Feb
2010
Articles from 27th Feb 2010
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East Coast Main Line upgrade postponed
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
HOPES for 500 North East jobs and a faster rail link to London appeared dashed last night as a £7.5bn overhaul of the East Coast Main Line was postponed. Read
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Boyfriend of missing Leanne Chambers speaks of fears
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
THE devastated boyfriend of missing Leanne Chambers last night spoke of his fears that his depressed partner would not be found. Read
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Police probe new claims of Michael Khannan sex assaults
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
POLICE are investigating fresh allegations against sexual predator Michael Khannan dating back 30 years, it emerged yesterday. Read
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Anger at closure plans for Durham care homes
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
DOZENS of worried relatives and workers from care homes threatened with closure braved torrential rain to stage a protest yesterday. Read
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Burglars Derek Howe and John McLaughlan jailed for eight years
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
DISTRACTION burglars Derek Howe and John McLaughlan have been jailed for targeting the homes of more than 21 frail and elderly pensioners. Read
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North East teachers boycott threat over SATs
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of teachers in the North East could boycott this year’s primary school tests. Read
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Charity run for boy told he'd never walk
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
DOCTORS said Alby Morris would never walk, but he beat the odds and found his feet. And now his parents are finding theirs – in a charity fun run. Read
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New targets on climate change as city declares war
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
COUNCIL leaders are preparing to turn their words on the environment into actions with the launch of a climate change declaration. Read
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Scientists discover liver disease link to elderly falls
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
LEADING scientists in the North East have discovered a link between liver disease and the number of falls in the elderly, which they believe could save the NHS millions of pounds. Read
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NUM president Ian Lavery chosen to fight for Wansbeck seat
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
LABOUR Party members have chosen the national leader of Britain’s pitmen as their candidate to fight a traditionally safe seat in a former North East coal mining stronghold. Read
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Central High School students get a feel for fabrics
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
FASHION designers of the future got a chance to showcase their talents. Read
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Beds to be cut at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
BEDS are set to be lost at a leading North East general hospital as a result of a national drive to cut costs across the NHS, it emerged last night. Read
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'Paedophile' slur for dad who took picture of his child
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
A NORTH East father is calling for a personal apology from shopping centre bosses after he was accused of being a paedophile for taking a picture of his own son. Read
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Manchester used on UKTI website to promote North East
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
THE Government body tasked with promoting the regions abroad has faced embarrassment after a photo mix up saw Manchester moved to the North East. Read
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Plans for Darras Hall phone mast dropped
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to site a mobile phone mast next to a popular school were dropped yesterday after hundreds of residents sent out a clear message of protest to a telecoms giant. Read
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Durham County Council to receive extra salt supplies
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
CIVIC bosses were celebrating victory yesterday in a battle to get additional salt supplies for County Durham. Read
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City park lake set to become wildlife haven
Feb 27 2010 | Today's News
A MOTHER’S memories have served as the inspiration behind plans to turn a Victorian park boating lake into a 21st-Century nature haven. Read
