Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)

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Making a Great North Record! WORLD-FAMOUS RACE ATTRACTS STAGGERING NUMBERS.
Byline: TOM MULLEN RECORD numbers will take to the tarmac for this year's Great North Run. The road-race, now in its 29th year, has attracted a whopping 54,000 competitors - 2,000 more than last . . .

Making a splash.
YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to improve their swimming skills. Schoolchildren over five can take part in a series of Swimskools organised by South Tyneside Council. Qualified instructor . . .

Engines steam in for gala weekend.
A FAMOUS pair of steam locomotives which inspired the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine are to visit the North East for the first time. The unique duo Alfred and Judy will star in what is billed a . . .

Airport boss aiming high; NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SETS OUT HIS AMBITIOUS PLANS.
Byline: ADAM JUPP THIS is the high-flyer who has just landed a top job at the region's biggest airport. Will Dougherty has jetted in as Newcastle International's new operations director, having . . .

Victim found dead on bed.
A MAN was found dead on his bed after taking a heroin substitute. Kevin Ilderton, 41, moved into Byker Bridge House, Wilfred Street, Byker, Newcastle, just two days before he was found in his room . . .

Getting a kick out of boxing!
TITLE success has kicked in in the ring for boxer John Mills. The 26-year-old from Sunniside defeated Steve Falter to claim the vacant British cruiserweight crown - but had to do it the hard way. . . .

Centurions' squad Rules OK!
NEWCASTLE Centurions defeated neighbours Durham Saints 163-35 in the Northern Aussie Rules Grand Final. In doing so, the Tynesiders became the first club in the UK to win back-to-back Premierships . . .

Whitley perform quite n-icely.
WHITLEY Tomahawks finished a creditable fourth in the Sheffield Scimitars Academy Under-16 Tournament. The Tomahawks began the competition with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Basingstoke. New signing Dani . . .

Young athletes end season on a high.
Byline: BILL MCGUIRK LOCAL athletes were in good form as they brought the curtain down on their track season by representing the North Eastern Counties in the Northern Athletics Inter-Counties Cha . . .

Central are off to another fine start; NORTHERN ALLIANCE PREMIER DIVISION ROUND-UP.
WALKER Central have claimed two successive Premier Division titles and after five games in this campaign they're leading the field again, boasting the only unbeaten record in the top flight. Micha . . .

Wallsend put in a four-star display; DURHAM COUNTY LOMAX TRAINING SERVICES YOUTH LEAGUE.
WALLSEND Boys Club enjoyed a 4-1 victory at Leam Rangers when they scored three goals in the second period. James Fenwick struck for the home team and Scott Bamburgh was on target for Wallsend dur . . .

North Wade in.
NORTHUMBERLAND Football Association have appointed Tom Wade as their new Youth Team Manager with immediate effect. Tom will be taking over from John Kiddie who had to step down for personal reason . . .

Victory is seventh heaven for Crofter's Lodge; TYNESIDE AMATEUR LEAGUE.
BLAKELAW Crofters Lodge entertained Blyth Spartans A in Division One and battered them with onetouch football, winning 7-0. Lee Brady ran the show for Blakelaw in centre midfield, Micky Armstrong wa . . .

Title race is not so wide open as duo set hot pace; ALLIANCE DIV TWO.
AMBLE and Wideopen & District have become the early pace-setters in the Second Division, both with 100% records so far. Amble, however, were rather fortunate to end the unbeaten run of hosts Walls . . .

A First class start as new boys Amble into top spot; ALLIANCE DIV ONE.
AFTER gaining promotion last term Amble United are taking the First Division by storm. Heading the table, the Seasiders have banged in 22 goals in their five games so far and have kept clean sheet . . .

Little's very large slice of GB action.
JUDO queen Louise Little takes to the floor for her country this autumn - not once but twice! The 19-year-old from Gosforth is part of the Great Britain squad for the European Junior Championships . . .

DEATHS.
ARNOTT (Gateshead). Windy Nook. Suddenly in hospital on 28th August 2009, aged 60 years, Tom, beloved husband to Nora, much loved dad of Tracy, Steven and Phillip, dear father in law to Richie, Lisa . . .

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
CHARLTON (Bedlington). The family of the late Jean, wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bere . . .

You're collared! POLICE FOLLOW A LEAD AFTER BURGLAR LEAVES DOG BEHIND.
Byline: ROB PATTINSON POLICE have got this furry little fella nabbed. In a bizarre twist on the usual cat burglar, one Gateshead crook decided to take his pet dog on a late night raid at a prima . . .

Walker spreads the word.
A KEEN walker has completed a 300-mile challenge. Tyneside man Ged Lynn set off from St Paul's Church in Jarrow more than three weeks ago on his march to Guildford Cathedral in Surrey. The local h . . .

Attacker's violent revenge.
A NEIGHBOUR took violent revenge when false rumours spread that he was dating an underage schoolgirl. Robert Gibson was 25 and with an 18-year-old partner. But there were whispers going around h . . .

THERE'S WALLY! Children's book centre brings popular character to life with fun events.
Byline: NICOLA JUNCAR YOUNGSTERS on Tyneside have been asking where's Wally? The popular children's picture books, where readers have to find Wally in a crowded setting, have been brought to life. . . .

Your Stars.
Byline: CLAIRE PETUKENGRO TYING current events up to your satisfaction and success will require travel. Those who promise to come to you are unlikely to be able to do so. Knowing this is to your a . . .

Chiefs' brain bug alert.
HEALTH chiefs fear that young adults could be at increased risk of being struck down by a killer brain bug. Experts from the Meningitis Trust fear that when thousands of people in their late teens . . .

Flower show.
GREEN fingered enthusiasts are being urged to attend a horticultural show. The Durham Horticultural and Craft Show will be held next week. The show will take place at County Hall in Durham on Sa . . .

Long ride back into the region; TOUR OF BRITAIN CYCLISTS MAKE WELCOME RETURN TO NORTH.
Byline: LINDA RICHARDS IT'S the UK's biggest professional bicycle race and it's returning to the North East. After starting on September 12 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, the Tour of Britain . . .

South's trophy run halted by Cestrians; All the latest from the local cricket leagues as the race to be champions heats up: Duke
CHESTER-LE-STREET have won the Dukes NEPL championship, ending six years of total domination by South North. But they do not mean to stop there, insists cricket director Keith Robson. The Cestri . . .

Street's Harrison puts on fine display; DCB Under-15 Championship finals.
AN outstanding all-round performance by Chester-le-Street's George Harrison was the highlight of the DCB U15 Youth Championship finals day held at South Hetton last Sunday. The day featured the th . . .

Day of drama as Lyons crowned champions; Warmseal Durham Senior League.
MONDAY saw a day of drama in the Warmseal Durham Senior League, as Hetton Lyons emerged as champions a week earlier than anticipated after the challenge from Burnmoor and Whitburn faded away. As exp . . .

Race for title could go down to last ball; 3D Sports Durham Coast League.
THE race for the championship of the 3D Durham Coast League will go to the very last day after Castle Eden and Bill Quay both recorded the necessary wins on Saturday - but for Easington the race is . . .

Benwell fail to escape this time; Wellstream Nth/Land and Tyneside Sen Lg.
SURVIVAL specialists Benwell & Walbottle's luck finally ran out at the weekend as their relegation was confirmed. Benwell have survived by the skin of their teeth in recent seasons, but Saturday's . . .

Akhtar changes Horner's mind; SGWealth Management Northumberland League.
Fine bowling leads to win A MAMMOTH win at Alnmouth has forced Andy Horner to revise his Northumberland League predictions. Before Saturday's crunch clash, the Blue Flames vice-captain thought Aln . . .

Cheesy does it for runners.
A SQUEEZY cheese company is helping spur-on fundraising runners. Gateshead company Kavli, based in the Team Valley, are sponsoring staff at the Children's Foundation, in this year's Great North Ru . . .

Wear up for it; Don football shirts to aid host city bid.
Byline: ADAM JUPP WORKERS across Tyneside are being urged to wear their football shirts to work and help bring World Cup football to Tyneside. Newcastle Gateshead wants to be included in England's . . .

Addict in campus raid.
A RAIDER targeted a college campus to fund his drug addiction. Ricky Elliott broke into Sunderland University's St Mary's building. He then fled with a camera and a bag. The 32-year-old, already . . .

Created with insight.
Byline: ENDA MULLEN LOOKING back, the original Honda Insight was probably more of an experimental vehicle than a viable contender in the 'green' marketplace. It might be unfair to say it sank with . . .

Tribute to North's lifeboat heroes; NEW SCULPTURE TO HONOUR CREW WHO DIED AT SEA.
Byline: KATY SIMPSON LIFEBOAT men from around the North East who died at sea are to be honoured with a new memorial. The names of dozens of the region's heroes who gave their lives to save other . . .

Meetings worth pounds 1m to economy.
A MILLION pound boost will be brought to Tyneside by a season of conferences. Medical and scientific experts from around the world with gather for five conferences at Newcastle and Northumbria Uni . . .

Take a chance on this!
Byline: GORDON BARR ALNWICK Garden is promising a day of Abba-solutely fabulous family fun this weekend. It is hosting a Mamma Mia day and from 1pm to 3pm, the Super Trooper Dance School will le . . .

Dark Beauty at the Gala.
SEPTEMBER welcomes London Classic Theatre to the Gala Theatre in Durham as they present the darkly comic tale The Beauty Queen of Leenane by award winning writer Martin McDonagh. Set in the mounta . . .

Turning the page.
FOR generations reading bedtime stories has proved both educational and a sure way for parents to bond with their children. It was an activity which helped fire imaginations, proven to aid brain d . . .

Facts don't make good reading ... A recent survey has found a third of Tyneside parents feel they don't have time to read to the
Byline: PHIL DOHERTY LIFE is now so stressful and time-consuming a third of all parents admit they don't have the time or the energy to read to their children. It isn't just disadvantaged famili . . .

Called up for war zone at age 52; GENERATION GAP AS TA SOLDIER GETS MARCHING ORDERS TO AFGHANISTAN.
Byline: KATY SIMPSON HE is old enough to be a grandad, but 52-yearold Kevin Pardue is heading off to war. The Territorial Army (TA) soldier from Kenton, Newcastle, will be serving alongside peop . . .

Ronan set for Toon gig.
POP star Ronan Keating will be taking to the stage in Newcastle early next year. The former Boyzone member has released five albums in his own name, three of which went straight to number one. H . . .

Be on alert for conmen.
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard against suspected bogus callers. A number of people living in Crawcrook have contacted the Gateshead Housing Company after conmen posing as gas engi . . .

This card may stop you from shelling out TRAVELLERS may; GOVERNMENT PLANS SMARTER WAY FOR: PASSENGERS TO BUY THEIR TICKETS.
Byline: SAM WOOD TRAVELLERS may soon be able to get from Newcastle to London using a single smart card. A Government consultation has been launched which could see the end of paper tickets. Ne . . .

Bates has faith in rookie deputies.
Byline: NICK PUREWAL IF the stand-ins need to stand up, Steve Bates reckons Newcastle Falcons will still start the Premiership season strongly. The Falcons travel to Leeds on Sunday (kick-off 3pm) . . .

Harmy toes line for Ian.
IAN Blackwell has thanked Steve Harmison's sore toe for giving him the chance to prove former captain Justin Langer was wrong to push him out of Somerset. Blackwell took five wickets for just seve . . .

Colly backing for pitch row umpires.
ENGLAND captain Paul Collingwood insisted both he and Australia counterpart Michael Clarke agreed with the decision to abandon last night Twenty20 international at Old Trafford without a ball being . . .

WIN tickets to England v Australia.
Your Chronicle and NatWest, sponsors of The NatWest Series, NatWest International Twenty20 and NatWest Pro40, have teamed up to offer two lucky winners the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Nat . . .