Police arrested ten people – mostly for drug offences - in early morning raids on 15 addresses in Newcastle this morning (Wednesday May 15) as part of Operation Magnet, a long-running investigation into drug dealing by an organised crime group in the city. .
Sunday show: Geordie comedians Brendan Healy and Bobby Pattinson will stage the show Sunday Night at the City Hall – also featuring musician John Miles – at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday June 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £17.50 and £22 from the box office, 0191-277 8030.
Fruitless search: Police have concluded their four-week search of farmland near Sparty Lea, Northumberland, for missing Hexham woman Janet Brown, who has not been since 2005, without finding her body. A man has been charged with her murder.
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