Online voices

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As England's Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria was halted due to "abhorrent chanting", do you think more needs to be done to clamp down on racism in football?

Connie Foster: They shouldn’t have given them another chance after the first warning. Tannoy announcement, “stop that now or we’ll abandon the game”, and if it doesn’t stop call the whole thing off.

Ian Hedley: The fans were pre-warned, had restrictions put on them made to play in a half empty stadium and they still do it. Just kick them out the competition. Simple.

Alan Parks: Teams should be kicked out of all competitions and not allowed to play any international matches for a set period.

Joyce Nemeth: The trouble-makers aren’t there for the football They are only there to cause as much trouble as possible. Tony Bousfield: Yes.

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From Monday, October 21, body worn cameras are set to be introduced in the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service in the hopes of improving the safety of our firefighters. The cameras are set to be worn during incidents by the officer in charge to further support the safety of firefighters.

Paige Hunter: Shameful! Those that risk their lives in order to protect ours get treated with disrespect and now feel they have to wear cameras. Where has the respect gone?

Claire Rush: I agree they put lives on the line save people life everyday what would we do without them.

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Vulnerable child forced to sleep on police station floor.

Karen Glockaz

McLaughlin: He was there for his protection. Unfortunately this just shows that another service is suffering. I'd rather him be on a makeshift bed then at risk. Victoria Graham: This child was in a bad situation, they did the best for it at the time, made a bed, kept it safe and warm and as comfortable as possible.