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Couple arrested after man is shot
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being shot in Newcastle city centre.
- 31 May 2015
Bike parts found in murder probe
Burnt out motorbike parts are examined by police investigating the murder of a South Shields takeaway worker.
- 30 May 2015
Antarctic adventure awaits Tall Ship
A 100-year-old Tall Ship sails into a Northumberland harbour to be transformed into the figurehead of a major maritime festival.
- 31 May 2015
Roman fort hosts rare artefacts
More than 160 Roman artefacts are brought to a Tyneside museum for one of the largest exhibitions of its kind to be held in the UK.
- 30 May 2015
Body of missing swimmer recovered
The body of a Newcastle man who went missing after going swimming in the River Tees is recovered.
- 31 May 2015
- From the section England
Gutierrez in parting shot at Ashley
Newcastle United release long-serving pair Jonas Gutierrez and Ryan Taylor after their contracts expire at St James' Park.
- 30 May 2015
- From the section Football
'Mistakes made' in killer's care
The care of a mentally ill man who stabbed his teenage nephew to death 'fell below standard' , an independent report finds.
- 29 May 2015