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Girl, 7, saves sleeping neighbour's life after hearing fire alarm

Olivia Ramsey was having a sleepover with her mum in the living room when she heard an alarm going off.

Yesterday

The parents struggling with the cost of child care

On Wednesday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an offer of free childcare for working parents under the age of five.

16 Mar

Woman, 92, seriously injured after being hit by car while crossing road

The elderly woman was crossing the road in Houghton-le-Spring when she was struck by a car, suffering head injuries.

26 Jan

'Let Jack rest': Mum's fear as teens allowed to appeal murder conviction

Nine teenagers given leave to appeal convictions for the murder of Jack Woodley

Vigil held to remember Jack Woodley on the anniversary of his murder

Mum of stabbing victim shares powerful footage of her final moments with son

Ten teenagers sentenced to more than 120 years for murder of Jack Woodley

How ten teens were convicted of murder when only one used the knife

'I couldn't hold his hand because he was evidence', says mum of murdered teen

Nine teenagers submit appeals against convictions of 18-year-old's murder

Robber who targeted vulnerable woman in Houghton-le-Spring brought to justice

Mums of murdered Wearside teenagers unite as one makes knife crime plea

Parents speak of grief after reliving son's 'vicious' murder by 10 teenagers

Ten teenagers convicted of murdering 18-year-old Jack Woodley