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Today's News for 2 April 2008

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Hybrid embryo first for region

Apr 2 2008

SCIENTISTS in Newcastle have announced the creation of Europe’s first part-human, part-animal embryo....

Shortest cycle lane in world?

Apr 2 2008

IS this the most pointless cycle lane in the North East? Consultancy boss and triathlete Karl McCracken bikes around 3,000 miles a year around the region, either training for his next sporting challenge or commuting to meet clients....

Man threw petrol bomb at wife in crowded pub

Apr 2 2008

A FATHER-OF-FOUR set his estranged wife on fire when he threw a homemade petrol bomb into a busy pub....

Couple find love with The Journal

Apr 2 2008

A COUPLE have found love thanks to The Journal and will tie the knot this summer. David Gray, 45, and Janet Rowell, 41, met through our Lonely Hearts column in the spring of 2006....

Yemen ambassador finds a taste of home at art exhibition

Apr 2 2008

THE Ambassador of Yemen was among the first to view the latest exhibition at Baltic, also paying his first visit to the North East....

End Rock charity, say MPs

Apr 2 2008

TORY MPs have come under fire after questioning funding for the Northern Rock Foundation....

Accused of hoax robbery

Apr 2 2008

THESE are the two young men accused of faking a robbery at an exclusive North East golf club....

‘Gagged’ villagers greet court ruling

Apr 2 2008

VILLAGERS who claim they were effectively gagged while objecting to a new alcohol licence in their quiet neighbourhood were celebrating last night after a court ruled they were treated unfairly by their local council....

Decision soon on eco-town proposal

Apr 2 2008

THE decision over whether planned eco-towns will be built in the North East should be revealed by tomorrow....

Duke challenges two caravan site rejections

Apr 2 2008

AGENTS for the Duke of Northumberland have upped the stakes in their bid for a caravan park in a coastal village....

Summer decision on mining application

Apr 2 2008

FEARS that a major new opencast coal mine would harm regeneration work in a former Northumberland pit town have been rejected by leading property experts....

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