Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)

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Deaths probe.
POLICE in the Californian town where Jaycee Lee Dugard was allegedly imprisoned for 18 years by a convicted sex offender were today examining possible links to unsolved cases of murdered and missing . . .

Police probe sexual motive; Lorry driver hanged and girl strangled.
DETECTIVES were today investigating whether a lorry driver believed to have strangled his nine-year-old stepdaughter before hanging himself had sexually abused the girl. The youngster's body was d . . .

Children held.
HUNDREDS of children are being detained in immigration centres. A Home Office report disclosed that 470 children entered detention facilities in the first half of 2009. Many came from troublespo . . .

Cash glow.
ALMOST two-thirds of Britons believe their financial situation will stay the same or improve over the next year. With a growing number of people now feeling the worst of the recession has passed, . . .

Lotto jackpot.
ONE winner scooped the pounds 4.9m jackpot after matching all six Lotto numbers in last night's draw. The winning numbers were 09, 18, 39, 34, 47, 37 and the bonus number was 05. Wednesday's estim . . .

Girl search.
POLICE were today trying to trace a 15-year-old girl who they believe may have travelled to London after meeting someone over the internet. Kerrie White, from Kirkheaton in Huddersfield, West York . . .

Aspirin fear.
HEALTHY people taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks could be doing themselves more harm than good, experts have concluded. Millions of Britons are believed to be taking a daily dose of the drug i . . .

Boozers face Asbo.
PEOPLE responsible for alcohol-fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour face having new "booze Asbos" from today. Drinking banning orders will be available to police and local authorities to protec . . .

Footage of dying bomber.
FOOTAGE of the Lockerbie bomber in his hospital bed emerged as the row over his release raged on today. It followed disclosures that Jack Straw decided two years ago that it was in the UK's "overw . . .

House prices.
HOUSE prices edged ahead by 0.1% during August as the market continued to be supported by a shortage of homes for sale, research showed today. The increase in England and Wales was the first recor . . .

Two die in crash.
A FESTIVAL-GOER who died in a car crash along with her friend was named by police today as Nicola Edgar. The 21-year-old, from Darlington, was killed together with Dominique Williams, 20, from Mer . . .

We know Ross was there for our big day in spirit; WEDDING TINGED WITH SADNESS FOR MURDER VICTIM'S BROTHER.
Byline: KATY SIMPSON POSING for the cameras, their smiles hide the heartache which tinged their wedding day. For newlyweds Chris Hunter and Karen Laughton, their celebrations were bittersweet wi . . .

Drug deaths.
DRUG related deaths have increased over the last year in Gateshead, a report has revealed. Coroners offices across the region sent data into the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths at St . . .

Third child porn crime.
A PAEDOPHILE pensioner has been banned from using the internet and computers after racking up his third child pornography conviction. Brian Barry was branded a 'deviant' by a judge but was allowed . . .

Main attraction; THOUSANDS AT BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS ACROSS THE NORTH EAST.
Byline: LINDA RICHARDS THOUSANDS of people flocked to Bank Holiday attractions around the region. Live music, cycling, skateboarding, and learning how to save the planet were among the activitie . . .

Parklife hit by a poweful Tempest.
The Tempest, North Marine Park, South Shields IT'S a risky venture to put on an outdoor production in Britain, but for the second year running, South Shields Customs House braved the unpredictable w . . .

Adult spin on musical; Hit musical The Producers is being staged on Tyneside next month. Entertainment Editor GORDON BARR has th
Byline: GORDON BARR IT'S won awards galore and now Mel Brooks's The Producers will make its Newcastle debut at the Theatre Royal next month. Following the highly acclaimed 2008 version of Thorou . . .

Ministers let troops down.
GORDON Brown is to do charity work in his Scottish constituency, which is a gimmick, or to canvass for votes at the next General Election. He'll go to Afghanistan for a photo shoot with the milita . . .

Country going down the pan.
THE end of PB of Felling's letter about the death penalty made me think again. How this country has gone right down the pan in most aspects of life. The amounts of murders, knifings, sex assaults, c . . .

Don't forget the North East.
ONCE again we have seen proposals for a new high-speed rail link completely ignore the needs of the North East, its people and our business communities. The proposed route will run from London via . . .

Let down by Government over rail link.
THE North East has been let down again by the Labour Government over transport by the decision to route the new high-speed rail link via the North West. It is very disappointing that the Governmen . . .

Bouncy new craze.
THIS picture was taken in June 1986 and shows a new craze that bounced into the North East after sweeping Ireland and America. Shoppers in Newcastle city centre were treated to a display of the Lo . . .

ALL this current talk about.
ALL this current talk about poor nurses is something that the Josef Goebbels propaganda machine and the architects of the old-style Soviet disinformation programmes would have been proud of. In th . . .

Reader's poem.
THE FINAL ACT Death is but a part of life The end scene of a play. A drama that started When we were born that day, Each one of us plays a part In this drama of life. Each scene a mystery In the s . . .

Solar power homes project.
THE largest solarpowered housing project in the UK is planned for the North East. If rubber-stamped, the new pounds 3m housing development in the Frederick Street area of South Shields would becom . . .

Otter gives wildlife enthusiasts the slip; PHOTOGRAPHERS HUNT FOR CREATURE LIVING IN CITY CENTRE.
Byline: AMY HUNT AS ANY wildlifelover knows, animals do not always act on cue. But attempts to film footage of an otter living in the heart of Newcastle have been frustratingly slow by anyone's . . .

NILE: I'LL REPAY YOUR FAITH; Ranger is ready to lead United's Fox hunt.
Byline: LEE RYDER NILE RANGER has revealed his aim to repay Newcastle United's faith in him in tonight's battle with Leicester City. The Londoner is expected to lead the Magpies' line of attack . . .

PLUS.
IF you can't make it to the match, get regular updates on the action with Lee Ryder. Thousands of fans take part each game, to have your say on the Toon's performance go to www.chroniclelive.co.uk W . . .

Chris out to keep the local heroes.
Byline: LEE RYDER CHRIS HUGHTON was today still sweating on the futures of homegrown stars Steven Taylor and Andy Carroll, with the closure of the August transfer window set for another frantic fi . . .

HUNTING GHOSTS OF LOST TEAM.
FOOTBALL fanatics are launching an appeal for memorabilia to help reveal the untold story of West Stanley FC. Members of the Durham Amateur Football Trust (DAFT) are searching for photos, video cl . . .

Victims' families join in march.
HUNDREDS of protesters were united in grief as they marched through the streets. Led by John Johnson, whose son Kevin was killed outside his Pennywell home, in Sunderland, the Fight For Justice ma . . .

Gambling failure of cash and carry man.
Byline: ROB KENNEDY A TRUSTED delivery driver gambled away thousands of pounds of his company's money in a doomed bid to ease his financial woes. Kenneth Clinton was working for a Tyneside cash . . .

Trusty traders.
A SCHEME has been launched to prevent people becoming the victims of rogue traders. Gateshead Council is launching a registered trader scheme to promote the best and most trustworthy home repair b . . .

Hooligan banned from football.
A FOOTBALL yob who has a tattoo of Newcastle hooligan firm the Gremlins on his leg has been given a three-year stadium ban. James Young, 40, of Eastlands, Winlaton, Gateshead, was identified as a . . .

Money comes in for Sophie's future; pounds 10,000 RAISED TO SEND YOUNGSTER TO AMERICA FOR CANCER TREATMENT.
Byline: DAN WARBURTON CASH is rolling in for brave toddler Sophie Atay as she continues her battle against a rare form of cancer. Fundraisers have now reached the pounds 10,000 mark as they look . . .

1940s beach is back.
VISITORS to a Northumberland beach will be transported back to the 1940s next weekend in a nostalgic tourist event. Blyth Battery, considered one of the most complete examples of a coastal defence . . .

Family history event.
BRITAIN'S biggest oneday family history event is coming to the North East once again. The show will be held at Gateshead International stadium on Saturday, September 12, between 10am and 4.30pm. . . .

Pedal power; THOUSANDS ON CHARITY BIKE RIDE.
Byline: DAN WARBURTON more pictures at: GUTSY cyclists took to the saddle for the Great North Bike Ride. More than 1,500 people travelled down the coast for the 54-mile route which stretches fro . . .

Neighbours' shock as man is shot in the leg; POLICE SEAL OFF AREA AFTER SHOOTING IN THE EARLY HOURS.
Byline: TOM MULLEN;ROBERT WEATHERALL A MAN is in hospital after he was shot in a home in a plush suburb. Darras Hall in Ponteland, Northumberland, was today turned into a crime scene after a 31- . . .

Gateshead to judge the face of 2012.
FANS at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead today will have the chance to assess who could be the face of the London 2012 Olympics. Beijing champion Christine Ohuruogu, who lives just around the c . . .

Diamonds enjoy the fruits of Lemon's labour.
Byline: BARRY WALLACE MARK LEMON'S vital win in the final race took Newcastle Diamonds to their first away victory of the season at a wet Ashfield Stadium, Glasgow, yesterday. The Diamonds took . . .

Ryd-ing high.
GOLF: Paul Lawrie believes he can return to Europe's Ryder Cup side after a gap of 11 years next October - even though he still has not won since 2002. Qualifying for Colin Montgomerie's side star . . .

Risk and thrills.
WOMEN with an appetite for risk may also be hungry for sex, a study suggests. Scientists found that risk-taking women have unusually high testosterone levels. The hormone fuels sex-drive in both m . . .

Future vision.
SCIENTISTS have transformed human skin cells into early versions of the eye cells that generate vision. The research raises the future prospect of restoring sight to the blind with stem cell treat . . .

Diagnosis delay.
MANY women with ovarian cancer face delays in getting diagnosed, despite reporting symptoms to their GP, researchers have warned. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women, with arou . . .

Teddies help to promote health lifestyle; A summer picnic was a hit for healthy teddies and their owners. Health Reporter HELEN
Byline: HELEN RAE IF you go down to the woods today... you might be in for a surprise. A teddy bear's picnic with a healthy twist held recently has been declared a hit with children and their teds . . .

Slim drug fears.
AUTHORITIES in the US are investigating concerns that a popular slimming drug widely available in the UK could be linked to liver damage. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is rev . . .

Nolan sets the goal standard.
Byline: LEE RYDER KEVIN NOLAN wants Newcastle United's engine room to continue to provide Chris Hughton's side with the goals to claw the Magpies out of the Championship. Going into tonight's en . . .

Hughton warning for flying Foxes.
Byline: LEE RYDER CHRIS HUGHTON has warned Leicester City that winning on the "big stage" isn't as easy as visiting teams thought it would be when Newcastle United crashed out of the top flight. . . .

Players must earn the big crowds.
Byline: LEE RYDER NEWCASTLE UNITED stand-in boss Chris Hughton says that his players must earn the right to play in front of big crowds in the Championship this season. United are expecting anot . . .