May
2010
Articles from 26th May 2010
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Tributes pour in for trio killed in Cumbria bus crash
May 26 2010 | Today's News
A SCHOOLGIRL who was killed when her school bus smashed into an on coming car lost her teenage brother three years ago. Read
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Lobbying protects the region's voice
May 26 2010 | Today's News
DISCUSSIONS are set to begin on the successor body to the North East jobs agency after the Queen’s Speech preserved a strong regional voice. Read
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Queen's Speech in shadow of North East cuts
May 26 2010 | Today's News
THE North East faces a historic shake-up after the coalition Government yesterday outlined radical plans for public services, the economy and political reform. Read
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North business chiefs in high-speed rail call
May 26 2010 | Today's News
BUSINESS chiefs and MPs have stressed the North East must be included in a national high-speed rail network to boost the economy. Read
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North designer set for London Graduate Fashion Week
May 26 2010 | Today's News
A BUDDING fashion designer from the North East is set to see her work showcased at one of the industry's biggest events. Read
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BNP teacher Adam Walker cleared of intolerance
May 26 2010 | Today's News
UNIONS have hit out after a North teacher who described immigrants as "savage animals" was cleared of racial intolerance. Read
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Probe into blaze at Newbiggin Artificial Stone Company
May 26 2010 | Today's News
INVESTIGATIONS were launched yesterday into the cause of a fierce blaze which devastated the production process at a Northumberland stone-making company. Read
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Campaigner Neil Herron loses parking charge battle
May 26 2010 | Today's News
MOTORING campaigner Neil Herron has vowed to continue his fight against car parking charges despite his case being dismissed as "utterly devoid of merit". Read
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Newcastle Lit and Phil to sell historic Bolbec Hall
May 26 2010 | Today's News
ONE of the region's oldest cultural institutions could be in line for £1.5m cash windfall after opting to sell an historic Newcastle building. Read
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Howard Johnson offers reward to catch raiders
May 26 2010 | Today's News
A RACEHORSE trainer held at gunpoint with his wife by violent raiders is stumping up a £10,000 reward to catch the robbers. Read
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Chelsea Flower Show Great North Run display wins silver
May 26 2010 | Today's News
THIS blooming marvellous interpretation of the Tyne Bridge has scooped silver at the Chelsea Flower Show. Read
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Thrillseekers warned after paraglider crash in Northumberland
May 26 2010 | Today's News
THRILLSEEKERS are being warned of the dangers of amateur paragliding after three serious accidents occurred within days of each other. Read
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High praise as cash boosts Consett church work
May 26 2010 | Today's News
EXTRA funding will breathe new life into two churches which have served their communities for more than a century. Read
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West Ancroft wind turbine firm makes mast application
May 26 2010 | Today's News
A RENEWABLE energy giant which has lodged plans for a Northumberland wind farm is now seeking approval for a monitoring mast. Read
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County Durham man sues mum for childhood beatings
May 26 2010 | Today's News
A COUNTY Durham man is suing his mother at the High Court over her alleged failure to protect him from his father's beatings as a child. Read
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Stone at the centre of graveyard row
May 26 2010 | Today's News
THIS is the gravestone at the centre of a row between church authorities and a grieving family. Read
