Mar
2008
Articles from 17th Mar 2008
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Tories in transport pledge to the North
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
THE Conservative party has set up a Northern transport study and will use the findings to underpin any future Tory Government policy. Read
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Hospital’s visitors armed with cleaver
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
TWO men were arrested after taking a meat cleaver into a city hospital – prompting calls for better protection for staff and patients. Read
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Green building battle heats up
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
THE North East Assembly is preparing for a battle with the Government over who has the greenest ambition for the region. Read
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Composing let Maddy see beyond illness
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG woman suffering from ME has described how she has transformed her life by expressing herself through music. Read
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Extra mile means so much
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of people braved the cold and wind yesterday to don their trainers and run a mile for charity. Read
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Friends praise devoted leader
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
WARM tributes were paid yesterday to a highly-respected Northumberland politician who died in hospital at the weekend after a short illness. Read
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Chairman to reveal plans for the Rock
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of Northern Rock workers in the region are waiting to hear their new boss’s restructuring strategy for the bank – due to be tabled today. Read
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Campaign to aid autism sufferers
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN to end the isolation of thousands of adults with autism is launched this week to bring access to the support they need to lead the fulfilling lives they deserve. Read
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New station puts work in reach
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
METRO operator Nexus is opening its 60th station today. The £3.2m Simonside station will provide passengers five trains an hour in the direction of South Shields town centre, Gateshead and Newcastle. Read
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Green light for new homes plan
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
PLANS to build hundreds of new homes in a coastal town have been given the green light – despite opposition from the Duke of Northumberland and the local council. Read
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In footsteps of our saint
Mar 17 2008 | Today's News
GOSPEL campaigners are preparing to celebrate St Cuthbert’s day with an annual march to Durham. Read
