Apr
2011
Articles from 12th Apr 2011
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Reward offered to catch Shildon railway cable thieves
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
A REWARD of up to £1,000 is on offer after a series of cable theft incidents throughout March caused chaos on a rail line in County Durham. Read
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Northern Rock could help to shake up banking
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
MINISTERS were yesterday urged to consider using Northern Rock as the base for a new “challenger bank” to spark a competition revolution in high street banking. Read
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Green campaigners aim to weed out plastic bags
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
GREEN campaigners in the North East have plans to make their suburb a plastic bag free zone. Read
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Man falls from the Tyne Bridge arch
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
EYEWITNESSES saw a man fall from the top of the arch of the Tyne Bridge last night. Read
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Rare black grouse birds get help from Heritage Lottery Fund
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
LOTTERY cash has come to the rescue of one of the North’s rarest birds which have been badly hit by harsh winter weather. Read
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Whitley Bay Ladies FC progress to the semi-final
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
A SEASIDE town has been served up a dash of cup drama for the second weekend running. Read
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Surplus places spark closure of Druridge Bay Middle School
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
COUNCILLORS in Northumberland yesterday sounded the death knell for a county school. Read
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Durham Academy plan still not home and dry
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS who failed in a bid to get land earmarked for a £40m plus development listed as a village green vowed to fight on yesterday. Read
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Newbiggin horse dealer imported swamp fever virus
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
ANORTHUMBERLAND horse dealer who brought the equine equivalent of foot-and-mouth into Britain has been ordered to pay almost £1,000. Read
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North East promised thousands of new jobs by ministers
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
THE North East was today promised thousands of new jobs after the Government awarded more than £50m to firms across the region. Read
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Science City and others turned down for Regional Growth Fund cash
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
SOME of the region’s biggest regeneration projects were last night turned down for Regional Growth Fund cash. Read
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Social clubs to increase level of funds to CIU
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
SOCIAL clubs are to increase the level of funding for their umbrella body which marks its 150th anniversary next year. Read
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Seaton Delaval Hall and Gateshead Council help tackle allotment shortage
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
TWO visitor attractions in the North East are pitching in to help tackle the chronic shortage of allotment plots in the region. Read
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Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair repays just £388 in expenses
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
FORMER Prime Minister and MP for Sedgefield Tony Blair paid back just £388 in expenses despite claiming thousands of pounds to renovate his second home, it has been revealed. Read
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Sunderland Royal Hospital critical care unit will set new standard
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
A NEW critical care unit has opened at a North East hospital, providing patients with world-leading healthcare. Read
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Job losses as BAE Systems move work from Tyneside to Shopshire
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
MORE than 100 jobs will be lost as defence manufacturer BAE Systems prepares to move work from Tyneside to Shopshire. Read
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Rail chiefs apologise for fall in standards on East Coast Main Line
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
RAIL chiefs have apologised after admitting performance on the East Coast Main Line has fallen below standards expected by passengers. Read
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Bedlington dad sets out on seven-day trek to raise money for unit
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
A FATHER yesterday took the first steps of a seven-day trek to the bedside of a seriously ill girl. Read
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North East healthcare staff get no extra pay for working Royal wedding day
Apr 12 2011 | Today's News
HEALTHCARE staff in the North East are being forced to work on Royal Wedding day for no extra pay. Read
