Feb
2012
Articles from 2nd Feb 2012
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to run Cumbrian hospitals
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
A NORTH East health trust has been announced as the preferred bidder to take over the running of two hospitals in north Cumbria. Read
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Guests at Northern Stage fundraising dinner eat edible coal
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
WITH lumps of coal lavishly presented alongside more staple elements of gourmet dining, palates of the great and the good of the region’s arts world were broadened by an intriguing menu last night. Read
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Sir John Hall attacks "unambitious" regeneration partnership
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
SIR John Hall has launched an attack on the “unambitious” business and council leaders partnership set up by the coalition to oversee regeneration in the North East. Read
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11 North East people die every day due to smoking
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
SMOKING kills more than 11 people every day in the North East and it costs the region’s economy over £210m a year, a new report has shown. Read
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Shamed Durham police officer Maurice Allen wins pension appeal
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
A SHAMED police officer will pick up a lump sum of almost £40,000 on his birthday next month after a Crown Court judge ruled his former bosses were wrong to deprive him of almost two thirds of his pension. Read
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Family of cyclist Eilidh Cairns to relaunch safety campaign
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN to improve cyclist safety sparked by the death of a Northumberland woman is being re-ignited to mark the third anniversary since she was killed. Read
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Berwick emergency ambulance shake up sparks fears
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
PLANS to reduce emergency ambulance cover for a border town are being opposed by residents and an MP amid fears that lives could be lost. Read
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West Woodburn Army cadet Bethany Charlton is honoured
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
SCHOOLGIRL Bethany Charlton has become an Army hotshot since joining the cadets. Read
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Bid to bring Green Investment Bank to Newcastle submitted
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
CITY leaders have handed over their bid to bring the Government’s Green Investment Bank to Newcastle. Read
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Walker parents' joy as quads are born safe and healthy
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
THIS tiny awesome foursome made a dramatic entry into the world – two months early. Read
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Widdrington wind farm plan seeks to kick-start £200m Blue Sky Forest project
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
A NEW wind farm scheme will aim to kick-start a £200m tourism and leisure project which its backers claim could create hundreds of jobs and bring a massive economic boost to Northumberland. Read
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Durham University experts claim disruptive classroom behaviour may aid learning
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
FOR years, schoolchildren have been told to be quiet in class and raise their hands when answering a question, but new research from North East education experts suggests this isn’t always best. Read
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Morpeth flood defence scheme boost by minister visit
Feb 02 2012 | Today's News
CONFIDENCE that Morpeth’s vital flood defence upgrade is about to get the final green light has been further strengthened by news that a Government minister will visit the town next week. Read
