Mans charge changed to murder after Northumberland man dies. 16 shops in Gateshead have been told to close after they were caught selling illegal tobacco. And finally 24 of the regions bravest children will gather this week to received their Bravehearts Awards.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, time for your North East News update.
00:05 A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man from Northumberland.
00:10 Andrew Pert had sustained a head injury and attended A&E, but despite best efforts from
00:15 medical staff he died a week later.
00:18 A man was initially arrested and charged with GBH, but now his charge has been changed to
00:24 murder.
00:25 Shops in Gateshead have been told to close after they were caught selling illegal tobacco.
00:30 The shops have been given a closure order this year and it could mean they will shut
00:35 for six months.
00:37 And finally, 24 of the region's bravest children will gather this week to receive their Brave
00:42 Hearts Awards.
00:44 Each child has been nominated for the award to recognise the courage and strength they
00:48 have shown as they have battled an illness or adversity.
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