May
2008
Articles from 29th May 2008
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Big rise in demand for social care help
May 29 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East councils are facing tough decisions over spending as new figures reveal the spiraling demand for social services. Read
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Smash at accident blackspot kills two
May 29 2008 | Today's News
A TALENTED rugby player and a taxi driver were killed after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree at a Northumberland accident blackspot. Read
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Mum’s arson claim as family flee blaze
May 29 2008 | Today's News
THE mother of a family who smashed windows to escape a blaze which engulfed their home last night said she had been targeted by an arson attack. Read
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Region well placed to survive economic slowdown
May 29 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s top economist has dismissed fears of a recession crippling the region – but warned that the days of uninterrupted economic stability are over. Read
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Newcastle United one of eight clubs to make profit
May 29 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United is still near the top of the money league in English football despite failing to deliver success on the field. Read
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Five hostages spend a year in captivity
May 29 2008 | Today's News
THE families of five Britons being held hostage in Iraq mark the first anniversary of their kidnapping today. Read
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Why we really are a bit sick of work
May 29 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE in the North East have more cases of work-related illnesses than anywhere else in the country, a study has shown. Read
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Hadrian’s Wall to be guarded again
May 29 2008 | Today's News
THE Roman Wall is to be given stronger protection against planning developments under new Government rules. Read
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Academics to make science fiction fact
May 29 2008 | Today's News
ELECTRONIC “pets”, inspired by a science fiction book, which could solve privacy and security problems are being developed by North researchers. Read
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Fresh demands on fuel
May 29 2008 | Today's News
BUSINESS leaders and campaigners yesterday renewed calls for fuel and car tax rises to be axed amid confusion about the Government’s response to the row. Read
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Costly fight against the invaders
May 29 2008 | Today's News
BATTLING against invasive foreigners is costing conservation bodies in the North East tens of thousands of pounds. Read
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Three years' jail for club raider
May 29 2008 | Today's News
A MAN feared for his life when he was attacked in his own home by a raider armed with a crowbar, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Grandad in bid to put a smile on Milly’s face
May 29 2008 | Today's News
ADOTING grandfather whose family has grown up since he last attempted the Bupa Great North Run has challenged himself once again, all to put a smile on the face of a three-year-old girl. Read
