May
2009
Articles from 20th May 2009
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Sir Alan Beith lays out case for becoming Commons Speaker
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East MP last night emerged as a leading candidate to clean up Westminster. Read
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Dalkia power plant scheme fuels hopes for Chilton
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A VILLAGE in the North East is set to be the site for one of the most cutting-edge green energy power plants in the UK. Read
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Single measles jabs should be free says MMR campaigner
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A MOTHER who fought against a child vaccine blamed health professionals for the worst measles outbreak in 20 years. Read
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Northumberland sets out its £141m transport wish list
May 20 2009 | Today's News
FOUR transport schemes in Northumberland – with a total cost of almost £141m – have been included in a new “wish list” document setting out future priorities for Government funding in the county. Read
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Parents of murdered Chinese couple speak of their loss
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A RESTAURANT worker was yesterday jailed for life with a minimum 33 years behind bars for the savage gangland-style execution of a Chinese betting fraudster and his waitress girlfriend. Read
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Blue Knights bikers to hold rally at Ushaw College for priests
May 20 2009 | Today's News
THE peace and tranquillity of a religious seminary will be shattered this weekend by the throbbing of 60 motor bike engines. Read
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Cerebral Palsy children encouraged to play special Wii games
May 20 2009 | Today's News
MORE specialist computer games are set to be developed to help treat children with cerebral palsy after a pioneering project scooped a top award. Read
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Teens in bid to cook up a future career
May 20 2009 | Today's News
YOUNGSTERS from across the North East were yesterday locked in a battle to be crowned the region’s most promising future chef. Read
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Mystery Falcons fan bids £650,000 for training ground
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A MYSTERY bidder has paid £650,000 for the training ground used by the Newcastle Falcons. Read
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Cancer sufferers offered designer wigs for free
May 20 2009 | Today's News
DESIGNER wigs will be offered free to North East cancer sufferers. Read
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Recycling hits a record high
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A RECORD amount of rubbish has been recycled by a Tyneside council. Read
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Choirmaster Michael to run 30 miles for charity
May 20 2009 | Today's News
A CHOIRMASTER is doing a 30-mile run to raise money for young singers. Michael Stoddart, will run from Hexham Abbey in Northumberland to St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Newcastle, where he is organist and director of music. Read
