Feb
2013
Articles from 2nd Feb 2013
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MP Guy Opperman urged to back Tranwell wind farm opposition
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
VILLAGERS fighting the latest bid to develop a wind farm in Northumberland are urging their local MP to be more strident in support of the protest campaign. Read
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Actress Joan Collins agrees to support mums' charity Brainbox
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
SCREEN siren Joan Collins has pledged her support to a charity launched by three North East mothers. Read
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Comedy actor Richard Briers has chronic lung disease
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
POPULAR comedy actor Richard Briers, who has a special relationship with North East theatre audiences, has announced he is suffering from the lung disease emphysema. Read
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North Tyneside mayor 'disgusted' at school's delay
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
APOLITICAL row could see one of the North East’s most ambitious school plans delayed. Read
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Treasurer Paul Woods wants red tape rethink
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
GOVERNMENT red tape will see more than £140m needlessly cut from councils, Newcastle’s spending chief has warned. Read
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Jobs benefits of Newcastle City Deal undermined by cuts
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
THE jobs benefits of the Government’s flagship Newcastle City Deal will be undermined by council funding cuts, the Communities Secretary has been warned. Read
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Tiny baby dies in bed with his dad in Sunderland
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
A TWO-MONTH-OLD baby died asleep in bed with his father, an inquest heard. Read
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Shape up with new Fit Factor 2013 contest
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
IF you’re already struggling with your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight, then Fit Factor 2013 is here to help. Read
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CCTV clue in search for pensioner Alexander Nicol
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
THE search for a missing pensioner has moved to Northumberland after CCTV was found of him getting off a bus in a coastal village. Read
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Teenagers go to work on new sculpture
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
A MASSIVE earth sculpture dubbed the Goddess of the North has been treated to a mini-facelift as part of a project to help jobless teenagers improve their skills and make themselves more employable. Read
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North Sea coast the star of TV movie short - VIDEO
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
FRESH perspectives on the North Sea coast were captured in a short film set to be aired on TV. Read
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Police chief Vera Baird hits back in row over tax rise
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA’s police commissioner is to fight council bosses for an above-inflation tax rise. Read
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Duchess of Northumberland hoping to toast success of her preserves
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
THE Duchess of Northumberland is aiming to spread the love with her sweet and sticky new business venture. Read
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Plea to council over road connecting visitors to Northumberland County Show
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
PRESSURE is mounting on a council to reconsider vital repair works to a major road connecting visitors a county show. Read
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Almost 500 sign petition over green belt land in Hexham
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
ALMOST 500 people have signed a petition demanding protection for green belt land in Hexham. Read
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Sunderland College welcomes its new principal
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
ANORTH East college says it has welcomed its new principal onboard at one of the most exciting times in its history. Read
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New chapter for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
THE charity set up in the name of brave teenager Josie Grove is expanding its shop into a prime town centre location. Read
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Records reveal the topsy-turvy weather last year
Feb 02 2013 | Today's News
LAST year was the wettest in the North East perhaps since the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago. That’s the verdict from Tim Burt, Professor of Geography at Durham University. Read
