Jan
2013
Articles from 23rd Jan 2013
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Campaigners slam Newcastle City parks proposal
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS say sacking almost 60% of the staff that maintain city streets and parks will harm tourism, health, and even house prices in the region. Read
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Widdrington Parish Council backs mining firm's opencast plan
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A MAJOR new opencast coal scheme – in an area which has lived with the impacts of the industry for decades – has won the backing of local community representatives. Read
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Containers from North East schools set sail to help children in Gambia
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
CHILDREN from a disadvantaged African community are to benefit from a whole host of North East goodies – when the boat comes in. Read
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London helicopter crash pilot Pete Barnes killed following diversion
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
THE pilot who died in a helicopter crash in central London had been diverted because of bad weather before his aircraft clipped a crane and then plunged to the ground, an inquest was told yesterday. Read
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North serial sex beast Michael Khannan targeted schoolgirls
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A SERIAL sex attacker has been convicted of a string of sickening crimes against two schoolgirls. Read
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Court for Bedlington man who crashed into East Sleekburn house
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
THIS is the man accused of driving offences after a car crashed into a house where a couple and their newborn baby were sleeping. Read
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Wingate resident seriously injured in house explosion
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A MAN suffered serious burns and homes were evacuated after an explosion at a County Durham house. Read
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Monkseaton High School teacher sacked after helping pupil in exam
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A TEACHER who was sacked for making up evidence after being caught helping a pupil with an exam has been spared a ban from the profession. Read
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Newcastle University leads terror bomb train attacks research - VIDEO
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
THE North East is leading a project to make train carriages better able to withstand terrorist bomb attacks. Read
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North East loses out on 1,500 oil jobs due to contracts failure
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
THE Government’s failure to insist multi-billion pound contracts create UK work has cost the North East 1,500 jobs, a leading firm claimed last night. Read
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Hexham MP Guy Opperman warns on pothole crisis
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
POTHOLES on roads in Tynedale are close to becoming life threatening, an MP has warned. Read
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Cramlington soldier honoured to have served with Prince Harry - GALLERY
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND soldier has told how he served alongside Prince Harry on a tour of war-torn Afghanistan. Read
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North East is set to shiver in temperatures of -9
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
THE North East will see temperatures plummet to -9 degrees this week, the lowest recorded this winter. Read
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North East measles outbreak a result of jab denial
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A HEALTH watchdog is warning of a surge in measles cases after more were reported in the North East during the last 22 days than in the whole of 2011. Read
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Whittonstall opencast would harm our sick boy, says father
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy with a chronic lung condition may be forced to leave the school he loves if opencast coal proposals on a village’s fringe are given the go-ahead. Read
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Amble man wins right to inherit mother's home after legal battle
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
A DEVOTED son who gave up eight years of his life to care for his ailing mother has fought off a claim by his sister and brother that he was an “alcoholic tyrant” who crushed her free will. Read
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Brother of PC David Rathband pays tribute to fundraiser
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
SHOT PC David Rathband’s family last night paid tribute to the film director, restaurant critic and fundraiser Michael Winner. Read
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One last chance for bus firms to improve services
Jan 23 2013 | Today's News
BUS companies are being given a last chance to save their North East routes as city leaders prepare to seize control. Read
