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2013
Articles from 17th Jan 2013
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North East teenager told men she was ‘sex addict’ court hears
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A HORRIFIED mother contacted police after discovering sexually explicit Facebook messages between her teenage daughter and a number of older men, a court heard. Read
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Belford residents use remote control helicopters in wind turbine fight
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
VILLAGERS fighting two bids for massive wind turbines have employed a new weapon – remote control helicopters armed with cameras. Read
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Former Alnwick Garden director Philip Spencer in £85,000 settlement
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A FORMER fundraiser at one of the region’s top visitor attractions has been given a £85,000 settlement over claims he was unfairly dismissed. Read
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Fears over Shotton Colliery Islamic centre after EDL protest
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
POLICE last night sought to reassure residents of a village where a far-right group protested against a planned Islamic education centre. Read
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Concerns growing on rural Northumberland education
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
SCHOOLS in Northumberland will be left facing closure if ministers introduce a new funding system, a rural affairs committee has heard. Read
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Allendale Middle School faces “inevitable” budget deficit
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A CLOSURE-THREATENED school faces an “inevitable” budget deficit even if saved – because parents have been taking children out of it. Read
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Tributes to Pete Barnes killed in London helicopter tragedy - VIDEO
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
FRIENDS and colleagues of Captain Pete Barnes, who was killed in a helicopter crash in London, have paid tribute to the former North East-based pilot. Read
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Winter weather ideal for seven-year-old Widdrington Village ski girl
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
PINT-SIZED skiing sensation Amy Stokoe was in her element during the latest snowfall. Read
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Newcastle University scientists' cancer research leads to drugs change
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
CHILDREN being treated for a potentially deadly form of cancer could be getting too low a dose to fight the disease, researchers in the North East have found. Read
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New map reveals how North East will be hurt by Government cuts
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
PEOPLE in the North East will be even worse affected by Government cuts than has been predicted, figures show. Read
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Young Pegswood mum died from a rare condition SADS
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A YOUNG mother and teacher from Northumberland died from a condition which claims just 500 lives a year, an inquest has heard. Read
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Zurbarans’ saviour Jonathan Ruffer gets say on future of the region
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A MULTI-millionaire philanthropist has been appointed to the high-level panel setting out the region’s economic future. Read
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Belsay Castle secrets are revealed at English Heritage event
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
VISITORS to a Northumberland estate are being offered a taste of its hidden history. Read
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Northumberland post office van back on the road again
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
AFTER more than three weeks off the road, a vital mobile Post Office van which serves 10 rural villages in Northumberland was all set to roll again. Read
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Newcastle Jazz Cafe fans’ bid to re-open venue
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
JAZZ lovers want to form a community co-operative in a bid to re-open Newcastle’s Jazz Cafe. Read
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Alan Pardew makes enquiry for Frenchman Massadio Haidara
Jan 17 2013 | NUFC News
NEWCASTLE United target Massadio Haïdara gave out encouraging signs last night that he would welcome a move to Tyneside, and revealed St James’ Park’s French community could play a major part in his decision. Read
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Why does the FA Cup not seem to matter any more?
Jan 17 2013 | Football
EVERY single person in the United Kingdom, from newborn baby to pensioner, has lost £12,500 in this seemingly never-ending recession. Read
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Second tier not second best now claims Tony Mowbray
Jan 17 2013 | Football
TONY Mowbray believes this season’s Championship is stronger than it has ever been and the gap between it and the Premier League’s bottom half is not as big as many believe. Read
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Social history of North East captured in artist Richard Hobson's work
Jan 17 2013 | Arts
An exhibition opening this weekend offers a chance for art-lovers to snap up work by late artist Richard Hobson. BARBARA HODGSON meets the widow of a man who created a vibrant social document of the region Read
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Gary Lockerbie mixes it with best
Jan 17 2013 | Golf
THE FA Cup has no monopoly on giant-killing heroics in sport, as Gary Lockerbie and others have the ability to illustrate when they tee off in the same field as the biggest names in golf in Abu Dhabi this morning. Read
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Fab Flournoy still smarting over BBL Cup defeat
Jan 17 2013 | Basketball
FAB Flournoy has accused his Newcastle Eagles of lacking “belief” after they surrendered the BBL Cup to Leicester Riders. Read
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Man and woman found dead in South Shields home
Jan 17 2013 | Breaking News
A MAN man and woman, believed to be mother and son, were found dead at their home this afternoon. Read
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Preview: Circus of Horrors and Moscow State Circus at Sunderland Empire
Jan 17 2013 | Latest News
FOR Sunderland Empire, read Big Top. The Wearside venue – also home to gigs, stage musicals and, most recently, a panto – plays host next week to two very different circuses. Read
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Winner John Anderson full of Festive cheer at Chatton
Jan 17 2013 | Game Angling
JOHN Anderson from Ayr took top place in the Fritz and Flies Festive Fun Competition heat at Chatton on Sunday, landing 10 fish. Read
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Dean Richards ponders crossing the codes
Jan 17 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
DEAN Richards has revealed Newcastle Falcons could turn to rugby league in a bid to toughen up their playing squad. Read
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WIN a free meal for two
Jan 17 2013 | Competitions and offers
AS an early highlight of the foodie calendar, NE1’s fifth Newcastle Restaurant Week takes place from January 21 to 27. Read
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History of dieting in spotlight thanks to author Louise Foxcroft
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
MUCH of the dieting industry is fraudulent according to Louise Foxcroft, and every faddy weight-loss regime or product has a set formula for fleecing unsuspecting punters. Read
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Expert advice: Healthy pregnancy
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
THERE is nothing more special than bringing new life into the world. Read
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Health MOT: Andy Smith, head of strength and conditioning at Newcastle Falcons
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
ANDY SMITH, 34, is the head of strength and conditioning at Newcastle Falcons rugby club, designing, implementing and overseeing the training programmes of the club’s senior professional players. A former strength and conditioning coach with the Scottish national team and Glasgow Warriors club side, Andy lives in his home town of Consett, County Durham, with his partner Simone. Read
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Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival
Jan 17 2013 | Haltwhistle Events
THIS year’s Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival will feature 27 walks. Read
