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Stormy seas around the Farne Islands
Marooned team return to mainland
Wildlife experts stranded on an island off the Northumberland coast by extreme weather return to the mainland.
Wildlife team stranded by storm
Puffin survey begins on islands

Metro sign Metro announces freeze on fares
A price freeze is announced on the Tyne and Wear Metro, with fares staying at the same level for 2010.

Pint of beer Drink abuse up since law change
The number of alcohol related hospital admissions has increased across the North East and Cumbria in the past four years.

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Murder accused loses pay-out bid
A Newcastle man jailed for 14 years before his murder conviction was ruled unsafe loses his bid for £1m compensation.

Bobby Robson tributes go overseas
The thousands of football shirts, scarves and flags left in tribute to Sir Bobby Robson go to charities overseas.
Oil firm calls in administrators
Oil engineering company SLP, which employs staff in areas including Tyneside, calls in the administrators.

Arrest after fire at public house
A 36-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a public house on North Tyneside.
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