Nov
2009
Articles from 16th Nov 2009
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Paul McGann star attraction at Newcastle Dr Who convention
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
IF the waistcoats, flowing cloaks and motif-knitted jumpers failed to provide a big enough clue, the Dalek parked in the corner left no doubt - this was a Doctor Who convention. Read
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Joe McElderry through to next round of X Factor
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
SINGING sensation Joe McElderry wowed both judges and the audience again last night, and sailed through to the next round of the TV talent contest. Read
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Rolls Royce set to supply plane engines
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
JOB security for hundreds of North East engineering staff was welcomed yesterday as Rolls Royce unveiled a £1.2bn boost to its order book. Read
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Coroner hits out at Portuguese police over death of David Morley
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
A CORONER has slammed Portuguese police for the way they investigated the death of a holidaymaker. Read
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Northumberland tourist chiefs plan to bring more visitors to county
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
TOURISM chiefs in Northumberland want to attract more and higher-spending visitors in a bid to further develop a vital industry which ploughs £710m a year into the county’s economy. Read
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North is a 'hotspot' for emigration
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
MORE PEOPLE are thinking of emigrating from Newcastle than almost any other city in the UK, new figures have revealed. Read
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Festival shines during a four-day spectacular
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
SHINING against the night sky, the last night of Lumiere in Durham brought the festival to a spectacular close. Read
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Assurance sought on Morpeth flood scheme
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS in a flood-threatened market town are to seek reassurances from senior Conservative politicians that a change of government will not sink plans for a vital £15m defence scheme. Read
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Steward's rare Durham artefacts set to go on show
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
COLIN Higgins' lifetime of collecting rare artefacts from his beloved County Durham has been described as his "magnificent obsession". Read
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Stephen Byers latest MP to stand down at next election
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East MP and former Cabinet minister Stephen Byers has announced he will retire from politics at the next General Election. Read
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Preparations begin for colourful Tyneside festival
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
PREPARATIONS are under way for the colourful New Year's Eve Winter Carnival. Read
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Sir Donald Curry's vision for the North East
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
THE NEW chairman of a North East food agency last night vowed to put the region’s culinary potential on the world stage. Read
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Winner gives museum lots to be thankful for
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
A MUSEUM bidding for North East medals pulled out of an auction when the competition became too hot. Read
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Tynemouth Station work gets a cast iron guarantee
Nov 16 2009 | Today's News
RESTORATION plans for a listed Victorian station were boosted today by a £2m cash arrival. Read
