Nov
2008
Articles from 5th Nov 2008
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Heroes honoured at Chief Constable’s Presentation Evening
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
BRAVE members of the public who risked their lives to save others last night had their achievements recognised at an awards ceremony together with outstanding police officers. Read
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John Jones trial: Drug and call girl claims denied
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A DETECTIVE accused of corruption admitted he had behaved foolishly, but said he had done nothing criminally wrong, a court heard. Read
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Man beaten to death in front of his girlfriend
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
RAIDERS armed with pieces of wood launched a lethal attack on a teenager in front of his girlfriend, a murder trial jury was told yesterday. Read
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Two vie to buy Newcastle United in weeks
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
TWO serious contenders to buy Newcastle United have come forward, it emerged last night. Read
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Prudhoe swimming pool banned from using floats
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A SWIMMING pool has stopped issuing water wings and floats – for health and safety reasons. Read
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Josh Rodgers shows off football skills at Old Trafford
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A SKILLFUL South Tyneside schoolboy has been tipped as a football star of the future after coming third in a worldwide competition. Read
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Use of fake certificates increases to secure university places
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
FOREIGN youngsters are using fake qualifications to try to secure places at North East universities. Read
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All Right Now for Free tribute show
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
VETERAN drummer Simon Kirke returns to the North East venue where a piece of rock history was created. In 1969, a struggling young rock band called Free were performing at Dunelm House, Durham Student’s Union building in the city’s New Elvet. Read
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Gentlemen’s game goes behind bars
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
Throw three students into a secure prison with little more than a rugby ball and what do you get? A groundbreaking community coaching programme set to be rolled out nationwide. Read
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700-year-old silver brooch discovered in Bowes
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A MEDIEVAL decoration unearthed by appropriately named metal detector Richard Hunter could end up in a North museum. Read
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Postman takes time off to deliver Kielder bike trails
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
POSTMAN Ian Jones has taken a break from his rounds to deliver first class forest cycling trails. Read
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‘Cruel’ NHS drugs ban lifted
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS yesterday lifted a “cruel” ban on desperate patients paying for their own drugs while still receiving NHS care. Read
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N-bomb veterans welcome inquiry
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A VETERAN of Britain’s nuclear bomb tests has claimed a massive breakthrough in his fight for recognition. Read
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Police crack down on drugs dealers
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
A HUGE heroin haul was made by police at a Gateshead service station. A 36-year-old man was arrested after more than 2kg of the drug was recovered at the Birtley Services, just off the A194(M) in Birtley, Gateshead. Read
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Union calls for Lloyds TSB jobs safeguard
Nov 05 2008 | Today's News
UNION leaders have called on banking giant Lloyds TSB to enter into talks aimed at safeguarding jobs amid warnings of mass redundancies. Read
