Jan
2012
Articles from 2nd Jan 2012
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Thousands spent on rescuing drivers from Holy Island causeway
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
EMERGENCY services last night described 2011 as the worst year in history for call outs to motorists stranded on a Northumberland causeway. Read
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North East revellers see in the New Year in style
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
REVELLERS saw in the New Year in style across the North East. Read
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Death on A1 in Northumberland sparks new calls for action
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
CALLS were last night made for urgent action to improve safety on a stretch of the A1 in Northumberland following the latest fatal crash there. Read
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Milestone birthday for former Northumberland farmer
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
A FARMER'S philosophy of "eat, drink and be merry" saw him reach his 100th birthday yesterday. Read
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Search for body after man throws himself off Tyne Bridge
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
POLICE were last night still scouring a river for a man who threw himself off the Tyne Bridge on New Year’s Eve. Read
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Northumberland County Council forced to review care charges
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
NORTHUMBERLAND council chiefs say they have been forced into a review of charges for care for vulnerable elderly and disabled people because of a financial squeeze. Read
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Tyneside teenager bestows Freedom of Newcastle on Aung San Suu Kyi
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
A TEENAGER has capped years of political activism in Burma by meeting resistance leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Read
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Fly-tipping in the North East increases
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
FLY-TIPPING in the North East has increased by more than 20% - but only one in 500 incidents ends up in court, new figures show. Read
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Daft as a Brush cancer charity set to expand services
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
A CHARITY that takes care of North East cancer patients in their hour of need is to expand its services. Read
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Fundraisers brave the North Sea for New Year's dip
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
NEW Year's Day got off to a lively start for hundreds of swimmers who braved the icy North Sea off Whitley Bay. Read
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Big year for NUFC, Olympics and Cheryl Cole
Jan 02 2012 | Today's News
THIS year is going to be a big one for the whole North East. So here we take a look at some of the significant events coming up in 2012, and some of the people who will be aiming to make a splash. Read
