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Rock resumes grants for culture

Published on 14/05/2008

Northern Rock's charity resumes donations to culture and heritage projects in the North East and Cumbria.

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Free medieval merriment at Bede's World

Published on 14/05/2008

Birds of prey soaring in the sky, breath-taking combat displays performed by talented living history...

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Pensioner dies after house attack

Published on 14/05/2008

An 89-year-old man dies in hospital after being attacked at his Tyneside home almost a month ago.

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Funds hope for police helicopter

Published on 14/05/2008

The government indicates it may help fund an under-threat police helicopter in the North East.

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Woman, 51, rescues drowning man

Published on 13/05/2008

A 51-year-old woman is praised for her heroics after jumping into the River Tyne to rescue a drowning...

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Drunken father 'forgets' his baby

Published on 13/05/2008

A father accidentally leaves his baby girl in a shop the day after a heavy night of drinking.

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Hebburn North Ward Surgery

Published on 12/05/2008

The three Liberal Democrat Councillors representing the Hebburn North Ward on South Tyneside Council...

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Council Meetings for week commencing 12 May 2008

Published on 09/05/2008

Weekly list of meetings to be held in the Town Hall, South Shields OR as otherwise stated.

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Annual Health Check declaration 2007/08

Published on 09/05/2008

Standards for Better Health were launched by the Department of Health in the document National Standards,...

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Residents in South Tyneside urged to 'Go Green' for 'Connect to your Council day'

Published on 07/05/2008

South Tyneside Council is encouraging people to 'Go Green' on Wednesday 7 May, by supporting Communities...

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