Today's News for 3 November 2009

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263 jobs face axe at Twinings North Shields tea factory Nov 03 2009

HUNDREDS of Tyneside jobs are set to be axed as tea-maker Twinings looks to move production to Poland.Read

Soldier Aaron Deans shot by Taliban but refuses to fly home Nov 03 2009

A SOLDIER who was shot in the back during a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan refused to fly home, because he wanted to end his tour of duty with his friends this coming weekend.Read

Police pull down 'intimidating' Burnhope street signs Nov 03 2009

POLICE have pulled down home-made street signs in a Durham village which they say were a constant reminder of “fear, intimidation and criminal activity”.Read

Concern grows for multi-million pound jobs fund Nov 03 2009

A MULTI-MILLION pound jobs fund could be hit if a Conservative Government scraps the region’s European voice.Read

Gateshead Quayside in line for £80m conference centre Nov 03 2009

A STUDY has pinpointed Gateshead’s Quayside as a site for a prestigious new conference centre.Read

Lord Vinson says forget the EU - dual the A1 instead Nov 03 2009

A NORTH East Tory peer has called on the Government to spend money planned for Europe on dualling the A1.Read

Air Passenger Duty tax’s impact on trade concerns PM Nov 03 2009

SOARING airline taxes and their impact on trade are worrying the Prime Minister, The Journal has been told.Read

Power-dressing and shoulder pads back in fashion Nov 03 2009

A FASHION trend given the cold shoulder by shoppers for two decades is back and hotter than ever with Newcastle department store John Lewis reporting yesterday it had completely sold out of shoulder-padded garments.Read