Feb
2008
Articles from 1st Feb 2008
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Inspired advice of top teacher
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s most inspirational teachers is hoping even more school communities will be rewarded at this year’s North-East Schools Awards. Read
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Eight inches of snow forecast for North
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
SLEET, snow and strong winds caused problems for road and rail travellers in parts of the region yesterday – and worse is expected today. Read
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£40,000 bill to restore memorial
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
FUNDS are being sought to meet the estimated £40,000 cost of restoring and improving a village’s war memorial which has come under attack. Read
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Hundred flee fire as hotel is devastated
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s best-known hotels has been devastated by a fire that caused huge traffic problems for commuters yesterday. Read
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Husband spared jail over dead wife
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
A MAN who caused a crash which killed his wife was spared jail yesterday for the sake of their three young children. Read
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Firefighters devastated at failing to save sisters
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
FIREFIGHTERS who battled to save two young sisters trapped in their burning home had been devastated their rescue bid failed, a murder trial jury heard yesterday. Read
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New look heritage centre
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
MAJOR work that will revitalise a tourist attraction in a Northumberland village is under way. Read
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1,200 jobs as Nissan goes into overdrive
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
UP to 1,200 new jobs will be created in the region as car giant Nissan responds to growing demand for its Qashqai model. Read
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Take the local pledge
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
TAKE The Journal buy local, use local, eat local pledge – and improve your health and that of the North-East economy. Read
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Train crash ‘could have been disaster’
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
A RAIL crash which caused lengthy disruption for North commuters could have been avoided if Network Rail had carried out more checks, a report says. Read
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£3m payout to veterans
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
THE Ministry of Defence yesterday awarded £3m in compensation to Porton Down veterans for tests undertaken during the Cold War. Read
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Conway kicked out for 10 days
Feb 01 2008 | Today's News
DISGRACED MP Derek Conway was yesterday suspended from the Commons for 10 days and ordered to repay up to £13,161 improperly paid to his son Freddie. Read
