Oct
2007
Articles from 23rd Oct 2007
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The finalseconds of young dad’s life
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
A TEENAGER accused of murdering a young dad has blamed an accomplice who he described as “drunk” and “hyper”. Read
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North poor relation for lottery funding
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
A SHAKE-UP of heritage lottery funding has been demanded by MPs after it emerged the North-East receives the third least in the country. Read
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£3,000 gift of life for cancer sufferer Karen
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
A MOTHER hoping for a life-extending drug received a £3,000 helping hand from an anonymous donor yesterday. Read
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Red-faced Lib Dem gets wires crossed
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
A POLITICAL plot meant to embarrass a councillor’s political opponents went awry when he inadvertently left his plans on one of their answer phones. Read
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University is cleared of bullying
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
DURHAM University has been cleared of bullying and harassment allegations made by a lecturer who claimed she was singled out after defending the rights of third world students. Read
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Terrace scheme appeal rejected
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
PEOPLE campaigning against a landlord’s bid to alter the shape of a “historic” terrace are celebrating after a Government planning inspector backed their campaign. Read
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Intervention call on academy rejected
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
MINISTERS have rejected a Labour MP’s call for the Government to intervene in the decision-making process over controversial plans to create Northumberland’s first city academy school. Read
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Questions asked on fate of stabbed careworker
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
QUESTIONS were being asked last night about why a young mental health worker stabbed to death by one of her patients was allowed to visit a man with a violent past alone. Read
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Salesman denies assault
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
A STUNNED homeowner was assaulted and punched several times in the face after telling an aggressive double glazing salesman to leave his house, a court heard yesterday. Read
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We’re still dying of inequality
Oct 23 2007 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs in the region are today facing up to an “incredible task” after a report showed the true extent of the North-South divide. Read
