May
2013
Articles from 23rd May 2013
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Police commissioner Vera Baird says her financial interests are public
May 23 2013 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird last night said she had nothing to hide after MPs demanded a register of interests. Read
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Newcastle MP hits out as North East misses out in free schools list
May 23 2013 | Today's News
EDUCATION Secretary Michael Gove has announced plans to pay for 102 new schools creating 50,000 pupil places – but none of them are in the North East. Read
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Newcastle University students near top of 'drug taking' league table
May 23 2013 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE University students are among the most likely in the country to experiment with drugs, a new survey claims. Read
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Famous faces in multi-million pound appeal to back The Sage Gateshead
May 23 2013 | Today's News
AMULTI-million pound appeal to ensure the continued cultural contribution of The Sage Gateshead has received high-profile backing from the worlds of arts, business, education and sport. Read
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Legacy of Hexham dancer Emma Newton opens doors for others
May 23 2013 | Today's News
TWO years after her death, the legacy of schoolgirl dancer Emma Newton is opening the way to bright futures for her contemporaries. Read
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Hexham MP throws his weight behind new regeneration plan
May 23 2013 | Today's News
MP GUY Opperman is throwing his weight behind an action plan to revitalise Hexham. Read
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TV favourite Carol Malia to compere LOVE Northumberland awards
May 23 2013 | Today's News
TV favourite Carol Malia is to host an awards programme linked to her own favourite county – Northumberland. Read
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Duo inducted as Freeholders of Newbiggin in ancient "dunting" ritual
May 23 2013 | Today's News
AN ancient ritual was enacted yesterday as an exclusive group of North East landowners welcomed their latest new members in time-honoured fashion. Read
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North East £80m property deal will see thousands of jobs created
May 23 2013 | Today's News
AN £80m property deal will see more than 2,500 jobs created as land previously held by a North East quango is sold on to a private firm. Read
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North East police sergeant reveals experiences of violence on the beat
May 23 2013 | Today's News
ATTACKED 21 times in his first three years on the beat, one North East sergeant has revealed the violent disorder regularly faced by officers. Read
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Boulmer Volunteer Rescue Service base hit by thieves
May 23 2013 | Today's News
ANGER has erupted in a close-knit seaside village after a thief raided the headquarters of a dedicated band of volunteer lifesavers. Read
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Divers search River Tyne in hunt for missing student Jason Fyles
May 23 2013 | Today's News
DIVERS were yesterday searching the River Tyne as they continue to hunt for missing Newcastle University student Jason Fyles. Read
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Berwick maternity unit to reduce its hours after consultation
May 23 2013 | Today's News
A DECISION has been made on the future of maternity services at a unit in Northumberland. Read
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Alan Pardew or Graham Carr? Time to choose
May 23 2013 | NUFC News
AFTER a period of reflection since Newcastle United’s Premier League’s security was guaranteed I have been mulling over where it all went wrong after such a promising season last year. Read
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NUFC favour Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Carroll too costly
May 23 2013 | NUFC News
NEWCASTLE United will look to push through a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after deciding against making a move for Andy Carroll. Read
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Preview: Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra at Hoults Yard, Newcastle
May 23 2013 | Music
It's been a mad old time of late for sax player Lee Thompson and, as Barbara Hodgson hears, life is taking on a whole new rhythm as he adds a bit of reggae to the mix Read
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Tyneside Cinema marks anniversary with all-nighter
May 23 2013 | Film Reviews
NOBODY marks an anniversary better than the Tyneside Cinema – and this weekend they’re pushing the boat out. Read
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Mourning the loss of Slaley stalwart with amazing attention to detail
May 23 2013 | Golf
THE world of North East golf is mourning the loss of its favourite Aussie, Graeme Douglas – one of the most recognisable and friendly faces at De Vere Slaley Hall. Read
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Chris Paisley relives his Mad round
May 23 2013 | Golf
CHRIS Paisley makes his debut in the BMW PGA Championship today following a wacky-races four-under round of 68 during the second top-20 finish of his rookie season on the European Tour at the weekend. Read
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North East can help to drive English golf back to its rightful place again
May 23 2013 | Golf
LEE Westwood grew up during a time when you would never have to travel far or wait too long for an up close and personal glimpse of the best British golfers. Read
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Vera Baird: Officers "did not adequetly risk assess" murderer Phillip Westwater
May 23 2013 | Breaking News
NORTHUMBRIA'S Police Commissioner has said her officers did not "adequately risk assess" a murderer who went on the run in Newcastle.Commissioner Vera Baird has produced her own report into what went wrong when Phillip Westwater, known dubbed the Black Dog Strangler, escaped from St Nicholas Psychiatric Hospital in February.In a hard hitting export the former solicitor general said the police have started to treat frequent missing person calls from the hospital as "routine".She also makes clear that the first call from the hospital itself was on the 101 number, crucially delaying a response.As a result it was given only cursory scrutiny by senior officers.But, her report says, the nurses made clear he was a potential threat and officers appeared to Westwater was a prisoner.The force will now review the alert process for missing patients.The killer escaped from staff at St Nicholas’ Hospital in Gosforth by saying he was going to the toilet before fleeing.Westwater, 44, originally from Newcastle, left a man paralysed after slashing him across the throat with a shard of glass in a pub fight in 1989. Read
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Nissan recalls Micra cars due to steering wheel problem
May 23 2013 | Breaking News
CAR giant Nissan is recalling about 841,000 vehicles worldwide because of a problem with the steering wheel, it has been reported. Read
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Jennings and Borthwick are possible solution to Durham’s problems
May 23 2013 | Durham County Cricket Club
AFTER a bit of a delay, building has started at Chester-le-Street on a 5,000-seater stand. While money problems held up the off-field building, it has sped things up on it. Read
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£1,000 raised in WaterAid Fishing Competition
May 23 2013 | Game Angling
THE annual WaterAid Fishing Competition sponsored by Hardy Greys at Derwent Reservoir saw 44 anglers raise more than £1,000 for the charity. Read
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Newcastle Falcons keep changes to a minimum for championship final
May 23 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
NEWCASTLE Falcons have made just two changes to their side for tonight’s Championship final first leg at Bedford from the team which defeated Leeds Carnegie in their semi-final second leg, writes MARK SMITH. Read
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Promotion is ‘non-negotiable’ as Falcons seek top-flight rugby
May 23 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
RUGBY'S answer to Sliding Doors gets under way tonight in Bedford, Newcastle Falcons hoping to hop on the train back to Premiership prosperity. Read
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Fit Factor team try out stand-up paddle boarding
May 23 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
This week, our Fit Factor team took part in a unique water sport training session. Health Reporter HELEN RAE has the details Read
