Feb
2008
Articles from 6th Feb 2008
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Aiming to be best in Britain
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
THREE successful rural businesses chosen as standard bearers for the North-East will hear today if they can claim to be the best in Britain. Read
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Seeking justice over son's death
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
THE mother of a County Durham holidaymaker who died after falling from a hotel balcony has urged a Greek court to allow her the chance to grieve properly. Read
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Hundreds bid to be king of the castle
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
HUNDREDS descended on sodden land beneath Alnwick Castle yesterday for the town’s annual Shrovetide football match. Read
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Drunk mum admits part in air rage fear
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
A DRUNK passenger caused air rage uproar during a long-haul flight to Africa, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Rock hits back at zombie bank jibe
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock could be left as nothing more than a “zombie bank” unless the Government eases its strict sale criteria. Read
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‘Crazy road tax’ plan
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
MOTORISTS could be forced to pay controversial congestion charges in huge areas of the region under plans revealed to The Journal. Read
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Two more towns in clampdown on drink
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
DRINK-fuelled troublemakers are facing a clampdown in two more Northumberland towns – in a move which would effectively blanket the whole county with special powers to tackle alcohol-related street disorder. Read
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Surprise halts tribunal
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
A SURPRISE new witness has been called by a solicitor in her battle against the employers she blames for the premature birth of her daughter. Read
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Avoid sheep if you’re pregnant
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
PREGNANT women are warned to avoid close contact with sheep during the lambing season for the safety of their unborn babies. Read
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Amateurs help save the day after disaster
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
A North amateur football club’s role in helping Manchester United is remembered on the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster today. Neil McKay reports. Read
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And baby makes four
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
NORTH-East scientists have created human embryos containing DNA from a man and two women which may lead to the birth of the world’s first baby with “two mothers”. Read
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Free breakfasts on table for every primary pupil
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
FREE breakfasts may soon be laid on for all pupils in North Tyneside primary schools. Read
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Air near misses lead to return of scrutiny group
Feb 06 2008 | Today's News
A SERIES of near misses involving military aircraft flying over Northumberland has led to the reforming of a group which scrutinises RAF activity. Read
