News & Sport

Hundreds can't use 111: There are problems already for the new non-emergency number in the North East because some phone providers don't support it.; Read more

'Talks Were Held' Over Assisted Suicide Case: An team of professionals held an urgent meeting about a severely disabled pensioner who repeatedly threatened to kill himself seven months before he went to Switzerland to die, it has emerged.; Read the full story

Fugitive Tycoon Finally Faces The Music: Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir has arrived at court to finally face multi-million pound charges over the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire.; Read the full story

Pakistan Cricketers Quizzed By Scotland Yard: The three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in an alleged betting scam are expected to be questioned by Scotland Yard detectives today.; Read the full story

Hague Defends Denial Of Gay Affair Claims: William Hague has defended his decision to make a deeply personal statement denying claims he had an improper relationship with a male aide.; Read the full story

Four Energy Firms Face Mis-Selling Probe: Four energy companies are to be investigated over claims they may have been mis-selling to customers.; Read the full story

Onions Ruled Out Of Ashes Series: England fast bowler Graham Onions will undergo back surgery next week that will rule him out of competing in the Ashes series in Australia this winter.; Read the full story

Cheryl And Ashley Cole To Divorce Today: Cheryl Cole is due to divorce her England footballer husband Ashley in the High Court today after four years of marriage.; Read the full story

Robbie Tops The Bill To Light Up Blackpool: Robbie Williams is due in Blackpool tonight to switch on the lights that will stay on for the next 66 days.; Read the full story

Features

The Forces: Smooth Radio brings you news, charity appeals and more.

Walking With The Wounded: A team of ex-servicemen who lost limbs in action will take part in Walking With The Wounded and hope to make a new record - to trek to the North Pole.

Global Challenge: Is going green really going to save the planet? Does it matter to you? We look at energy saving tips and advice and discuss the issues.

Smooth Radio Websafe: In the Smooth Radio Websafe reports, we looked into what children are really doing online.

Helmand Heroes: Smooth Radio’s Katie Collins reports from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, where more than 300 soldiers have died in combat

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Weather & Travel

Northeast Weather

Friday: Partly Cloudy; Max: 19°C; Min: 9°C

Saturday: Fog; Max: 18°C; Min: 10°C

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Northeast Traffic & Travel

A1085 Westgate Roundabout: Grangetown; Restrictions and roadworks on the roundabout

A1085 Trunk Road (both ways): Grangetown; Advance Warning - Restrictions and gas main work

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