popped the question to girlfriend Louise Cliffe after the pair fell in love in front of TV audiences. Read

North East trade in fake goods on the rise

CHRISTMAS shoppers beware – dodgy dealers are having a bumper year selling knock-off goods.Read

Teesside family thanks their Air Angels heroes

BORN prematurely and hundreds of miles from home, Jessica Risdale will have a special connection with the Air Angels for the rest of her life.Read

Families hit back at Washington care home report

FAMILIES of residents in a care home criticised by inspectors for waking people up as early as 4am have defended the staff.Read

North East students' pilgrimage to Wembley Way

QUE sera, sera, whatever will be, will be... these lads are off to Wembley next year, regardless of who makes it to the FA Cup final.Read

Middlesbrough pub's dazzling run of success

FIVE years on from a major revamp and The Star is shining brighter than ever for its broad range of punters.Read

Rail boss takes flights on expenses

A TRAIN boss paid more than £1,400 to take flights around the UK and claimed the money back on expenses... instead of using his own rail service.Read

North Christmas shoppers hitting the sales

CHRISTMAS has come early for festive shoppers out for a bargain as sales began early, sending tills jingling across the region.Read

Reality TV star Amy Childs lands in Newcastle

STUNNING Amy Childs could be set to bring her own brand of beauty tips to the North.Read

Probe into care reports reveals chronic shortages

VULNERABLE pensioners in North care homes are being hauled out of bed and dressed at 4am in a bid to battle staff shortages, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read