Two men charged with murder of a man in Gateshead. Classical music is set to be played across the metro stations in the region to create a soothing environment for passengers. And finally the North East Dog Festival will return this weekend in Ponteland.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tampa your North East News Update.
00:06 Two men have been charged with murder after a man died following a suspected ammonia attack.
00:11 It has been reported the two men approached Andy Foster's home and sprayed him with suspected
00:15 ammonia. Andy was taken to hospital but he passed away due to his injuries.
00:22 Classical music is said to be played across the metro stations in the region to create
00:25 a soothing environment for passengers. Classical music used to be played across the metro network
00:31 but ended about 20 years ago, but bosses are testing out the system once again.
00:37 And finally, the North East Dog Festival will return this weekend in Pontealand.
00:41 This year the festival will be in one big space instead of being two areas and will
00:46 include activities and demonstrations across the weekend.
00:49 For more information visit www.northeast.gov.au/news/tampa-news-update.