Apr
2009
Articles from 27th Apr 2009
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Warning as elderly man is targeted by con men
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after bogus callers targeted an elderly man in North Tyneside. Read
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Developers told they must pay to save kittiwakes
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
DEVELOPERS of a proposed hotel must pay towards protecting the Tyne’s unusual colony of kittiwakes. Read
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Ashington academy school plan put on hold
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
A MULTI-MILLION pound education project in Northumberland has been temporarily put on hold – amid fears it might not deliver enough benefits for the recession-hit local economy. Read
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Holiday theft angers Morpeth couple
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
A COUPLE were shocked to discover they were not covered against luggage theft – despite taking out two insurance policies. Read
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Newcastle entrepreneur launches a new business
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
TEENAGE entrepreneur Jonathan Grubin spent his 18th birthday launching his new business venture. Read
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Chancellor urged to resist Northern Rock sale
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
THE Chancellor is to be told he should halt a "rushed and needless" sale of Northern Rock this year amid fears hundreds of jobs could be put at risk. Read
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Flattening former Huwoods building will save £186,000
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
A PROPERTY owner has pulled down a building the size of two football pitches rather than pay nearly £200,000 a year in taxes. Read
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Sweet idea by charity workers to raise funds
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
WILLY Wonka has got competition from the North East after enterprising charity workers came up with a delicious idea to raise much-needed funds. Read
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North East misses chance of 'power'
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
MONEY and powers which could have helped get the North East out of recession will not be handed over after city leaders failed to bid for new Government powers. Read
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easyJet halts Newcastle to Prague route
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
A LEADING airline has ended a high-profile route from Newcastle Airport. Read
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Sir Walter Scott bust stolen from Cragside
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
A BUST of Sir Walter Scott has been stolen from an historic home in Northumberland. Read
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Girls lead the charge as Scouts raise the standard
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
MORE girls have joined the Scouts than boys in the region during the past year according to the latest research. Read
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Armed thief fought off by disabled man
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
AN elderly disabled man fought off a knife-wielding attacker in his own home. Read
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Talented dancers to star in Northern Stage show
Apr 27 2009 | Today's News
YOUNGSTERS in hoodies might make some people cross the road but this week they will be a major theatre attraction. Read
