Nov
2008
Articles from 11th Nov 2008
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Berwick Bandits buyer needed to save speedway
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
Boss Peter Waite, who has kept the side afloat through its most successful period in the last nine years, shocked fans a month ago by placing the club on the market. Read
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Rape victim: I thought Oldham would kill me
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
A RAPE victim whose attacker is finally behind bars yesterday spoke of her nightmare ordeal. Read
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Students' unions ban blood service for gay discrimination
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
TWO students’ unions have banned the National Blood Service (NBS) from promoting itself in their buildings because they say it discriminates against gay male students. Read
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Top doctor Chris Record backs cheap drink ban
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
A LEADING North liver specialist has backed a ban on supermarkets selling cut-price drink to shoppers. Dr Chris Record, consultant at Newcastle General Hospital, said fruit and vegetables were being sold at a higher rate to subsidise “irresponsible” cheap alcohol. Read
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Crime in Newcastle 'may go up' as recession bites
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
THE credit crunch will result in more crime in the North East, Newcastle city leaders have been warned. Read
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Sunderland University inventors to keep bullet car grounded
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
INVENTORS at a North university are working on plans for a car capable of reaching 1,000mph. Given traffic-free roads, such a vehicle would be able to travel from Newcastle to London in 20 minutes. Read
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Durham University leading the way in space science
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
DURHAM University was yesterday named the best in Europe for its work to unlock the secrets of the universe. Read
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Matthew Graham in tracks of F1 hero Lewis Hamilton
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
A SPEED demon schoolboy is being touted as the next Lewis Hamilton after collecting more than 80 trophies. Read
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Sacked nurse Yunus Bakhsh to sue Unison
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
A SACKED mental health worker says he will sue the union which suspended him if they don’t apologise and retract statements made against him. Read
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Castle Keep could spur Newcastle tourism
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
A NEWCASTLE landmark could be transformed into a major tourist attraction as council bosses prepare to pledge thousands of pounds to the scheme. Read
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Restoration of Weardale railway line is on track
Nov 11 2008 | Today's News
VOLUNTEERS restoring part of a North railway last used 15 years ago are celebrating after clearing 10 miles of vegetation in three weeks. Read
