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Volunteer awards; LETTERS: PAGE 26.
FAMILIES, friends and neighbours are being urged to nominate their hero volunteers. The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland today made a final call for people to nominate outstanding volunteer group . . .

Share your super snaps with world; WEBSITE SHOWCASES READERS' PERFECT PICTURES.
HUNDREDS of Chronicle readers have been out and about snapping some of the North East's finest images. They then uploaded these shots to our group on the photo-sharing website Flickr to showcase t . . .

PET WATCH.
Byline: Genna Reece FANTASTIC news, after the success of our Fun Day in April, plans are now in motion to hold another on the last Saturday of September, the 26th. We are hoping the rain will give . . .

IN MEMORIAM.(Obituary)
CLAY (North Shields). Ann. If tears were a stairway and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. From your loving husband Stanton and sons Stanton, Stephen, Albert, Le . . .

DEATHS.
BENNETT (Felling). Felling House Gardens. Suddenly but peacefully in hospital, on 27th August 2009, aged 81 years, Frances (Fran, nee Marshall), beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Bil . . .

The stars lending a hand to help Tilly; DONATIONS PUT ON SHOW BEFORE AUCTION NIGHT.
Byline: LAURA CAROE SURROUNDED by scores of celebrity handprints, meningitis victim Tilly Lockey has touched hearts across the world. Sportsmen, film stars and singers have donated their handpri . . .

Squaddies guard Queen.
NORTH East soldiers have been drafted in to protect the Queen after her usual guards were sent to Afghanistan. The Geordie squaddies were selected for a surprise move to London while military effo . . .

People power.
A NORTH East MP has backed a bid to get more people involved in politics. Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell signed an Early Day Motion in the hope of getting people to take part in their local commu . . .

Suspect still on the run.
A SERIAL road menace who clocked up more than 100 driving offences is still on the run from police, after allegedly turning his hand to robbery. Ian Lambert had been due to appear at Newcastle Crown . . .

Town centre rubbish cleared.
A TONNE-and-a-half of rubbish has been cleared from a Tyneside town centre. The huge clear-up in Wallsend was part of a council and police initiative in North Tyneside. Three wagonloads of litter . . .

Bid for cancer funds goes down to wire.
BASKETBALL stars are jumping through hoops to support a cancer charity. Eagles captain Andrew Bridge and player Fab Flournoy are urging daredevils to brave the Big Zip over the River Tyne to raise . . .

Charity crook had previous; THIEF STOLE FROM TWO OTHER EMPLOYERS.
Byline: LAURA CAROE A CALLOUS charity crook who was jailed for stealing donated cash had swiped takings at two previous workplaces, the Chronicle can reveal. Heartless Ruth Lumsden ripped off th . . .

Cash is stolen.
POLICE are hunting for two women following a theft. The incident happened at the Asda supermarket, on Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, at around 12.50pm on Thursday, July 9. A customer had used the . . .

Your Stars WITH CLAIRE PETULENGRO.
Byline: CLAIRE PETULENGRO IT is only by closing ears to the rumours, that you will get to take part in the happy times waiting for you. You are being played, and someone is laughing behind your ba . . .

Children's den gets a makeover; Club in memory of Hayley.
A YOUTH club set up in memory of tragic teenager Hayley Adamson has been given a make-over. The 16-year-old from Fenham, Newcastle, was knocked down and killed by a police traffic officer last yea . . .

PC was jailed for death.
May 19, 2008: Shortly after 11pm, Hayley Adamson is struck by a patrol car, on Denton Road, in Newcastle's West End as she crossed a road with a group of friends. She died at the scene. May 20, 20 . . .

Fantastic generosity; Chronicle COMMENT.
WHEN the Chronicle first revealed how Tilly Lockey had been struck down by meningitis, it was hard to believe famous sportsmen, film stars and singers would back her cause. When Tilly lost both he . . .

Pick of the day.
Framed (8.30pm) When the National Gallery is flooded, all the paintings are transferred to a Welsh slate mine for safe-keeping. One-off comedy drama, starring Trevor Eve and Eve Myles. Adapted by Fr . . .

Families share their memories of pit disaster; BOOK WILL SHARE TALES OF 1925 MINING TRAGEDY.
Byline: KATY SIMPSON A TRAGIC chapter in Tyneside history will never be forgotten thanks to a new book. People in Newcastle's West End are working together to tell the story of the 1925 Montagu . . .

DJ's quiz for funds.
A RADIO presenter will be quizzing guests at a charity do. Jonathan Morrell, who works for Real Radio, will host the event at Blaydon Rugby Club, Gateshead, and act as Quiz Master to raise money f . . .

Health checks are on offer.
FREE blood pressure check are on offer across Gateshead. Health trainers are hoping to boost a national campaign aimed at alerting people to the dangers of high blood pressure. And now they are . . .

QUIZ TIME.
1 In which country was British tennis player Laura Robson born? 2 From which club did Arsenal sign Abou Diaby? 3 Which player has moved clubs more times, including loan moves: Peter Crouch or Nicola . . .

Sprinting Man is just Dandy.
DANDY Man has been locking horns with some of the world's top sprinters this season, and can make the most of a drop in class at Leicester. The six-year-old is without a victory since April 2007, bu . . .

ON THIS DAY.
1969: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash. He would have been 46 a day later. 2004: Manchester United completed the pounds 27million signing of England stri . . .

Andy in for tough run in the Meadows.
ANDY MURRAY is preparing for a long, tough campaign at the US Open and expecting a bumpy ride from a tough draw at Flushing Meadows. The British world No 2 and second seed has been handed a diffic . . .

Ref justice for Warriors.
Byline: DAVID HALL WHITLEY Warriors came away from the Dumfries Tournament with nothing to show for their effort after losing a seven-goal thriller to host club Solway Sharks. But afterwards coa . . .

Coach Rob happy with Steel show.
Byline: LEE RYDER NEWCASTLE VIPERS head coach Rob Wilson is refusing to panic after his side crashed to their second pre-season defeat in a row against Sheffield Steelers. Vipers were beaten 5-2 . . .

Silver lining; SPORT In Brief.
JUDO: Great Britain's Karina Bryant has claimed a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Rotterdam. The 30-year-old lost in the final to Chinese fighter and reigning world champion Tong W . . .

Slo drama; SPORT In Brief.
GOLF: Heath Slocum saved par in dramatic fashion at the final hole to clinch a one-shot victory in The Barclays at Liberty National. Slocum said: "That's what it's all about. I was sweating it out . . .

Out of time CRICKET: Hampshire; SPORT In Brief.
CRICKET: Hampshire were denied the prospect of a vital third win of the LV County Championship season when bad light denied them at the Rose Bowl just as they began their pursuit of a 140-run target . . .

Colly jolly on a day for brollies.
PAUL COLLINGWOOD believes the Manchester fans were denied the chance to see a "good game" of cricket after rain forced yesterday's first Twenty20 international against Australia to be abandoned. T . . .

Jenson's all smiles after Spa treatment.
JENSON BUTTON was left a frustrated onlooker at yesterday's Belgian Grand Prix, but he still walked away smiling after failing to score a point for the first time this year. Button's record as the o . . .

Thunder up for upset as they fight for survival.
Byline: NICK PUREWAL STEVE MCCORMACK reckons Barrow will do Gateshead Thunder no favours tonight. Thunder travel to the Championship leaders in the unenviable position of probably needing two wi . . .

Ian desperate to sign striker; BLUE SQ PREMIER.
Byline: JEFF BOWRON GATESHEAD will step up their search for a new striker ahead of the imminent closure of the transfer window following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Cambridge United. The defeat, Ga . . .

Signings do the trick for Spartans; BLUE SQ NORTH.
NEW Blyth Spartans boss Mick Tait proved he has the Midas touch when both of his midweek signings scored in a superb 3-0 win at previously unbeaten Hyde United. Predatory front man Paul Brayson, s . . .

Seven wins bring good times back to Jarrow; FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND.
Byline: MALCOLM PRATT RICHIE McLOUGHLIN has done more than anyone to keep Jarrow Roofing afloat - and he can't hide his exultation following the team's excellent start to the season. Two years a . . .

We will become stronger - striker.
Byline: STUART RAYNER FRAIZER CAMPBELL expects Sunderland to bounce back stronger once they have learnt the lessons of Saturday's bruising defeat at the Britannia Stadium. The 1-0 defeat to a St . . .

Durham's brave kids battered again; UNIBOND PREM.
DURHAM City are already marooned at the foot of the UniBond Premier Division without a point from five games after they went down 4-0 at home to Matlock Town on Saturday. A youthful Durham concede . . .

Bruce set to shop late this summer; MATCH ANALYSIS.
Byline: STUART RAYNER Stoke City ................. 1 Sunderland ............... 0 IT might take some retail therapy for Steve Bruce to get over Saturday's dismal performance at the Britannia Stadi . . .

Hughton backs Lone Ranger to deliver the goods.
Byline: LEE RYDER UNITED caretaker boss Chris Hughton has backed his Lone Ranger to do the business against Leicester City tonight with Newcastle going into the game amidst a striking crisis. Hu . . .

Shola's injury is a body blow for Toon.
Byline: John Gibson FRAGILE and vulnerable, Newcastle march on tonight towards the ultimate redemption of a return to the Premier League. Still praying for the cavalry to arrive before tomorrow . . .

GUNNED DOWN AT HOME; MAN HURT AFTER TWO SHOOTINGS IN REGION.
A MAN is in hospital after he was gunned down in a home in an exclusive suburb. The 31-year-old was shot in Darras Hall in Ponteland, Northumberland, early today. Exactly what happened remains u . . .

Toon talks break down.
TAKEOVER talks between American bidders and Newcastle United are understood to have broken down. The Americans jetted into London on Friday to begin face-to-face talks with Seymour Pierce, but the . . .

Toon talks collapse; AMERICAN BID SEEMS DOOMED.
Byline: LEE RYDER NEWCASTLE United's takeover saga showed no signs of reaching a conclusion today after talks with the American bidders broke down in the capital over the weekend. The Chronicle . . .

Thieves steal thousands.
DOORSTEP conmen have stolen thousands of pounds from more than 35 pensioners in less than a fortnight. A spate of distraction burglaries has been carried out by a gang targeting homes across the N . . .

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Playing in tribute to football legend; SPORT STARS TURN OUT FOR THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION.
Byline: SARA NICHOL SPORTING stars from across the North East pulled on their boots to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Robson. The rain held off as some of Tyneside's big names in sport took part in th . . .

Injury appeal.
A MAN is in a critical condition after being found unconscious by the side of a road The 29-year-old was discovered with a serious head injury in Silksworth Row, Sunderland, early yesterday. Police . . .

History walk.
A MAN who is walking more than 300 miles to support a North East treasure is on the last leg of his journey. Keen walker Ged Lynn will complete his 25-day trek from Jarrow to Guildford in Surrey t . . .

Tourist delight.
VISITS to the North East have rocketed this summer, delighting tourism chiefs. The region's booming tourism economy saw a sharp rise in visits compared to last year. At least 71% of the region's . . .