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2013
Articles from 9th Jan 2013
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Short circuit in power line causes chaos on the Metro
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
METRO passengers faced travel chaos after a faulty train short-circuited a power line, causing major disruption to the system. Read
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Houghton-le-Spring model was raped and left for dead in Magaluf
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A BRITISH model was raped, stabbed in the throat and left for dead in a brutal random attack at a Spanish holiday resort, a court heard. Read
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North East misses out on Network Rail's £37bn upgrades
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
NETWORK Rail’s £37bn five-year improvement programme looks set to snub a wishlist of North East track upgrades. Read
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Killer of 13-month-old Slater Sharkey given seven years jail
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
THE final chapter has been closed in the tragic death of 13-month-old Slater Sharkey. Read
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North East manifesto: How we can make things better
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A MANIFESTO for the North East has been created as hundreds of people come together to build a better society. Read
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Former Durham Police inspector discovers new planet
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
AN AMATEUR astronomer was over the moon to help experts discover a new planet. Read
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Submarine gunman's North East target fled as bullets fired
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A ROYAL Navy Chief Petty Officer has told how he jumped to safety as a gunman came towards him “squeezing the trigger” on a murderous rampage on board a nuclear submarine. Read
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South Shields 10-year revamp plans are unveiled
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A TEN-year plan to spend £100m revitalising South Shields has been unveiled. Read
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Alnmouth Methodist Church will be converted into luxury home
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A FORMER church in a pretty seaside village has been put up for sale with planning permission to make it into a luxury family home. Read
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Newcastle bar owners pitch into hotels debate
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
BAR owners have pitched into the debate over whether there is a glut of existing and planned hotels in a city centre. Read
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Throckley dad ran cocaine ring to fund fugitive son Steven Blackburn
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A FATHER who set up a cocaine ring to help his fugitive son while he was on the run overseas has been jailed. Read
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Nissan Qashqai is top of the polls for car giant
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
NORTH East-based car producer Nissan has vowed to continue “breaking records” after one of its models topped a poll of best selling cars of 2012. Read
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MP Catherine McKinnell speaks out in the Commons about cuts
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
MINISTERS are acting as if detached from reality when handing out unfair councils cuts, an MP has claimed. Read
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Northumberland cash to support activities in lasting Olympic legacy
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
CASH given to young sportsmen and women in Northumberland will create a lasting legacy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is hoped. Read
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Hexham Town Plan group denied funding for second year
Jan 09 2013 | Today's News
A COUNCIL which initiated an ambitious five-year town plan a year ago has defended its decision not to provide second-year funding. Read
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Shola Ameobi escapes ban after Super Eagles U-turn
Jan 09 2013 | NUFC News
NIGERIA will not ask for Shola Ameobi to be banned from playing for Newcastle United. Read
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Cycling: Dame Sarah Storey cares about worthy race
Jan 09 2013 | Other Sports
DAME Sarah Storey has her hunger back after entering Paralympic folklore in the summer. Read
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Preview: Il Divo and Katherine Jenkins at Metro Radio Arena
Jan 09 2013 | Music
As the handsome Il Divo boys and glamorous Katherine Jenkins get together in a double-act, spring is in the air and, as BARBARA HODGSON hears, anything can happen... Read
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Photography exhibition: Ex-25 at the Mandela Building, Newcastle College
Jan 09 2013 | Arts
APART from being famous, what do film star Gwyneth Paltrow, model Kate Moss and Olympic medallists Sir Bradley Wiggins, Jessica Ennis and Louis Smith have in common? Read
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Interview: Computer games designer Gabrielle Kent
Jan 09 2013 | Features
Gabrielle Kent forged a trailblazing career as one of the few female computer games designers. Now, as well as running a leading animation festival, she’s passing on her skills to the next generation, as MICHAEL BROWN reports Read
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Bedlington Terriers 3 Newcastle Reserves 2
Jan 09 2013 | Non-League Football
BEDLINGTON Terriers reached the semi finals of the Northumberland FA Senior Cup with a thrilling victory over Newcastle United Reserves at Dr Pitt Welfare Park last night. Read
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Ebac Northern League
Jan 09 2013 | Non-League Football
DURHAM City leapt six places and are now up to mid-table in the Ebac Northern League First Division following last night’s 2-0 victory over Hebburn Town on South Tyneside. Read
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Three-year plan under way to balance Newcastle Falcons' books
Jan 09 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
NEWCASTLE Falcons hope to be financially sustainable within the next three years, executive director Paul Varley deeming it ‘unrealistic’ for owner Semore Kurdi to continually make up the club’s shortfall. Read
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Woman attacked in Clayton Arms pub, Bedlington
Jan 09 2013 | Bedlington News
A WOMAN was punched in the face in a New Year’s Day attack. Read
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Spittal Improvement Trust launch writing competition
Jan 09 2013 | Berwick News
PEOPLE are being encouraged to get writing and win a competition. Spittal Improvement Trust is holding the contest for adults and young people. Read
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Northumberland Theatre Company nets £50,000 of funding
Jan 09 2013 | Alnwick News
A TOURING theatre company which lost its core funding has received a lifeline, securing money for its next production. Read
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Hexham town councillor's son found dead
Jan 09 2013 | Hexham News
THE son of a Hexham town councillor has been found dead. Coun Judy Lloyd’s 21-year son Chris, a university student, died on Saturday. Read
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Motorbike rider airlifted to hospital after B6432 crash near Scots Gap
Jan 09 2013 | Morpeth News
A TRUCK and a motorcycle in were involved in a collision in Northumberland. Read
