Jan
2010
Articles from 11th Jan 2010
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Missing Newcastle mum found dying in woodland
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
A NORTH East mum died in the snow less than 400m from her home in a park where she walked almost daily. Read
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Sunderland grandfather tells of horrifying scissor attack
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
A FATHER last night relived the horrifying moment he was stabbed nine times with a pair of scissors - for refusing to give a stranger a cigarette. Read
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Fears over flooding if the big thaw continues
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
FAMILIES and businesses across the North East have been warned they could be at risk of flooding - but only if a thaw in the big freeze is accompanied by heavy rainfall. Read
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Northumberland rugby star tackles thief
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
HAVE-A-GO hero Robert Exley was beaten with a pole after chasing a thief who targeted his friend's car. Read
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Coldstream Guards retrace steps of a historic march
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
SOLDIERS from the Coldstream Guards have braved Arctic weather to retrace the steps of a historic 425-mile march on London. Read
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Warning that wind jobs could blow by
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
MINISTERS have been told they must make it easier for energy jobs to come to Tyneside or risk watching millions of pounds in green investment go to Europe. Read
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Decision day for Sunderland councillor
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
WEARSIDE Conservatives will decide today whether to take action over allegations of racism by one of their councillors. Read
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Anger grows over plans to axe Ashington centre
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
ANGER is growing over cost-cutting plans to close a council-run sports and leisure centre in one of Northumberland's biggest towns. Read
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Nissan is upbeat about its plans for North site
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
THE head of Nissan UK has warned the end of the Government's car scrappage scheme could see a "step change down" for the company. Read
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Northumberland man injured in fall at Bedlington school
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
A DEFENDANT is due before magistrates today accused of lead theft from a school roof which has left another man fighting for life. Read
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North East councils ready to borrow vital cash
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
CITY leaders are preparing to "go it alone" and borrow for vital jobs funds as they await Government cuts set to slash more than £280m from the North East economy in just three years. Read
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Figures show North East economy is recovering from recession
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
THE first signs that the region is emerging from the recession have appeared - but business leaders have warned the Government’s recovery package must continue. Read
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Northumberland busker embarks on toughest tour
Jan 11 2010 | Today's News
HARD-WORKING busker Derek Allan is about to embark on his toughest gig yet - playing 10 sets of 10 hours in 10 different venues. Read
