Aug
2008
Articles from 4th Aug 2008
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Dog saves farmer trapped in woods
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who became stuck in bushes for over 13 hours was found by a search and rescue dog after a full scale manhunt. Read
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Chinese lanterns theory on ‘UFO’ sightings
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
REPORTED UFO sightings over Northumberland on Saturday night may have been Chinese lanterns. Read
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Calls for new ideas on public transport
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
DRIVERS could claim free bus travel in exchange for their old cars as part of proposals to be put forward at a public transport conference. Read
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Chief Constable says scrap public sector bonuses
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s most senior policeman has called for the public sector bonus system to be scrapped – despite receiving a big payment himself. Read
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Sir Bobby and friends step up for good causes
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES in the region put their best feet forward for Sir Bobby Robson yesterday. Sir Bobby launched the annual Walk in the Park fundraising event, a five-mile sponsored stroll around Newcastle’s Leazes Park. Read
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Football, music and 40s-style fashion
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
NORTH EAST sporting stars lined up for a charity football match last night to help underprivileged children have the experience of a lifetime. Read
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Turbines will be six times size of Angel
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
PLANS for 10 wind turbines six times the height of the Angel of the North which would be seen by thousands of motorists each day will be unveiled to the public next week. Read
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Murder victim’s son’s tragic death
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
THE son of murdered David ‘Noddy’ Rice has died – a week after he was taken to hospital after a house party. Ryan Burn, 20, of Saint Vincent Street, South Shields, was one of several people taken to hospital following a party which left one man, Callum Taylor, dead. Read
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Father speaks out after flood rescue
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
THE FATHER of a 10-year-old boy who was airlifted to safety from a flooded river last night condemned Ministry of Defence plans to cut RAF crews operating in the region. Read
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Mum wants daughter’s life saver to go on NHS
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
THE mother of a baby girl whose life was saved by a paediatrician who painstakingly handmade a kidney dialysis machine in the garage of his home is backing the medic’s bid to make the device available on the NHS nationwide. Read
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Conking out – a popular pastime of generations
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
IT has been a favourite childhood pastime for generations, but now the humble game of conkers could be under threat from a deadly disease. Read
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Head injury student a little better
Aug 04 2008 | Today's News
A STUDENT found unconscious at the foot of concrete steps near his university accommodation is making a slow recovery. Read
