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UK's new nuclear age moves closer
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A new nuclear age has moved closer with a boost to plans to build power stations, but why will consumers will have to foot the bill?
25 May 2012
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A Sunderland man is jailed for the repeated rape of his daughter, who later killed herself.
Boy made cannabis cakes in class
A pupil who made cakes containing cannabis in a cookery lesson is expelled from his Newcastle school.
Rathband daughter to carry torch
The daughter of PC David Rathband will take his place as an Olympic torchbearer when the flame arrives in South Tyneside, it is announced.
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Harper would consider loan stint
Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper says he will consider a loan move next season if he cannot establish a first-team spot at the club.
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Shaw may be tempted away - Bogie
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Newcastle seal Amalfitano signing
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Durham beaten as Dockrell shines
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Bedford land Falcons prop Fearn
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Debut wickets a relief - Harrison
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Falcons to remain in Premiership
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Collis in whirlwind rise for 2012
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