Newcastle

Pioneering stroke drugs saved Mike

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

FATHER-OF-FOUR Mike Nind owes his life to being at the right place at the right time after suffering a massive stroke.

The attack was severe enough to give him just a 20 per cent chance of surviving.

Yet unknown to the 52-year-old, he was on his way to one of...

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Health plans to be debated

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

HEALTH bosses say they are well underway with a consultation over proposed changes to adult mental health needs in North Staffordshire. Sessions are...

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Pregnant woman beaten up by ex for abortion vow

Saturday, February 06, 2010

A FORMER prisoner repeatedly attacked his pregnant ex-partner on a weekday afternoon in a town centre. Anthony Barrett, aged 32, of Kirby Street,...

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Entertainer backs autism charity

Saturday, February 06, 2010

GLAD TO BE ON BOARD: Entertainer Pete Conway has thrown his support behind a charity which represents the needs of adults with autism. Robbie...

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Closing toilets will save more pennies

SKIP TO THE LOO: The public toilets in Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, which could be closed under the plans.

Friday, February 05, 2010

FOUR public toilet blocks could be closed under council plans to save £128,000 a year. Newcastle Borough Council, which runs nine public toilets,...

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Pensioner died after she was 'thrown' from chair

Friday, February 05, 2010

AN 84-YEAR-OLD woman died after she was thrown from a reclining chair when it "inadvertently" moved to the upright position, an inquest heard. ...

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Health trusts urged to pay for pool use

Friday, February 05, 2010

HEALTH bosses have been urged to pledge financial support to help keep an under-threat pool open. Councillors have questioned why staff in neighbourin...

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Gymnast tells pupils of Olympic hopes

Friday, February 05, 2010

NO PAYNE, NO GAIN: Champion gymnast Robert Payne showed off some of the moves he hopes will bring Olympic glory to pupils . The English Gymnastic...

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Honour sporting heroes with nominations

Thursday, February 04, 2010

RESIDENTS have been invited to help recognise the individuals, teams and administrators who help keep community sport alive. Newcastle Sports Council...

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Undefined Headline

Thursday, February 04, 2010

FLYING THE FLAG: Pupils will swap wintry weather in Staffordshire for freezing conditions in the Arctic Circle as part of an education project linking...

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