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Mum charged with murder of 2 year old son
Police have charged Melanie Ruddell with the murder of her two-year-old son Christy after she took his lifeless body into Peterlee Police station last month. The 39 year old from Catle Eden had been receiving hospital treatment following her arrest on the morning of August 9th. [more]
'Talks Held' over assisted suicide case
A team of professionals held an urgent meeting to discuss a disabled pensioner who repeatedly threatened to kill himself seven months before he ended his life at a Swiss clinic. Two people have been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assisting Douglas Sinclair's suicide at the Dignitas clinic in Zurich on July 28. [more]
Kids in North Tyneside get a new adventure playground.
We checked out Shiremoor's new adventure playground. It's cost £800,000 and is the first of it's kind in the North of England. [more]
Labour Leadership ballots sent out
Millions of ballot papers have gone out to Labour party members so they can vote for their new leader. The result will be announced on the 25th of September before the Labour Party Conference. [more]
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Lib Dem Politician Sir Cyril Smith Dies
Veteran Liberal Democrat politician Sir Cyril Smith has died, aged 82. [more]
ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer'
Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam were quizzed by police. [more]
'Quickie Divorce' For Cheryl And Ashley Cole
The four-year marriage of Cheryl and Ashley Cole has ended in divorce at the High Court in London. [more]
Tagged Nadir To Face Trial 'In October 2011'
An Old Bailey judge has said Asil Nadir could face trial in October 2011 and ordered the tycoon to wear an electronic tag. [more]
'Miracle' Escape As Blast Wrecks Temple
Worshippers fled a Hare Krishna temple just seconds before a gas explosion ripped through the building in Leicester, according to fire officials. [more]
Ex-Headteacher Faces Jail For Abusing Boys
A former boarding school headteacher is facing jail for abusing boys in Norfolk and Suffolk during the 1970s and 1980s. [more]
Cops Suspended Over Illicit Sports Car Roll
Two police officers have been suspended after confiscating a super-fast sports car from its driver and then crashing it themselves. [more]
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Robbie Williams Lights Up Blackpool
Robbie Williams said he was "very proud" to be switching on the Blackpool illuminations that will stay lit for 66 days. [more]
Jennifer Saunders To Spice Up Theatreland
Jennifer Saunders hopes to create an absolutely fabulous plot when she writes The Spice Girls musical. [more]
GMTV Bows Out After 17 Years On Air
Long-running morning show GMTV has aired its last ever programme with presenter Andrew Castle thanking the loyal viewers who watched it in its 17-year run. [more]
Piano Rock Star On Mission To Inspire Young
The rock star of the classical world may have just signed a £2m record deal but his real mission is to inspire the young to love Beethoven as much as Bieber. [more]
ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer'
Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam were quizzed by police. [more]
Mo Farah Out Of Commonwealth Games
Double European champion Mo Farah has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games with tiredness. [more]
Federer Cruises Past Beck Into Third Round Of US Open
Roger Federer's bid for a seventh consecutive US Open final remains on course after he swept aside Germany's Andreas Beck 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round in New York. [more]
Carson Out Of England Squad
Goalkeeper Scott Carson became the latest departure from the England squad as he was released following a family bereavement. [more]
African Pastor: 'Jesus Was An Aids Victim'
A South African pastor has caused outrage by preaching a sermon entitled "Jesus was HIV positive". [more]
Fan-Plastic: How Paper Beat Footie Photo Ban
An evening newspaper has come up with an ingenious way to beat a League One football club's ban on photographers. [more]
Pygmy Hippo Meets Public In Poland
A male pygmy hippopotamus born in Poland's Wroclaw Zoo has gone on show for the first time. [more]
Blown Up: Stranded Whale Is Put To Death
A terminally ill whale that had become stranded near an Australian harbour has been blown up by authorities. [more]
Hundreds Of Tiger Sharks In Feeding Frenzy
Tiger Sharks have been spotted in a massive feeding frenzy off the southern Queensland coast. [more]
Dramatic Video Of US Footballer's Collision
Dramatic video footage shows an American footballer picking himself up after being thrown from his motorbike in a road accident. [more]
Road To Nowhere: China's 75-Mile Jam
Thousands of lorries are stuck in a 75-mile traffic jam on a motorway heading towards Beijing. [more]
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