Mar
2008
Articles from 4th Mar 2008
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It's Tesco v the Co-op
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
A LONG running battle over rival bids to open a supermarket in a Northumberland town could be set to rumble on after a challenge was lodged against one store’s planning approval. Read
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Parents say act on teen crime
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
THE parents of a young mother who was stabbed to death by a drink and cocaine fuelled schoolgirl called last night for action over a society “plagued by teenage crime”. Read
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Schoolgirl killer was high on drink and drugs
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
SCHOOLGIRL Jordan Jobson, who was high on drink and drugs when she stabbed young mother Samantha Madgin to death, was yesterday convicted of murder. Read
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Secret road plan hits bid to buy golf land
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
A DEAL for Northumberland golf club members to buy their own course for £400,000 has been put on hold – after shocked officials discovered secret plans which could result in a new road slicing through part of the land. Read
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Growing problem of child drinkers
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
THE North East has a major problem with child drinkers, health chiefs have warned. Read
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Venues vie for Games
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
NINETEEN sports venues in the North East have been confirmed as potential Olympic training camps for the 2012 Games. Read
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Assembly in talks with Scots over A1
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East transport bosses have met their Scottish counterparts in a desperate bid to solve the region’s continuing traffic problems. Read
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Brave Megan still defying the odds in cancer fight
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
SEVEN years after she was first diagnosed with a brain tumour, Megan Armstrong is still defying all the odds in her battle against the disease. Read
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Few views swayed in wind farm war
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
A WIND farm battle in Northumberland is heating up as campaigners on both sides strive to win over public opinion. Read
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Compulsory job cuts not ruled out
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
THE head of a Whitehall department that could slash thousands of North East jobs has refused to rule out compulsory redundancies. Read
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Bold schemes scent chance of home win
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
THREE riverfront features on Tyneside are among shortlisted entries in a national awards ceremony which takes place in Newcastle next week. Read
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Talent show aiming to help cancer teens
Mar 04 2008 | Today's News
A CHILDREN’S cancer unit consultant is urging youngsters to get involved in a charity event to raise money for a new hospital unit in Newcastle. Read
