Local News
Woman showed police her drugs stash
A WOMAN from South Tyneside, who was already serving a suspended sentence, invited a police officer into her home to see her ‘secret’ drug stash.
Fake-raid landlady found dead in car
A WOMAN who was charged with faking a robbery at a social club in South Tyneside has been found dead.
Birthday surprise for judo club’s Olympic visitor
JUNIOR judo stars in South Tyneside threw a birthday party for a very special Olympic guest.
Happy couple are platinum perfect
A DEVOTED South Tyneside couple are the picture of happiness after reaching a magnificent marital milestone.
Firefighters cut passenger out of smash car
A PASSENGER had to be cut from a car by firefighters after a road crash in South Tyneside.
Regional News
Course provides crucial job skills
A former carer has told how she plans to set up her own business after attending a course in County Durham designed to give people the skills they need to get back into work.
'9-year wait' for first-time buyers
England's shortage of affordable homes is locking young people in the North East out of the property market for nearly a decade, a Shelter study has found.
Ex-police boss guilty over points
A former Cleveland Police Authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career.
Man charged over cannabis farm
A man from Tyne and Wear has been charged with producing cannabis and abstracting electricity following the discovery of a cannabis farm.
Train passengers 'less satisfied'
Passenger satisfaction on the railways is dipping, according to a survey of thousands of train customers, Northern Rail having the highest number (10%) of passengers who rated their overall satisfaction with their journey as unsatisfactory or poor.
National News
Trader fined over rabbit's teeth
A trader has been fined for trying to sell a rabbit at a market, despite its overgrown teeth.
PM hails 'frank' G8 talks on Syria
David Cameron has promised that Britain will not "plunge recklessly" into deeper involvement in the Syrian civil war, but said it was not possible to ignore the escalating slaughter going on in the country.
'No cancer risk in plastic bottles'
Mothers in the UK have been reassured over claims that a chemical in plastic water bottles may be linked to cancer.
Brady still psychotic, says doctor
Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.
BBC 'spent £22 million on pay-offs'
The BBC has spent more than £22 million in pay-offs known as compromise agreements over the last six years, it has been reported.
Business
South Tyneside food firm family’s tragic loss
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who helped run one of South Tyneside’s most successful firms for over 45 years.
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Fond ‘fare well’ to original ticket machine
It’s full steam ahead for the future for Metro services in South Tyneside – but there was still time to pay a fond ‘fare well’ to a piece of rail history.
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House prices fall in South Tyneside
HOUSE prices in South Tyneside have dropped by 2.4 per cent in the last year.
Firm comes out to fight for trainees
A TRIO of South Tyneside apprentices are engineering success after getting a foot on the career ladder.
Crime
Arson killer Shane Spence’s new freedom bid
THE family of a man jailed for the killing of his two sisters in a South Tyneside house blaze has launched a fresh bid to clear his name.
Vietnamese man accused of growing cannabis farm
A VIETNAMESE man accused of growing a cannabis farm at a South Tyneside house is set to have his case heard at crown court.
Drink-drive teen was over limit the next day
A TEENAGER has been warned to learn a valuable ‘lesson’ by magistrates after being banned from the roads for a year for drink-driving.
Thieves steal two bikes from outside pub
An appeal has been launched to find thieves who rode off on two bikes which had been left near to a seafront pub.
‘I had to jump out of their way’
Shoppers stopped in King Street are pleased action is now going to be taken against cyclists who ride dangerously along the shopping thoroughfare.
Education
Clever kids are raising cash with smiles
THERE’S plenty of smiles thanks to entrepreneurial pupils at a South Shields school.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Playgroup is still young at heart video
A SOUTH Tyneside playgroup has turned 25 - but it showed it’s still very much young at heart on a day of celebration.
South Tyneside schools winning truancy war
SOUTH Tyneside schools have the lowest truancy levels in the North East.
Politics
S Tyne Olympic burned bright – for a lot less cash
THE Olympic spirit was burning brighter than ever in South Tyneside last summer – and the borough’s big party proved great value for money.
Health
Hospital faces huge booze-related problem
BOOZE-fuelled hospital admission rates in South Tyneside are the second highest in England.
A&E delays for nearly 2,000 patients
NEARLY 2,000 patients have had to wait more than the Government target of four hours for treatment in South Tyneside.
Tributes paid to a much-loved doctor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a hugely-respected doctor who helped thousands of patients in South Tyneside.
‘Inspirational’ mum loses her fight with cancer
A BRAVE terminally-ill woman – who organised her own wake and funeral to raise cash for charity – has lost her battle with cancer.
Volunteers will help improve patients’ lot
A NEW team of volunteers has been recruited to improve hospital experiences for patients in South Tyneside.
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Weather for Jarrow
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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