Dec
2009
Articles from 8th Dec 2009
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No jail term for James Curry despite firearm possession
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A MAN who brandished an air pistol at a police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence. Read
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Alan Shearer receives honorary degree from Newcastle University
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
FORMER England and Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer has been presented with an honorary degree. Read
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Six in hospital after bus crash in Front Street, Pity Me
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A BUS journey turned to terror for up to 30 passengers when the driver of the double decker apparently suffered a heart attack at the wheel. Read
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GPs' voice concerns over NHS privatisation
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs from the North East are meeting MPs in the House of Commons today to voice fears over what they claim is an “increasing commercialisation” of the NHS. Read
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100 North homes to get a green makeover
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
HOMES in Sunderland are to get green makeovers as part of a £4m national scheme to tackle climate change by slashing carbon emissions. Read
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Joe McElderry gives special performance at The Sage
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
X FACTOR finalist Joe McElderry gave a special, private performance to family and friends on Tyneside last night. Read
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Ann Summers slogan offensive says Dean of Newcastle
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A CHURCH leader has branded a sex shop’s saucy advertising slogan offensive to Christians. Read
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MPs say APD isn’t green at all – it’s just a money-raiser
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
ECONOMIC experts in the North East have accused the Government of attempting a “smash and grab” on the air industry on the back of a new report. Read
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Tax warning as Gordon Brown plans fresh cuts
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East families face a tax bombshell and public spending cuts as Chancellor Alistair Darling battles to balance Britain’s books. Read
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Robbers jailed after terror gang caught
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
TWO armed robbers have been jailed for a series of raids on bookmakers. Read
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Flood-hit town hosts climate conference
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A CUMBRIAN town is to host a seminar on climate change – three weeks after it was hit by severe flooding. Read
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Fire service issue smoke alarm Christmas campaign
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
WORRYING levels of ignorance about the dangers of failing to keep a working smoke alarm have been highlighted in a hard-hitting Christmas campaign. Read
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Fire reveals secret Brancepeth church hid for 450 years
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A FIRE which devastated a village church almost 12 years ago exposed a secret which archaeologists are hailing as a major discovery. Read
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Andy Carroll bailed after incident at nightclub
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United star Andy Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man with a glass. Read
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Family firm grows into its green role
Dec 08 2009 | Today's News
A FAMILY firm is branching out to boost recycling rates for businesses in the North East. Read
