Jan
2013
Articles from 19th Jan 2013
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Olympics hailed for boosting tourism in North East
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
THE Olympics brought the North East a multi-million- pound tourism and business boost, a new report has revealed. Read
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150 new jobs are created by Virgin Money
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
MORE than 150 new jobs will be created on Tyneside as Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Money launches its own credit card business. Read
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200 jobs created at Gateshead Tesco store opening
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
SUPERMARKET bosses are to take on an extra 200 staff as preparations begin for the opening of a new flagship store. Read
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Woodhorn Museum makes 19th century Alnwick artist’s drawings available online
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
A FASCINATING collection of old drawings featuring the diverse characters of a North East market town in the early 19th century has been made available to a wider audience. Read
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Three North East hotels among top 25 in UK
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
A TRIO of North East hotels are toasting success after being named among the top 25 in the UK. Read
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Houghton-le-Spring church recognised with visitor award
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
THE installation of a heating system in a historic church turned the building into an archaeological hotspot. Read
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Parents of Jake Thompson given new hope after lorry death tragedy
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
THE parents of a young man killed when he was hit by a lorry on a pedestrian crossing have welcomed the news police are to re-open the inquiry into his death. Read
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Newcastle United sponsor Wonga under attack from campaigners
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United sponsor Wonga has been accused of using its work with the club to normalise excessive interest rates. Read
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South Shields mother and son found dead in home
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
THE bodies of a mother and son have been found in their home. The pair, named locally as Elizabeth and Robert Douthwaite, were discovered in Heron Drive, South Shields. Read
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North East council leaders plead for fairness over cuts
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
MINISTERS have heard a double plea for action as councils across the country push for funding changes. Read
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Newcastle University professor found guilty of polite graffiti
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
UNIVERSITY professor Stephen Graham has admitted scratching graffiti into some of his neighbours’ luxury cars in a wrecking spree. Read
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Surviving Winter campaign halfway towards £30,000 target
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
THE annual Surviving Winter campaign – which asks better-off pensioners to donate their £200 winter fuel allowance to help those in fuel poverty – is now halfway towards its £30,000 target. Read
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South Tyneside Council worker's new app gives boost for sign language learners
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
PIONEERING technology devised by a council worker is helping little Sadie Hall know how much she is loved. Read
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Clearing starts on arson-hit Hausxley nature reserve visitor centre
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
NATURE days out seem like a million miles away as work starts in blizzard conditions on the first stage of new vision for a top bird watching site in Northumberland. Read
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Northumbrian Water trialling cool new treatment
Jan 19 2013 | Today's News
A COMPANY is using ice to slice through sediment in pipes used to supply water to homes in the North East. Read
