Jun
2009
Articles from 22nd Jun 2009
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Have you taken part in the big drink debate?
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 3,000 people have already filled in a questionnaire about the North East’s drinking habits – and the damage excessive alcohol is doing to our communities. Read
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Serious injuries to Blyth assault victim’s face
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND man was found with serious facial injuries close to his smashed up car after being assaulted. Read
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Final day for Berwick wind farm inquiry
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A BATTLE over proposals to site three wind farms in the Northumberland countryside reaches its climax today. Read
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Cost of centralised 999 service soars
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
THE cost of controversial Government plans for a single region-wide 999 centre for fire emergencies will soar to £5.9m due to further setbacks, it has been claimed. Read
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Ladies' Day at Hexham Racecourse a big success
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
THERE was perhaps more interest in fashion than the form book yesterday as people flocked to Hexham Racecourse for Ladies’ Day. Read
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Housing shortage causing decline of village life
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A CHRONIC shortage of affordable housing in rural areas is plunging traditional village life into terminal decline, according to a new report. Read
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Carer Janet Walker fleeced her blind victim, 92
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A CARER is behind bars after fleecing a blind pensioner out of almost £5,000 by raiding her bank account. Read
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Whitley Bay hit-and-run cyclist fights for his life
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A CYCLIST was fighting for life last night after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver. Read
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Sir Alan Beith comes clean on laundry expenses
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
THE North MP who wants to clear up British politics has charged taxpayers thousands of pounds for cleaning his second home and laundry. Read
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We reveal cream of the crop in schools
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
THE finalists are today announced for this year’s North East Schools Awards. The awards – which are run by The Journal in association with our sister paper on Teesside, the Evening Gazette, and main sponsors Northumbrian Water – are now in their third year. Read
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Spending to rise in bid to stop Ouseburn flooding
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A PACKAGE of schemes will reduce flooding risk in the North East. The Environment Agency is working with Newcastle City Council, Northumbrian Water, Gateshead Council and communities to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses. Read
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Giant red kite artwork a Baltic Square
Jun 22 2009 | Today's News
A HUGE bird of prey stopped visitors in their tracks on the Tyneside riverfront at the weekend. Read
