Jan
2010
Articles from 20th Jan 2010
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Hundreds mourn death of Sapper David Watson
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered yesterday to pay their respects to a young soldier who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Read
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Tribunal hears Station Hotel bosses taunted man about sexuality
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A HOTEL director and his niece targeted a gay employee with cruel taunts about his sexuality in a campaign of discrimination, a tribunal heard. Read
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Exhibition for Durham "Pitman Painter" Tom Lamb
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
WHEN teenager Tom Lamb took his sketching pad down the pit during his shifts more than 60 years ago, he could not possibly have envisaged where it would lead. Read
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Businesses urged to pave way for electric cars in North East
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
BUSINESSES have been urged to help pave the way for the introduction of electric vehicles across the North East. Read
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Four taken to hospital after lorry smashes in fog on A69
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
FOUR people were taken to hospital after a lorry crashed in thick fog on a busy main road. Read
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Hero Robert Exley clings onto thief
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A THIEF who targeted a North East business owner lost out to the cunning of a have-a-go-hero who managed to hang on to his shoe. Read
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Jailed crook sues charity for day release 'wages'
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
THE mastermind of one of Britain’s biggest ever frauds is suing the charity he worked for on prison day release. Read
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North East roots help architect win
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A STUDENT is making waves in the White House after winning a global competition – with help from his North East roots. Read
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Beirut bond is forged on film
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A STUDENT filmmaker has captured on camera the forging of a remarkable bond between Palestinian youngsters and the people of the North East. Read
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Councils pressured to count votes on General Election night
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
PRESSURE is growing for councils to count votes on General Election night after the Speaker of the Commons called for “instant” democracy. Read
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Entrepreneurs Forum urges recession hit people into business
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
PEOPLE left out of work or facing the threat of redundancy as a result of the recession are being urged to consider becoming entrepreneurs. Read
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Murder-style inquiry dramatically halted in Durham
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A MURDER-STYLE inquiry was halted yesterday afternoon after medical tests revealed that the “victim” had died of a heart attack. Read
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Northumberland business up for Countryside Alliance awards
Jan 20 2010 | Today's News
A HAT-TRICK of Northumberland businesses are in the running for national awards after scooping prestigious regional titles. Read
