Feb
2012
Articles from 17th Feb 2012
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Paralympian Chris Holmes gives Northumberland youngsters inspiration
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
A GOLD medal-winning Paralympian was in the region last night to celebrate the achievements of young people in Northumberland. Read
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Nissan chief highlights shortfall in basic skills of recruits
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
NISSAN’S manufacturing chief has said some of his recruits struggled with basic maths and engineering skills. Read
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Jesmond Parish Church overwhelmed by free school places interest
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
JUST weeks after a North East church set out its intention to open a free school in the region, organisers say they have been overwhelmed by demand for places. Read
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North East charity's concern over junk food adverts
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
A North East parenting charity has voiced its concerns after research from academics in our region revealed children are still being exposed to adverts promoting junk food. Read
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Theatre Royal Newcastle birthday celebrations begin
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
A BUSTLING city centre street ground to halt to watch a Royal double act kick-start the Theatre Royal’s birthday celebrations. Read
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Town remembers West Stanley pit disaster victims
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY came together yesterday to remember the victims of the West Stanley mining disaster. Read
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Concerns from North GPs over 111 non-emergency number
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
LEADING doctors have written to the Government over concerns about the roll-out of a new number for non-emergency health services that has been piloted in the North East. Read
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St James' Park signs removed as Sports Direct go up
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley signaled the end of an era yesterday as workmen prised the historic St James’ Park name off the club ground. Read
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British and French troops stage live fire training at Otterburn
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
LIVE fire exercises were staged in Northumberland as the commander of the Army’s land forces met British and French soldiers. Read
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Kenton gran joins North East ambulance drivers battle against private firm
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
GRANDMOTHER Diane Bennett has joined a legal battle launched by North East ambulance drivers against a firm which owes her thousands in unpaid wages. Read
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Plans for 1,000 Cramlington homes to be examined by county councillors
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
MAJOR house building plans which would go a significant way towards completing the 50-year development of a Northumberland town are about to be examined by county councillors. Read
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Hexham man denies attempt to kill elderly mother
Feb 17 2012 | Today's News
A MAN has denied trying to kill his elderly mother at their Northumberland home. Read
