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2013
Articles from 14th Jan 2013
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Poverty hits half of all children in Westgate, Walker, Byker and Elswick
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
STARK extremes of poverty, debt and hunger felt by 27,000 families in Newcastle have been laid bare in a new report. Read
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A miracle recovery of siblings after County Durham car crash
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A BROTHER and sister who were left fighting for their lives following a head-on crash have made an amazing recovery. Read
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Gritters hit North East roads as cold snap arrives
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
UP TO 5cm of snow is expected to fall on the North East today as the first cold snap of the year arrived. Read
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Felton teenager prepares to compete in Crufts final
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A TEENAGE dog lover is preparing to demonstrate her canine handling skills at a flagship event billed as the world’s biggest dog show. Read
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Veteran Elsdon farmer Liz McIntosh dies in quad crash tragedy
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
THE HEARTBROKEN brother of a veteran female farmer killed in a quad bike accident has paid tribute to her as “a real country person”. Read
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Elderly Cleadon couple tied up and terrorised by raiders
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
AN elderly couple have told of their terrifying ordeal at the hands of masked raiders who tied them up and threatened to cut off their hands unless they handed over cash and jewellery. Read
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Jesmond drugs case man kept in hospital
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
ONE of a group of six people hospitalised after taking an illegal drug they bought on the internet has spoken publicly about the incident. Read
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Gateshead MP Ian Mearns slams rail firm on service in north
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
EAST Coast trains have been accused of abandoning the North East as one MP hits out at cheaper Scottish tickets. Read
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New cancer campaign launches in North East
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
DOCTORS are piloting a new strategy to tackle kidney and bladder cancer in the North East – illnesses which claim up to 550 lives a year. Read
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Guy Opperman challenged over Tories’ lower benefits plan
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
ALEADING Liberal Democrat has challenged North East Conservative MP Guy Opperman to stand up against his colleagues’ plans for lower benefit rates for the region. Read
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Northumberland council row over Tory leader’s opencast comments
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A LEADING councillor has come under fire over comments which suggested that his political party has made a group decision to oppose a controversial opencast mining scheme in Northumberland. Read
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Newcastle United agree an £8.3m deal for Loic Remy
Jan 14 2013 | NUFC News
NEWCASTLE United have answered Alan Pardew’s striker SOS with an £8.3million move for France international Loic Remy. Read
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Norwich City 0 Newcastle United 0 - Mark Douglas' match analysis
Jan 14 2013 | NUFC Match Reports
WHAT with Fabricio Coloccini’s future and the resolution of their drawn-out striker hunt on the agenda before a Royal visit to St James’ Park on Saturday, this promises to be another hugely significant seven days for Newcastle United. Read
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Rangers 4 Berwick Rangers 2
Jan 14 2013 | Football
IAN Little had nothing but praise for his battling Berwick brigade after going down to Rangers at Ibrox. Read
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Middlesbrough 1 Watford 2
Jan 14 2013 | Football
MIDDLESBROUGH were given a harsh lesson in both boxes and must learn quickly if they are to secure a place among the elite. Read
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Carlisle United 1 Coventry City 0
Jan 14 2013 | Football
CARLISLE United made it three home wins in a row with a resolute performance at Brunton Park. Read
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Shrewsbury Town 1 Hartlepool United 1
Jan 14 2013 | Football
IT has taken him almost two months and plenty of hard work, but perhaps the John Hughes influence on Hartlepool United is starting to show. Read
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Newcastle writer Chris Rickaby's e-novel puts him in the spotlight
Jan 14 2013 | Book Reviews
awards season is here and it isn’t just about the Oscars – which is why Newcastle writer and innovator Chris Rickaby is flying to New York tomorrow. Read
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Nostalgia: Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Jan 14 2013 | Features
MENTION the name Dr Richard Beeching to people of a certain age and they’ll give an involuntary shudder. Read
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Point to point
Jan 14 2013 | Horse Racing
FORMER chaser King Penda provided 17-year-old Shane Marriott with a first career winner in the Members Race for Novice Riders in the Yorkshire Area Club fixture at Sheriff Hutton. Read
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Newcastle Eagles 80 Leicester Riders 85
Jan 14 2013 | Basketball
A MISFIRING Newcastle Eagles relinquished their grip on the British Basketball League Cup after going down 85-80 to Leicester Riders in an entertaining and roller-coaster contest at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, writes PAUL NILSEN. Read
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Jobs on the line as HMV prepares to call in administrators
Jan 14 2013 | Breaking News
IT has been reported tonight that music retailer HMV will go into administration tomorrow, putting 4,000 jobs at risk. Read
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Rothbury sees heavy snow cause travel problems
Jan 14 2013 | Breaking News
There is heavy snow in the Rothbury area of Northumberland. Read
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Chorley 1 Blyth Spartans 0
Jan 14 2013 | Non-League Football
BLYTH Spartans’ mini-revival was brought to a halt at Chorley, but Paddy Atkinson was enthused by his side’s “best away performance of the season”. Read
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Wearside League
Jan 14 2013 | Non-League Football
SECOND-bottom Annfield Plain produced a much-improved performance but still went down 5-3 at Seaton Carew. Read
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Ebac Northern League
Jan 14 2013 | Non-League Football
WITH the season just past the halfway mark for most sides, the race for the championship at this stage is between Darlington 1883 and Spennymoor Town – but it’s a different scenario at the other end of the table. Read
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Northern Alliance
Jan 14 2013 | Non-League Football
PACY Harraby hitman Aaron Roberts left the Amble United defence in tatters as the leaders crashed to only their second defeat. Read
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Newcastle Falcons 16 Connacht Eagles 6
Jan 14 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
DEAN Richards is nothing if not a pragmatist, and Newcastle Falcons’ director of rugby was hardly shouting from the rooftops despite his unbeaten league leaders securing themselves a British and Irish Cup quarter-final. Read
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Drugs 'should be decriminalised'
Jan 14 2013 | Latest Politics News
The possession and use of all illegal drugs should be decriminalised and the least harmful substances should be regulated and sold in licensed shops, an inquiry by a group of cross-party peers has found. Read
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A clean sheet at last
Jan 14 2013 | A View From The Gallowgate
WE kept a clean sheet! Granted it was at both ends, but the rot has temporarily applied the handbrake. Read
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Children's centre opens its doors in Berwick
Jan 14 2013 | Berwick News
CHILDREN in the care of a North East local authority have been given a specialist centre where they can meet up with parents, siblings and social workers. Read
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Motorbike stolen from house in Warkworth
Jan 14 2013 | Amble News
POLICE are appealing for information after a motorcycle was stolen in Northumberland. Read
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Alzheimer’s Society’s roadshow cose to Hexham
Jan 14 2013 | Hexham News
A PIONEERING roadshow which aims to increase awareness and understanding of dementia is visiting Northumberland this month. Read
