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Police concern for missing man
Police are concerned for a missing man from Middlesbrough.
52-year-old Stephen Smith from Fullbeck Road was last seen at 11am today (April 17) but was in contact with his family at 5.00pm.
He may have taken several different medications and he complained of a stomach ache when he contacted his family.
Search for future Rooneys and Beckhams
Aspiring footballers of the future have descended on Sunderland to try to follow in the footsteps of their favourite stars.
Sunderland Football club's charity, The Foundation of Light, is holding trials for young boys so that professional scouts can pick out talented youngsters.
Julie Harrison reports.
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Locomotion praised for wheelchair access
Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon in County Durham, has topped a list of over 80 attractions for its wheelchair access.
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A look ahead at the Bank Holiday weather
Read the full storyWorld Championships come to North East
Weightlifters from 25 countries are competing in the World Masters Bench Press Championships at the Holiday Inn in Seaton Burn.
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The final version of the Master Plan aimed at securing the long-term future of Durham Tees Valley Airport has been published today.
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NUFC: Pardew reacts to criticism
A minority of Newcastle United supporters were calling for the Manager's head last weekend.
Alan Pardew came under fire as his team lost at Stoke, continuing a dismal sequence of premier league results.
The Magpies boss has had a few days to reflect on the fans anger and today he responded to criticism aimed at him and his team.
Gateshead fire death victim named
A man who died in a house fire in Gateshead on the evening of Tuesday April 15 has been named.
He was 53-year-old Colin Moss of Redemarsh at Leam Lane.
A 45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Historic night for women's football
It is a historic night for women's football.
The revamped Women's Super League kicks off this evening (April 17).
The North East has two teams in the second division, Sunderland AFC Ladies and Durham Women FC, and they come face to face on opening night.
Simon O'Rourke reports.
Man City v Sunderland: Poyet reaction
Sunderland manager, Gus Poyet, on their Premier League clash against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night (April 16).
Final score: Man City 2, Sunderland 2.
