Knighthood for leading geneticist
31/12/2009 01:08:32
A Newcastle University professor receives a knighthood in the New Year Honours list for his research into human genetics.
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Studies aim to revive rail line
31/12/2009 11:16:49
New studies are commissioned to look into the possibility of the reopening of a passenger rail route through Northumberland.
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New powers may halt pub closures
31/12/2009 15:54:54
Councils call for more powers to protect pubs from being closed down when they are sold by national chains.
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Resort death man 'was drinking'
30/12/2009 21:25:02
A former Newcastle University graduate found dead near a ski resort had been drinking, police confirm.
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Transplant boy home for new year
31/12/2009 15:19:28
A six-month-old boy born with a rare heart condition returns home from a Newcastle hospital after a transplant.
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Thousands due at winter festival
31/12/2009 12:14:44
About 10,000 people are expected to celebrate the new year at a winter festival in Newcastle city centre.
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Warnings continue over icy roads
30/12/2009 20:30:50
Severe weather warnings of icy conditions remain in place for roads and pavements across the north of England.
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'I was still a child'
30/12/2009 09:22:09
Footballer Joey Barton describes his road to recovery
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