Apr
2009
Articles from 20th Apr 2009
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Your transport links are superb – Lord Adonis
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
TRANSPORT minister Lord Adonis stopped off in the North East as part of this rail journey across the country to claim the region had “superb” transport links. Read
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Feasibility study planned to look at A19 congestion
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
THE Government will investigate short-term plans to improve the flow of traffic at one of the North East’s most congested roads. Read
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Talks begin on funding measures for North lender
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE Building Society is in talks with the Bank of England about renegotiating funding measures agreed at the height of the credit crunch, it was reported yesterday. Read
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Bridget Phillipson set to become one of Britain's youngest MPs
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
BRIDGET Phillipson is on course to become one of Britain’s youngest MPs after winning the fight to become Labour’s candidate for the new Houghton and Sunderland South seat. Read
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Biscuit Factory owner Ramy Zack makes plans for local artists
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
GALLERY owner Ramy Zack last night revealed plans to create the UK’s first “colony of artists” on Tyneside and help the region out of the recession. Read
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Disability benefit delight
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
AFORMER pitman turned MP who had to have one of his knees replaced as a result of years working on the coal face has welcomed a new Government ruling on disability benefits. Read
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Red kites nesting at Highland Cattle Centre near Stocksfield
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
FARM visitors can now watch nesting red kites as they enjoy a cuppa. The birds of prey have set up home at the Highland Cattle Centre at Dere Street Farm near Stocksfield in Northumberland. Read
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Lucky pair escape crash
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
TWO teenagers are lucky to be alive after their car spun out of control yesterday, flying into the air and over a wall before landing upside down on top of two other vehicles. Read
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Concerns raised over green cars ‘Scrappage’ scheme
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
VINCE Cable has warned against a scheme to encourage motorists to swap old cars for new vehicles to boost the automotive industry. Read
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Doping row may cost city Olympics
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
AN anti-doping row could halt hopes of Olympic football at St James’s Park and cost the city hundreds of thousands. Read
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300 agencies back scheme to help professionals back to work
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
A SCHEME to help unemployed professionals find work has gained the support of more than 300 employment agencies, it has been revealed. Read
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Crowds gather to celebrate history
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
DOZENS of special events took place over the weekend during an annual celebration of Northumberland’s culture and heritage. Read
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Contract award is to be investigated
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
THE role of a council transport boss in acting as consultant for a private bus company will come under the microscope today. Read
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Anger as opposition to academy is ‘ignored’
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
STAFF, governors, parents and pupils from a popular secondary school claimed yesterday their opposition to plans to close it was being ignored. Read
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Elsie Walton celebrates 78 years as a WI member
Apr 20 2009 | Today's News
ELSIE Walton has been making jam and singing Jerusalem since the year Al Capone was jailed for tax evasion. Read
