Nov
2011
Articles from 4th Nov 2011
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Tyne project on shortlist for funding
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
HOPES have been boosted of creating what is expected to be the largest community-run hydro power project in the North East. Read
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Jury considers verdict on death of armed man
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
AJURY has been sent out to consider its verdict at the inquest of a depressed man who was shot dead by police after brandishing a crossbow at officers in County Durham. Read
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Good news for North East pubs featured in Good Pub Guide
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
NORTH East landlords are celebrating after they made their way into one of the world’s leading food guides. Read
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North East health bosses criticised by employment judge
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs have been criticised by an employment judge for their “utterly reprehensible” use of taxpayers’ money to flout a court order. Read
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Self-employed record attempt at Wunderbar Festival
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
PEOPLE who work on their own were given colleagues for the day when an office for lone workers was set up as part of an offbeat arts festival. Read
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Families move in after £1m Hexham homes investment
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
EIGHT delighted families are moving into new and more spacious homes this week thanks to a £1m housing investment in a Northumberland market town. Read
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Governors push for NCG and Northumberland college merger
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
COLLEGE governors in the North East have urged the Government to press ahead with plans for a merger. Read
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New Metro ticket machines can take notes and card payments
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
NEW ticket machines will be introduced on the Tyne and Wear Metro today allowing customers to pay for travel using notes and bank cards for the first time. Read
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Auction lot reveals how Newcastle’s party vibe angered 1827 authorities
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
ALMOST 200 years ago magistrates were clamping down on “party city” Newcastle, according to a historic document which is up for auction. Read
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Former Palace of Arts in Newcastle is put on the market
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
A PALACE which has played several roles in Tyneside’s recent history has been put on the market to tempt prospective buyers. Read
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Arrests made in Sammy Ameobi Twitter racism case
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
TWO teenagers have been questioned over racist slurs posted on Newcastle United star Sammy Ameobi’s Twitter account. Read
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Barrister reveals how child killer Robert Black was brought to justice
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
A BARRISTER from Tyneside has revealed the painstaking work involved in twice convicting child killer Robert Black of some of Britain’s most shocking abductions and murders. Read
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Durham City welcomes crew of HMS Bulwark
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
DURHAM City may be 12 miles inland, but yesterday its citizens took the crew of the Royal Navy’s flagship vessel to their hearts. Read
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Blyth biomass plant will be a positive asset says green energy company
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
A GREEN energy company planning to build a £250m biomass-fuelled power station in Northumberland claims it will be a positive asset. Read
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Fears persist for future of 500 jobs at Alcan aluminium smelter in Lynemouth
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
ECONOMIC rescue plans are being drawn up amid continuing fears that Northumberland’s biggest private sector employer could go under with the loss of more than 500 jobs. Read
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Fear for rural policing over "bonkers" Government proposals
Nov 04 2011 | Today's News
POLICING in rural areas could suffer as a result of plans for elected police commissioners, it was claimed yesterday. Read
