Feb
2008
Articles from 15th Feb 2008
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Pigs burnt to death in lorry fire on motorway
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
A VETERINARY surgeon last night described the scene of carnage when 16 pigs were burnt alive trapped in a lorry on its way to a slaughterhouse. Read
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'Girls' dad may have started fatal fire'
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
A HOUSE fire which killed two young girls could have been started by their father, a murder trial jury heard yesterday. Read
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No more fun for Alnwick fair
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
ONE of Northumberland’s major annual events has been axed – because of a lack of community support. Read
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Council looks to force repair of Woolsington Hall
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
SIR John Hall could today be ordered by his local council to pay for urgent repair work to a deteriorating stately home that he owns. Read
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Region tops league for benefits claims
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS have been accused of failing the North East over returning unemployed people to work, with the region having the country’s highest proportion of benefit claimants. Read
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Helpers sought for study into knee condition
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE in the North East are needed to help research investigating whether a simple dose of Vitamin D can prevent osteoarthritis. Read
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Bus station idea for car park
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
BUS passengers in part of Northumberland could soon be looking forward to a new station, thanks to a council study. Read
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£255m to nurture hi-tech ventures
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
THE North East has been handed a chance to be at the heart of a plan to make the EU the most competitive knowledge economy in the world. Read
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Mum draws the line at 1,000,000!
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
THE Great North Run has attracted its millionth entrant. Leanne Symonds, 32, has never taken part in the Great North Run before, so was surprised to find out she had helped the race to reach it latest milestone. Read
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Gambling addict is suing betting chain
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
A COMPULSIVE gambler last night explained why he is suing a betting chain for losses of £2.1m, saying he asked to be barred from their shops. Read
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Fewer homes are bought by first-timers
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
THE number of first-time home buyers in the North fell last year to its lowest level since 1991, according to mortgage experts, leading to calls for the Government to take action. Read
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Angel of love
Feb 15 2008 | Today's News
ICONIC sculpture the Angel of the North inspired one man to pop the question last night. Read
