Jan
2012
Articles from 31st Jan 2012
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Heart disease death rates highest in North East
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
PEOPLE living in the North East are more likely to die from heart disease than their southern counterparts, a new report has shown. Read
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Humshaugh Village Shop branching out into orchard business
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
IT could be cider and honey on the doorstep for the North East’s most famous village shop. Read
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Tributes to Katie Littlewood after rail crossing tragedy
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Northumberland schoolgirl killed at a level crossing. Read
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Gary Speed sent text in which he “talked in terms of taking his life”
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
FORMER Newcastle United star Gary Speed sent text messages talking in “terms of taking his life” just days before his wife found him dead at their home, an inquest heard. Read
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North East police lash out as Theresa May agrees pay cut
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
THE Home Secretary has been accused of running anti-police policies by North East police officers after she agreed to slash their pay packets. Read
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North East university applications fall by 2,000
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
FEWER people from the North East are applying to study for a university degree, according to newly-released figures. Read
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MP's war of words over Consett Academy site
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
A FORMER Labour council boss has clashed with a Labour MP over the site of a £26m academy campus. Read
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Morpeth flood defence efforts in the spotlight
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
WIDER lessons can be drawn from the way Morpeth has tackled flooding, according to a senior councillor. Read
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Whickham artist creates huge foam Trojan horse
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
A MODEL Trojan horse created by a young artist in his parents’ back garden is causing a bit of stir. Read
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Six years jail for James Perkins after Ashington quad bike tragedy
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
A QUAD bike rider who killed his girlfriend in a crash is today beginning a six-year jail sentence. Read
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Crook teenager hurt after being knocked off bike
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
A MOTHER has appealed for help in tracing a motorist who left her teenage son lying on a pavement after knocking him off his bike. Read
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Olympic rower Matt Wells plans retirement event on the Tyne
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
OLYMPIC medalist Matt Wells will be rowing his way to retirement later this year. As the Tyne Valley’s only Olympic medallist, Matt will mark his retirement from the sport with a special top-level event on home water. Read
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Berwick upon Tweed considers World Heritage status application
Jan 31 2012 | Today's News
HADRIAN’S Wall has it, Durham Cathedral too and now a border town is bidding to join them in being awarded a prestigious global accolade. Read
