Nov
2009
Articles from 18th Nov 2009
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Tributes paid after former MP John McWilliam dies at 68
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
TRIBUTES were paid last night to former North East MP John McWilliam after his death at the age of 68. Read
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East Durham College offers course in gravedigging
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
STUDENTS at one North East college are swapping the classroom for the cemetery as part of an unusual new course. Read
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Brave Seaham shop assistant fought off raider with mop
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
ARMED with nothing more than his trusty mop, shop assistant Billy Harrison chased off a knife-wielding robber. Read
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Site chosen for new £18m care centre in Morpeth
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
MAJOR changes to health services in a Northumberland town have come a step closer with the identification of a site for a new £18m primary care centre to serve thousands of people. Read
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Newcastle University academic pays up for libellous blog
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
ANEWCASTLE University academic who libelled a publisher in his blog has been hit with a bill for damages. Read
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North scientists discover genetic variation is to blame for colds
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
IF you're suffering from colds and flu that you just can't seem to shake off, your genes may be to blame. Read
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Northumberland wind farm plan sparks new protest
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
MAGNIFICENT views enjoyed by visitors to an award-winning North East holiday complex would be ruined by plans to build four massive wind turbines nearby, it is claimed. Read
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Ronnie Campbell dismisses internet death rumours
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East MP has insisted reports of his death are an exaggeration after rumours swept his constituency that he had died. Read
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Otterburn Tower Hotel receives national recognition
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
A HISTORIC North East hotel has received national recognition for its locally produced food. Read
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Mayor backs Joe McElderry to win X Factor
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
THE Lord Mayor of Newcastle has pledged his support for X-Factor's Joe McElderry. Read
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Hexham duo cook up a treat on top TV show
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
A TEAM of North East chefs were last night toasting their success after cooking-up a storm in a TV culinary masterclass. Read
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Beaches to be proud of in the North East
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
BATHING water quality off the North East's beaches was at its best ever this year. Read
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Bowes Museum saves a piece of history
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
GLAMOROUS 1930s evening dresses have come to a North East museum after a temporary export ban prevented their sale abroad. Read
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Wearmouth-Jarrow world heritage bid put back by a year
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
THE bid for what would be the North East's third world heritage site has been put back by a year. Read
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Basketball duo clear their names after being accused of scam
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
TWO basketball fanatics have won a 12-month battle to clear their names after being accused of running a sophisticated internet betting scam. Read
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Tyneside firm Wellstream to make 200 redundant
Nov 18 2009 | Today's News
TYNESIDE's historic reputation as a home of world class engineering could be lost as yet more highly skilled workers are made redundant. Read
