Review of the Year 2012
A look back at the news stories that particularly made the headlines this year.
Review of the Year 2012: Part Two
Time now for the second of our reviews of the year.
Our reporter Richard Wilson has more below.
More top news
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Identity theft cases soar to 'epidemic' levels
Nearly 500 identity frauds were reported every day in the first half of this year.
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Reports of neglect to NSPCC Helpline break records
In the North East & Cumbria there were 927 referrals to Social Service or the Police in 2016-17, up 128% from 2011-12.
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Former Tyne Tees presenter turns novelist
Former Tyne Tees presenter Andy Kluz has published his first book, a dramatic alternative history novel set in the 11th century.