http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/ Catch up on the latest North East news from the Sunday Sun newspaper. Local reports on events in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and from across the region. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:53:26 GMT Sunday Sun no Catch up on the latest North East news from the Sunday Sun newspaper. Local reports on events in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and from across the region. North East news, Sunday Sun newspaper, events in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/06/joey-barton-cleared-over-john-terry-tweets-72703-30278226/ 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.

]]> Sunday Sun Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/06/joey-barton-cleared-over-john-terry-tweets-72703-30278226/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/anger-as-hundreds-of-north-perverts-go-free-79310-30268429/ 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.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/anger-as-hundreds-of-north-perverts-go-free-79310-30268429/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/teenage-girl-attacked-in-sunderland-house-raid-79310-30268437/ A TEENAGE girl was taken to hospital after she was hit with a metal bar by raiders who entered her house.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:29:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/teenage-girl-attacked-in-sunderland-house-raid-79310-30268437/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/fentimans-pop-features-in-snoop-dog-video-79310-30268420/ HIP hop stars are going POP . . . choosing a fizz brewed here in the North over expensive Champagne.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:28:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/fentimans-pop-features-in-snoop-dog-video-79310-30268420/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/old-coach-tips-stuart-lancaster-for-success-79310-30268416/ PROUDLY clutching a ball in this 80s snap, our picture shows the roots of rugby passion growing in the North youngster who went on to claim the top job for his country.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/old-coach-tips-stuart-lancaster-for-success-79310-30268416/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/kidney-patient-alice-on-the-mend-after-final-op-79310-30268407/ SHE has cheated death countless times and endured an endless list of tests, treatments, hospital stays and surgery.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:26:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/kidney-patient-alice-on-the-mend-after-final-op-79310-30268407/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/punter-bets-on-earl-percy-marrying-pippa-middleton-79310-30268325/ A MYSTERY punter could be quids in after betting on Britain’s most desirable woman marrying the Duke of Northumberland’s son, weeks before recent speculation saw odds slashed.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/punter-bets-on-earl-percy-marrying-pippa-middleton-79310-30268325/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/ale-firm-targets-lager-drinkers-with-experimental-tipples-79310-30266103/ ASK many British ale aficionados about lager and you'll hear grumbling about "tasteless, fizzy pop" and mutterings of drunken nighttime disorder.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/ale-firm-targets-lager-drinkers-with-experimental-tipples-79310-30266103/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/funds-axe-we-predicted-unveiled-by-home-secretary-79310-30266104/ POLICE are warning they face a recruitment crisis as the Government considers slashing pay.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/funds-axe-we-predicted-unveiled-by-home-secretary-79310-30266104/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/be-clear-on-cancer-campaign-to-be-rolled-out-79310-30266818/ A NEW campaign backed in the North to prevent deaths from bowel cancer is being rolled out nationally.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/be-clear-on-cancer-campaign-to-be-rolled-out-79310-30266818/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/north-east-s-housing-crisis-is-laid-bare-79310-30266982/ THE full extent of the housing crisis in the North has been exposed with figures revealing there are more than 90,000 desperate families stuck on waiting lists.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/north-east-s-housing-crisis-is-laid-bare-79310-30266982/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/new-book-delves-into-john-nisbet-murder-case-79310-30267590/ THE brutal train murder of John Nisbet shook the North’s Edwardian communities to their core. But was the man found guilty of the dad-of-two’s murder in 1910 really his killer or was he framed?

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/new-book-delves-into-john-nisbet-murder-case-79310-30267590/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/roxanne-pallett-reveals-all-about-upcoming-tv-parts-79310-30267671/ DON’T cross telly beauty Roxanne Pallett when she’s in character . . she loves a good on-screen scrap!

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/roxanne-pallett-reveals-all-about-upcoming-tv-parts-79310-30267671/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/whitehaven-pals-use-pedal-power-to-cross-atlantic-79310-30267679/ TWO North pals are hoping to make it third time lucky as they set off across the Atlantic . . . in a pedalo.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/whitehaven-pals-use-pedal-power-to-cross-atlantic-79310-30267679/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/new-tv-show-to-focus-on-female-lorry-drivers-79310-30267680/ TRUCKER women are the focus of a new documentary, made by a small North TV company.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/new-tv-show-to-focus-on-female-lorry-drivers-79310-30267680/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/bombmaker-vows-nick-smith-to-be-great-hubby-79310-30267943/ BOMB-plotting grandad Nick Smith is to renew his marriage vows on his 23rd wedding anniversary – proving he and his wife will stay together for better or worse.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/bombmaker-vows-nick-smith-to-be-great-hubby-79310-30267943/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/joe-mcelderry-shares-joy-with-little-mix-pal-jade-79310-30267946/ FORMER X Factor champ Joe McElderry has been sharing his wisdom with one of the Little Mix girls.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/joe-mcelderry-shares-joy-with-little-mix-pal-jade-79310-30267946/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/the-show-still-goes-on-for-north-east-theatres-79310-30267953/ POPULAR pantos and top shows are keeping the aisles packed in North theatres despite a decline in attendances across the UK, the Sunday Sun can reveal.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/the-show-still-goes-on-for-north-east-theatres-79310-30267953/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/anger-at-mp-anne-milton-s-slur-on-north-east-folk-79310-30268145/ FURIOUS politicians have hit out at a Tory MP who has labelled North folk as boozed-up smokers who can’t practice safe sex.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/anger-at-mp-anne-milton-s-slur-on-north-east-folk-79310-30268145/ North East News false http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/geordie-shore-star-greg-lake-on-leaving-the-show-79310-30268312/ GEORDIE Shore star Greg Lake has revealed he quit the controversial TV show when producers said they wanted the second series to be even wilder than the first.

]]> Sunday Sun Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2012/02/05/geordie-shore-star-greg-lake-on-leaving-the-show-79310-30268312/ North East News false