Dec
2007
Articles from 7th Dec 2007
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MP protests against club
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
AN MP is due to speak in court today against a bid to open a lap-dancing club in her constituency. Read
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Woman dies as car falls in river
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
AN elderly woman was killed yesterday when her car plunged into the River Wear. Police said the 80-year-old was carrying out a manoeuvre when her Toyota Yaris entered the cold water near the Golden Lion Pub in Lion Square, South Hylton, at around 1.30pm. Read
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Jobs at risk as advice service loses tender
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
FEARS have been voiced over potential job losses after a Northumberland company which employs 105 staff lost its £3m-a-year contract to deliver key advice and counselling services to the county’s young people. Read
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Pricing puts workers on road to ruin
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
TRANSPORT chiefs have warned that road pricing would force low-income families to look elsewhere for jobs. Read
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Canoeist sons tell of anger and hurt
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
THE sons of back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin have spoken of their “anger and confusion”. In a statement released through Cleveland Police, Anthony and Mark Darwin said they feared they were the victims of a large scam. Read
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Carer jailed for stealing from patient
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH carer has been jailed for “fleecing” her elderly patient out of thousands of pounds. Caroline Irvine stole £3,650 from 83-year-old Thelma Hall over a nine month period while supposedly caring for the pensioner. Read
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Fresh warnings on metal thefts
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
METAL thieves who cause road safety hazards by stealing drain covers have extended their activities to a second area of Northumberland. Read
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Toddles bring in oodles for Josie
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
A CHARITY fund set up in memory of a North-East teenager who lost her battle with leukaemia has received another cash boost. Read
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Bank acts to boost spending
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
THE Bank of England yesterday gave homeowners an early Christmas present by cutting interest rates for the first time since August 2005. Read
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Store vow to employ those on benefits
Dec 07 2007 | Today's News
PEOPLE on state benefits are to be given priority when jobs are handed out at a new superstore which will open in a Northumberland town early next year. Read
