Jan
2012
Articles from 19th Jan 2012
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Easington Colliery stab victim in fight for compensation
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
A SOCIAL worker stabbed six times in the back by a mental patient who had earlier threatened to “kill her on the spot” has taken her bid for compensation to the country’s top judges. Read
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MITIE Group plc chosen to run North East prisons
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
A COMPANY has been selected to help form plans to bring two North East prisons under private-sector control. British firm MITIE Group plc is putting together a bid for the private management of HMP Durham and HMP Northumberland. Read
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Seaham Park Cricket Club beer ban after complaints
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
LICENSING bosses have banned a cricket club from selling alcohol for three months following a spate of complaints about under-age drinking. Read
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Costa Concordia cruise singer from Esh Winning tells of ordeal
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
A CRUISE singer from County Durham told how he jumped for his life from sinking Italian liner Costa Concordia. Read
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David Cameron warned over North East female unemployment rise
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
DAVID Cameron was yesterday challenged over where he thinks a North East woman’s place is after a Tyneside MP warned of soaring female joblessness. Read
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Council tax blow to North East police forces
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
MORE police officer jobs are set to go as forces tell the Home Office they should be allowed to increase council tax to offset multi-million-pound cuts. Read
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Newcastle University sets up database to preserve heritage
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
FROM Northumbrian clog dancing to Chinese dragon quilts and African tribal art, experts in the North East are embarking on an ambitious project to help preserve cultural heritage from around the world. Read
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Newcastle mayor could be in place by end of year
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
A POWERFUL elected mayor could be running Newcastle this year, the Government has revealed. Read
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Daughter of Graham Wylie healthy after major heart surgery
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
THE young daughter of multi-millionaire Graham Wylie will never need another major heart operation after surgeons performed a miracle procedure. Read
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Rogue scrap metal dealers hit by police raids
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
SUSPECTED rogue scrap dealers have been arrested in a series of simultaneous raids. Read
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Stranded seal at Sunderland docks saved by air rescue
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
AN airport had a special passenger in the form of a badly injured seal in desperate need of specialist care. Read
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St Mary the Virgin Church in Ponteland thieves steal £30 collection
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
CALLOUS thieves kicked their way through a church door to steal just £30 from a collection plate. Read
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Little Mill residents lose battle to stop holiday lets application
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
RESIDENTS of a Northumberland hamlet who had fought off plans from a mystery American for holiday lets have now lost their battle following a successful appeal. Read
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Rothbury skateboarders in bid to get skate park
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
YOUNG people are taking matters into their owns hands in a bid to get a skate park. Read
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Funding bit to save Dukesfield Arches on Dukesfield smeltmill site near Slaley
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
A HISTORIC part of Northumberland’s lead mining history could be rescued and restored with Heritage Lottery funding. Read
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New pathway is unveiled at Choppington Community Wood
Jan 19 2012 | Today's News
PUPILS trod the boards to help open the latest business-funded improvement at a North East nature reserve. Read
