Evening Chronicle

Radio Station Is Broadcasting a New Year Wish ; Spice Fm Registers for Chronicle's Funding Campaign

A RADIO station aimed at minority communities on Tyneside is in a bit of a spin over our latest campaign. Spice FM, based in Newcastle's West End, are the only community radio station of its kind between Leeds and Glasgow. They were given full-time airtime after being granted a five-year community radio licence by Ofcom in 2008.

School to Stay Closed

A SCHOOL will stay shut on Tuesday due to burst water pipes. The incident happened at South Wellfield First School, in Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, yesterday.

Delivery Driver Banned

A DELIVERY driver has lost his licence after being caught over the legal drink limit on his way to work. David Waterson, 37, was banned from driving for three years at Newcastle Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to the offence.

Noise Pest Is Booted Out of Her Flat

NOISE pest Lyndsey Younger has been booted out of her home for playing rave music all night. The 20-year-old terrorised neighbours in her Newcastle tower block for months with pounding beats.

Neighbours' Relief ; Anti-Social Teenager Is Ordered to Leave Her Flat

FAMILIES on a Tyneside estate breathed a sigh of relief after teen yob Cally McDougall was evicted from her home. The 18-year-old attracted a catalogue of complaints from people in Chirton Hill Drive, Chirton, North Shields.

Housing Scheme Decision Soon

FAMILIES will find out next week if plans to build new houses on a greenfield site will get the go-ahead. The scheme, drawn up by Bellway Homes, involves building 79 properties on the former Northern Electric Sports Ground, at Kings Road South, Wallsend.

Watch Theft

THIEVES broke into a garage and made off with a range of property. The incident happened on Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, between 7pm on December 23 and 10am the next morning.

Disorder Diary

Aug 8 Police report McDougall hadnot been home for several days buthad left a dog inside which was bark-ing. The RSPCA were called who con-tacted McDougall and took the dog.Sept 4 At 2pm, loud music was heardcoming from the property. At 6pm, the noise level increased and what sounded like a fight started inside. Police were called.Sept 6: From 2pm-6.30pm, loud music. From 6.30pm to 10.30pm, youths shouting foul language.Sept 7: From 9pm-11pm, loud music,youths shouting and arguing heard.Sept ...

Chance to Star in Tv Show

STARGAZERS in the North East are being invited to a special event set to be shown live on TV. Budding astronomers can attend the session at Seaton Sluice Middle School, where the BBC will be filming the occasion.

Plea in Hunt for Thieves

POLICE hunting thieves who targeted a 90-year-old shopper are looking for these two men. Officers want to quiz them about the theft in Blaydon Precinct, in Gateshead.

Behave or Face Toon Match Ban ; Yob Fan Caught Urinating On Cashmachine

SERIAL yob Kevin Southerton was caught with his pants down as powder keg protests stirred around St James' Park. Angry fans vented their fury following the sacking of Chris Hughton, boycotting Alan Pardew's first game in charge against Liverpool.

Castiong a Spell Proves to Be a Magic Day Out ; Youngsters Spellbound

YOUNGSTERS were left spellbound after they met a makebelieve wizard at a special event in Newcastle. Scores of schoolchildren enjoyed a sparkling magic show at the Seven Stories book centre in the Ouseburn.

Kelly Helps Speedy Recovery

A SPECIALIST nurse is helping patients to recover from surgery more quickly and spend less time in hospital. Kelly Henderson has taken up the new post of enhanced recovery nurse for colorectal surgery.

Charity Looks to Better Future

A GROUP of Tyneside charity workers are looking to the future following a rollercoaster year. The last 12 months have seen Cancer Connections in South Shields being fitted out with a new base before mourning the loss of its chairman to the disease. One of the charity's co-founders, Deborah Roberts, said: "We have gone from strength to strength but it's also the perfect time to reflect and remember all those who had the vision with us, but didn't get to see it.

Virtual Way to Improve Shop Trade ; Sprucing Up Appearances in Bid to Help Local Businesses

FAKE shop and house fronts have been installed on a Tyneside street in a bid to boost trade for shops. The facades of house doors, windows and delicatessens have been put up on Saltwell Road in Gateshead in a bid to improve the appearance of buildings waiting for demolition.

And Finally ...

Old Woody's Almanac

THE newly-elected Church of England Synod opened with a warning of changes. I visited my favourite soothsayer, Old Woody, and asked what was included in his Almanac for 2011. Here's an extract: "Oh Woe, Woe, I see only Woe! At Easter, after the ban on smoking in public places, the use of incense will be restricted to open-air services. If it is used in the sanctuary respirators must be available for the celebrant and serving party. "Following the success of Twenty-20 cricket matches, June wil...

Peace & Goodwill

THIS week saw the 70th anniversary of the photograph of St Paul's Cathedral in the Battle of Britain. It became an icon of resistance, standing out above the broken remains of the City. Serving in the East End of London was Rev HA Wilson, vicar of Haggerston.

Bright Lights Spell Danger for Flights ; 60 Laser Pen Incidents Spark Safety Concerns

HAIR-RAISING airplane safety scares over North East skies can be revealed today. From smoke in the cabin to pilots being dazzled by lasers, dozens of security alerts have been raised by flight crews over the last two years.

We're Up for the Cups ...

A LADIES' football team have secured new support - with a bra sponsor. The girls with Newcastle United Women's Team won at Wembley last year, but now they are being given team talks with a difference as they take advice from the North East's leading bra expert, Sadie the Bra Lady.