Mar
2009
Articles from 13th Mar 2009
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CCTV bid to clamp down on drug use in Alnwick
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
CCTV cameras are being installed in pub toilets in a Northumberland market town because of the scourge of drug taking. Read
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Nissan warn that job losses may still be necessary
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
NISSAN last night warned compulsory job losses could still be necessary, despite being overwhelmed with applications for voluntary redundancy. Read
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Seven ‘rescued’ in North East brothel raids
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
HIDDEN behind drawn curtains and locked doors, the seedy secrets of the region’s sex industry normally go unnoticed. But a series of raids on North East brothels have exposed a murky world of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our communities. Read
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Blyth regeneration celebration to take place on Saturday
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
SCULPTOR Simon Watkinson had to delve deep to create a landmark artwork for a town’s new market place. On Saturday a day of celebration will mark the end of the £3m regeneration of Blyth’s market place. Read
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Anthony Whittaker jailed for killing two dads in drunken crash
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
FOR Bryan Hardwick and David Weatherburn, Saturday, October 11, was supposed to be a happy family day out collecting conkers near their County Durham homes. Read
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Newcastle leaders demand improved transport links to region
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
CITY leaders have written to the Government demanding the region’s ports, roads and airports are included in a nationwide economic masterplan. Read
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Obesity putting a huge strain on North East fire services
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
RISING obesity levels in the North East are putting a huge financial strain on the region’s fire services, new statistics released last night reveal. Read
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Sid Waddell has bittersweet memories of pit life
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
IT’S hard to imagine it, but darts commentator Sid Waddell’s North East accent becomes even more pronounced when he talks about his mining roots and his pride in his parents. Read
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North man arrested after shooting in Spain
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
TWO Britons, including one from Newcastle, are facing charges of attempted murder after shooting at police in Spain. Read
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Ellie Henry gets treatment to improve sight
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
A LITTLE girl is looking forward to a bright future after receiving specialist equipment that is helping to bring back her sight. Read
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De La Rue to create 70 new money-making jobs in region
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
BANK note printer De La Rue has announced it is creating 70 new jobs in the North East. A boom in foreign currency printing, particularly in the developing world has seen the international firm continue to grow healthy profits despite the recession. Read
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Mamma Mia! Newcastle tickets go on sale for Journal readers
Mar 13 2009 | Today's News
JOURNAL readers can today buy tickets for Mamma Mia! in the North East before they go on general sale next week. Read
