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Cost Of Fixing Potholes May Run Into Billions: The cost of fixing Britain's pothole problem could reach billions of pounds, it is claimed, after the coldest winter in decades left roads crumbling.; Read the full story

Rock Pays £15m Bonuses After Cutting Loss: Nationalised lender Northern Rock is to pay out £14.9m in bonuses after a sharp reduction in losses last year.; Read the full story

Near Misses: Warnings Over Deadly Crossings: The deadly dangers of rail crossings should be part of the theory test for learner drivers, rail bosses have said.; Read the full story

Bulger Killer: 'A Trivial Risk To Public': A psychiatric report on James Bulger's killer Jon Venables compiled before his release said he was a "trivial" risk to the public, it has been claimed.; Read the full story

Simon Cowell admits he IS engaged!: Simon Cowell, who once branded marriage the “most ridiculous contract in the world” has finally admitted he is engaged – after his mum let it slip!; Read more

Premier League Wins For Birmingham And Sunderland: Birmingham gained revenge for their weekend FA Cup exit against Portsmouth after sending the Premier League's bottom club closer to relegation with a 2-1 triumph at Fratton Park.; Read the full story

Prisoner Rehab Failure Costs £10bn A Year: The failure to rehabilitate tens of thousands of serial criminals is costing £10bn a year, according to the National Audit Office.; Read the full story

'Dull' Phantom Sequel Gets World Premiere: Andrew Lloyd Webber was surrounded by celebrity fans at the world premiere of his follow-up to The Phantom Of The Opera.; Read the full story

How to stay safe online.: Following Ashleigh Hall's murder police are again urging parents and children to make sure they are safe online.; Find out more about online safety

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Northeast Weather

Wednesday: Partly Cloudy; Max: 7°C; Min: -1°C

Thursday: Mostly Sunny; Max: 9°C; Min: 2°C

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A186 St Nicholas Street (southbound): Newcastle Upon Tyne; Advance Warning - Road closed due to restrictions and roadworks

A1044 Low Lane / Leven Bank Road (both ways): Hilton; Road closed due to emergency repairs and bridge maintenance work

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