Jan
2008
Articles from 3rd Jan 2008
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Owners count the cost as 15 vehicles damaged by yobs
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
VANDALS slashed tyres on 15 vehicles in a Northumberland seaside town causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Cars and vans parked on two streets in Blyth were targeted late on New Year’s Eve and early on New Year’s Day. Read
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It’s carry on at the panto for Barbara
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
SOAP opera queen Barbara Windsor was in Sunderland yesterday for some carry on up at the Empire. The bubbly star was accompanied by fellow EastEnders actor Steve McFadden on a special visit to Sunderland Empire to see Cinderella as it nears its curtain call this weekend. Read
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MPs fear air link will be grounded
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A KEY air link between the region and London could be lost and damage the economy unless Ministers act, MPs have warned. Read
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Risk of higher tax to pay for police
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
HOUSEHOLDERS could face higher council tax bills for policing and frontline numbers might be cut as forces receive disappointing funding, say officers. Read
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I blame bosses for early birth
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A MOTHER yesterday blamed her lawyer bosses for her daughter’s premature birth after a “campaign of bullying”. Naomi Mainwaring, 26, gave birth to her daughter Niamh in June last year – a month premature – after suffering what she described as months of personal harassment. Read
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Family’s torment at arson attacks
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND family who were twice targeted by arsonists on New Year’s Day last night spoke of their torment. Read
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Bungled HIPs packs crticised
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
THE Government will today be blasted by MPs over its bungled introduction of controversial Home Information Packs. Read
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Regional fire centre ‘will put lives at risk’
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
MOVES to close the North-East’s fire control centres and build one new regional site could jeopardise lives, a union official claimed yesterday. Read
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Knife in chest man arrested by police
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A MAN who police found with a knife in his chest was last night under arrest after checking out of hospital. David Constantine, 60, called 999 on New Year’s Eve reporting he had been the victim of a stabbing. Read
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Locals’ views sought
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A PUBLIC consultation is to be launched on the operating permit of a Northumberland factory. Read
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Friendship forged on football pitch
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
AT face value, Consett in County Durham has little in common with Hungary, Peru and Liberia. Read
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Cyclists just love newest bridge
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
THE opening of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge has led to an increase of almost 100,000 extra cycle trips a year, new figures show. Read
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Body is spotted in river
Jan 03 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG man was found dead in the River Tyne yesterday, just hours after being reported missing from his home. Read
