Aug
2008
Articles from 29th Aug 2008
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Newcastle Falcons star proves he is no dummy
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE Falcons’ latest signing has shown off his tough tackling skills – on a mannequin in a department store. Read
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Jail for drunk who lit up on aeroplane
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
A DRUNKEN man put the lives of air passengers at risk by smoking a cigarette in an aircraft toilet and disabling the smoke alarm to cover his tracks. Read
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Scooter boss bids to find Metro solution
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
THE boss of a North East mobility scooter manufacturer says he wants to meet Nexus bosses to find a solution to the Metro ban on the machines. Read
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Council’s homes deal to boost market
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East council is to become the first in the country to buy houses to help shore up the struggling property market. Read
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Shilbottle bowls club becomes leak club
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
BRITAIN’S summer of rain has wrecked a Northumberland bowls league – at an indoor venue. The leaky roof at Shilbottle’s village club has meant the local players are now in the same boat as Wimbledon and cricket matches in putting up the ‘rain stopped play’ signs. Read
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Sports village decision faces more delays
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
LONG-suffering residents of a former steel town, who were promised a new sports complex 28 years ago, will have to wait a little longer. Read
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TV chef sells up as credit crunch bites
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
GEORDIE celebrity chef Terry Miller is selling his upmarket Rockafella restaurant after falling victim to the credit crunch. Read
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Durham fights to protect centuries of tradition
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
FOR more than 400 years, the citizens of Durham have traditionally chosen their own Mayor. Read
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Older shoppers say age-aware store ideal
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
SILVER shoppers have expressed delight after visiting a supermarket for older people, which could come to the North. Read
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Former PC in court for theft from stores
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
A POLICEMAN who quit the force after he was caught shoplifting has been spared jail. Read
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Grundy wonders if video will help hall
Aug 29 2008 | Today's News
A RENOWNED local historian is supporting a campaign to save a stately home by making a video tour for The Journal’s website. Read
