Dec
2007
Articles from 24th Dec 2007
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Rock chiefs weigh up DIY rescue
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
THE board of Northern Rock is considering an in-house rescue, it was said yesterday. Read
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Online welcome greets puppies
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
CHRISTMAS came early for a North police dog who gave birth to her first litter. Becky, a German Shepherd with Durham Constabulary, was due to go into labour tomorrow. But she gave birth to five puppies in the early hours of Saturday. Read
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Accident silo is halted
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
A FARM business where a man was lucky to escape alive after becoming trapped in a silo has been partly shut down by health and safety officers. Read
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Robbed at knifepoint
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
MASKED knifemen who robbed two men are being hunted by police. Both were approached by the robbers, who had covered their faces with masks from teen-horror film Scream, within minutes of one another in Wallsend, North Tyneside. Read
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Sad memories for stabbing victim’s fiancee
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
THE fiancee of murder victim Kevin Johnson has revealed how today marks a painful anniversary – it is exactly one year since he asked her to marry him. Read
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Go-ahead for turbine plan
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
PLANS to develop a major new wind farm on the Northumberland coastline – including the biggest turbine built in the UK – look set to be given the green light by councillors. Read
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MPs reject reports of £6,000 pay rise
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
NORTH MPs have played down reports that they are due to demand a pay increase amounting to more than £6,000. Read
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Christmas messages from the front line
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
AS families across the region look forward to spending Christmas with loved ones, for our armed forces in Afghanistan it will be another risk-filled day. Read
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Top 10 Sports Stars - pick your favourite
Dec 24 2007 | Today's News
WHO is your favourite sporting icon? For North-East champion boxer Glenn McCrory, there was no hesitation. Read
