Apr
2008
Articles from 1st Apr 2008
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Man to sue over boyhood tragedy
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
THE son of a diver killed in the North Sea is seeking compensation from the Norwegian government. Read
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Nurse suspended for being union official - claim
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
A SUSPENDED staff nurse is to face health chiefs at an employment tribunal after claiming he received unfair treatment for being a trade union member. Read
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Towns in a flutter over pest pigeons
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE in two Northumberland towns which are suffering from pigeon plagues are calling for action to curb the problem. Read
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Rail cable thieves cost industry dear
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
CABLE thefts from the railway on the County Durham coast cost the industry £50,000 in March. Read
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Scientists go to ground for answers
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
WHEN it comes to tackling climate change, the answer could, after all, lie in the soil. Read
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Outrage at ‘reward for failure’
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown last night ducked calls for an inquiry into Northern Rock’s ex-bosses and refused to condemn a £760,000 payoff for its former leader. Read
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Village gets new play area at last
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
WORK has been completed on a community-led project that will provide play facilities for a Northumberland village. Read
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Silence on effect of fish oil for students
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
EDUCATION bosses have come under fire for failing to report the results of feeding school children fish oil supplements. Read
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Luxury cars seized as police raid farm
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
A FARM where police once found the country’s biggest ever stash of illegal fireworks was yesterday raided by financial investigators. Read
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Police flights row
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
PLANS to axe one North East police helicopter could leave parts of rural Northumberland short of cover. Read
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Floating a solution to high price of homes
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
FLOATING homes may be all the rage on canals in Amsterdam or Mediterranean marinas. But will they catch on in Byker? Read
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North expected to escape credit crunch job losses
Apr 01 2008 | Today's News
EXPERTS say the North East will not be hit by the thousands of job losses forecast for the financial sector as the credit crunch worsens. Read
