Jun
2009
Articles from 19th Jun 2009
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North East schools failing to tackle truancy
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
NEW pupil attendance figures show most of our region’s schools are failing to tackle truancy. Read
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Accused tells court he didn’t rape women
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A CONVICTED rapist accused of sex attacks on two vulnerable strangers less than a year apart told a court yesterday he was an innocent man. Read
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North East MPs defend their expenses claims
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
MPs who charged the taxpayer for everything from spoons to redecorating bedrooms last night defended their lavish lifestyles. Read
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Sally finds her family created the Tyne God
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
AUSTRALIAN journalist Sally Hammond literally came face to face with her family’s past on a North East journey of discovery. Read
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Daughter saw Widdrington dad beaten by shop raider
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A VILLAGE shopkeeper told last night how his young daughter was left traumatised after witnessing a vicious attack on him by a masked raider. Read
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Hundreds mourn Alnwick teenager Sam Gattens
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
THEY came in their hundreds to send tragic teenager Sam Gattens on his last journey. Read
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Shilbottle man to sue Alnwick drink driver Danielle McKewon
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A MAN who sustained serious injuries when he was knocked down by a drink driver is to take legal action. Read
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North East MPs’ expenses claims finally published
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
DETAILS of MPs’ expenses claims were finally published by the House of Commons yesterday, evoking fresh public outcry. Regional affairs correspondent Adrian Pearson reveals what your MP claimed. Read
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Champions of the region honoured at Hotspur Awards
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
CHAMPIONS of the region were honoured for their outstanding contribution to North East life. Read
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Routine police work led to cannabis farm
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A CHANCE traffic stop helped Northumbria Police smash a cocaine ring and uncover their biggest-ever cannabis farm, capable of bringing a drug gang millions of pounds in profit, a court heard. Read
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Study details changing face of weather
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
NEW climate change predictions issued yesterday spell out what the North East is likely to face. Read
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Health chief hopes debate will change booze attitudes
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East health boss says experts are still trying to “fully understand” the reasons why the region has some of the highest levels of alcohol abuse. Read
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Brochure set couple on collection track
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
A COLLECTION amassed by a Northumberland couple has proved a transport of delight for a top museum. Read
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Police called in to protect rare terns on Coquet Island
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
POLICE have been called in to protect a colony of one of Europe’s rarest nesting birds off the North East coast. Read
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Blyth handed £500,000 energy boost
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
EFFORTS to encourage further energy sector investment in a Northumberland coastal town have been boosted by a £500,000 environmental improvement project. Read
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Tackling the myths about asylum seekers
Jun 19 2009 | Today's News
MYTHS about asylum seekers are being tackled in a series of North East events. Read
