Investigation into Gateshead murder continues. Following a level results day in the North East the results dropped the lost in the North East despite the region still having a high pass rate. And finally Newcastle will be hosting another whiskey festival in september this year.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tanfigo North East News Update.
00:04 Police who are investigating the death of a man in Gateshead have asked people to come
00:08 forward if they have any information about the case.
00:11 Christopher Phillips was found with a serious head injury but despite the efforts of paramedics
00:15 he was pronounced dead.
00:17 A murder investigation was launched and officers have set up a major incident public portal
00:22 for people to provide information.
00:24 Following A-level results day in the North East, the results dropped the most, despite
00:28 the region still having a high pass rate.
00:31 Compared to pre-pandemic levels, the North East had the biggest drop in top grades with
00:35 around 22% receiving an A or above, according to the Joint Council for Qualifications.
00:41 And finally, Newcastle will be hosting another whisky festival in September this year.
00:46 The founder of the North East Whisky Appreciation Society has organised the event for those
00:50 who love whisky and say that it is the world's most social beverage.