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Youngsters speak of drugs concern

Despite a number of government campaigns, statistics show thousands of children aged between 11 and 15 still take drugs and drink alcohol.

Call for moves to save steel jobs

Unions have called on the government to step in to save the jobs of 2,000 steelworkers on Teesside.

Hospital hopeful of more donors

Doctors at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital hope a special series by Look North will persuade more people to become organ donors.

Anger as protest posters removed

Campaigners who put up placards and posters protesting over proposals build three wind turbines in a Cumbrian village have been angered after they were pulled down.

Service marks York Minster fire

A service has been held at York Minster to mark the 25th anniversary of the fire that nearly destroyed it.

Uni scientists create human sperm

Scientists at Newcastle University have created human sperm from embryonic stem cells which will help further research into infertility.

Girl, 5, had rare heart condition

A five-year-old girl from Northumberland died after suffering two cardiac arrests during an appendix operation, an inquest has heard.

Teesside chemical plants to close

Two chemical plants on Teesside are to close with the loss of almost jobs.

Pilot flies high after transplant

A pilot from Northumberland has returned to the skies after a life-saving transplant at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.

New product improves metro smell

A new product is being used to improve the smell of the Tyne and Wear Metro.