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Northumbria University student designs post-mastectomy lingerie collection Jun 18 2013

DESIGN student Jasmine Morris has produced a positive outcome from a trying family time. The 23-year-old Northumbria University student has designed a collection of attractive lingerie for women who have had mastectomies.Read

Northumberland School's joy as memorial is discovered Jun 18 2013

A NORTHUMBERLAND school has been able to personally thank a Dutch family which has returned its lost war memorial after almost half a century.Read

MP calls for action on gulf between rich and poor schools in the North East Jun 17 2013

URGENT action is needed to tackle a growing gulf between the rich and the poor in the region's schools, the Government's child poverty adviser has warned.Read

Beadnell air raid shelter plans come under fire Jun 17 2013

A FAMILY'S plans to build a home in a former air raid shelter on a stretch of protected Northumberland coastline are facing massive opposition.Read

Sculpture commemorates Bedlington's role in developing modern rail travel Jun 17 2013

A STRIKING new piece of public artwork was unveiled yesterday to permanently commemorate the key role a Northumberland town played in the development of the modern railway system.Read

End of an era as two Northumberland football clubs forced to fold Jun 17 2013

THE non-league football scene in Northumberland has been rocked by the demise of two of its mainstay clubs.Read

Emily Davison's great nephew praises Morpeth events Jun 17 2013

A SENIOR member of the extended family of Emily Davison yesterday paid warm tributes to the efforts of a North East town to remember the famed suffragette and her ultimate sacrifice.Read

Claims that UK wind turbine jobs cost £100,000 Jun 17 2013

FRESH conflict has erupted over the development of UK wind farms following a new claim that every job in the sector is effectively costing £100,000 a year in consumer subsidies.Read

Vintage cars gather at Beamish Museum for test of endurance Jun 17 2013

VINTAGE car fans revved up for their annual test of endurance across the North East's rural roads.Read

Newcastle University scientists crack the secret of a disaster at sea Jun 17 2013

A "COLD snap" that made the dinosaurs shiver 116 million years ago caused a crisis in the oceans similar to the effects of global warming.Read

Royal Northern Sinfonia plays its first concert at the Sage Gateshead Jun 17 2013

TWO days after the Northern Sinfonia became the Royal Northern Sinfonia they appeared on stage at the Sage Gateshead alongside Kathryn Tickell. David Whetstone was there.Read

Newcastle women dispel myths about Islam Jun 17 2013

MUSLIM women came together to spread messages of love and unity after a series of alleged reprisal attacks following the death of soldier Lee Rigby.Read

Toddlers are using more complex sentences earlier than expected Jun 15 2013

THE babbling of toddlers may be more sophisticated than many parents realise, according to research from a North East academic.Read

VIP visitors help to sing praises of artist Ralph Hedley Jun 15 2013

GROWING up in Australia, Sharon Kiernan heard all about her illustrious ancestor in faraway North East England.Read

Developers Lugano turn financial screw on opponents Jun 15 2013

HOUSING developers are threatening legal action costing £19,000 a week against a residents’ committee.Read

Nick Clegg pledges to focus on job creation in North East Jun 15 2013

DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg was in the North East yesterday to visit firms given a jobs boost by Government money.Read

Nick Forbes meets Ed Miliband to discuss case for developing power Jun 15 2013

THE leader of Newcastle City Council has met Labour leader Ed Miliband to put the case for devolving power and funding to the regions.Read

Sage boss Anthony Sargent honoured with CBE Jun 15 2013

THE director of one of the region’s top music organisations has seen his efforts rewarded on today’s Honours List.Read

North East torch bearers rewarded with honours Jun 15 2013

DEDICATED people who work to make communities better in the North East have been recognised in a range of fields spanning from education to sport.Read

Denise Welch back Pride of Britain Awards Jun 15 2013

NORTH East star Denise Welch has backed the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards. The team travelled to the region yesterday on its tour of the country as the nomination process for this year’s awards hots up.Read

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