Dec
2012
Articles from 11th Dec 2012
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Burnley defender meets Alan Shearer whilst recovering from heart op - VIDEO
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
A TEENAGE footballer prompted to go for a heart scan following Premier League player Fabrice Muamba’s cardiac arrest has undergone successful surgery after doctors found a defect. Read
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Alan Shearer named as patron of Children's Heart Unit Fund - GALLERY
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
FOOTBALL legend Alan Shearer brought a smile to sick children’s faces as he was announced as patron for the North East children’s heart unit. Read
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Greggs in search for new boss after Ken McMeikan quits
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
MORE than £12m has been wiped off the value of Tyneside bakers Greggs after chief executive Ken McMeikan announced he was quitting the top job after four years. Read
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Corbridge school head replaced for 'immediate future'
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
THE headteacher of an “outstanding” Northumberland first school has left her post “for the immediate future”. Read
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Group fight to overturn North East drift net fishery closure order
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
A NATIONAL body which represents commercial fishermen is threatening to take legal action against Government moves which it claims will kill off salmon fishing in the region. Read
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Northumbrian Water donates £500 to Surviving Winter Campaign
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIAN Water has become the first local business to pledge its support for the Surviving Winter Campaign with a £500 donation to help those in fuel poverty. Read
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Housebuilding battles loom in Tynedale
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
HOUSEBUILDERS refused permission to build on prime land in Tynedale 14 years ago are to make a second attempt to get the go-ahead. Read
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National Grid objects to Northumberland wind farm bid
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a wind farm close to a Northumberland hamlet has generated an objection from a major energy distribution company – and sparked safety fears among locals. Read
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Council stalwart's trust aids Durham students
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
TWENTY-TWO years ago, Don Ross left his job with a local council and went to university, at the age of 55. Read
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Bedlington Park proving its popularity in top contest
Dec 11 2012 | Today's News
PEOPLE who use a much-valued park in one of Northumberland’s biggest towns have helped it win a national popularity contest for green open spaces. Read
