Jan
2008
Articles from 31st Jan 2008
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Conway will quit as MP at next election
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
MP Derek Conway last night announced he would step down at the next election, after embroiling the Conservatives in sleaze allegations over payments to his family. Read
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Victim wins right to sue Lotto rapist
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A VICTIM of lottery-winning rapist Iorworth Hoare has won the right to claim compensation from him. Read
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Coroner tells pair to resolve squabble
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
TWO metal detector enthusiasts from County Durham were told yesterday to resolve a squabble over a medieval silver seal found in a field. Read
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Neighbour twice risked his life to save kids from fire
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A NEIGHBOUR told a jury yesterday of his desperate attempts to rescue two young sisters trapped in their blazing home. Read
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Meeting halted by protest
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
PLANS which could lead to a new waste incinerator being built south of the Tyne were held up last night after protesters refused to leave a key council meeting. Read
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Move to scrap town centre parking fees
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
PARKING charges in a Northumberland market town could be scrapped. Read
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Flybe to set up at Newcastle Airport
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A HUGE airline investment is set to create more than 1,000 jobs as Europe’s largest regional carrier takes up base at Newcastle Airport. Read
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Jury acquits firm of negligence charge
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A JURY yesterday acquitted a firm of negligence following the death by electrocution of two of its workers. Read
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Secret aid to avoid another bank run
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
THE Bank of England could be handed powers to offer secret financial help to failing banks to avoid another Northern Rock-style crisis. Read
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Top cop leads by example
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A POLICE chief in the North found himself in the front line of the action when he went out with his officers on a rural beat. Read
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Pioneering plan helps patients go back to their homes
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH-EAST rehabilitation centre has pioneered a pilot outreach scheme to support patients returning home. Read
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A long life, easy on the fags – and a good death
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
A BOLD £5m plan to transform the health of our region and make it the best in the country by tackling binge drinking and obesity is being launched tomorrow. Read
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Campaign launched to boost regional produce
Jan 31 2008 | Today's News
BUY local, use local, eat local – that’s the message of a new campaign launched by The Journal today. Read
