Jan
2008
Articles from 11th Jan 2008
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‘End this job scheme now’
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
A CALL has been made for the immediate scrapping of a pioneering workplace project aimed at launching job- creating businesses in Northumberland. Read
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Hadrian exhibition given a head start
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
A BRONZE head of Roman emperor Hadrian which has not left the British Museum since it was fished out of the River Thames almost 200 years ago will travel to both ends of Hadrian’s Wall as part of an exhibition about the legendary leader. Read
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Friends shocked over cliff death
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
FRIENDS and neighbours of a man who died after plunging down a 60ft-high cliff on the Northumberland coastline spoke of their shock yesterday as police investigations continued into the tragedy. Read
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RAF Boulmer to stay open for business
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
RAF Boulmer’s long-term future has been secured, keeping millions of pounds and hundreds of jobs in Northumberland. The Northumberland air base had been earmarked for closure by the government in 2003, with services to be transferred elsewhere from 2012. Read
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Doctors warn of threat to surgery
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
FEARS have been voiced that a Northumberland coalfield village could lose its only doctors’ surgery if plans to open a local chemist’s shop are given the green light by health officials. Read
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New plan to avoid cuts in health care
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
FAMILY doctors are hopeful they have found a solution which will stave off drastic cuts to services for patients. Read
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GP sends e-petition to number ten
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND family GP is taking people power to top level with an online petition direct to the Prime Minister opposing cuts to services. Read
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Rock could be nationalised
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
THE Government has admitted it may have to nationalise Northern Rock. Chancellor Alistair Darling yesterday told a committee of MPs that a private sale “may not be possible” as problems in the money market were preventing a decent bid coming forward. Read
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Sam - There's no point being bitter & twisted
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
AXED manager Sam Allardyce yesterday admitted his disappointment at leaving Newcastle, but vowed to return to a football hotseat. Read
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Opinion divided on nuclear power benefits
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
A NEW generation of nuclear power stations were given the green light by the government yesterday, provoking a mixed response in the North-East. Read
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Anger at Council building plans
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES angered by plans for more homes in their neighbourhood are threatening legal action to have the project scrapped. Read
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New homes rise from blaze ashes
Jan 11 2008 | Today's News
A £30m housing project which went up in smoke has risen from the ashes and is now on the brink of opening. Read
