Famous fan with NUFC tattoo on tummy loses home - and signed Shearer shirt - in fire
Reece the Rocket lost precious memorabilia signed by Toon legend Alan Shearer when his home was destroyed in a devastating house fire.
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Gavin is the Northern Echo's Chief Reporter, an experienced photographer and an award-winning video journalist. He writes about crime, politics, social issues, and local history. Gavin leads the Northern Echo's campaign to address the root causes of knife crime among teenagers and is the co-ordinator of North East Knife Crime Taskforce.
Gavin is the Northern Echo's Chief Reporter, an experienced photographer and an award-winning video journalist. He writes about crime, politics, social issues, and local history. Gavin leads the Northern Echo's campaign to address the root causes of knife crime among teenagers and is the co-ordinator of North East Knife Crime Taskforce.
Reece the Rocket lost precious memorabilia signed by Toon legend Alan Shearer when his home was destroyed in a devastating house fire.
Politicians across the North East have backed the Northern Echo’s campaign to secure the future of a North East train manufacturing plant.
Politicians across the North East have backed the Northern Echo’s campaign to secure the future of a North East train manufacturing plant.
Politicians across the North East have backed the Northern Echo’s campaign to secure the future of Newton Aycliffe's Hitachi plant from closure.
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The Northbound Tyne Tunnel on the A19 is to be closed on 36 weekends for scheduled maintenance to ensure the longevity of the tunnels for generations to come.
The father of a little boy whose brave battle with cancer captured the nation’s hearts has been left unable to work after a serious accident, a court heard.
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