Nov
2008
Articles from 17th Nov 2008
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Family plucked to safety in Seaham beach drama
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
A COUPLE and their 11-month- old baby were at the centre of a dramatic rescue effort last night after the onrushing tide cut them off during a beach walk. Read
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Mini Angel of the North is worth a million
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE Antiques Roadshow revealed its first ever seven-figure valuation last night – for a mini Angel of the North. Read
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North tipped to ride economic wave
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE North East will be the only English region not to go into recession next year, according to reports from two groups of financial experts. Read
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Arrested rapper Kanye West in blast at the media
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
KANYE West has publicly lashed out at the media after being arrested in Newcastle, saying they “only deliver darkness”. Read
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Man dies in Milburngate bridge fall on birthday trip
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG man died after he fell more than 50ft from a city centre bridge while out celebrating his birthday. Read
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Economic experts heading for North East
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
ECONOMIC experts from the three main political parties are heading to the North East to discuss the region’s success. Read
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Murdered Redcap’s brother in trial call
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE brother of a murdered Tyneside soldier last night urged British forces to prosecute an arrested Iraqi man under UK laws. Read
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NUFC's Steven Taylor makes splash for Anya Potter
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
BRAVE Anya Potter was joined by Newcastle defender Steven Taylor yesterday as she launched a fundraising drive aimed at finding a cure for her illness. Read
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Sparkling stars turn out for Sunderland Christmas lights
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
SNOW was falling on Sunderland last night as the city launched its Christmas celebrations. At the Bridges Shopping Centre, Santa and his sleigh got the festive season under way as he was pulled down the street by real reindeers. Read
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Last-ditch deal for Berwick Bandits speedway club
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH speedway club which seemed destined for extinction has been saved at the last minute. A consortium came forward and completed a speedy deal to buy the Berwick Bandits from owner Peter Waite late on Saturday night. Read
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Amateur jockey in race for Hexham seat
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
HEXHAM Conservatives have selected a London-based barrister to stand for election when Peter Atkinson MP steps down. Former senior Tory adviser Guy Opperman will fight for the Hexham seat at the next general election. Read
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Red kites show the way to go greener
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE habits of the North East’s red kites are being used to persuade children to adopt green ways. Read
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Tynedale objectors prepare for battle over wind farm
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE latest controversial wind farm plan for Northumberland will to be heard at a public inquiry in January. Npower renewables’ bid to erect six turbines at Kiln Pit Hill will go before a government planning inspector at a hearing in Tynedale Council chamber in Hexham, beginning on January 6. Read
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Josie Grove's mum backs teenager's decision to die
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
THE mum of brave Josie Grove has offered support to the family of a teenage girl who won the right to die. Read
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Newcastle housing plan is held up by red tape
Nov 17 2008 | Today's News
A PIONEERING council scheme to buy unsold properties and provide badly-needed social housing is being hindered by red tape, it is claimed. Read
