Dec
2011
Articles from 3rd Dec 2011
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Martin O'Neill confirmed as new Sunderland manager
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
Martin O'Neill has signed a three-year contract to become manager of Sunderland. Read
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Vince Cable told to back 2,000 jobs plan after Alcan announcement
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
VINCE Cable has been told to urgently back plans to create 2,000 Northumberland jobs in the wake of the Alcan redundancy announcement. Read
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Former police officer claims victory in pension battle
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of police have claimed victory in a battle over their pensions led by a retired Northumbria officer. Read
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Gary Speed tribute put back so his wife can attend
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United has postponed its plans to pay tribute to former midfielder Gary Speed after his widow asked to come to St James’ Park in person to thank fans for their support. Read
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Northumberland National Park chief calls for wind farm rethink
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
NORTHUMBERLAND National Park chief John Riddle yesterday called for an urgent rethink on Government wind-farm strategy to protect the region’s most treasured landscapes. Read
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Conservatives call for second homes council tax to fund affordable Northumberland housing
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A NEW generation of council houses could be kick-started in Northumberland by siphoning off part of the income from Council Tax levied on the county’s high number of second homes, it is claimed. Read
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North East youngsters scoop first aid awards
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
BRAVE youngsters from the North East have scooped prestigious awards for their first aid skills. Read
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Nurses’ leader makes call for stricter rules on alcohol sales
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A NURSES’ leader has insisted that “robust regulation” is needed for the sale of alcohol after new figures showed that liver disease among those in their 30s has increased by more than 400% in the region. Read
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One North East land to be sold to clear others' debts
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
LAND bought by North East taxpayers will be sold off to help settle debts and liabilities of southern quangos, The Journal can reveal. Read
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Easington landlord fined after failing to get a licence
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A COUNTY Durham landlord who admitted renting out a property without obtaining the appropriate licence has been prosecuted. Read
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Newbiggin Boxing Day charity dip cancelled after Ashington Lions Club forced to fold
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
FOR almost three decades it has been a festive challenge – and the perfect hangover cure for those who indulged too much on Christmas Day. Read
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Worries raised over Blyth biomass power station plan
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
THE green credentials of a £250m biomass power station planned in Northumberland have been called into question by an environmental watchdog group. Read
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Percy Hedley School pupils join in with the festive fun
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A TASTE of Christmas came early for a group of North East children with speech and language difficulties. Read
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Teesside University reduces tuition fees
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
ONLY one university in the North East has reduced its tuition fees in a bid to take advantage of extra student places, it has been announced. Read
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Wylam Girl Guides saved after appeal for volunteers
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A BROWNIES pack with a history going back several decades has been saved at the last minute after a desperate appeal for volunteers. Read
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Howard Arms pub in Sunderland reopens after arson attack
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A LANDLORD whose pub was burned out by arsonists was astounded when his regulars rallied round and got their local back on its feet. Read
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Cancer patient pleads for others to help Daft as a Brush charity
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
WHEN doctors told Jayne Goodhall she had breast cancer she felt her world crumble around her. Read
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Woman dead after fall from Newcastle University building
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A WOMAN has fallen to her death from a building at Newcastle University. Read
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A to Z of North East treasures - Have your say
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
IT STARTED as a game in a pub one night. Take each letter from A to Z and name the best thing in the North East starting with each letter. Read
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Prison term 'inadequate' for driver who killed Cramlington teenager
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A COUPLE from Northumberland have been left devastated after an ‘inadequate’ sentence was handed to a boy racer who caused the accident that killed their son. Read
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Gateshead French horn player given practice space
Dec 03 2011 | Today's News
A MUSICIAN whose practising was too loud for his high-rise neighbours has been given his own space to make music. Read
