Feb
2010
Articles from 9th Feb 2010
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Convicted murder Gary Gibbon escapes from jail
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
A CONVICTED County Durham murderer has escaped from jail. Read
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Funding boost for arts in the North East
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
TWO of the region's leading arts venues have received a cash boost while a new fund has been launched to stimulate film and new media production across the North East. Read
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Durham delight as Elvet Riverside plans withdrawn
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
JUBILANT residents were celebrating yesterday after a developer withdrew controversial plans to build on a city's waterside. Read
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Culture Shock project captures North East stories
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of personal stories of life in the North East today have been captured for future generations in a new collection of memories. Read
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Newcastle United boss standing by striker Andy Carroll
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United manager Chris Hughton has stood by man-of-the-moment Andy Carroll after he was charged with assault. Read
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Sunderland fans in court over Newcastle Central Station stand-off
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
ASUNDERLAND AFC groundsman is among dozens of alleged hooligans accused of staging a fierce stand-off between rival fans, a court has heard. Read
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Branching out to raise awareness
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
CHILDREN rolled up their sleeves and put their green fingers to the test to take part in a special tree planting. Read
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Routines are the key to cutting obesity in children
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
HEALTH bosses in the North East have welcomed a new study which could help prevent childhood obesity. Read
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Villagers burn at plan for Wolsingham railway line
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
VILLAGERS are fighting plans to transport more than one million tonnes of coal along the route of a tourist railway. Read
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Fate of Gateshead schools to be decided
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
THE fate of three Gateshead schools will today be considered by council bosses. Read
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Designer Scott Henshall hunts for senior supermodel
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
CELEBRITY fashion designer Scott Henshall is on the hunt for a senior supermodel to prove women can look fab at 40. Read
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Plans for The Witham given thumbs up in Barnard Castle
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
AMBITIOUS plans to boost an attractive market town with a specialist regional food hall, a cinema and a theatre have been given a resounding thumbs-up. Read
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Blyth MP Ronnie Campbell slams council over horse show
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
A ROW has blown up after a council used money intended to help jobs blackspots to fund a horse show. Read
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North East disabled stars in a league of their own
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
WOULD-BE Wayne Rooneys can aim high with the launch of the region's first competitive league dedicated to children with disabilities. Read
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Steve Cram launches Kielder marathon
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
A NEW international sports event is to be staged against the backdrop of one of the North East's most beautiful locations. Read
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Newcastle sees streets nominated for worldwide award
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
ICONIC North East streets have been shortlisted in a competition to find the best in Britain. Read
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'Don't let our history crumble away'
Feb 09 2010 | Today's News
A RESCUE mission has been launched to protect four historic landmarks. Read
