Apr
2008
Articles from 4th Apr 2008
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HOUSEWIFE IN RUNNING TO WIN £50,000 FOR AIR AMBULANCE
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
A HOUSEWIFE is hoping to win £50,000 for charity in the race of a lifetime on Grand National day. Read
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‘Play the game’ Olympics plea
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
THE Minister for the North East is being told by city leaders, fed-up with seeing cash taken from local sports to fund the Olympics, to keep a watchful eye on funding for the London Games. Read
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Research shows alcohol does help you forget
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
BINGE drinking teenagers run the risk of turning absent minded because of the damage booze is doing to their brains, research carried out in the North-East has revealed. Read
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Love of Labour is lost
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
AFORMER Labour councillor has criticised the “damaging” party policy that forced him to resign because of his gender and that could see a candidate who lives 23 miles from the ward being elected. Read
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Pupils show they're fit for fun at launch of health event
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
MORE than 80 children were jumping for joy yesterday when they took part in a mass skipathon. Read
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Crime busters go ton-up
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
ACRIME-busting team of five police officers have cracked down on 100 criminals in just three months, including members of a notorious neighbourhood gang. Read
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Housing chief awarded £100,000 libel payout
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
SUNDERLAND housing chief Peter Walls was yesterday awarded £100,000 damages over a “malicious and relentless” campaign of libel and harassment from the now defunct DadsPlace website. Read
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Stamp of approval for new post office
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
A CITY centre post office built into a high street store was hailed a success at its opening yesterday. Read
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A win for warriors filmed on Wearside
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
A JAPANESE samurai film shot in Durham has won an award for its director – a Frenchman who lives in Gateshead. Read
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Plans for eco-town jobs shot down by minister
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
NEW eco-towns in the North East were yesterday rejected after the Government appeared to admit the creaking transport network might struggle with additional pressures. Read
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Have you spotted a silly cycle lane?
Apr 04 2008 | Today's News
EAGLE-EYED readers are still contacting The Journal to report sightings of silly cycle lanes. Read
