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Businesswoman made up over firm's success
A SINGLE mother whose fascination with make-up began when she was bullied at school is now achieving global success thanks to the launch of her own cosmetics range.
Three care homes face the axe HOMES for the elderly in South Tyneside ...
HOMES for the elderly in South Tyneside could face the axe as part of a major review, it was revealed today.
Gang-busting cops make 200 arrests ORGANISED crime gangs across the...
ORGANISED crime gangs across the region are being smashed by a team of specialist police officers.
Racist thug spared jail after threatening shopkeeper
A RACIST teen who terrorised an Asian shopkeeper because she refused to sell him booze has narrowly avoided jail.
South Tyneside petrol station staff threatened by teen with gun.
South Tyneside petrol station staff threatened by teen with gun. A GUN-WIELDING teenager has held-up a petrol station in South Tyneside.
Tributes after councillor's death
TRIBUTES were paid today to a South Tyneside councillor who has died suddenly, just months after undergoing a six-hour double heart bypass operation.
'Green' awards for school designs TWO of South Tyneside's newest...
TWO of South Tyneside's newest schools are top of the class when it comes to being green.
Tribute to tipper death pensioner
The family of an elderly Tyneside pedestrian who died after being hit by a tipper truck have paid tribute to a "perfect gentleman". Fred Smith, 78, was struck by the Volvo as it was about to turn into Reginald Street from North Road in Boldon, near South Shields, on 8 December.
X Factor's Joe: Cheryl was the best
X Factor winner Joe McElderry has told how mentor Cheryl Cole had "Something Kinda Ooh" - as he described her as "the best". The 18-year-old from South Shields - who has made no secret of his "crush" on the Girls Aloud star - heaped praise on her.
Fans go wild after McElderry's X Factor victory
JOE McElderry's fans in his North-East hometown went wild after he won the X Factor on Sunday night.
Special schools: the final verdict
COUNCIL bosses have announced their verdict on South Tyneside's special schools shake-up. The Cabinet approved plans last night which will see the borough's five special schools close, with two new ones opening in their place.
Samurai swordman facing jail for PC attack
A THUG is facing jail after he was convicted of striking a police officer on the head with a Samurai sword.
Home town gets behind X Factor star Joe McElderry
X FACTOR fans will be able to cheer on Joe McElderry at a live event during the show's climax this weekend.
MP Expenses: Towers And Garlic Peelers
The latest batch of MPs' expenses claims have been released online leading to fresh embarrassment for senior politicians.
THE spot where a pensioner lost his life after being hit by a lorry has been labelled an accident black spot by residents.
North East MPs' expense claims released
THE latest batch of MPS expenses has been released. Spending habits for North East MPs show many claims for second homes, furniture and food.
Concern over A&E staffing at Tyneside hospitals
PATIENTS have been admitted to hospital accident and emergency de- partments in the region where there was no senior doctor on the unit.
Neighbours fight rental homes bid
DOZENS of residents on the revamped Cleadon Park estate in South Shields are opposing a controversial planning application.
Head quits after 20m school opens
A HEADTEACHER has surprisingly quit,weeks after the opening of a new A 20m super-school in South Tyneside.
Man beaten with crutch in attack
A MAN suffered a fractured cheekbone when he was pounced on in a South Tyneside street by attackers wielding a hospital crutch.