Nov
2011
Articles from 16th Nov 2011
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Miliband speaks of sorrow at Lynemouth jobs axe
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
Ed Miliband has expressed his sorrow at the loss of more than 500 jobs at the Lynemouth aluminium smelter. Read
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Rio Tinto Alcan to close Lynemouth smelter
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
NORTHUMBERLAND'S biggest private sector employer, Rio Tinto Alcan, has announced it is to close the Lynemouth aluminium smelter with the loss of more than 500 jobs. Read
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North East bosses back call for action on fuel
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
BUSINESS leaders in the region have backed calls for Government action on the price of fuel. Read
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Major conference opens on Tyneside to mark success of project
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
WHO should run the countryside? That's the title of a major conference which opens on Tyneside today. Read
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Newcastle Airport technology helps to make travel less stressful
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
FLYING can be stressful for some travellers - but a North East airport is hoping their latest technological solution will really take off. Read
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Hundreds voice anger at Gosforth Park housing scheme
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
MORE than 300 people packed a hall last night to protest at the prospect of 600 homes being built on green belt land next to what is thought to be the oldest urban nature reserve in the UK. Read
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Northumberland County show is on the move to Bywell
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
THE most popular event in Northumberland is facing a major upheaval after six decades at its traditional base. Read
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Blyth youngster Cory Davison suffers setback
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
BRAVE youngster Cory Davison has suffered a setback in his recovery. Cory, of Blyth, Northumberland, was diagnosed with a severe malignant tumour the size of a plum around his brainstem in February, leaving his family devastated. Read
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Staff pay tribute to North East businessman Gus Robinson
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
LEADING North East businessman Gus Robinson MBE has died. Read
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Newcastle University loses in animal test data dispute
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
A NORTH East university has been ordered to release data on controversial animal testing after a long-running court row. Read
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Sunderland ballet dancer makes debut at Theatre Royal
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
THE North East's real-life Billy Elliot has made his dazzling professional debut after being talent-spotted by some of the country's top ballerinas. Read
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Freeman Hospital engineers battle to repair fractured water pipe
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
HOSPITAL chiefs issued a warning to staff after a fractured pipe cut water supplies and sparked frantic repair efforts. Read
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Coroner records accidental death verdict at inquest of Consett man
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
A MOTHER whose son was killed when he was hit by a motorcycle has given evidence at the inquest into his death. Read
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Farmers' concern over Great Whittington turbine plan
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
A WIND turbine planned near livestock fields in a Northumberland village could frighten and disturb animals, it is claimed. Read
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£2,000 raised in honour of Dolly Cruddis
Nov 16 2011 | Today's News
FAMILY and friends of a student killed when her car veered off the road have raised more than £2,000 in her honour. Read
