"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
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The girl who met her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
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The girl who met her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
Book by Cheryl's historical advisor sells out
A book written by the man who advised pop star Cheryl on her family's history is widely praised.
Council steps in to improve care home
Sunderland City Council says the home is "making significant improvements".
Attempted murder charge over street shooting
Northumbria Police reassures residents that firearms incidents are "very rare".
Council criticised for sending recycling to Turkey
The Green Party says the council "haven't done their homework" over Turkey's poor recycling record.
Struggling sperm whale dies on shore
British Divers Marine Life Rescue says the mammal's prognosis was always "incredibly poor".
Trader's drugs crackdown plea over 'needle threat'
Authorities say they are focusing on tackling begging and drug-taking in Newcastle city centre.
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The girl who met her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
Book by Cheryl's historical advisor sells out
A book written by the man who advised pop star Cheryl on her family's history is widely praised.
Council steps in to improve care home
Sunderland City Council says the home is "making significant improvements".
Attempted murder charge over street shooting
Northumbria Police reassures residents that firearms incidents are "very rare".
Council criticised for sending recycling to Turkey
The Green Party says the council "haven't done their homework" over Turkey's poor recycling record.
Struggling sperm whale dies on shore
British Divers Marine Life Rescue says the mammal's prognosis was always "incredibly poor".
Trader's drugs crackdown plea over 'needle threat'
Authorities say they are focusing on tackling begging and drug-taking in Newcastle city centre.
Book by Cheryl's historical advisor sells out
A book written by the man who advised pop star Cheryl on her family's history is widely praised.
Council steps in to improve care home
Sunderland City Council says the home is "making significant improvements".
Attempted murder charge over street shooting
Northumbria Police reassures residents that firearms incidents are "very rare".
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