Dec
2009
Articles from 11th Dec 2009
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Accusations levelled at MPs extravagant expense claims
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
DEPARTING North MPs are facing claims of feathering their own nests after landing taxpayers with the bill for luxury goods. Read
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Long-awaited Morpeth flood defence plan to be unveiled soon
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
VITAL plans to upgrade ageing flood defences in a threatened Northumberland town will be unveiled to worried residents before Christmas, it was revealed yesterday. Read
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Royal Grammar School head hits out at bureaucracy
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East headteacher last night claimed new rules to safeguard children were “out of control” and were forcing “excessive bureaucracy” on schools. Read
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Secret Millionaire to be guest of honour for Easington Brass Band
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
WEALTHY benefactor Carl Hopkins is to be re-united with the musicians he rescued from oblivion at a special concert tomorrow evening. Read
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Sadness as Fernstone House prepares to close
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A RESPITE centre which has provided a lifeline for terminally ill children and their families closes its doors for the final time next week. Read
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IT workers plan strike over pay and jobs
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 350 information technology workers are threatening to take strike action in a dispute over job losses and pay. Read
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Young film makers mark success of Heritage Lottery Fund
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
YOUNG film makers have featured 15 of the North East’s finest heritage success stories. Read
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Boldon pensioner hit by truck named as Fredrick Smith
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who died in hospital after being hit by a truck has been named by police. Read
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High hopes for Durham's 2013 City of Culture bid
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A TROUPE of “Billy Elliots” marked Durham’s official bid to the Government to become Britain’s City of Culture 2013. Read
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Home town gets behind X Factor star Joe McElderry
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
X FACTOR fans will be able to cheer on Joe McElderry at a live event during the show’s climax this weekend. Read
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Superb news for 'Super Ted' transplant baby Ted Parks
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
ORGAN transplant baby Ted Parks has received the new heart his family pray will save his life. Read
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Health chiefs warn of the 'obesity time-bomb'
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs have warned the North East is sitting on an obesity “time-bomb” after figures revealed children across the region are dangerously overweight by the time they begin primary school. Read
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Revellers told to pre-book taxis as second teen raped
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A STUDENT was raped after being driven to a secluded industrial estate, where she was dumped by her attacker. Read
