Oct
2009
Articles from 19th Oct 2009
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Worry at care home survey
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
BOSSES on the North’s biggest local authority have been accused of “attempting closure by stealth” following a questionnaire on care provision for the elderly distributed to every household. Read
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Last Night of the Proms raises cash for RVI
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
THE name has changed but the aim has remained the same – to raise much-needed funds for cancer research and patient support while having a good time on one special night of the year. Read
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Victory in struggle to keep Widdrington Station village green
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN by people in a Northumberland village to secure special protection for an area of open land at the heart of their community has ended in success. Read
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Report reveals widening education gap
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
THE North East is falling foul of a widening education gap, a damning new report has revealed. Read
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Horse cruelty charge will be answered in court
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH dentist and former racehorse trainer faces a criminal prosecution over allegations that he was cruel to a stallion. Read
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Landlords hit out at ‘council money-maker’
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
COUNCIL bosses in Newcastle were accused last night of making money out of a landlords’ licence designed to protect tenants. Read
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Haltwhistle chef Daniel Graham in final three of MasterChef
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A MASTERCHEF finalist from Northumberland has proved he has the recipe for success. Read
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Brave cancer beater Steven Atkinson killed in road accident
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
STANDING proudly in his team’s colours Steven Atkinson feared nothing. Read
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North East makes the case for new rail line
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A DOSSIER for high speed rail has been handed to transport ministers amid warnings a generation of new jobs could be lost if the Government overlooks the case for a line through Newcastle. Read
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Sting reveals how he enjoys coming back to the North East
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
TYNESIDE-BORN superstar Sting yesterday spoke of how he is “just Gordon from Wallsend” when he returns to the region. Read
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North East told to stop moaning about airport tax
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A CABINET minister has said holidaymakers in the region have no right to moan about new airport taxes because the taxes fund “huge” Government spending in the North East. Read
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Parents get the power to tackle cybercrime
Oct 19 2009 | Today's News
A PROGRAMME aimed at helping parents protect their children from cybercrime is set to be launched in the region. Read
