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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