Dec
2009
Articles from 1st Dec 2009
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Police begin Christmas drink driving crackdown
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
POLICE in the North East are today declaring war on danger drivers that get behind the wheel while drunk. Read
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Hundreds of spotters help battle to save red squirrels
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of squirrel spotters have contributed to an up to date picture of the animal’s population. Read
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Care boss Norvil McClurg accused of heartless fraud
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
A CARE boss siphoned off thousands of pounds of funding meant to help a disabled student fulfil his dream of going to university, a court heard. Read
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North police forces join to launch new rape awareness campaign
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
POLICE forces across the North East have come together to launch a campaign raising the awareness of the danger of rape in the run-up to the festive period. Read
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Composer of Little Donkey Eric Boswell dies aged 88
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
THE North East composer of one of the most famous Christmas songs has died aged 88 – just days before the release of a special anniversary recording. Read
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Newcastle University epilepsy researchers make breakthrough
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
PIONEERING research by scientists in the North East could offer new treatments to people suffering from epilepsy. Read
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Nexus urged to provide more bus and Metro services over Christmas
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
PUBLIC transport operators are failing to promote a car-free message over the Christmas and New Year period, it has been claimed. Read
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Parents speak of loss after Jamie Johnson inquest verdict
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS of a teenager killed during a police pursuit have spoken of their loss after an inquest into his death. Read
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Rocky inspires novelty boxing business for Ben Creighton
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
IT was an iconic moment in an iconic movie – and it’s inspired a heavyweight business idea for former sales consultant Ben Creighton. Read
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Forestry Commission to stage winter star party at Kielder Castle Visitor Centre
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
NIGHT owls are invited to spend an evening with the stars in one of the darkest places in the country. Read
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Russell Hynes jailed after death of former Royal Marine David Tootill
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
ONE young man was killed and another now has his reputation in tatters following a car crash. Read
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Artwork clock Pulse complete Heart of the Village project in Sacriston
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
A TIMELY event yesterday marked the completion of the rebirth of the centre of a former mining village. Read
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Climate change on the agenda for Luke
Dec 01 2009 | Today's News
A TEENAGER from Newcastle is among only four youngsters from the country to take part in an international climate change conference. Read
