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2013
Articles from 15th Jan 2013
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New Morrisons store in Morpeth shelves 24-hour servicing plans
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
A RETAIL giant has withdrawn a controversial bid to have round-the-clock deliveries and servicing at its new £24m superstore in a Northumberland town – after the move was branded “totally unreasonable” by local councillors. Read
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Warning to North East drivers as snow closes in - GALLERY
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
MORE snow is on its way and temperatures are set to plunge as the North East is gripped by the latest cold snap. Read
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Gosforth photographer’s life celebrated with bench on Duke’s Moor
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
A PHOTOGRAPHER who captured the heyday of the North East jazz scene is to be commemorated with the first bench on one of the region’s famous open spaces. Read
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Thieves strike in Sunderland as cars are left running during de-icing
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
POLICE are reminding drivers to keep their vehicles secure after a spate of thefts where cars have been left running and unlocked during de-icing. Read
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North East dementia sufferers miss out on correct diagnosis
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
MORE than half of dementia sufferers in the North East are not being properly diagnosed, new figures show. Read
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£100,000 grant boost for Kielder art programme
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
AN AMBITIOUS art and architecture programme in the North East will survive and prosper thanks to a £100,000 grant. Read
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Tynemouth sporting couple's keepsakes to be auctioned - GALLERY
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
KEEPSAKES of a top Tyneside sporting couple who represented Britain at international level will be auctioned tomorrow. Read
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Controversial poem by Gosforth man to be aired on radio
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
A POEM containing a torrent of swear words which sparked outrage 25 years ago is to be broadcast on BBC radio to mark its anniversary. Read
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Jobless Ashington Remploy colleagues hope to set up new firm
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
THREE men left jobless when their factory was closed on the orders of Government ministers are hoping to set up their own business venture. Read
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Wooler regeneration group backs campaign to save threatened bus route
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN to save a cherished Northumberland bus service from being axed has won support from a rural regeneration organisation. Read
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Bishop Auckland College offers X Factor auditions course
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
HAVE you got the X Factor? Well, now it does not matter if you do or not, as a North East college is offering a course on how to learn it. Read
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Josef Craig officially opens new Jarrow Community Pool
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
PARALYMPIC hero Josef Craig hopes more people will be inspired to take up swimming with the opening of a new £4m pool. Read
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Durham University students honoured for peace campaign
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
TWO Durham University students are to be recognised for organising a mass peace campaign in Northern Ireland by becoming the first ever recipients of national awards. Read
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Opposition mounts against Whittonstall opencast plans
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
OPENCAST battle lines are being drawn at a prime rural site as the fight against a 2m-tonne dig gathers force. Read
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Durham Energy Institute looks at home generators for electric cars
Jan 15 2013 | Today's News
THE prospect of homes producing their own power for household electric cars is being studied by North East experts. Read
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Blows over Newcastle United's French invasion will not deter Magpies
Jan 15 2013 | NUFC News
THE headline in Saturday’s edition of France’s major sporting newspaper l’Equipe said it all. Read
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Newcastle United rocked by late blow on Loic Remy transfer
Jan 15 2013 | NUFC News
NEWCASTLE United were dealt a major setback in the transfer market last night as QPR staged an 11th-hour hijack of their move for France striker Loïc Rémy. Read
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Bringing art and stage together at the People’s Theatre
Jan 15 2013 | Arts
THEATRE-GOERS will be able to enjoy art with their interval drinks when a new exhibition showcasing Northumberland’s striking scenery opens next week. Read
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Sharon Tenniswood living life to the full after breast cancer battles
Jan 15 2013 | Features
She describes herself as a wife, mother, business partner, sister, daughter, friend and dizzy blonde with a first-class physics degree. She is also a two-time breast cancer survivor. JANE HALL talks to Mrs Jason Isaacs, Sharon Tenniswood Read
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Slaley Hall attracts major competitions to North East
Jan 15 2013 | Golf
DE Vere Slaley Hall will this year host the two biggest events on the UK club professionals’ fixture list. Read
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Travel advice issued as snowfall continues across the region
Jan 15 2013 | Breaking News
WARNINGS to drivers have been issued after snowfall overnight. Read
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Mathew Prichard tells of grandmother Agatha Christie
Jan 15 2013 | Latest News
OF all the publishing genres, crime is the one that seems to pay. Every author worthy of the name, it seems, has a grisly murder to be solved over 300-or-so pages and a fictional crime-buster to do the job. Read
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Durham CCC ponder using giant marquee
Jan 15 2013 | Durham County Cricket Club
DURHAM are considering turning their back on a traditional pre-season tour living out of hotel rooms in favour of staying at home – in a tent! Read
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Three-year care strategy launched by Northumberland charity
Jan 15 2013 | Northumberland County News
A NEW three-year strategy for the care of over-50s in Northumberland has been launched by the leading charity for older people. Read
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Meeting over Berwick maternity services to be held
Jan 15 2013 | Berwick News
A PUBLIC meeting is to take place over the future of maternity services in a border town. Read
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Vandals strike at Ramparts Business Park in Berwick
Jan 15 2013 | Berwick News
VANDALS used glue to damage a lock at an industrial unit in Northumberland. Read
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Allendale market square redevelopment plans drawn up
Jan 15 2013 | Allendale News
REDEVELOPMENT plans for Allendale’s historic market square have now been drawn up after years of debate. Read
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Warkworth Drama Group raises hundreds for youth project
Jan 15 2013 | Amble News
A DRAMA group in Northumberland has raised hundreds of pounds for a youth project. Read
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Northumberland College students stage catwalk show
Jan 15 2013 | Ashington News
CREATIVE students are hoping to make waves in the world of fashion when they stage a catwalk show inspired by the sea. Read
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Co-accused denies any role in Jason Lockwood's violent death
Jan 15 2013 | Blyth News
MURDER accused Stephen Tiffin has told a court he had nothing to do with the death of a man found badly beaten in his burning flat. Read
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New Hexham homes plans get trimmed
Jan 15 2013 | Hexham News
PLANS for 36 new properties on Corbridge Road, Hexham, have been trimmed to 28. Read
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Hexham Railway Station to get £1.3m facelift
Jan 15 2013 | Hexham News
HEXHAM Railway Station will undergo a £1.3m facelift in time for the 175th anniversary celebration of the opening of the Newcastle-Carlisle line. Read
