Aug
2009
Articles from 22nd Aug 2009
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Five held over alleged gang rape in Newcastle
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
FIVE suspects have been arrested by police investigating the alleged gang rape of a fun-loving reveller attacked in Newcastle city centre. Read
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North soldier’s pride at mission to Afghanistan
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
BEARING scars from the shrapnel blasted into his face by a deadly grenade, Corporal Wayne Harrison counts himself lucky to be alive. Read
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Fitness club name change is not quite so easy
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A FITNESS club has been forced to change its name after a row with easyGroup. Springs Sanctuary Spa Health Club re-branded three of its sites to Easy Gym in a bid to beat the recession. Read
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Did cash buy East Coast mainline franchise?
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
MINISTERS handed the East Coast rail franchise to National Express despite another company being assessed as having a better chance of delivering services. Read
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Sacriston Church mugger is jailed for four years
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who was mugged as he prayed in church has seen his attacker jailed. Devout pensioner Terry Finlay should have been safe in the house of God as he knelt in prayer as he does most days. Read
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Did you hear Jimi Hendrix busk in Newcastle?
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
ROCK legend Jimi Hendrix took to the streets to busk on the pavements of Tyneside more than four decades ago - and now North East music lovers are being urged to share their encounters. Read
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Family announces plan for Sir Bobby memorial
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
SIR Bobby Robson’s memorial service is to be held at Durham Cathedral next month, his family announced yesterday. Read
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North psychiatric nurse tells of assault ordeal
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East nurse who was attacked twice while caring for patients has won £6,500 in an out of court settlement. Read
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Tyneside teen Joe McElderry set to wow X-Factor
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A TYNESIDE teenager is hoping to prove he has the X Factor when a new series of the TV talent show kicks off tonight. Read
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Girl thanks Newcastle cancer ward with auction
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A TEENAGER whose malignant brain tumour was diagnosed because of the persistence of her worried parents is planning a charity fundraising event – to thank the medics who saved her life and help other young cancer sufferers. Read
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Healthy ‘don’t need the Tamiflu’ say guidelines
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
THE Government’s policy on Tamiflu was plunged into confusion last night after experts said swine flu victims who are otherwise healthy do not need the drug. Read
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Everyday objects to join antiques in new display
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
YOUR favourite childhood toy, a treasured item of clothing, or a photo from the past could feature in an exhibition alongside genuine historical artefacts. Read
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£19m plans for area’s revamp due to start
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to transform the centre of an East Durham town will get under way next week. Read
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Memories of life down Rising Sun pit relived
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
MEMORIES of life down a Tyneside pit have been captured in a new book. The author, Ron Curran, himself worked at the Rising Sun Colliery, in Wallsend, North Tyneside, for 25 years. Read
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Tynemouth Lifeboat to the rescue after boat sinks
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
AMAN and three teenagers had to cling to rocks before being rescued after their boat sank beneath them. Read
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Son denies he killed dad in Durham hospital bed
Aug 22 2009 | Today's News
A POST office worker accused of strangling his seriously ill father in his hospital bed yesterday denied murder. Read
