Court reaction to verdict
The family of Julie Davison, who was killed earlier this year, have given their reaction to James Allen being found guilty of murdering the 50-year-old.
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Tyne Tees - Saturday
An unsettled start to the weekend with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain, heavier and more persistent in the far northwest
UPDATE: Weekend Weather Warnings
Rain spreading north into Saturday, heavy and persistent at times in the west. Gusty winds developing. Slow improvemnet into Sunday
Why the North East is special to Neon Jungle
Neon Jungle performed at HMV Metrocentre in front of screaming fans. Backstage, they told Rachel Sweeney why the region is special to them.