May
2009
Articles from 22nd May 2009
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North MPs expenses not probed but elsewhere ministers resign
May 22 2009 | Today's News
NO Labour MPs in the North East are currently being investigated by the party over their expenses claims, the Government’s chief whip last night revealed. Read
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Woman arrested in £750,000 cannabis raid above Sunderland shop
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm worth £750,000 in a flat above a North East furniture shop. Read
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Cresswell residents’ fears of erosion as sand extraction resumes
May 22 2009 | Today's News
FEARS were voiced yesterday over the resumption of sand extraction at a coastal beauty spot where large-scale commercial digging ended 13 years ago following a major protest campaign. Read
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Student showered with praise ‘bottle-free’ shampoo
May 22 2009 | Today's News
THE television advert asked ‘why take two bottles into the shower?’ Now there's no need to take any. Read
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Murder suspect Daniel Johnson found hanged
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A MURDER suspect has been found hanging in his prison cell just weeks before he was due to face court for stabbing his neighbour. Read
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George Osbourne gives praise to Think North East First campaign
May 22 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East families should be proud of their efforts to help bring the region out of recession, the shadow chancellor said yesterday. Read
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Musical director Geoff Watson organises concert for Sir Bobby Robson charity
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A DAD who is suffering from cancer is calling on the musical talents of his family to raise cash for research into the disease. Read
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Fan who put his passion into music dies
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A MUSICIAN whose Newcastle-inspired song became an anthem for United fans has died. Read
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Young chef enjoys the taste of success
May 22 2009 | Today's News
AN up and coming culinary wizard enjoyed a taste of success when he was crowned North East Chef of the Year. Read
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Heritage open days remain
May 22 2009 | Today's News
HERITAGE Open Days will be going ahead this year, despite former organisers the Civic Trust going into administration. Read
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Police make pledge on Lynemouth vandals
May 22 2009 | Today's News
WORRIED residents in a former pit village plagued by vandals have been given a pledge that a major police crackdown will continue in a bid to bring the offenders to justice. Read
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Blind walker identifies birds by their song
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who lost his sight to a genetic disease is lighting up a walking group with his ‘bird listening.’ Read
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Lead stolen from windows of Cramlington homes
May 22 2009 | Today's News
SNEAK thieves ripped lead from windows in a quiet Northumberland street as homeowners slept. The raiders used the cover of darkness to clamber up on sills and strip lead from ground floor bay windows in Hazelmere Crescent, Cramlington, while residents were in bed. Read
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Motorcyclists roaring with fury at police biker ban
May 22 2009 | Today's News
POLICE proposals to ditch motorbikes should be overturned, a regional biking group says. Read
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Thornley family wake to find car crashed into their house
May 22 2009 | Today's News
A SHOCKED family woke from their beds to find a car embedded in the new extension of their house. Read
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Falcons’ training ground sold for £650,000
May 22 2009 | Today's News
THE training ground used by Newcastle Falcons has been bought at auction by a millionaire rugby fan. Read
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Leading way so we never see another Baby P case
May 22 2009 | Today's News
THE head of children’s services in Newcastle will lead national training aimed at preventing another Baby P scandal. Read
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2008 floods blamed for water quality at North East beaches
May 22 2009 | Today's News
THE washout weather of last year has been blamed for drop in water quality off North East beaches. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will today announce a 16.5% drop in the number of UK bathing beaches recommended for excellent water quality in its annual Good Beach Guide. Read
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Nissan’s apprentice scheme motors on
May 22 2009 | Today's News
APPRENTICES have been given a boost after car giant Nissan announced plans to continue its training scheme. Read
