Feb
2010
Articles from 24th Feb 2010
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Alnwick Garden hunts for strychnine for its poison plant collection
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
STAFF at one of the region’s top tourist attractions are on the hunt for a deadly killer. Read
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Cheryl Cole decides to split from husband Ashley Cole
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE-born chart star Cheryl Cole dumped her footballer husband Ashley Cole yesterday as she jetted back to the UK – and her empty marital home. Read
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Five North businesses up for 2010 Enjoy England Awards
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
FIVE businesses from the region are in the running for prestigious national tourism awards. Read
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Council cuts may put end to Blyth disabled transport service
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
A CHERISHED transport service which is described as a lifeline for disabled and elderly people is set to be forced off the road by council spending cuts. Read
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Postcards and pens are just history now
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
HERITAGE professionals from around 100 different venues across the country will sample Tyneside’s history and culture from tonight. Read
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Jury fails to reach verdict in nurse Gavin Nicholson case
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
A JURY has failed to reach a verdict over a nurse accused of a number of sex attacks on patients at a private hospital in the North East. Read
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Hero sailor Tommy Brown’s family delighted at medals return
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
THE family of a hero sailor who helped to end the Second World War say they are delighted his medals are making a return to the North East after 25 years. Read
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RAF Boulmer plans leave region 'vulnerable'
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
COUNCIL bosses are hoping to enlist MPs in the fight against cuts to a vital lifesaving service in the region. Read
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Chef Terry Miller turns to Dragon's Den for career launch
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
CELEBRITY chef Terry Miller is hoping to enter the Dragons’ Den to make the nerve-racking pitch that could relaunch his career. Read
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Fruit and veg boss John Holland to scale Mount Everest
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
FRUIT and veg magnate John Holland is swapping five-a-day for the dizzy heights of the tallest peaks in the seven continents of the world. Read
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Judge may preside over Adam Rickwood inquest
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
ASENIOR judge may preside over the anxiously-awaited inquest into the death of a 14-year-old boy in custody after North Durham coroner, Andrew Tweddle, was ordered to step down from hearing the case. Read
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BMA launches Look After Our NHS campaign
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
FEARS over commercialisation of the NHS has sparked healthcare workers in the North East to warn patients about the dangers of potential privatisation. Read
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Driver pulled for drinking after v-sign to Durham chief constable
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
HAPLESS motorist Tracy Kelsey found himself charged with drink driving for the sixth time after making an offensive two-fingered gesture towards another driver. Read
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North East parents to get help choosing childcare
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
PARENTS in the North East are to be given more advice to help them choose the right kind of childcare after research found many families struggling over their options. Read
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Face from past emerges during work on Kyloe Tower
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
A FACE from the past has emerged during restoration work on a 15th Century tower house in Northumberland. Read
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Spirits rise as the new Tyne Tunnel sinks
Feb 24 2010 | Today's News
THE final section of the new Tyne Tunnel was floated into position yesterday to complete the connection of the two sides of the river. Read
