Jun
2008
Articles from 5th Jun 2008
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No more free car parks for Hexham shoppers
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND town with “nightmare” parking problems has lost its last free car park. Read
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Crash driver 'didn't follow safety rules'
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
A DRIVER whose delivery van collided with a passenger train in Bardon Mill, Northumberland did not follow safety warnings about crossing the tracks, officials said yesterday. Read
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Whistleblower sacked at Hugo Boss store
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
A MANAGER at a premier fashion store says she was fired after blowing the whistle on a senior staff member she thought was stealing stock. Read
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Ponteland fairway becomes playground for day
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
GOLF was on the school timetable yesterday when 140 seven-year-olds enjoyed an introduction to the sport at the Ponteland club in Northumberland. Read
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Villagers rally to support ill Colin
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY has rallied around a desperately ill father’s efforts to raise £20,000 for a new cancer drug which could prolong his life. Read
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Probe launched after baby dies
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
A PROBE is under way by child protection experts into the death of a baby classified as being “at risk” even before she was born. Read
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North East beaches clean up again
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
FIVE North East beaches qualify today for Blue Flag awards as a testament to their quality. Read
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How do we stop teenage binges?
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
BINGE drinking among teenagers is to be the subject of Government “Youth Alcohol Action Plan” – looking at establishing new guidelines on alcohol consumption. Read
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Warning of higher charges if attractions run for profit
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
SPORTS and arts centres in North Tyneside could be privatised as council bosses look to save thousands of pounds. Read
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New plan to put wind turbines out at sea
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of jobs could be created in the North East by a massive expansion of offshore wind farms, experts predicted last night. Read
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Games cost linked to arts quango exit
Jun 05 2008 | Today's News
AN arts quango set up to raise cultural standards and improve funding opportunities for the North East’s museums and libraries is to close as management heads south. Read
