Jul
2009
Articles from 31st Jul 2009
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Durham Council defends school exclusion rise
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
THE NUMBER of children suspended and excluded from Durham schools has rocketed in the last 12 months. Read
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Policemen killed in Eta bomb explosion
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
HOLIDAYMAKERS were hit with delays yesterday following a terrorist attack in Majorca – the second attack blamed on Basque separatist group Eta in two days. Read
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Prof Sir Alan Craft launches scathing attack on new North East hospital
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
ONE of the country’s leading experts on childhood medicine has launched a scathing attack on plans to build a specialist emergency hospital in the North East. Read
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Pervert Ronald MacRae jailed for inciting child abuse
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
A WEBCAM paedophile who incited another pervert to sexually abuse a vulnerable young girl thousands of miles away was finally trapped by a two-year Transatlantic police investigation. Read
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Artist Michael Dickinson reveals his Turkish jail hell
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
AN artist who was cleared of mocking the Prime Minister of Turkey by portraying him as a dog has told of being locked in a cell with murderers, having a police gun fired at him during a midnight pursuit, and telling fortunes on the streets of Istanbul to make ends meet. Read
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Big Drink debate hailed huge success
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
THE region’s biggest public health debate ended with thousands of people from the North East having shared their views on alcohol. Read
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Good result is great news for homes provider
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
THE company in charge of council housing in East Durham has been praised for its improvements in a report by the Audit Commission. Read
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Holiday retreat planned as tribute for Ali Johnson
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
PLANS have been entered for a lasting tribute to late rugby player Ali Johnson. Read
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North East coastal footpaths to be made accessible to all
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
ALMOST 60 miles of new coastal footpath in the North East will be made accessible when a Bill to open all of the country’s coast to the public is made law. Read
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Safety fears over Blyth Links coastline
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
A SEA rescue incident has sparked safety fears at a stretch of Northumberland coastline where £4m is being spent in an attempt to attract more families and visitors. Read
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Consett Football club boss has change of heart over academy plans
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
A FOOTBALL club boss has withdrawn his support for controversial plans to build a 1,500 student academy on part of his ground. Read
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Council uses emergency powers after Greencycle administration
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
EMERGENCY powers had to be used by a council to rescue kerbside recycling services. Read
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Northumberland is perfect place to tie the knot
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
A NEW brochure has been launched to entice couples to tie the knot in Northumberland. Read
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Northumberland Council branded ‘insulting’ over day care letters
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of people who put their names to petitions opposing the potential closure of day care centres in Northumberland have been sent official council letters – questioning whether they had the right information when they signed. Read
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Teenager Mark Kane forced cat to inhale cannabis
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
A TEENAGER stole a cat and was filmed on a mobile phone putting it in a bag, forcing it to inhale cannabis and swinging it round his head like a lasso, a court heard. Read
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Red kite artwork shown in Tesco at Rowlands Gill
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
SHOPPERS will be able to check out the story of the reintroduction of red kites in the North East. Read
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Riverside to hold Ashes Test in 2013
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
ASHES cricket will be played in the North East, it was announced yesterday. Read
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Images released of armed Shildon shop raiders
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
CCTV images have been released of armed robbers who subjected an elderly shopkeeper to a terrifying ordeal. Read
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West Auckland Town heads off to defend world title
Jul 31 2009 | Today's News
JUVENTUS have proved themselves pretty swift at settling scores over their illustrious history. Read
