May
2008
Articles from 9th May 2008
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Windmill puts spin on 200th anniversary celebrations
May 09 2008 | Today's News
THE Fulwell Windmill, Sunderland, will host a number of activities coinciding with its 200th anniversary this weekend. Read
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Blast risk man 'under charged'
May 09 2008 | Today's News
A DRUNKEN man forced neighbours to be evacuated when he deliberately fractured a gas pipe during a two-and-a-half hour armed siege. Read
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Costly search for woman in underwear
May 09 2008 | Today's News
A SLEEPWALKER may have sparked a huge search costing thousands of pounds involving a helicopter, police officers with dogs and search and rescue teams. Read
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MP under fire after attack on Rock ‘brand’
May 09 2008 | Today's News
ATOP Tory MP was under fire from Labour yesterday after questioning the Northern Rock “brand” amid efforts to rebuild the bank. Read
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Sir Bobby helps out sisters with tribute to their mum
May 09 2008 | Today's News
THIRTY years ago this month Sir Bobby Robson brought the FA Cup “home” to Langley Park cricket club in County Durham. Read
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Scheme to breathe life into village
May 09 2008 | Today's News
AMBITIOUS plans to transform a “forgotten” village have been revealed. The proposals include up to 250 new homes and also new industrial estates and a health centre at Chilton, near Ferryhill, County Durham. Read
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Lulu gives festival something to shout about
May 09 2008 | Today's News
SIXTIES pop sensation Lulu is one of the acts performing at this year’s South Tyneside Summer Festival. Read
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Battling with the stars for film award
May 09 2008 | Today's News
A TEENAGE student is going up against Hollywood A-listers in an international film festival. Read
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North holds key to survival of Labour
May 09 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown could lose seats in his North East strongholds and face defeat at the next general election, a new analysis by The Journal reveals today. Read
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Cancer girl Ella set to meet hero Mickey Mouse
May 09 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG cancer sufferer has been given the go-ahead by doctors to fly to the USA to meet Mickey Mouse. Read
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Sage makes top 10 of England’s finest
May 09 2008 | Today's News
NORTH music venue The Sage Gateshead has been named as one of the best buildings of the last 100 years in England in a well-recognised travel guide. Read
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Region’s top schools in anxious wait for awards
May 09 2008 | Today's News
THE region’s top schools will be honoured at a special ceremony in Newcastle next week. Now in its second year, the North East Schools Awards will see The Journal teaming up with our sister paper on Teesside, the Evening Gazette, and sponsors Northumbrian Water to recognise the unsung work making a difference to our children’s education. Read
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‘Heroes all’ medals for 39th Regiment
May 09 2008 | Today's News
HERO soldiers who have just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan have received medals for their service at a ceremony in Northumberland. Read
