Nov
2011
Articles from 30th Nov 2011
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Sunderland dismiss Steve Bruce after poor run
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
Sunderland have parted company with manager Steve Bruce after chairman Ellis Short described results this season as "simply not good enough". Read
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Inquest opens into Gary Speed's shock death
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
FORMER Newcastle United player Gary Speed was found hanged at his home by his wife, an inquest was yesterday. Read
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Two prestigious North East hotels go on the market
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
TWO of the North East’s oldest and best-loved country hotels have been put up for sale after the company that owned them collapsed. Read
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Alcan smelter still to close despite Chancellor's support package
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
THE owners of the Alcan smelter in Lynemouth still plan to shut it despite the Chancellor unveiling a £250m package to stop such closures in energy-intensive industries. Read
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North East loses out on Treasury's transport cash
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
THE North East was the UK’s biggest loser as the Treasury announced there would be no new rail or road projects for the region as part of the £5bn infrastructure pay out. Read
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Public sector staff face pay cuts after Chancellor’s announcement
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
TEACHERS, nurses and council staff in the North East have been warned their pay is too high and may have to be frozen or limited for several years. Read
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Chancellor announces no tax break for air passenger duty
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
THERE was some welcome respite for drivers enduring high petrol prices in yesterday’s Autumn Statement but hopes of a tax break for air passengers went unanswered. Read
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Ashington Town Council found out about travellers camp in The Journal
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
TOWN councillors only found out travellers were being allowed to set up camp nearby only after reading about it in The Journal. Read
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Northumberland Council accused of cover-up over gritters
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
COUNCIL chiefs were yesterday accused of covering up the impact of delays in ordering new gritters. Read
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Sebastian Coe visits Newcastle to mark Olympic football tickets going onsale
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
LONDON 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe has promised Olympic fever will reach Tyneside. Read
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Nursing staff join public sector stikes over pensions row
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
MARCHES and rallies are planned by staff across the public sector today as part of a national protest over the bitter public sector pensions dispute. Read
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Corbridge Bridge to be closed to heavy goods vehicles
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
A HISTORIC bridge across the Tyne is set to be permanently closed to heavy goods vehicles after weakness was found in its structure. Read
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Search to find site for new £20m Ashington leisure centre
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
A SEARCH to identify the best site for a new £20m leisure and community centre in a former pit town has been narrowed down to two potential locations. Read
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Faroe Islands hit Metrocentre and Newcastle for Christmas bargains
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
BARGAIN hunters from a remote group of islands descended on Tyneside to fill up their Christmas stockings. Read
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North East schools offered the chance of a wildlife makeover
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
SCHOOLS in the North East are being invited to compete for a £10,000 wildlife makeover for their grounds. Read
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Decision on Pegswood lake to be taken next year
Nov 30 2011 | Today's News
A FINAL decision on launching controversial landfill operations to solve the problem of a leaking lake in Northumberland has been postponed following fresh protests. Read
