Feb
2008
Articles from 25th Feb 2008
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Green light likely for Duke's park
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
A BID by a company owned by the Duke of Northumberland to build a 100-pitch caravan park in a coastal village is being recommended for approval, despite almost 50 objections. Read
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Epic journey for sporting cycle duo
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
FORMER England football captain Alan Shearer and TV presenter Adrian Chiles yesterday confirmed plans to cycle 335 miles in just two days to raise funds for this year’s Sport Relief appeal. Read
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Perfect shop window
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
AN appetite for fine food has led one couple to open a specialist grocery shop – and they are offering local producers with a conscience the chance to find a new outlet for their wares. Read
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Red faces in council over landfill fiasco
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
A “RUBBISH” decision rushed into by council staff after advice from the Government could see more than £1m in taxpayers’ money go to waste. Read
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Battle goes on for brave Jack
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United fan Jack Bryan loves to watch football. The five-year-old also revels in collecting American cartoon Ben Ten figures. Read
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County theatre has surgery on show
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
PLASTIC surgeons and nurses from around the UK have attended a Northumberland conference to be trained in a new liposuction technique. Read
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Politics put before children – Sir Peter
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
A MILLIONAIRE motor magnate has accused education bosses of putting “politics before children” after rejecting his offer to sponsor a £2m academy. Read
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Tonic for NHS with 4,000 new midwives
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of midwives are to be drafted into the NHS to cope with an increase in births, Health Secretary Alan Johnson will announce today during a visit to the region. Read
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Injured player is flown to hospital
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
A NON-league football match was abandoned at the weekend after the Northumbria Air Ambulance landed on the pitch to fly a badly injured young player to hospital. Read
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Friends rally round 'devastated' North footballer
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
FRIENDS of North East footballer Martin Taylor last night backed the Premiership star following his tackle that shattered the left leg of Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva. Read
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School kitchens taking the heat
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
SCHOOL kitchens across the North East have failed basic hygiene and health and safety rules, a Journal investigation has shown. Read
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Loads of cheer for youngsters
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
POMPONS were shaking over the weekend to raise money for two shining cheerleading squads. Read
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£3,000 costs bill angers council boss
Feb 25 2008 | Today's News
A COUNCIL boss has hit out at magistrates who ordered his authority to pay police more than £3,000 in legal costs. Read
