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  1. Man charged with murder after stabbing

    A 38-year-old man appears before magistrates charged with the murder of John Donaldson.

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  2. Bellingham one of three players welcomed back by Black Cats

    Sunderland welcome back Jobe Bellingham, Trai Hume and Patrick Roberts from suspension ahead of Tuesday's fixture at home to West Bromwich Albion.

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  3. Match clash report biased and misinformed - police

    Cleveland force criticises report on disorder following Hartlepool v York game on 27 January.

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  4. Surrey start County Championship title defence at Essex

    Surrey will start their bid for a fourth straight County Championship title at Essex while Glamorgan begin their One-Day Cup defence against Hampshire.

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  5. Control of city's parks taken back from charity

    Newcastle City Council takes back control of parks and allotments from a struggling charity.

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  6. Police to get domestic abuse training from charity

    Nearly 600 police officers are being trained in areas such as coercive and controlling behaviour.

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  7. Student flats plans added to growing development

    The plans are the latest to be submitted as part of a mixed-use development containing 291 homes.

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  8. Child social care 'slowly bankrupting' council

    Private firms are charging £624,000 per year to look after children in the care system, an MP says.

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  9. How domestic violence victims are being supported

    A project involving specialists working with police call handlers is one of a number of initiatives.

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  10. Fire at abandoned school was arson, police say

    Durham Constabulary says the investigation is closed pending new information, due to lack of evidence.

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  11. Pick of the stats - Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion

    A fourth successive league draw for Sunderland saw them surpassed by Leeds United in top spot on the Championship table by the conclusion of the weekend and they will be looking to reclaim it as they host sixth place West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.

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  12. Man arrested following fatal street stabbing

    The victim has been named as 34-year-old John Donaldson, described by his family as "much loved".

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  13. Potter fan sent 'special' wand after losing his

    Richard, six, was left feeling "sad" after accidentally leaving his wand on a London Overground train.

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  14. Romance fraudster in jail sentence appeal bid

    Raymond McDonald is currently serving a four and a half year prison sentence for fraud by deception.

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  15. Three abandoned puppies qualify as police dogs

    The three canines, aged between 14 and 18 months, have all undergone a 10-week training course

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  16. Work on new museum and park facilities to begin

    The work work is part of a larger scheme to redevelop the Grade II listed attraction.

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  17. Sunderland start in second tier best since 1998

    Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Millwall means they have now recorded their best start to a league season in the second-tier since 1998.

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  18. Council's rejection of 114 new homes overturned

    Redcar & Cleveland Council originally opposed the plan due to issues with an access road.

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  19. Work to start on collapsed promenade

    Part of the promenade remains closed ahead of repairs.

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  20. Lighthouse's £250,000 restoration completed

    Herd Groyne lighthouse has undergone a £250,000 restoration, securing its local heritage status.

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