Aug
2008
Articles from 30th Aug 2008
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Deadly mistake behind takeaway murder
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East businessman gunned down above his restaurant could have been murdered in a fit of mistaken jealousy. Read
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Disabled councillor’s adventure on the waves
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
A COUNCILLOR who suffers from cerebral palsy has taken to a surf board to repay a debt to his local swimming pool. Read
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Now Rock sells off new £100m offices
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock is to sell off its two new £100m office developments in the North East in a clear signal that the nationalised bank will have to live more cheaply in the future. Read
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Ministers follow council lead on homes proposal
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS are set to follow a North East council by helping buy unsold properties to boost the housing market. Read
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Sound of silence as BT stops the buzz
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
ENGINEERS have solved a fault on a telephone line which left people in a remote Northumberland village unable to phone their neighbours without hearing an ear-splitting din. Read
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Another motive for murder of couple
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
THE Chinese couple murdered in their Newcastle home may have been killed by a gang of thieves who target foreign students across the UK. Read
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Ginola is back for a taste of North
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
FORMER Newcastle United favourite David Ginola is to launch his new wine at The Journal Taste 2 food and drink festival today. Read
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Ten-hour wait for air passengers
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
FRUSTRATED passengers were left waiting for more than 10 hours in Newcastle airport for their flight — because staff could not print off the flight plan. Read
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Copper thieves costing Network Rail millions
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
SOARING copper prices are fuelling thefts of signal wiring across the North East and costing Network Rail millions of pounds in delays, repairs and extra security. Read
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Fears for sight of girl shot in street
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
AYOUNG girl shot in the eye with a ball bearing gun has been told she may suffer permanent damage to her sight. Read
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Hall may get money from council coffers
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
COUNCIL tax could be used to help save a North East architectural masterpiece for the nation. Read
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Injured youth found lying on roadside
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
A TEENAGE boy is expected to undergo surgery in hospital today after a passing motorist found him slashed from mouth to ear lying on a grass verge. Read
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Man denies burglary that led to death
Aug 30 2008 | Today's News
AMAN who was arrested following the death of a farmer’s wife in County Durham denied fuel theft and wounding yesterday. Read
