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Tall ships set sail for Hartlepool


807708255 PLcPd S Tall ships set sail for HartlepoolPreparations for the Tall Ships Races 2010 in Hartlepool have been boosted by the news that 60 ships have now signed up for the spectacular event. The latest vessels to confirm are the Iskra ORP from Poland, one of the larger Class A ships, and the Faramir from the UK and the Zenobe

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Health and safety blitz on north east building sites


806177968 PA7bD S Health and safety blitz on north east building sitesHSE inspectors are to launch an intensive inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites in the North East. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to raise awareness of construction site risks and prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths.

Construction is one of Britain’s most

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Down by the riverside


788139521 FmiLJ S Down by the riversideSet your sat-nav this summer for Chester-le-Street riverside park

A major £50,000 facelift is being planned for Chester-le-Street’s Riverside Park.

The improvements have been made possible by cash channeled through the Chester-le-Street and District Area Action Partnership’s Neighbourhood Budget by local councillor Beaty Bainbridge and topped up by Durham County Council’s Neighbourhood Services will enhance its appeal

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Come on feel the noise – Durham company rocks the music industry


775942162 c8LUQ S Come on feel the noise – Durham company rocks the music industry A North East duo is set to support some of the biggest rock and roll bands in the world, helping them to sound better and louder than ever before. And while their efforts may not be seen, thanks to

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Now you can tour our national treasures online


768342444 BrPn4 S Now you can tour our national treasures online

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A collection of iconic castles, country houses and outstanding landscapes from the UK have thrown open their doors online.

Lindisfarne Castle (right) is one of 20 National Trust properties and landscapes added to Google Street View, available through Google Maps, and can be explored

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North East communities going for gold


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508067419 asXFS S North East communities going for goldThe North East has planted a strong claim for national honours in the popular Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom event later this year.

A quartet of locations has been selected for the final stages of the competition that attracts entries from over 1,000 communities every year.

The region’s

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Safety alert for North East anglers


766473414 P9NW3 S Safety alert for North East anglersA series of coastal tragedies in the North East in recent weeks has prompted a red alert from the coastguard service for people to pay more attention to safety when they visit the coast.

The warning is targeted specifically at anglers who have been most at risk following a series of

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North East research sheds new light on epilepsy


764600140 Z6DJo S North East research sheds new light on epilepsy

Pioneering research using human brain tissue removed from people suffering from epilepsy has opened the door to new treatments for the disease.

Scientists at Newcastle University have for the first time been able to record spontaneous epileptic activity in brain tissue that has been removed from

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Harnessing the power of water


763123114 DkEef S Harnessing the power of water The power of water is to be used to generate electricity in the Tees Valley.

A hydroelectric station is to be built at Selset Reservoir, 14km north west of Barnard Castle, following the completion of a partnership deal between Northumbrian Water and RWE npower renewables.

It will generate up to 750 kilowatts

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The tall ships are heading for Hartlepool


807708255 PLcPd S The tall ships are heading for HartlepoolPreparations for the Tall Ships Races 2010 in Hartlepool have been boosted by the news that 60 ships have now signed up for the spectacular event. The latest vessels to confirm are the Iskra ORP from Poland, one of the larger Class A ships, and the Faramir from the UK and

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