May
2013
Articles from 18th May 2013
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6,500 young people stuck on the dole as figures rocket
May 18 2013 | Today's News
THE number of young people stuck on the dole for more than a year in the North East has gone up by more than eight times in two years,. Read
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Striking a chord on composer centenary
May 18 2013 | Today's News
TEENAGERS from a Tyneside school are hoping to be in fine voice when they team up with classical stars for a prestigious concert. Read
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Charity bid a family affair for cyclist
May 18 2013 | Today's News
CYCLIST Lloyd Cochrane is teaming up with his daughter for a punishing challenge. Read
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Durham Brewery named in Good Beer Guide
May 18 2013 | Today's News
JUST one North East brewery produces “good” bottled beer according to the Campaign for Real Ale’s new supposedly “definitive” book. Read
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Legend Lance Armstrong's words are now fit for the floor
May 18 2013 | Today's News
DISGRACED Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has become a permanent fixture on the Newcastle cycling scene after former fans donated hundreds of copies of his autobiography to make into an unusual artwork. Read
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Northumberland astronomer survives desert fuel scare in Chilean star trek
May 18 2013 | Today's News
NORTHUMBERLAND astronomer Gary Fildes survived a fuel scare in a South American desert to reach the latest stage of his epic journey to the stars. Read
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State of the North’s wildlife is revealed by naturalists
May 18 2013 | Today's News
NEXT week, scientists working with 25 wildlife organisations will release a major State of Nature report which takes stock of species across the UK. Read
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Sedative drugs may have affected death crash driver
May 18 2013 | Today's News
ADEPRESSED driver who apparently drove his car deliberately into a concrete bridge support may have been under the influence of a sedative drug, an inquest heard. Read
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Newcastle raise flag against discrimination
May 18 2013 | Today's News
A RAINBOW flag was raised in Newcastle city centre to mark a fight against discrimination. Read
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Morpeth school students reach final of national science awards scheme
May 18 2013 | Today's News
CONTACTS in high-tech places have helped North East students reach the final of a prestigious national awards scheme designed to nurture the next generation of scientists and engineers. Read
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Youngester on a mission to help young disabled people
May 18 2013 | Today's News
INSPIRATIONAL Mathew Hall is on a mission to help young disabled people in the region fulfil their dreams. Read
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Students given chance to get fit
May 18 2013 | Today's News
ACTIVE Ruth Nicholson is giving students in the North East a sporting chance to get fit by leading a new £17m national initiative. Read
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Paralympic star Josef Craig on hand at college
May 18 2013 | Today's News
ANORTH East college is hoping to ensure the Olympic legacy lives on by starting work on two multi-million pound academies. Read
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Alan Pardew: Injection of experience is key
May 18 2013 | NUFC News
Mike Ashley has only ever wanted to buy young, hungry players for Newcastle United. This summer Alan Pardew will try to change his mind, writes Stuart Rayner Read
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Gael Bigirimana and Adam Campbell named in England U-20 World Cup squad
May 18 2013 | NUFC News
GAEL Bigirimana and Adam Campbell have been named in England’s provisional squad for the Under-20 World Cup. Read
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Alan Pardew to stay but Shola Ameobi is a doubt
May 18 2013 | NUFC News
ALAN Pardew is not sure if Shola Ameobi is about to play his last game for Newcastle United, but “100%” certain he will be back as manager next season. Read
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Alan Pardew wants Newcastle United players to turn on the style
May 18 2013 | NUFC News
ALAN Pardew is hoping Premier League safety means Newcastle United’s supporters can once more see the best of their players. Read
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Preview: Premier League Matches
May 18 2013 | Football
Swansea expect goalkeeper Michel Vorm to be fit to face Fulham. The Dutchman suffered concussion in the win at Wigan, but is set to make his return for the last game of the season. Ki Sung-yueng is doubtful with a thigh problem, but Leon Britton is fit after shaking off a virus. Ben Davies is expected to come in for Neil Taylor at left-back. Read
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Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland
May 18 2013 | Football
Tottenham (from): Lloris, Friedel, Archer, Walker, Naughton, Dawson, Caulker, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto, Parker, Huddlestone, Holtby, Livermore, Dembele, Dempsey, Sigurdsson, Bale, Lennon, Adebayor, Defoe. Read
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Preview: Newcastle v Arsenal
May 18 2013 | Football
Newcastle (from): Harper, Alnwick, Debuchy, Simpson, Santon, S. Taylor, Coloccini, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Perch, Tiote, Bigirimana, Cabaye, Anita, Gutierrez, Ben Arfa, Marveaux, Gosling, Obertan, Sammy Ameobi, Cisse, Gouffran, Campbell. Read
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Feel the rhythms of Africa
May 18 2013 | Music
Get ready to party – African-style. BARBARA HODGSON gets the lowdown on the up-and-coming Waka Waka festival Read
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It started with a petri-dish…
May 18 2013 | Features
I’M not sure if you’re aware – why would you be? – but if you were drawing a freehand family tree to depict my immediate kin, you’d have to master the illustration for a petri dish and place it in between the parentals and my Big Bro Fred. Read
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Haydon Hunt stages penultimare action of Northern area season
May 18 2013 | Horse Racing
THE Haydon Hunt stages the penultimate action of the Northern area season at Hexham Racecourse tomorrow, with a bumper total of 130 entries – including 26 from Yorkshire – on a seven-race card starting at 2pm. Read
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Ryan's colt is set to blaze a trail at headquarters
May 18 2013 | Horse Racing
THE Bond Tyres Trophy, a valuable three-year-old handicap sprint at York, is an obvious target for Burning Blaze in the first half of the season – but he might pick up another decent prize on the way at Newmarket today. Read
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Kelly’s eye on a grand finale
May 18 2013 | Horse Racing
KELLY Harrison is hoping to bow out on a winner at Thirsk today when she partners Princess Rose for Newmarket trainer William Haggas in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes. Read
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Elderly woman seriously injured when hit by car
May 18 2013 | Breaking News
AN ELDERLY woman is today in hospital with serious injuriesd after being hit by a car. Read
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Danny and Clive are clowning around
May 18 2013 | Latest News
IT has been eight years since father-and-son entertainers Clive Adams and Danny Webb made an on-stage home for themselves at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Read
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Non-league round up
May 18 2013 | Non-League Football
A CROWD of 263 watched a typical end-of-season game when Spennymoor Town defeated Newcastle Benfield 2-0 in the Ebac Northern League First Division – but it will be a different scenario tomorrow when the teams meet again at Consett in the final of the Brooks Mileson Memorial Cup. Read
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Newcastle Benfield aim for another cup victory
May 18 2013 | Non-League Football
NEWCASTLE Benfield, who retained their Ebac Northern League First Division status with victory at Consett earlier in the week, aim to celebrate again by defeating Spennymoor Town in the final of the Brooks Mileson Memorial Cup Final. Read
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Wearside league season draws to a close
May 18 2013 | Non-League Football
A win for the South Tynesiders would see them end in eighth position, while Cleator Moor are assured of a top-four finish regardless of the outcome. Read
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Treble winners Heaton Stannington head into penultimate game
May 18 2013 | Non-League Football
The black-and-whites have won back-to-back Championships and lifted the Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup and the Northumberland FA Les Todd Senior Benevolent Bowl in a season of unprecedented success. Read
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Mark Stoneman handed Durham one-day captaincy
May 18 2013 | Durham County Cricket Club
MARK Stoneman has been handed Durham’s one-day captaincy while Dale Benkenstein recovers from a shoulder injury, writes STUART RAYNER. Read
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Preview: Durham Cricket League
May 18 2013 | Coarse Angling
Two unbeaten sides clash at Jack Clark Park, where Marsden play Philadelphia, while further south Mainsforth lock horns with early leaders Esh Winning. Read
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Benwell are on a revenge mission
May 18 2013 | Coarse Angling
REVENGE is on Benwell Hill minds as they prepare to tackle Blaydon for the second time in seven days. Read
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Newcastle Falcons denied in scintillating final
May 18 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
AN extra-time penalty denied Newcastle Falcons their first silverware in nine years last night, as the young guns of Leinster lifted the British and Irish Cup. Read
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Swalwell feeling comfortable after sweeping aside rivals
May 18 2013 | National Cricket News
With a record six consecutive championships behind them it had been hoped that Swalwell would have some real challengers to their crown this time around, but the way they brushed aside one of the expected prime threats suggested they are more powerful than ever. Read
