- Skeleton star 'proud' of torch role
- Pc denies racial abuse after riots
- Talks avert Jubilee strike at BBC
- Boy, seven, dies after house fire
- Father's call over friendly fire
- Killer told he may never be freed
- Energy reforms to push up costs
- Girl's killer jailed for 16 years
- Inflation falls to 26-month low
- Clegg hits at 'easier sacking' plan
Local
Couple held hostage in own home by junkies
TWO junkies raided a young couple’s home and held them hostage in a terrifying ordeal while they ransacked their home looking for cash to buy drugs.
Mum “heard voices in head” before strangling son
A MUM who strangled her young son said she heard voices in her head and had hallucinations at the time of the tragedy, an inquest heard.
Attack victim suffered 47 injuries
A MAN was left with 47 injuries after being set upon by up to 10 people in a pub.
Phone call thrilled the radio star
A FORMER Hartlepool United star and ex-radio personality have been reunited after almost 40 years thanks to the Hartlepool Mail.
Weed out competition
GREEN-fingered people are being urged to get out into their gardens as part of an annual competition.
Regional
Travel application process opens
Places are available on a travel scheme which last year saw a Middlesbrough woman visit the Americas.
Body issues for North East kids
Just over 26% of teenagers and 10% of primary school children in the North East have body image and weight concerns, according to research.
Cyclists warned over thefts
Cyclists in Sunderland have been told to make sure their bikes are secure when left unattended.
Dad-of-one to run for diabetes
A father-of-one, from Gateshead, who suffers with Type 1 diabetes is preparing to run the Bupa Great North Run for Diabetes UK.
Shops destroyed in blaze
A row of shops and restaurants has been destroyed in a fire, police have said.
National
Skeleton star 'proud' of torch role
Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams said carrying the Olympic torch was an "amazing feeling".
Pc denies racial abuse after riots
A Scotland Yard officer has denied racially abusing a suspect after the summer riots.
Talks avert Jubilee strike at BBC
The threat of a strike by BBC journalists and technicians over the Diamond Jubilee weekend has been removed after talks over pay.
Boy, seven, dies after house fire
A seven-year-old boy who was taken to hospital following a house fire has died, police said.
Father's call over friendly fire
The father of a young soldier who was accidentally shot dead by a comrade while on active service in Afghanistan has called for "lessons to be learned" from the tragedy.
Business
Japanese to increase investment
AN entrepreneur has welcomed a new partnership which aims to boost the local economy by increasing Japanese development in the area.
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- Two hurt in A19 crash
- SAFC target Grant Holt tight lipped on Norwich City future
- Police quiz man over cash card ‘skimming’
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Weather for Peterlee
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North east
