May
2008
Articles from 14th May 2008
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Campaigners bitter over plight of green
May 14 2008 | Today's News
VILLAGERS who fought a three-year battle to save a rare green space are “disillusioned and disappointed” by a recommendation from a government inspector. Read
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Three-tier schools shake-up in doubt
May 14 2008 | Today's News
A REVIEW is to be carried out into the future of Northumberland’s massive schools reform programme following a major shake-up of the county’s political power base. Read
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Drunken father 'forgot' his baby
May 14 2008 | Today's News
A DRUNKEN father who abandoned his baby daughter in a sweet shop has been rapped by magistrates. Read
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Four years' jail for priest on abuse charges
May 14 2008 | Today's News
A CATHOLIC priest who sexually abused four children escaped justice for 40 years after complaints from two of his victims were ignored by the authorities, a court heard. Read
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Tax sweetener to offset 10p rate outcry
May 14 2008 | Today's News
LABOUR insiders have warned that a decision by a North MP to step down at the next election could be repeated as more become “fed up with fighting their own party”. Read
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Former Whittle Colliery coal mine is sold for £2.3m
May 14 2008 | Today's News
A RELIC of the North East’s proud coal mining heritage was sold for £2.34m yesterday when it came under the auctioneer’s hammer in London. Read
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Farmer flouts rules on tagging animals
May 14 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND farmer has pleaded guilty to failing to apply proper ear tags to cattle in his herd. Leslie Morrison, 53, of Ryal, Matfen, pleaded guilty to two offences and asked for a further 12 offences to be taken into consideration at Tynedale Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Read
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Personal trauma was spur for Kevin
May 14 2008 | Today's News
THE stress of a divorce two and a half years ago led one man to take up running, and now he loves it so much, he is hoping to take part in the Bupa Great North Run. Read
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North wilderness to host bike stars
May 14 2008 | Today's News
THE goal of turning a North forest into a top mountain biking venue will be given a major boost this weekend. Read
