Nov
2007
Articles from 26th Nov 2007
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Are you the Rock’s angel, Sir Richard?
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A CONSORTIUM led by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is today set to be named as the preferred buyer for Northern Rock. It is understood the crisis-hit bank will announce that it favours the Virgin bid. Read
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Rail link priority in blueprint for region
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A BLUEPRINT to boost the region’s economy through improved transport links and encouraging private enterprise is today published with a warning it could take decades to cut the North-South divide. Read
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Keane’s silver lining on his weekend to forget
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
ROY Keane and Paul Collingwood were among the local sporting heroes and up and coming stars to win prizes at the North East Sports Awards last night. Read
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MP hopeful calls for urgent action on A1
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate has called for urgent changes to the A1 after she witnessed the aftermath of a three-car smash yesterday. Read
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Sports star Adam features in DVD
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
ADAM Shepherd loves football. Like any 10-year-old boy he enjoys kicking a ball around with his friends. But for Adam a game of footy with his mates is not a usual occurrence – until now. Read
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Drugs appeal names released
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
NORTH-EAST campaigners have backed an appeal hearing held to decide whether to extend a life-prolonging cancer drug to a wider number of patients on the NHS. Read
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Cash call as Aids numbers increase
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH-EAST HIV charity is calling for more investment and testing after a 15% rise in the number of people in treatment in the region. Read
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Plea to palace as rates bill is given the bird
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
FEATHERS are flying in a Northumberland village after a group of pigeon racing enthusiasts were told they will have to pay a £150 rates bill for their tiny wooden shed. Read
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PM is told about fears for school
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
FEARS over the future of a Northumberland school which will be competing for students with a new, £30m city academy have been raised with the Prime Minister. Read
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Projects battle it out for big vote
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
PROJECTS across the region are battling it out for lottery cash as voting starts this morning for schemes in Northumberland, County Durham and Newcastle. Read
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Golf club plan finds the rough
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
AN MP has branded plans to build a business park and houses on the site of a prestigious golf club as “entirely unsuitable.” Read
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Mystery donor is North millionaire
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH-EAST millionaire property developer yesterday admitted being the source of a series of large donations to the Labour party made in other people’s names. Read
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Hoax Mayday call that wasted £20,000
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A HOAX Mayday call sparked a large-scale rescue mission costing up to £20,000, coastguards said yesterday. Read
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‘I had to go to Sweden – or they’d take my baby'
Nov 26 2007 | Today's News
A PREGNANT woman has fled to Sweden to escape the social workers who planned to take her baby from her within minutes of its birth. Read
