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A SEX-TRIAL jury has been told details of Billy Dunlop’s past offences.

Murderer's criminal past detailed to sex-trial jury

THERE will be swashbuckling fun and games when a 40ft long temporary sandy beach, complete with a shipwreck, palm trees, parrots and pirates drops anchor for the summer.

Life on the high seas for pirates

A BRAZEN fly-tipper who dumped a pile of crates and other rubbish from his van all over a pavement and grass verge has been caught on camera.

PICTURES: Do you know brazen fly-tipper who dumped van's load on grass verge?

A BRAZEN fly-tipper who dumped a pile of crates and other rubbish from his van all over a pavement and grass verge has been caught on camera.

WATCH: Do you know brazen fly-tipper who dumped van's load on grass verge?

ONE of the two victims of alleged sex attacks carried out by William Dunlop – who was jailed for murder – told how he had ruined her childhood.

Alleged victim says Billy Dunlop 'ruined my childhood', rape trial told

A MAN has gone on trial today accused of rapes and sexual assaults on two young girls decades ago.

Man goes on trial accused of historic rapes and sex assaults

RESISTANCE to so-called metro mayors and confusion about their role is preventing the progress of devolution in many areas, a report claims.

Resistance to metro mayors and confusion about their role 'hindering devolution'

A FEARLESS chief executive is taking the plunge as she launches a charity’s new fundraising campaign.

Age is no a barrier to charity’s skydive challenge

A STAR of the small screen and London’s West End theatres will be bringing his stage talents to the North-East.

West End and TV star Lee Mead announces North-East theatre show

A MAN has been shot in the leg following an incident in Middlesbrough this morning.

Man shot in leg; armed police called to scene