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Today's News for 4 April 2008

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Caroline Flint, minister for housing

Plans for eco-town jobs shot down by minister Apr 04 2008

NEW eco-towns in the North East were yesterday rejected after the Government appeared to admit the creaking transport network might struggle with additional pressures.Read

A win for warriors filmed on Wearside Apr 04 2008

A JAPANESE samurai film shot in Durham has won an award for its director – a Frenchman who lives in Gateshead.Read

Research shows alcohol does help you forget Apr 04 2008

BINGE drinking teenagers run the risk of turning absent minded because of the damage booze is doing to their brains, research carried out in the North-East has revealed.Read

Have you spotted a silly cycle lane? Apr 04 2008

EAGLE-EYED readers are still contacting The Journal to report sightings of silly cycle lanes.Read

HOUSEWIFE IN RUNNING TO WIN £50,000 FOR AIR AMBULANCE Apr 04 2008

A HOUSEWIFE is hoping to win £50,000 for charity in the race of a lifetime on Grand National day.Read

Stamp of approval for new post office Apr 04 2008

A CITY centre post office built into a high street store was hailed a success at its opening yesterday.Read

‘Play the game’ Olympics plea Apr 04 2008

THE Minister for the North East is being told by city leaders, fed-up with seeing cash taken from local sports to fund the Olympics, to keep a watchful eye on funding for the London Games.Read

Love of Labour is lost Apr 04 2008

AFORMER Labour councillor has criticised the “damaging” party policy that forced him to resign because of his gender and that could see a candidate who lives 23 miles from the ward being elected.Read

Pupils show they're fit for fun at launch of health event Apr 04 2008

MORE than 80 children were jumping for joy yesterday when they took part in a mass skipathon.Read

Crime busters go ton-up Apr 04 2008

ACRIME-busting team of five police officers have cracked down on 100 criminals in just three months, including members of a notorious neighbourhood gang.Read

Housing chief awarded £100,000 libel payout Apr 04 2008

SUNDERLAND housing chief Peter Walls was yesterday awarded £100,000 damages over a “malicious and relentless” campaign of libel and harassment from the now defunct DadsPlace website.Read

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