Aug
2008
Articles from 18th Aug 2008
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Villagers take lonely fortress
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
A CASTLE opens to the public this summer for the first time in five years, thanks to local people. Read
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MP hits out over turbines 'advisers'
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
GOVERNMENT departments responsible for the increase in onshore wind turbines are using staff from energy companies to advise them on noise and safety issues. Read
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Help for murder victims’ families
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
FAMILY members of two murdered Chinese graduates have been offered fast track entry into the UK to help detectives with their investigation. Read
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Swarland villagers asked to shop the speeders
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
POLICE came under fire last night for encouraging people living in a Northumberland village to shop speeding drivers. Read
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T stands for Toon in Cheryl’s design
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
THE magpie – for decades the symbol of Newcastle United – has been “borrowed” by Geordie style icon Cheryl Cole as she branches out into fashion design. Read
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Exodus call clouds serious questions
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
LAST week, they were called “plain wrong”, “barmy” and “stupid” after they suggested giving up on parts of the North and moving people south. Read
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Boat owner Brian saves man swept away by tide
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
A HEROIC member of the public used his own boat to rescue a man who fell into the River Tyne and was washed a mile-and-a-half downstream by the tide. Read
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Vandals damage party guests’ cars
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
A WEDDING celebration turned sour for a North East couple when vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to family cars during a party. Read
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Fun for all and funds for charity
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
IT may have been a wet weekend but the hit-and-miss weather couldn’t dampen spirits across a fun-filled host of summer events. Read
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Talented footballer in overdose death
Aug 18 2008 | Today's News
A FAMILY is mourning the death of a talented young footballer following a suspected tablets overdose. Read
