A PACKAGE of schemes will reduce flooding risk in the North East. The Environment Agency is working with Newcastle City Council, Northumbrian Water, Gateshead Council and communities to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses.
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A TINY baby made a miracle recovery after her life-support machine was switched off. Grace Vincent was just six weeks old when she was struck down with a rare form of meningitis and rushed to hospital.
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A NORTH East university has launched a £3.5m search to find the country’s best graduates, with the aim of creating a world-leading science and computing industry in the region.
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THOUSANDS of thrill seekers flocked to Newcastle last night on the first day of the Hoppings. Stomach-churning rides and traditional sideshows drew families from across the North East to the annual funfair.
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POLITICAL leaders of Northumberland’s super council have been strongly criticised for failing to face up to public anger and concern over plans to close seven day care centres for elderly and disabled people.
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BRAVE workers will take the plunge to repair an iconic Northumberland building. The specialist conservation team are set to scale the walls and abseil down Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island, to carry out essential maintenance work.
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THE recession is the ideal time to unleash a Great North Revolution which will ensure the region’s economy is fit for the future, it was claimed yesterday.
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VISITORS to the region’s newest library are being given the VIP treatment this weekend. Newcastle’s City Library has rolled out the red carpet to celebrate its early success.
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THE chairman of Northern Rock Foundation has thanked all those who supported the organisation through a turbulent year, in the charity’s annual review.
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A WORKER has lost his arm in an industrial accident. The father was last night in a critical condition in hospital following the incident at an asphalt production plant in Newburn, Newcastle, on Thursday night.
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A FURIOUS BMW driver pursued a man and his teenage son during a four-mile terror ride. At one point the 14-year-old boy pleaded with his father to drive through red lights to escape enraged Ashley Jaggers.
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A MAN who stabbed a Good Samaritan to death was jailed for life yesterday. Deka Kennedy, 29, suffered a single stab wound to the groin, delivered by violent Paul Morrison, 26, and bled to death.
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