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Newcastle student Hayley Adamson was killed instantly when she was struck by a police car four months ago. Now the officer behind the wheel has been charged with dangerous driving. Read full story

Student flashmob at Newcastle Monument
Part Flashmob, part Fresher’s Week prank, part educational campaign - the gathering at the foot of Grey’s Monument in Newcastle is a mongrel of an event, but it should be one that makes for an interesting photo opportunity… Read full story

The BBC reports that a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach in Newcastle. Read full story

- Pressure on ministers to fully make the A1 through Northumberland a dual carriageway is being increased with the launch of a cross-border campaign group. Read full story

Today’s Chronicle reports that a cannibis farm worth tens of thousands of pounds has been found in Gateshead. Read full story

And so the charade continues at Newcastle United. Terry Venables has decided not to step into Keegan’s boots and manage the team until a successor is found, while a consortium of buyers from Nigeria are reported to be announcing a bid for the club later today. Read full story

- One of the country’s top rail bosses has told the Government to back a high-speed link for the North, that would see European-style trains slash journey times from Newcastle to London to as little as two hours. Read full story

All sorts of football rumours are flying around Tyneside this evening. There’s the speculation that Terry Venables may join Newcastle United as caretaker manager, following meetings with the club this morning. Read full story