Jan
2013
Articles from 14th Jan 2013
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Poverty hits half of all children in Westgate, Walker, Byker and Elswick
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
STARK extremes of poverty, debt and hunger felt by 27,000 families in Newcastle have been laid bare in a new report. Read
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A miracle recovery of siblings after County Durham car crash
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A BROTHER and sister who were left fighting for their lives following a head-on crash have made an amazing recovery. Read
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Gritters hit North East roads as cold snap arrives
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
UP TO 5cm of snow is expected to fall on the North East today as the first cold snap of the year arrived. Read
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Felton teenager prepares to compete in Crufts final
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A TEENAGE dog lover is preparing to demonstrate her canine handling skills at a flagship event billed as the world’s biggest dog show. Read
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Veteran Elsdon farmer Liz McIntosh dies in quad crash tragedy
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
THE HEARTBROKEN brother of a veteran female farmer killed in a quad bike accident has paid tribute to her as “a real country person”. Read
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Elderly Cleadon couple tied up and terrorised by raiders
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
AN elderly couple have told of their terrifying ordeal at the hands of masked raiders who tied them up and threatened to cut off their hands unless they handed over cash and jewellery. Read
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Jesmond drugs case man kept in hospital
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
ONE of a group of six people hospitalised after taking an illegal drug they bought on the internet has spoken publicly about the incident. Read
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Gateshead MP Ian Mearns slams rail firm on service in north
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
EAST Coast trains have been accused of abandoning the North East as one MP hits out at cheaper Scottish tickets. Read
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New cancer campaign launches in North East
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
DOCTORS are piloting a new strategy to tackle kidney and bladder cancer in the North East – illnesses which claim up to 550 lives a year. Read
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Guy Opperman challenged over Tories’ lower benefits plan
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
ALEADING Liberal Democrat has challenged North East Conservative MP Guy Opperman to stand up against his colleagues’ plans for lower benefit rates for the region. Read
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Northumberland council row over Tory leader’s opencast comments
Jan 14 2013 | Today's News
A LEADING councillor has come under fire over comments which suggested that his political party has made a group decision to oppose a controversial opencast mining scheme in Northumberland. Read
