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2009
Articles from 14th Jul 2009
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We want you to recreate World Cup moments
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
JOURNAL readers can throw their weight behind the region’s bid to host World Cup games in 2018 or 2022 by recreating their favourite moments from past tournaments. Read
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Kidnapper returns to court over fraud row
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
THE owner of a Nazi chalice who was jailed in a bizarre kidnap and blackmail plot seven years ago has been back before the courts again. Read
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Briers backs revamp for 'magnificent' Theatre Royal
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
ACCLAIMED actor Richard Briers yesterday visited Newcastle to launch a £3.5m revamp of the Theatre Royal. Read
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Drivers face weeks of misery on the A1
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
LONG tailbacks and speed enforcement cameras face motorists using one of the region’s busiest roads when work begins on essential repairs to a bridge. Read
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Family of Billy Forrest come face to face with killer
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A JURY returned a verdict of unlawful killing on the death of an innocent motorist killed by a drink-fuelled burglar. Read
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Delegation checks out World Cup bid
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A DELEGATION from the Football Association was in the North East yesterday to check out the region’s credentials as it bids to host World Cup matches. Read
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Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of crash victim Peter Pringle
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to pay their respects to a teenager who was killed in a car crash. Family, friends and colleagues of 17-year-old Peter Pringle turned out in force to say a final farewell to a young man who was descried by almost everyone he knew as “cheeky”. Read
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Shock after father dies saving his daughter at Kielder
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY is in shock after a father died trying to save his teenage daughter after a boating accident. Read
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Man arrested after lorry tragedy
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving yesterday after an accident in which a woman was struck by a lorry. Read
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Royal seal of approval for Dilston Castle and Chapel
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A HISTORIC site which has been transformed into a major visitor draw will be given the royal seal of approval tomorrow. Read
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Attempted murder case mistakes to be probed by IPCC
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
BLUNDERS by detectives that led to the collapse of an attempted murder trial are being examined by the independent police watchdog. Read
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Bosses urge Tories to back Heathrow expansion
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESS chiefs want Conservative leader David Cameron to boost regional economic development by ripping up a pledge not to expand Heathrow Airport if he wins power. Read
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Farewell to photographer who captured North
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
JIMMY Forsyth, who wandered the streets of Newcastle for almost 50 years taking pictures, has died a few weeks short of his 96th birthday. Read
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First osprey chicks for 200 years ready to fly
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
THE first osprey chicks to hatch in Northumberland for at least 200 years are in tip top condition – much to the relief of wildlife experts. Read
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Lights go down on the roads in bid to save cash
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
GROUND breaking technology is helping cut street lighting energy costs and save the planet. Read
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Girls’ school flying the flag for North
Jul 14 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOL in Newcastle is flying the flag for eco-friendly efforts. Pupils at the Junior House at Westfield School for Girls in Gosforth are celebrating achieving Green Flag status for their environmental work. Read
