Boy struck by a vehicle in Hexham. The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and The Royal Life Saving Society have launched their annual Don’t Drink and Drown Campaign. And finally the Tyne Bridge as well as other north east landmarks will be lit green to support Childline.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, time for your North East News update.
00:05 Police are appealing for information after a boy was injured after being struck by a
00:08 vehicle.
00:10 Officers received a report on the 7th of December that a 12-year-old boy was crossing Allendale
00:14 Road and was struck by a small purple vehicle.
00:17 The driver of the vehicle left the scene without stopping and the boy was taken to hospital
00:21 and was later discharged.
00:23 The Ten and Wayfairer Rescue Service and the Royal Life Saving Society have launched their
00:26 annual Don't Drink and Drown campaign.
00:29 The campaign reinforces the message to keep away from bodies of water after a few drinks
00:34 and to look out for your friends during the Christmas party season.
00:37 And finally, the Tyne Bridge as well as other North East landmarks will be lit in green
00:41 to support Childline.
00:43 The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Civic Centre and the Newcastle Castle will be lit up to create
00:47 a visual reminder that Childline is there for children and young people during the festive
00:51 period.
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