Dec
2011
Articles from 9th Dec 2011
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Northumberland Olympic Torchbearers revealed
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
THE first Olympic Torchbearers from Northumberland have been revealed. Read
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Northumbria Police chief constable confident region can avoid riots
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA’S chief constable has said she is confident the North East can avoid the “dark vision” of riots and social unrest in Tyneside predicted as a result of rising youth unemployment. Read
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Bishop of Durham wants fresh start in Zurburan painting row
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
THE Bishop of Durham was yesterday trying to broker an agreement to keep a set of historic religious paintings in the region. Read
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Durham Cathedral hosts star-studded charity concert
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
FOOTBALL and religion joined forces last night in a star-studded concert at Durham Cathedral which is expected to raise £80,000 for two North East charities. Read
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Newcastle University animal experiment details to be released
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
DETAILS of controversial animal experiments will be released by Newcastle University following a long legal battle. Read
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Family of schoolgirl killed by Robert Black say he should die in prison
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
A MURDERED schoolgirl’s family last night branded child killer Robert Black “one of the most dangerous men in Britain” and said they believed he should be sentenced to die in prison. Read
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Northumberland Country Council advertising signs policy set to change
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
A ROW over a council purge on roadside signs in Northumberland is set to result in a more positive approach to rural businesses and community groups which need to advertise their services and events. Read
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North East bucks national trend for exercising
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
THE number of people regularly exercising in the North East has increased slightly, bucking a national trend. Read
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Ryan Taylor pledges support for Teenage Cancer Trust
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United midfielder Ryan Taylor last night pledged his support for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Read
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Fish released into River Rede to help pearl mussels
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
MIDDLE-AGED mussels were given a helping hand as thousands of fish were freed into a Northumberland river. Read
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Nick Clegg backs Tyneside regeneration plans
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg has set out his support for Tyneside’s £150m growth plans. Read
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Public’s ‘passion’ for forest estates highlighted in report
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
THE “passion” of the public for woodlands has been highlighted in a report from the panel set up after the Government U-turn on forest sell-off plans. Read
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Tyneside's Customs House receives make-over
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
AN IMPORTANT piece of Tyneside’s heritage has been given a gold-leafed makeover after intricate renovation work was carried out on the Quayside’s historic Customs House. Read
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Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society get new premises
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
RAILWAY modellers rallied round when their club moved to a new base twice the size of their old premises. Read
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Heaton thief returned stolen TV to burglary victim
Dec 09 2011 | Today's News
A CRIMINAL had second thoughts after stealing a TV from a Tyneside home. Read
