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Teenager who 'went to meet friends' missing for a week
A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from Newcastle.
Luiza Marodin, who is from the Benwell area, was last seen a week ago.
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She told her family that she was going to meet friends but she failed to return home.
Luiza is Romanian but speaks good English.
She is 5ft 8in, of medium build and has long dyed red hair.
Listen: Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback talks avoiding relegation
Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback says it is the games against the teams around them that will be central to their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Colback spoke to BBC Newcastle after their 1-0 defeat by Premier League leaders Leicester City, which you can listen to here.
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Durham to host a free talk looking at WW1 nurse's diaries
Durham's County Hall will host a talk by the great nephew of WW1 nurse Edith Appleton tonight.
He'll explore the war service of his ancestor and her close friend, Spennymoor's own Kate Maxey.
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Durham County Record Office's principal archivist Gill Parkes said: "This promises to be a fascinating tale of heroism."
Man who 'touched woman's leg' on bus sought by police
Police are hoping to track down a man who "touched a woman inappropriately on the leg" on a bus between Gateshead and Sunderland.
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The woman says the man sat next to her, and that he touched her, "making her feel uncomfortable".
Police say she told the man to go away and he moved seats, but they've released an image of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Funeral for Mike 'Whitby Mick' Collings
Hundreds of bikers turned out to mark the "final ride" of a worker killed in the Didcot Power Station collapse.
Mike Collings, 53, also known as Whitby Mick, was died on 23 February while preparing the site for demolition.
The keen biker, from Brotton in Teesside, was a member of the Tees Riders Motorcycle Club, many of whom accompanied his funeral cortege.
The ceremony was held at Kirkleatham Memorial Park near Redcar.
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Aitor Karanka says he never wanted to leave Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has insisted he never wanted to leave the club after a dramatic weekend on Teesside.
The 42-year-old looked to be leaving when it emerged he'd left the club's headquarters suddenly and unexpectedly after a team meeting.
Karanka was not in the dug-out for Sunday's 2-0 Championship defeat at Charlton, but the club announced yesterday evening he would resume his role as head coach with immediate effect.
Speaking to the club's official website, Karanka said: "They have been strange days for the people who have not been involved in the situation.
"The club and me had everything clear. I want to make it clear that the club never thought to sack me and I never wanted to leave."
Tipu Sultan's family say death 'changed their lives beyond recognition'
The family of a man who died after being shot in the neck in South Shields says their pain "cannot be put into words".
Tipu Sultan was gunned down in a botched robbery on South Shields last April.
Michael Mullen, 25, (pictured right) was convicted of manslaughter and jailed for 12 years.
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Mahsum Sultan, on behalf of Tipu's family, said: "This has been the most difficult year for our family.
"The violent way in which Tipu was taken from us has changed our lives beyond recognition.
"Our family is now broken and the pain felt by his loss cannot be put into words.
"We have been praying for justice and today we welcome the outcome. It brings a small amount of closure and peace of mind to help us move on with our lives."
Fire at Beamish Museum 'resolved quickly'
There was a small fire in the engine shed at Beamish Museum today, which Country Durham Fire and Rescue says was "thankfully all resolved quickly".
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Man hoping to lead County Durham policing wants to legalise cannabis
A broken-down lorry is causing the A19 to be partially blocked northbound between the A67 junction in Kirklevington and on the A174 junction in Thornaby-on-Tees.
BreakingMan guilty of murdering Tipu Sultan handed 34-year sentence
Michael McDougall has been jailed for a minimum of 34 years after being found guilty of murdering of takeaway owner Tipu Sultan.
His co-accused, Michael Mullen, has been sentenced to 12 years, and will serve that half on licence after being convicted of manslaughter.
Mr Sultan, 32, was shot in the neck with a sawn-off shotgun in South Shields in what the court heard was a "robbery gone wrong".
'There was loads of blood': Teens re-visited victim after attack, court hears
A court has heard that two teenage girls accused of murdering Hartlepool woman Angela Wrightson went back to see if she was all right after the attack but "did not think she needed help".
Miss Wrightson's half naked body was found in her blood splattered home in 2014. She had suffered 103 injuries.
The jury of eight women and four men heard that the girls, then aged 13 and 14, had gone there to drink cider, and left the house during the night.
The court was told they returned in the early hours of the following day as the older girl wanted to see if Miss Wrightson was ok, and that "there was loads of blood".
However, she told the court that she did not think Miss Wrightson needed help when the pair left the house for the final time at about 04:00.
She said: "I can't remember if she was bleeding or not, she was just touching her head."
Both girls deny murder. The trial continues.
Instruments 'not monitored effectively' in helicopter crash which killed Durham man
Mr Sultan, 32, was gunned down at close range behind the Herbs & Spice Kitchen in the street in April 2015.
McDougall's blood was also found on a sawn-off shotgun discovered by children on waste ground near an address he had visited after the killing
McDougall was today found guilty of murder.
Motive unclear for drive-by shooting of takeaway owner
There seems to be no clear motive for the killing of a takeaway owner in South Shields.
Father and business owner Tipu Sultan, 32, was shot in the neck outside the town's Herbs n Spice Kitchen.
Today, Michael McDougall was found guilty of murder and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
His co-accused Michael Mullen was convicted of manslaughter but cleared of murder, possession of a firearm and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Prosecutor Richard Wright QC had earlier told the court during evidence: "Whether they bore him a grudge, whether they were acting on the instructions of others, or whether they killed the wrong man… the prosecution does not have to prove a motive for this murder."
Tipu Sultan drive-by shooting was 'robbery gone wrong'
Tipu Sultan was shot in the neck outside his takeaway in what the court heard was a "botched robbery".
Michael McDougall, who was accused of murdering the 32-year-old outside a takeaway in South Shields, has today been been found guilty.
His co-accused, Michael Mullen, was convicted of manslaughter. Sentencing will be later this afternoon.
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During evidence, Mullen told Newcastle Crown Court he gave McDougall a lift on his motorbike to the shop to buy cigarettes, that he heard a bang, and that McDougall then returned.
Mullen said he only realised his friend of five years was armed when they got off the bike.
How drive-by shotgun murder affected the community
The drive-by shooting murder of Tipu Sultan sparked an outpouring of grief in South Shields.
Mr Sultan, 32, was found with a single gunshot wound to his throat by the Herbs n Spice Kitchen on 7 April 2015.
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Today a 47-year-old South Shields man has been found guilty of murder.
Michael McDougall was also found guilty of two charges of possession of a firearm.
His co-accused, 24-year-old Michael Mullen, who drove McDougall on his motorbike to the scene, was found not guilty of murder but was found guilty of manslaughter.
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Teenager who 'went to meet friends' missing for a week
A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from Newcastle.
Luiza Marodin, who is from the Benwell area, was last seen a week ago.
She told her family that she was going to meet friends but she failed to return home.
Luiza is Romanian but speaks good English.
She is 5ft 8in, of medium build and has long dyed red hair.
Listen: Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback talks avoiding relegation
Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback says it is the games against the teams around them that will be central to their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Colback spoke to BBC Newcastle after their 1-0 defeat by Premier League leaders Leicester City, which you can listen to here.
Durham to host a free talk looking at WW1 nurse's diaries
Durham's County Hall will host a talk by the great nephew of WW1 nurse Edith Appleton tonight.
He'll explore the war service of his ancestor and her close friend, Spennymoor's own Kate Maxey.
Durham County Record Office's principal archivist Gill Parkes said: "This promises to be a fascinating tale of heroism."
Man who 'touched woman's leg' on bus sought by police
Police are hoping to track down a man who "touched a woman inappropriately on the leg" on a bus between Gateshead and Sunderland.
The woman says the man sat next to her, and that he touched her, "making her feel uncomfortable".
Police say she told the man to go away and he moved seats, but they've released an image of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Funeral for Mike 'Whitby Mick' Collings
Hundreds of bikers turned out to mark the "final ride" of a worker killed in the Didcot Power Station collapse.
Mike Collings, 53, also known as Whitby Mick, was died on 23 February while preparing the site for demolition.
The keen biker, from Brotton in Teesside, was a member of the Tees Riders Motorcycle Club, many of whom accompanied his funeral cortege.
The ceremony was held at Kirkleatham Memorial Park near Redcar.
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Aitor Karanka says he never wanted to leave Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has insisted he never wanted to leave the club after a dramatic weekend on Teesside.
The 42-year-old looked to be leaving when it emerged he'd left the club's headquarters suddenly and unexpectedly after a team meeting.
Karanka was not in the dug-out for Sunday's 2-0 Championship defeat at Charlton, but the club announced yesterday evening he would resume his role as head coach with immediate effect.
Speaking to the club's official website, Karanka said: "They have been strange days for the people who have not been involved in the situation.
"The club and me had everything clear. I want to make it clear that the club never thought to sack me and I never wanted to leave."
Tipu Sultan's family say death 'changed their lives beyond recognition'
The family of a man who died after being shot in the neck in South Shields says their pain "cannot be put into words".
Tipu Sultan was gunned down in a botched robbery on South Shields last April.
Today Michael McDougall, 47, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life with a minimum of 34 years.
Michael Mullen, 25, (pictured right) was convicted of manslaughter and jailed for 12 years.
Mahsum Sultan, on behalf of Tipu's family, said: "This has been the most difficult year for our family.
"The violent way in which Tipu was taken from us has changed our lives beyond recognition.
"Our family is now broken and the pain felt by his loss cannot be put into words.
"We have been praying for justice and today we welcome the outcome. It brings a small amount of closure and peace of mind to help us move on with our lives."
Fire at Beamish Museum 'resolved quickly'
There was a small fire in the engine shed at Beamish Museum today, which Country Durham Fire and Rescue says was "thankfully all resolved quickly".
Man hoping to lead County Durham policing wants to legalise cannabis
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A man looking to take over responsibility for policing in County Durham for the Liberal Democrats is calling for the legalisation of cannabis.
Broken down lorry causing disruption on the A19
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A broken-down lorry is causing the A19 to be partially blocked northbound between the A67 junction in Kirklevington and on the A174 junction in Thornaby-on-Tees.
Keep up to date with the travel for Tyne & Wear and Tees.
BreakingMan guilty of murdering Tipu Sultan handed 34-year sentence
Michael McDougall has been jailed for a minimum of 34 years after being found guilty of murdering of takeaway owner Tipu Sultan.
His co-accused, Michael Mullen, has been sentenced to 12 years, and will serve that half on licence after being convicted of manslaughter.
Mr Sultan, 32, was shot in the neck with a sawn-off shotgun in South Shields in what the court heard was a "robbery gone wrong".
'There was loads of blood': Teens re-visited victim after attack, court hears
A court has heard that two teenage girls accused of murdering Hartlepool woman Angela Wrightson went back to see if she was all right after the attack but "did not think she needed help".
Miss Wrightson's half naked body was found in her blood splattered home in 2014. She had suffered 103 injuries.
The jury of eight women and four men heard that the girls, then aged 13 and 14, had gone there to drink cider, and left the house during the night.
The court was told they returned in the early hours of the following day as the older girl wanted to see if Miss Wrightson was ok, and that "there was loads of blood".
However, she told the court that she did not think Miss Wrightson needed help when the pair left the house for the final time at about 04:00.
She said: "I can't remember if she was bleeding or not, she was just touching her head."
Both girls deny murder. The trial continues.
Instruments 'not monitored effectively' in helicopter crash which killed Durham man
A report into a helicopter crash off Shetland has said flight instruments were 'not monitored effectively' by pilots in the moments leading up to the incident.
Four people died when the CHC Super Puma plunged into the sea, including Duncan Munro, from Bishop Auckland.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said a lack of monitoring meant a reduction in air speed was not noticed by the pilots.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped under Range Rover
Now for something a little lighter - It looks like someone in County Durham had a lucky escape this afternoon:
Police traced murderer's phone to scene of shotgun killing
Police tracked the mobile phone of a murderer and traced it to the scene of the shotgun killing of Tipu Sultan, it emerged.
During the trial, Newcastle Crown Court heard officers saw Michael McDougall's phone had been in Lake Avenue, South Shields.
Mr Sultan, 32, was gunned down at close range behind the Herbs & Spice Kitchen in the street in April 2015.
McDougall's blood was also found on a sawn-off shotgun discovered by children on waste ground near an address he had visited after the killing
McDougall was today found guilty of murder.
Motive unclear for drive-by shooting of takeaway owner
There seems to be no clear motive for the killing of a takeaway owner in South Shields.
Father and business owner Tipu Sultan, 32, was shot in the neck outside the town's Herbs n Spice Kitchen.
Today, Michael McDougall was found guilty of murder and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
His co-accused Michael Mullen was convicted of manslaughter but cleared of murder, possession of a firearm and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Prosecutor Richard Wright QC had earlier told the court during evidence: "Whether they bore him a grudge, whether they were acting on the instructions of others, or whether they killed the wrong man… the prosecution does not have to prove a motive for this murder."
Tipu Sultan drive-by shooting was 'robbery gone wrong'
Tipu Sultan was shot in the neck outside his takeaway in what the court heard was a "botched robbery".
Michael McDougall, who was accused of murdering the 32-year-old outside a takeaway in South Shields, has today been been found guilty.
His co-accused, Michael Mullen, was convicted of manslaughter. Sentencing will be later this afternoon.
During evidence, Mullen told Newcastle Crown Court he gave McDougall a lift on his motorbike to the shop to buy cigarettes, that he heard a bang, and that McDougall then returned.
Mullen said he only realised his friend of five years was armed when they got off the bike.
How drive-by shotgun murder affected the community
The drive-by shooting murder of Tipu Sultan sparked an outpouring of grief in South Shields.
Hundreds of people attended his funeral after he was killed outside the takeaway where he worked.
Mr Sultan, 32, was found with a single gunshot wound to his throat by the Herbs n Spice Kitchen on 7 April 2015.
Today a 47-year-old South Shields man has been found guilty of murder.
Michael McDougall was also found guilty of two charges of possession of a firearm.
His co-accused, 24-year-old Michael Mullen, who drove McDougall on his motorbike to the scene, was found not guilty of murder but was found guilty of manslaughter.