Feb
2008
Articles from 8th Feb 2008
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THE Government’s borrowing rules were under threat yesterday after crisis-hit Northern Rock’s liabilities were taken on to the public balance sheet.
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the move could add at least £90.7bn to public sector debt, based on Northern Rock’s 2006 accounts. Read
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Designers of the future
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
FASHION stars of the future went from the classroom to the catwalk with their latest collections yesterday. Read
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Fare deal is chance to spread the word
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
IT’S 2018. North East foods have become UK-wide bestsellers and the preferred choice for the major air and rail operators. Read
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Flanagan attacks 101 cash decision
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
THE Government has come under fire from its own chief adviser on crime for withdrawing funding from the 101 non-emergency service. Read
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Toddler killed in teatime tragedy
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A TODDLER was killed last night when he was knocked down by a car outside his home. It is believed his father was driving the vehicle. Read
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Ministers quizzed on opencast policy
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
DISMAYED council chiefs in Northumberland are seeking a top-level showdown over growing evidence that strong local opposition to opencast coal mines is being overruled by the Government. Read
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Accused ‘thought fatal fire was meant to frighten, not kill’
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A TEENAGER accused of starting a blaze which claimed the lives of his two sisters told a friend he thought the fire was intended to frighten but not kill, the jury heard. Read
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Councils’ cash curb
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East councils being scrapped in a town hall shake-up face losing any real financial power before they are even axed, it was claimed last night. Read
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Students work on grisly trail
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
STUDENTS in Newcastle became crime scene investigators this week as a fake murder was staged in the city. Read
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Gritty crime thrills readers
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s favourite books were revealed yesterday with crime writing and thrillers dominating the list – and keeping out the region’s old favourites. Read
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Julie bears the brunt of heartless burglary
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A TEDDY bear heist has left a shop owner £5,000 out of pocket after her business was burgled seven days after opening. Read
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GP’s attacker goes free as doctors refuse order
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A MAN who severely beat a trainee doctor in her surgery was given a two-year-supervision order yesterday. Read
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Rifle attack victim shot in stomach
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A WEARSIDE man was recovering in hospital last night after being shot in the stomach. Read
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Land sale row blocks homes
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown is under mounting pressure to act over claims a public body has blocked hundreds of vital new homes in Tyneside contrary to Government affordable housing objectives. Read
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Runner’s tribute to aunts
Feb 08 2008 | Today's News
A TEACHER has taken time to reflect on her family’s battle with cancer and hopes her tribute will inspire other women to complete the Race for Life. Read
