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Nissan staff joy at Leaf announcement

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Staff at Nissan's plant in Washington have spoken of their joy after the firm announced the factory will build the new electric Leaf model in 2013, with 50,000 of the vehicles rolling off every year.

Union meets BA over strike row

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Frantic last-ditch efforts are being made to head off a strike by British Airways cabin crew. Tony Woodley, joint leader of the Unite union, has held face-to-face talks with the airline's chief executive Willie Walsh with time running out for breaking the row over cost-cutting.

Steve Bruce on Birmingham game

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce talks about his return to former club Birmingham, and pays tribute to the work Alex McLeish has done since the Blues won promotion. Bruce also speaks about the form of Kenwyne Jones, and says he's now back to his best after the turmoil of the January transfer window.

Warning over 'legal high' miaow miaow

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to see DrugScope's director of communications Harry Shapiro talk about the dangers of taking the 'legal high' mephedrone, which is also known as miaow miaow.

Hadrian's Wall lit up with beacons

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AROUND 4,000 spectators turned out last night to witness the start of a spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall.

McCanns in fun run for Madeleine

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann joined 450 runners to take part in a 10km fun run for missing people. Middlesbrough-born television presenter Kirsten OBrien, who worked alongside the late presenter Mark Speight, helped spur on runners as they warmed up at the start, next to the bandstand accompanied by the Rock Choir.

Fans back X Factor star Joe

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Excited fans have welcomed South Shields X Factor winner Joe McElderry back to the North East as he took to the stage at the Metro Radio Arena. Click here to see fans talking about his return and their messages of support.

Hughton on facing Middlesbrough

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton says the match against Middlesbrough will be tough thanks to their home form, but says the Toon players are in good shape with competition for places hotting up ahead of the clash.

Chris Hughton on Joey Barton

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Toon boss Chris Hughton says the club will monitor Joey Barton's return from injury, and while the Magpies' manager says it will take him a while to get match fit, the midfielder is still enjoying training. He also addresses speculation about wage cuts, and says their only objective is to get a win against Boro.

Newcastle United players in training

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to watch behind the scenes footage of Newcastle United's players training at their Benton Park base ahead of the crunch clash with Middlesbrough.

Ashleigh's mother speaks out after sentence

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ashleigh Hall's mother Andrea Hall speaks out following Peter Chapman's life sentence for brutally raping and murdering her daughter. Andrea also reveals her anger that the convicted sex offender was allowed to strike again.

Police warning over online sites

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chief Supt Andy Reddick is urging all parents to be aware of the potential hazards of their children making friends online in the wake of the murder of Ashleigh Hall by convicted sex attacker Peter Chapman.

Steve Bruce keen to repay Short

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Under-pressure Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is determined to provide owner Ellis Short with a return on his investment in the relegation showdown with Bolton. The Texan businessman will sit in the stands at the Stadium of Light as Black Cats attempt to secure a first league win in 15 attempts.

Peter Chapman confesses to Ashleigh Hall murder

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Convicted sex offender Peter Chapman has been jailed for life after admitting the kidnap, rape and murder of a teenager he ensnared on a social networking site. The defendant changed his plea at Teesside Crown Court as he was due to go on trial for the killing of Ashleigh Hall

Ukulele festival hits right note

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ukulele could be a recession mood-buster according to Newcastle music festival director Craig J Wilson. The organiser of the Ukelear Meltdown event at The Star and Shadow Cinema, said the instrument provides "light relief" and it is "hard to be unhappy when you hear or play a ukulele".

Star Trek alternate trailer

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

View another trailer from the Star Trek movie showing the talents of Gateshead-born animator Paul Kavanagh

Star Trek trailer

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

View a trailer for the big budget Star Trek film released last year

Scene from the Star Trek movie

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

View a scene from last year's blockbuster hit movie Star Trek, which showcases the animation talents of Gateshead-born Paul Kavanagh

New leads in hunt for Claudia Lawrence

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Police investigating the disappearance of York university chef Claudia Lawrence are following up a "potentially significant lead" after a national television appeal. Here her father Peter Lawrence and chief investigating officer DS Ray Galloway talk about the search on her 36th birthday.

Talking Heeds: Watford preview

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Toon are away at Watford this weekend, and Chronicle chief sports writer Lee Ryder and Neil Farrington cast their mind back to the last time United travelled to Vicarage Road, when Glenn Roeder had been sacked and Martins and N'Zogbia stormed out before the game.