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Russian captain charged with manslaughter after fatal North Sea tanker crash

Brawl breaks out on Gateshead street after cars driven into one another

Bid to clean up River Tyne and protect thousands of jobs given multi-million pound boost

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Gateshead's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Purim festival

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