Jun
2009
Articles from 16th Jun 2009
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Shock for Siemens workers as 80 jobs are cut
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
SIEMENS workers in the North East face redundancies as the company looks to axe around 80 jobs. Read
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Strike threat issued over National Grid plans
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
NATIONAL Grid workers in Tyneside are preparing for strike action amid claims their jobs are being moved out of the North East. Read
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Grieving parents of Alnwick teen warn young drivers
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
THE heartbroken parents of teenage car crash victim Sam Gattens are pleading with young drivers to take extra care on the roads. Read
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Is our reliance on alcohol giving us all a headache?
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
FOR some it is nothing more than a glass of wine at the end of the day or a couple of pints down the pub. But statistics show drinking is becoming more of a problem in the North East – packing our hospitals and damaging our communities. Read
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Dinosaur event proves to be a roaring success
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
LUCKY youngsters took a walk on the wild side when they came face to face with a terrifying T-Rex. Read
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Police charge man over Sacriston church attack
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
A MAN has been charged in connection with a violent robbery during which a churchgoer was allegedly attacked as he prayed. Read
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Childcare in short supply
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS in the region are being warned that there could be a childcare drought this summer as thousands of child minders leave the profession. Read
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£1m spent on bid to keep the Metro
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
METRO bosses are paying up to £1m in a bid to run the railway they already own. Read
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Bosses back plans to reopen rail lines
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESS and tourism chiefs are backing demands for a rail line revival in the North East to spark economic benefits. Read
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Teachers lay down marker in school row
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
TEACHERS on Tyneside have written an open letter highlighting their concerns over plans which could close their school. Read
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New funds help firm to tackle climate change
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
A LOCAL firm is helping tackle climate change thanks to extra Government funding. Read
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Pupils take a look at car of the future
Jun 16 2009 | Today's News
PUPILS got carried away finding out about the latest eco-friendly technology. Children from Ovingham First School in Northumberland came face-to-face with a revolutionary car powered by hydrogen gas. Read
