Nov
2007
Articles from 6th Nov 2007
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North misses out on £9bn cash pot
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
THE North-East has been denied access to the Government’s multi-billion-pound transport improvement pot. Spending chiefs at the Department for Transport (DfT) have decided the North-East should not receive a share of the Productivity Transport Innovation Fund (TIF). Read
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‘Nowhere to hide’ for fugitive pervert
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
FUGITIVE paedophile Ronald Heron has been arrested after 10 months on the run. The former school teacher was arrested at Heathrow airport at 8am on Saturday, after arriving from Manila. Read
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Arnold aims to nurture a streetwise student side
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
RICHARD Arnold’s arrival as head coach of Team Northumbria heralds a sea-change in the university’s rugby scene, as the former Falcons skipper brings his competitive spirit to the side. Read
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Salesman cleared of assaulting customer
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
A CONSERVATORY salesman wept tears of relief last night after a court cleared him of assaulting a prospective customer. Experienced salesman Carl Birkenshaw, 42, had been accused of punching George Dixon several times in the face. Read
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Football fans can give teams a score
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
FOOTBALL fans are to be given the chance to give a score on their own team’s performance in a new research initiative headed by one of the region’s universities. Read
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Youth hostel wants to sell drink all day
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
A YOUTH hostel has put in a bid for a 24-hour drinks licence in an area where families say they are already under siege from hotels, pubs and bars. Read
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Sale of old brewery site may be forced
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
REGENERATION bosses in Sunderland are preparing a bid for the former Vaux brewery site - but have warned owners Tesco they will force through a sale if needed. Read
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Plans for paintball games shot down
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
PLANS to use woodland close to a popular Northumberland beauty spot to stage military-style paintball games have finally been shot down by a Government planning inspector. Read
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One in four teens classed as 'Neets'
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
THE North-East has the highest rates of teenagers not in education, employment or training, it was revealed yesterday. Read
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New agenda set to boost North-East
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
LABOUR is promising a raft of measures in the Queen’s Speech today which will boost the North-East. Read
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No jail for drunken bus theft gang trio
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
A GANG of drunken youngsters stole a school bus and led police on a five-mile chase through North Tyneside and Northumberland, a court was told yesterday. Read
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Take a tour of wildlife in the North
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
A TRAVEL company is taking the first step towards operating a coach tour which will focus on the North-East’s wildlife. Read
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Helping to rebuild after the hurricane
Nov 06 2007 | Today's News
A WOMAN from the North is helping to tackle devastation left by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Read
