Feb
2008
Articles from 18th Feb 2008
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Northern Rock nationalised – now the recovery starts
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling last night insisted Northern Rock has a future as a bank and could emerge stronger from temporary nationalisation. Read
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Tories to oppose Darling strategy
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
THE Government’s plan to push through the nationalisation of Northern Rock will be opposed by the Conservatives, with shadow chancellor George Osborne branding the situation “catastrophic”. Read
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Josie Grove’s dream vision
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
THE family of Josie Grove are looking to honour her legacy by providing support to every terminally ill child in the country. Read
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Eco towns’ CO2 warning
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
RURAL campaigners have warned that eco-towns planned for Gateshead and Northumberland must not be just “a smokescreen to pave over the countryside”. Read
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Bobbies ‘should have private health care’
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA police officers have asked for private health care to be included in their contracts to bypass NHS waiting times. Read
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Professor calls for ban on binge drinking
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
A UNIVERSITY may try to curb binge drinking among its students after one of its experts raised the problem at Downing Street. Read
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Keep Charlton OFF the map
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
A DECISION will be taken today on plans which have caused a stir in one of Northumberland’s most tranquil settlements. Read
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Scottish rule has vote in Berwick
Feb 18 2008 | Today's News
A POLL of people in Berwick on living in England or Scotland has simply proved its dual allegiance, a local councillor said last night. Read
