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Book is turned into a killer TV drama; AUTHOR'S MURDER MYSTERY TO BE FILMED IN THE NORTH EAST.
Byline: DAN WARBURTON the North East after ITV snapped-up Tyneside crime author Ann Cleeves's latest novel. The Whitley Bay writer's latest book, Hidden Depths, is to be made into a twohour dram . . .

School vision.
for a Gateshead community have moved a step closer. A planning application has been submitted for replacement Barley Mow Primary in Birtley. The existing buildings will be replaced with a new sc . . .

An Aussie legend; RACEHORSE FROM DOWN UNDER NAMED AFTER TOON HERO WOR JACKIE.
Byline: DAVE BLACK TOON legend Jackie Milburn has made a mark in the world of sport once again - but this time 10,000 miles away from St James's Park. A racehorse named in honour of the late, gr . . .

LONDON BY RAIL FOR JUST pounds 9.
Your Evening Chronicle has teamed up with National Express East Coast to once again bring you an amazing rail offer, which includes the opportunity to treat yourself and travel in First Class style . . .

Join in beach clean.
A NORTH East beach is set for a major clean-up. Volunteers will be descending on Hendon Beach, Sunderland, on September 20 as part of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) annual Beachwatch litter . . .

Green firms praised.
A SENIOR Government minister has seen firsthand how the work of two North East companies is helping the battle against fuel poverty and climate change. Joan Ruddock, Minister for Climate Change, j . . .

Are you in the picture? POLICE APPEAL FOR OWNERS OF CAMERAS HANDED IN BY PUBLIC.
Byline: LINDA RICHARDS DO YOU recognise this wedding day? These are just some of host of photographs on one of two cameras found in Gateshead. And Chronicle readers could help police reunite the . . .

SHOW BIZ gossip.
MISCHA BARTON has opened up about her recent stay in a psychiatric unit. The British-born actress was removed from her home last month by police officers and taken to a clinic suffering from what . . .

The return of a super-hit; Award-winning musical Blood Brothers returns to the region this month. Entertainment Editor GORDON BA
Byline: GORDON BARR IT has to be one of the most staged musicals in the region, yet still attracts huge audiences. Blood Brothers is back in the North East later this month and North East actor . . .

Stars at ball.
GLADIATORS Warrior and Amazon will star at a Black Tie event to raise awareness of alopecia. The Sky TV stars will be joined by X Factor contestants Bad Lashes at September 12's BeBold charity bal . . .

UFO event.
A MAN is stepping up his mission to convince people we are not alone. UFO believer Richard Hall is shedding light on the phenomenon in a series of TV documentaries. The Edge Media productions ar . . .

Station revamp.
WORK on the final phase of a pounds 7m modernisation project at Sunderland Metro station will start today. Nexus is investing in the Network Rail-owned station as the major operator using it. The . . .

All geared up to saving the planet; COMMUTERS URGED TO DITCH CARS FOR A DAY.
Byline: AMY HUNT JOIN our drive to make Tyneside cleaner and greener for one day. Your Chronicle is getting involved with In Town Without My Car Day on September 22 as part of our Go Green campa . . .

Other ways to get there.
TRY an alternative such as: Walking: One of the best ways to get around is by using your own two feet. It needs no special preparation or gear, and costs very little. Cycling: It's healthy, fast a . . .

DOWN YOUR WAY...
BUS STATION REVAMP WALLSEND bus station is to get a pounds 130,000 facelift. Nexus is spending the cash on new shelters, improved lighting, extra CCTV and changes to the road layout. Work has alread . . .

Helping out is neigh bother! CHILDREN RAISE pounds 1,000 FOR DISABLED RIDING SCHOOL.
Byline: AMY HUNT GENEROUS pupils who raised cash for charity got to see how their money was put to good use. Students from the Junior House at Westfield Independent Day School in Gosforth, Newca . . .

Your Stars.
Byline: CLAIRE PETULENGRO EVERYTHING must have a beginning. I know you are scared, but hold your head up high. Life and love are about to get very interesting for you. Clues to which, come via a t . . .

A pretty penny; TV star Jill scoops jewellery contract.
Byline: ALASTAIR CRAIG WE always knew actress Jill Halfpenny was a Geordie gem. And now a top jewellery company has signed up the former Byker Grove star to model its new gold and silver range. . . .

60 years of wedded bliss.
HAPPY couple Gordon and Vi Bagier are celebrating sixty years of wedded bliss. The pair, who married on September 3, 1949, are holding a party today to mark their diamond anniversary. Former Sun . . .

Boat drifted out to sea.
A MAJOR search and rescue operation was averted after the owner of a drifting boat confirmed there had been no-one on board. A member of the public contacted Craster RNLI lifeboat team last Friday . . .

Jewish worship revamp; 1939 SYNAGOGUE MAY GET A MUCH-NEEDED UPDATE.
Byline: LINDA RICHARDS PLANS have been unveiled for the complete revamp of a Tyneside synagogue. Built in 1939, the Hebrew Congregational Synagogue in Bensham, Gateshead, is considered outdated . . .

The lights go out...
OLD-FASHIONED lightbulbs are disappearing from our shelves today. By law, stores all over Europe must start phasing out old-fashioned bulbs from today and customers will have no choice about whether . . .

Everything's coming up roses for Sir John; FORMER TOON CHAIRMAN PLANS GARDEN TOURIST ATTRACTION.
Byline: ROB PATTINSON TYCOON Sir John Hall has said he plans to create one of the country's biggest rose gardens as part of a spectacular public garden at his Wynyard Hall estate. The patch will . . .

Happy home.
THE first Gateshead tenant to move back into her upgraded home has given the improvements the thumbs up. Jeanette Comrie's home in High Lanes, Heworth, is the first on the estate to receive an out . . .

You're not too old to donate.
MORE than half of people over 55 have written themselves off as potential organ donors as they believe they're too old or too ill. In a study - commissioned by NHS Blood and Transplant - looking a . . .

Pick of the day.
The Choir: Unsung Town (9.00pm) New series. Gareth Malone tries to form a choir from the residents of the South Oxhey estate, Hertfordshire. He begins by scouting for potential singers at a boxing c . . .

Sought-after homes.
A THIRD of people in the North East would pay more for a greener house. Research by the Energy Saving Trust found people thought homes which had been fitted with renewable energy sources were more . . .

Local farmers' markets offer a lot more than tasty food. STEVE EMSLEY spent a day as a market trader and found out.
Byline: STEVE EMSLEY THE North East seems to be struggling to develop a thriving organic farming sector. The credit crunch and job losses have only made things more difficult. There are, of cour . . .

DOWN YOUR WAY...
VOLUNTEER PLEA VOLUNTEERS are needed to inspire the next generation of green champions. Northumberland Wildlife Trust is looking for people to help with the growing number of school and community se . . .

Photo contest.
BUDDING snappers have less than a week to enter a prestigious wildlife photography competition. The Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is appealing for entries to its Nikon Photography com . . .

Booze busters; ALCOHOL ASBOs GET A MIXED REACTION.
Byline: ROB KENNEDY PLANS to slap drunken yobs with 'booze Asbos' have been given a lukewarm reception on Tyneside. People responsible for alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder can be banned from v . . .

Chance to quiz your landlord.
TENANTS will have the chance to put their landlord on the spot in a question and answer session tomorrow. Castle Morpeth Housing will host the event to give residents the opportunity to talk to st . . .

I'm so happy hubby is home again safely; MISSING MAN RETURNS AFTER FAMILY APPEAL.
Byline: SAM WOOD A DELIGHTED wife has spoken of her family's joy after her missing husband returned home. Thomas Hall disappeared from his home in Newcastle on Friday after a row. The grandfathe . . .

Steps to success.
A NORTH East walking festival begins this weekend. Kielder Walking Festival runs from September 5 -13. Following on from last year's successful event, visitors can meet some of the most professi . . .

Jodie's on song.
A TEENAGER is wowing national talent judges. Jodie Fitzgibbon is making her musical mark after bowling over the panel in the Open Mic 2009 competition. After performing Heartbroken, a song she p . . .

Flood plans.
A NEW flood action plan will be considered during a series of meetings in Northumberland this month. Publication of the blueprint coincides with the launch of a public consultation about flooding . . .

The death of Yvonne Watson.
A CITY librarian has died aged 54. Yvonne Watson, library assistant at Newcastle Central Library, passed away after a sixyear battle against breast cancer. Mrs Watson was born and raised in Walker . . .

The marriage of James Roy and Lynsey McHugh.
THESE newlyweds tied the knot with a sunny bank holiday wedding. James Roy and Lynsey McHugh were married at St Cuthbert's RC, in Chester-le-Street, and were joined by 100 guests for a reception a . . .

The birth of Amelia Foulkes-Jones.
THE first child for delighted parents Jason and Michelle Foulkes-Jones, Amelia Lauren was welcomed into the world weighing 8lb 7'oz. Born at 1.02am on July 9, Amelia's parents Michelle, 29, and Ja . . .

BOYS' CLUB SAVED A BOYS' club [...]; DOWN YOUR WAY.
BOYS' CLUB SAVED A BOYS' club which was thrown into jeopardy has been saved, thanks to overwhelming community support. Amble Boys Club, in Northumberland, was in danger of folding last week after . . .

DOWN YOUR WAY.
GROUP MEETS THE next meeting of the Diabetes UK Gateshead Voluntary Group will be held tomorrow night at 7.30pm. Diabetes sufferers and interested parties can look forward to a talk by vascular surg . . .

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Rescue drama.
AN RAF chopper and lifeboat were scrambled to rescue a family trapped on the Holy Island Causeway. The lifeboat from Seahouses and an RAF helicopter were sent to Lindisfarne after reports four adu . . .

End of an era for the Tyne.
A PIECE of Tyneside shipping heritage has been lost forever. The infilling of the last surviving area of the Victorian Tyne Dock has marked the end of a chapter in the river's history. Port bosses . . .

We are sorry.
DUE to serious problems on our presses, the Chronicle was extremely late in publishing yesterday. As it was a Bank Holiday some outlets had unfortunately closed before we could deliver newspapers to . . .

Bidding to help lifeboats.
TEA for two at the House of Commons, a bungee jump and a VIP tour of RAF Boulmer are some of the items on offer at auction. Lifeboats in the area stand to benefit from the charity event being held . . .

Police dog is found dead; THREATS CLAIM AGAINST ANIMAL'S OWNER.
Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY A POLICE dog has been found dead after his handler was allegedly threatened at his home. Officers are now looking into how Buzz, the German shepherd, came to die at the pr . . .

Mum speaks of shock at girl's murder; Police continue their appeal for information.
THE mother of the nine-year-old girl who was apparently strangled in a lorry cab has spoken of her ordeal. Roxanne Lawrence said she had been "making plans" with Darren Walker, 40, who police beli . . .

Marking the start of war.
WORLD leaders gathered in Poland today for a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. Foreign Secretary David Miliband was joining German chancellor Angela Merke . . .

A lot of bottle.
TWO men will attempt to cross the English Channel for charity in a boat made entirely out of plastic bottles. New Zealanders Marcel Syron, 31, and Cameron Holm, 28, will brave the water in the "boat . . .