Feb
2008
Articles from 20th Feb 2008
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Euro law offers hope on jobs
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
IN the wake of its nationalisation, new Northern Rock boss Ron Sandler and Chancellor Alistair Darling have both acknowledged that any restructuring has to be done under the European Union’s guidelines governing state aid. Read
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Sports fakes ripped off fans
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
SPORTS fans were conned into spending thousands of pounds on faked autographs of their heroes, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Berwick’s nationality debated in Parliament
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
THE battle over whether Berwick should stay in England or join Scotland reached Parliament yesterday. Read
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Labour in move for all-women shortlists
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
PROMINENT male councillors could find themselves squeezed out in the battle for seats on Northumberland’s super council because of a controversial Labour Party drive to get more women members on the new, all-purpose authority. Read
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Doctors save arm of injured farm worker
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
DOCTORS have saved the arm of a Northumberland man after he became trapped in farm machinery. Read
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Academies set for the thumbs down
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
PLANS for three Christian city academies – including one backed by Sir Peter Vardy – are likely to be thrown out by education bosses in County Durham. Read
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Ex-miner died trying to tackle house fire
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
A PENSIONER died in a house fire when he tried to tackle the fierce blaze himself instead of escaping to safety and raising the alarm, an inquest was told yesterday. Read
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City unveils ploys to beat climate change
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
PLANS to help Newcastle meet the challenge of climate change will be unveiled today. Read
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Schools go green with new bins
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
PUPILS across a Northumberland district will be able to do their bit for the environment as a council introduces new recycling bins to their schools. Read
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JPs criticise council on 'crime' club
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
COUNCIL taxpayers will have to foot half of a £6,000 plus legal bill after a controversial nightclub boss lost an application to stay open until 4.30am. Read
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Bosses sorry for leak
Feb 20 2008 | Today's News
COUNCIL bosses last night apologised to parents after admitting a breach of health and safety laws that saw carbon monoxide leak into a children’s classroom. Read
