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Today's News for 30 January 2008

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Fewer patients get hospital superbugs Jan 30 2008

THE number of patients in the North-East contracting hospital superbugs has fallen, new figures show.Read

Darling in talks on Rock workers Jan 30 2008

CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling is today set to meet representations of staff at Northern Rock as the bank’s future is decided.Read

Fight your corner, Blair aide tells North Jan 30 2008

A FORMER adviser to Tony Blair is calling on the North-East to shout louder in Europe to secure more cash.Read

Number of smokers at all-time low Jan 30 2008

THE number of smokers in the North-East has fallen to record levels, new figures have revealed.Read

Climate change quiz for 50,000 Jan 30 2008

THE opinions are to be sought of 50,000 people in the North-East on climate change. The survey has been organised by North-East MEP Fiona Hall, who is also Liberal Democrat energy spokesperson in Europe.Read

Care review welcomed Jan 30 2008

THE family of an elderly woman forced to find care for her and sell her home to pay for it has welcomed what they call a long overdue Government inquiry into a postcode lottery of services.Read

Secret incinerator vote Jan 30 2008

PROTESTS are expected tonight as city leaders prepare to meet behind closed doors to discuss proposals for a new incinerator south of the Tyne.Read

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Tragedy boy ‘must have been terrified’ Jan 30 2008

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has collapsed and died after being chased by two older boys. Yesterday the mother of Jordan Maddison, who suffered from a pre- existing heart condition, choked back tears to pay a moving tribute to her son.Read

Standards on trains ‘hitting the buffers’ Jan 30 2008

PASSENGERS travelling on North-East trains face some of the worst rail standards in Europe – with even toilets now under threat.Read

Ex-PC in claims of ‘abuse on daily basis’ Jan 30 2008

A FORMER police officer who claims he suffered threats, verbal and racist abuse while working for Northumbria Police is taking the force to an employment tribunal.Read

Conway fights for his political life Jan 30 2008

A FORMER Tyneside politician who used taxpayers’ money to pay his son for work he never carried out is today fighting to save his career.Read

Son would be welcomed back into his home Jan 30 2008

A MOTHER has described frantic attempts to save her two daughters from a house fire allegedly started by their teenage brother – but said she wouldn’t hesitate to welcome her son back into her home.Read

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