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The Tax man cometh... again
Millions of people will get a very unwelcome letter from the tax man today, telling them they need to dip into their pockets again. An error in the system mean around 1.4 million taxpayers will be forced to shell out an average of almost 15-hundred pounds each. [more]
Unison told us they'll fight to save NHS jobs in County Durham and Darlington.
As a consultation period gets underway about proposed NHS job cuts in County Durham and Darlington, public sector Union, Unison told us they'll fight to save jobs. It follows the announcement made by NHS North East on 16 August to reduce management costs and reinvest savings into frontline services. The NHS in our region are trying to make 4.3 million pounds of spending cuts. [more]
Missing man's body found in River Wear
Durham Policehave confirmed a body found in the river Wear in Durham yesterday morning is that of missing Witton Gilbert man, Stephen Burn. The 26 year old went missing more than a week ago after a disagreement with his girlfriend at a wedding reception [more]
Alcohol and women - a ticking timebomb?
We've been investigating the effects alcohol is having on women in the North East. One in 4 women in the region are drinking dangerous amounts and putting their health at risk. We've been speaking to a recovering alcoholic and others working in front line services to see how they're tackling the problem. [more]
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The XX Stunned By Mercury Music Prize Win
Electronic band The xx have won the Mercury music prize for their debut album xx. [more]
HSBC Boss Appointed As Trade Minister
HSBC chairman Stephen Green has been appointed as Trade Minister in David Cameron's Government. [more]
Victim Slams Jail Term For Assault Cop
A woman injured by a policeman as he threw her into a cell has slammed his six-month jail term, telling Sky News it "doesn't seem fair". [more]
Fraud Probe At UK Money Printing Factory
One of the world's biggest money printing factories is being probed by fraud investigators over dud banknote paper. [more]
Sides Clash Over Tube Strike Disruption
Millions of commuters in London have faced disruption on the Tube network due to a 24-hour strike - but the level of impact was disputed between unions and bosses. [more]
Agency 'Manipulating' Asylum Figures
The Border Agency is struggling to cope with its asylum caseload and is only removing around 3% of new applicants entering Britain. [more]
Housing Firm Employing 10,000 Collapses
Social housing firm Connaught, which employs 10,000 people, has gone into administration after failing to raise extra funding from lenders. [more]
The XX Stunned By Mercury Music Prize Win
Electronic band The xx have won the Mercury music prize for their debut album xx. [more]
Lennon Killer Stays In Jail As Parole Denied
The man who murdered former Beatle John Lennon three decades ago will remain behind bars for at least another two years after being denied parole for a sixth time. [more]
Joaquin Phoenix Snubs Own Movie In Venice
Joaquin Phoenix has sparked controversy at the Venice film festival by not showing up to the premiere of his latest movie, despite being in town. [more]
Ashley Cole's New Bachelor Pad Burgled
England and Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole's new bachelor pad has been burgled. [more]
England Wrap Up T20 Series Win
In the second and final Twenty20 match of the series against Pakistan, England won by six wickets to claim a record-equalling seventh consecutive T20 international victory. [more]
Woods Picked As Wild Card For Ryder Cup
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has chosen Tiger Woods as one of his four wildcard picks to face Europe at Celtic Manor in October. [more]
Haye To Defend Title Against Harrison
WBA Heavyweight champion, David Haye, has announced the next defence of his world title will be against fellow British boxer Audley Harrison. [more]
Toshack Close To Resigning
Wales manager John Toshack will quit his job once a replacement is found. [more]
Health And Safety Fears Over Obese Employee
A 30-stone man has left his job after being told his weight makes him a health and safety risk. [more]
ELO Cellist Killed By Runaway Giant Hay Bale
A founding member of the Electric Light Orchestra band has been killed in a freak accident when a giant bale of hay crushed his van. [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]
Hundreds Of Tiger Sharks In Feeding Frenzy
Tiger Sharks have been spotted in a massive feeding frenzy off the southern Queensland coast. [more]
US 'Skyscraper Man' Climbs 58-Storey Tower
A man has free-climbed a San Francisco skyscraper using nothing more than suction cups to help him cling to the glass structure. [more]
Snake Smuggler Jailed Over Boas In Baggage
A notorious wildlife trafficker has been caught trying to smuggle nearly 100 live boa constrictors into Indonesia after his bag broke at an airport. [more]
World's Shortest Man Is Just 70cm Tall
A Colombian who is just over 2ft tall has been officially recognised as the world's shortest living man by the Guinness World Records. [more]
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