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Dobbies make it an afternoon of magical memories for Danielle


A sprinkling of christmas magic at Dobbies garden centre in Birtley made it a day to remember for Danielle Trevena.

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5 year old Danielle Trevena pictured with Santa and 'Dobbie' the bear

The five-year-old from Chester-le-Street joined Santa Claus

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Ouston’s young gardeners win top award


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North east garden Paul Travis Anderson pictured with Ouston Infants School Head Gardeners Holly Reeve and Ali Khalifa (with watering cans) and other gardening helpers who were awarded a special certificate for their school garden in The Britain in Bloom competition.

Ouston

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Confiscation order on drugs dealer


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Drugs dealer Kevin Hunter

A Gateshead drugs dealer has been made subject of a confiscation order at Newcastle Crown Court.

Northumbria Police financial investigators made the application following Kevin Hunter’s sentence to six years in prison for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs on April 24.

He was arrested on the

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Council awarded £5 million to improve public transport


North East News…

Major bus routes in County Durham are to benefit from a £5 million improvement programme.

Durham County Council has been awarded government funding for the scheme – called Transit 15 – which will help to strengthen the county’s public transport network, reduce traffic congestion and enable people to enjoy better access to jobs and leisure opportunities.

The scheme is also aimed at encouraging more people to travel by bus by providing

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