Jul
2008
Articles from 4th Jul 2008
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Pupils shine in festival to celebrate their talents
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
SCHOOLS have been celebrating the talent of their pupils this week, to mark the first annual Shine Week. Read
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‘Magpie’ hoarded stolen nature books
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A NATURE lover caught stealing valuable books from a Northumberland shop was found to have thousands of pounds of other stolen books at his home. Read
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Barratt to axe 1,000 jobs as crisis bites
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
THE crisis in the housebuilding industry saw Barratt announce around 1,000 jobs losses yesterday, with 50 set to go at the company’s Newcastle office. Read
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Brown fails to support key North transport upgrades
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown yesterday said he wanted the “most modern” transport network but failed to support key regional upgrades before his first North East visit as Prime Minister. Read
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Driver reverses over hit-and-run victims
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A TEENAGER and her 59- year-old grandmother were in hospital yesterday after a hit-and-run crash in which the driver reversed over them twice. Read
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Arrest after police shoot man with baton round
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
NEIGHBOURS spoke of their shock yesterday after armed police shot a suspected gunman with a baton round. Read
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Man in court over bus death
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
THE heartbroken partner of a man who died following a row over swearing on a bus last night paid tribute to the “happy-go-lucky man who enjoyed life.” Read
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Tourist in a coma after street attack in Portugal
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH man is in a coma after being attacked in the street while on holiday in Portugal. David Morley, 64, of Ryton, Gateshead, suffered serious head injuries during the incident in Villamoura last week. Read
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Widow murdered on African holiday
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of a 64-year-old County Durham grandmother who was brutally murdered while on holiday in Tunisia. Read
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Court told of officer’s bullying regime
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A SENIOR Northumbria Police officer accused of indecent assault ruled with a regime of bullying and intimidation, a court heard. Read
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Improve or be closed plans under attack
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
HEADTEACHERS last night launched fresh attacks on Government plans that could see schools closed if GCSE marks do not improve. Read
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National Trust puts faith in historic hall
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
NATIONAL Trust chiefs yesterday outlined why the organisation dug deep into its pockets with an offer to invest almost £7m in a North East stately home. Read
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Truant mother fails to turn up at court
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
A WARRANT was issued yesterday for the arrest of a woman convicted a fourth time of failing to ensure her children went to school. Read
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Grain of an idea for big lottery win
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
LOTTERY winner Michael Wigham plans to celebrate a £500,000 windfall – by building his own garden shed. Read
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King Kev reaches new heights
Jul 04 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE manager Kevin Keegan will be flying high next season, whatever happens on the pitch. Read
