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Joe McElderry
Joe McElderry's got the X Factor
Joe McElderry from South Shields is a favourite to win this year's X Factor. His mother tells BBC Tyne about her son's new-found fame.
South Shields backs Joe McElderry

Sting Sting performs in Newcastle pub
Watch Sting singing in the Cumberland Arms pub in Byker for BBC Two's the Culture Show. Plus he talks about his new album.

Rob Luke New studio in memory of Rob Luke
The family of a teenager who took his own life have raised money to help fund a new service for people with complex needs.


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Popular CBBC character set for Tyneside return
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