- Good morning and welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Friday, June 28.
- It’s Alex O'Leary, signing on to keep you up to date with everything going on as you start your day.
- We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the morning of all the breaking news from across our area, including the latest on the roads and public transport.
- If you would like to get in touch or know about something we may have missed, please contact:
- Email: alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk
- Twitter: @alexoljourno
- Phone: 07763 214398
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