Feb
2013
Articles from 26th Feb 2013
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Teenagers save pensioner from freezing brook in Belford
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
THREE teenage boys saved the life of a pensioner after he fell into a Northumberland burn. Read
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Cadet from Felton forced to quit group after bus axed
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
A TEENAGE cadet from Northumberland has been forced to quit the group she loves after a bus service was axed. Read
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Durham PCs face hearing over death of Lenny McCourt
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
TWO police officers who failed to adequately help a prisoner who lay dying in front of them face a disciplinary hearing later this week. Read
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Report shows 75% of North East people worry about living in care home
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
NEW research has revealed as many as three quarters of people in the North East worry about having to live in a care home, a charity has warned. Read
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St James’ Park ‘travel accelerator’ slide plan lodged
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United are no longer on the slide – but their fans may soon be. A bid for planning permission has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for two stainless steel slides on the bank behind the Gallowgate end at St James’ Park. Read
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10p debt sees Central Newcastle High School netball team banned
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
A SCHOOL netball team have been banned from competing after reaching a national final – because of a 10p debt. Read
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Plea to Beamish to save Hexham railway station's heritage assets
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
HERITAGE guardians hope two endangered examples of a town’s heritage can be saved and preserved – as museum pieces. Read
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Bay Horse Inn extension plans could save West Woodburn pub
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
A POPULAR country inn under threat from closure because it didn’t have enough space to seat diners looks set to saved. Read
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Sunderland driver in fatal M6 crash gets jail term
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
A LORRY driver who killed a young girl in a horrific motorway crash after ignoring speed limit signs has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. Read
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Amble man's odd shoe collection to be auctioned - GALLERY
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
AFTER a little sole searching, Brian Bennett has decided to part with a collection built up after 50 years in the shoe trade. Read
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Consett Academy objectors vow to fight on
Feb 26 2013 | Today's News
OBJECTORS to a £45m academy and sports centre have vowed to fight on – despite having their bid to have the land registered as a village green rejected. Read
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Rob Elliot setting sights on becoming international goalkeeper
Feb 26 2013 | NUFC News
HAVING finally made his Premier League debut, Newcastle United’s Rob Elliot’s next ambition is to become an international goalkeeper – and Giovanni Trapattoni could give him the chance. Read
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MMA: Does mixed martial arts deserve such a mixed reception?
Feb 26 2013 | Other Sports
MILLIONS follow it, participation numbers are going through the roof and around 4,000 or so fans will be at the Metro Radio Arena on Saturday to see it close up. Read
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Greg Abbott not taking safety for granted
Feb 26 2013 | Football
GREG Abbott has told his Carlisle United side they still have major work to do to nudge the 50-point safety barrier. Read
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Entire Hartlepool United squad has a part to play
Feb 26 2013 | Football
UNSURPRISINGLY, John Hughes is set to stick with the Hartlepool United players who have gone the last six games unbeaten. But he insists beating Crewe Alexandra will be more than an 11-man job. Read
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Eugene Laverty happy after brilliant start to season
Feb 26 2013 | Motorsport
EUGENE Laverty is joint leader of the 2013 FIM World Superbike Championship after a near-perfect weekend Down Under. Read
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Review: Everything Everything, Newcastle 02 Academy
Feb 26 2013 | Music
A MERCURY PRIZE-nominated debut LP that was sometimes thrilling and occasionally brilliant, Man Alive was crammed with staccato lyrics, taut with musical invention but some claim it was packed with too many ideas. Read
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Back-to-back babies prove a real handful
Feb 26 2013 | Features
Becoming a parent for the first time offers one of life’s great challenges – but having two babies in quick succession is a whole new ball game. Journal writer and pregnant mother of a toddler, MIEKA SMILES, shares her fears, and gets out her notebook Read
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Fab Flournoy's proud of his battling players
Feb 26 2013 | Basketball
FAB Flournoy says player power is behind the Newcastle Eagles BBL title fight-back. Read
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Review: The Gruffalo’s Child, Theatre Royal Newcastle
Feb 26 2013 | Latest News
THE last thing I wanted from Tall Stories was a pernickety stage reproduction of Julia Donaldson’s modern classic about the curious young Gruffalo’s search for the big bad mouse. Read
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Interview: Hannah Waterman on dark comedy classic Abigail's Party
Feb 26 2013 | Latest News
THE invitations are out as Newcastle gets ready to host Abigail’s Party and who wouldn’t want to be there? – even though we know how excruciating it will be. Read
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Blyth Spartans urged to challenge for Doodson Cup
Feb 26 2013 | Non-League Football
TOM Wade has challenged his Blyth Spartans side to write another chapter in the club’s proud cup history. Read
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Fixtures continue to mount for Gateshead FC
Feb 26 2013 | Non-League Football
GATESHEAD’S fixture backlog shows no sign of easing with tonight’s scheduled clash with Newport County the latest game to be postponed at the International Stadium. Read
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Newcastle Falcons to add touch of class in star Cato
Feb 26 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
NEWCASTLE Falcons have added Premiership class and proven finishing power for the their promotion push after completing the signing of Northampton Saints wing Noah Cato. Read
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Doddington Dairy searches for ice cream flavour to mark Battle of Flodden
Feb 26 2013 | Berwick News
AN ICE cream maker with links to a famous battle 500 years ago is seeking a flavour to mark the conflict’s anniversary. Read
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Fire in converted catering coach at Harlaw Hill Farm
Feb 26 2013 | Alnwick News
A BLAZE in a converted catering coach was dealt with by fire crews. Read
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Meeting to discuss Corbridge new homes plan
Feb 26 2013 | Corbridge News
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss plans for 54 new homes in Corbridge has been arranged for Corbridge Parish Hall on Wednesday, March 13. Read
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Tools stolen from farm in Hepscott
Feb 26 2013 | Morpeth News
VARIOUS tools were stolen during a burglary in Northumberland. Read
