Feb
2010
Articles from 11th Feb 2010
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Humshaugh villagers hoping to get post office back
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
VILLAGERS who raised £36,000 to save their only shop from the threat of closure are now exploring the possibility of restoring its axed post office service. Read
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Funding uncertainty puts Brinkburn Music Festival in danger
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
APOPULAR Northumberland music festival is facing an uncertain future after it was revealed essential funding will soon come to an end. Read
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Bid to set budget ends in stalemate
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
POLITICAL leaders in Northumberland were ordered back to the drawing board last night after their budget plans for 2010/11 were rejected by an alliance of opposition councillors. Read
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Bud Bigalows pub in Sunderland halts get drunk for £5 promotion
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
BAR bosses have axed their most popular night in a bid to combat concerns over cheap drinks promotions. Read
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Nissan unveil latest car built at Sunderland plant
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
CAR giant Nissan last night unveiled its latest model to be built in Sunderland at a special launch in Paris. Read
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400 jobs saved as plant Rolls-Royce moves eight miles
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
NEW investment in a 200,000 sq ft Rolls-Royce factory will help secure the jobs of nearly 400 staff currently working in a company’s existing plant, it has emerged. Read
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Artist Sue Dunne creates eggs for Mrs Tittlemouse Egg Hunt
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
THE work of a Northumberland artist is set to take centre stage at the North East’s biggest Easter egg hunt. Read
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Debut author Katie Davies scoops top award
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
DEBUT author Katie Davies, originally from Newcastle, has scooped a prestigious children’s book award for her tale about a girl’s relentless quest for a pet hamster. Read
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Council grit shortage may cause road chaos
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
COUNCILS in the North East are struggling to keep roads gritted during the cold weather after civil servants turned down “desperate” pleas for more salt. Read
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Northern Rock reconsiders 100% guarantee on savings deposits
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock has confirmed that its 100% guarantee on savers’ deposits is being reconsidered amid a flurry of speculation that the “good” part of the state-owned bank may soon be put up for sale. Read
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Fight not yet over in funeral pyres campaign
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
HINDU campaigners from the North East yesterday won the right to be cremated on traditional funeral pyres. Read
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2010 Great North Run has record number of applicants
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
ORGANISERS of the Great North Run have revealed more people than ever have applied to take part in the landmark event. Read
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Nick Clegg backs Green jobs revolution
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg has promised to back the North East’s green jobs revolution. Read
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Working youngsters earning £1,000 a year
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
NEARLY one in 10 children is earning almost £1,000 a year through formal and informal jobs, research showed. Read
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Council leader Jeff Reid hits out in row over poll counting
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
A COUNCIL leader has branded attempts to force town halls to count General Election results on the night as “pathetic”. Read
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Chopwell Wood to stage stargazing event
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
STARGAZERS are being invited to spend a night out drinking in the beauty of the Milky Way. Read
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Wife of PC Keith Blakelock hoping for justice at last
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
THE WIDOW of murdered PC Keith Blakelock is praying a new arrest will finally lead to justice for her husband. Read
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Air Ambulance service cut to a single helicopter
Feb 11 2010 | Today's News
THE region’s air ambulance service has been reduced to one aircraft after the retirement of its Northumberland helicopter for technical reasons. Read
