Oct
2011
Articles from 8th Oct 2011
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Appeal for action on scrap theft epidemic
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
THE Government is investigating whether to change the law after being warned that rogue “Steptoe and Son” scrap dealers are fuelling metal thefts. Read
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Northern Rock makes certain borrowing will rise
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
EVEN when their library was closed down, the bookworms of Ryton were determined not to give up on reading. Read
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Four Northumberland bus services to be axed in cutbacks
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
BUS services in Northumberland are being axed as the county council looks to make savings. Read
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Jail for drunk learner driver who killed Morpeth woman in crash
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A LEARNER driver killed a young mother after speeding in a stolen car, a court heard. Read
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Redbox Design claims victory in court case over Duke
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A LEADING North East architect has claimed a £1m victory over the Duke of Northumberland’s legal team in a millionaires’ landlord row. Read
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Newcastle's pocket park wins urban design award
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A CITY’S historic core was last night given a second major boost in a week when it landed an award. Read
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Tern colony thriving at Crimdon Denemouth on Durham coast
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A COLONY in the North East of one of the UK’s rarest seabirds has bounced back from a disastrous breeding season last year to produce record number of youngsters. Read
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Sir Bobby Robson charity raffle has dream prizes
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
SPORTS fans will be in their element at a special raffle to raise money for cancer research. Read
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Greggs boss's fury at Eric Pickles' dustbin decision
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s most prominent businessmen has hit out at a Government minister who found £250m for bin collections while pleas to feed undernourished children are ignored. Read
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Stakeford Mum’s pledge to help battle cancer after family scare
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A WOMAN from Northumberland has pledged to help in the battle against breast cancer after nearly losing her own mother to the disease. Read
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‘Beefy’ still shedding pounds in Great North Fitness Revolution
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
HE has lost a fifth of his body weight since he set out on his personal journey back to fitness. Read
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Landmark 21st birthday for sufferer of rare genetic condition
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A WOMAN who underwent 17 operations during her childhood is holding a charity event to celebrate reaching a landmark birthday. Read
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Bloodaxe Books celebrate latest Nobel Prize winner
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
IN a corner of north Northumberland where sheep outnumber people, they are celebrating their latest Nobel Prize winner. Read
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Jury told that murder accused is triple killer Robert Black
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A JURY has been told for the first time that a van driver accused of child murder is the convicted killer of a Northumberland schoolgirl. Read
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Wind farms poll shows nine in ten reject minister’s backing
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
CHRIS Huhne has failed in his hopes of uniting the region behind “beautiful” wind turbines, a Journal poll has revealed. Read
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Lynemouth pensioner takes on Mount Kilimanjaro climb
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND pensioner who has had a knee replacement and twice survived cancer is to take on one of the world’s highest mountains. Read
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Hexham Abbey window design winner is chosen
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
STAINED-glass artist Alan Davis has been chosen to design a new window for one of the region’s best-loved churches. Read
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Kielder Marathon up and running this weekend
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
IT is as Britain’s most beautiful marathon – and it’s up and running again this weekend. Read
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New Hexham fire station “important” for county - fire chief
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A MAJOR new fire station under threat from Government spending cuts is an important part of the future of Northumberland’s fire and rescue service, the county’s chief officer said yesterday. Read
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Broadoak Quarry to become a new nature reserve
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
PART of a quarry is to become Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s 62nd nature reserve . Read
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Housing plans approved to fund Northgate Hospital in Morpeth
Oct 08 2011 | Today's News
A MAJOR new housing development has been given the green light in countryside surrounding a Northumberland town to help ensure the future of a local mental health hospital. Read
