Nov
2008
Articles from 22nd Nov 2008
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Asbestos victims’ insurance victory
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of North East families affected by deadly asbestos exposure could receive large compensation pay-outs following a landmark ruling. Read
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Durham grandmother passes driving test at 82
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
GREAT grandmother Audrey Humble is celebrating passing her driving test at the age of 82 – a full 47 years after she passed her last one. Read
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Price rise for Newcastle-London train tickets
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A BASIC rail return to London will smash through the £100 barrier in the New Year. Read
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Planting seed for Gateshead's New York ambition
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A ONE billion pound scheme to turn Gateshead into a “Lower East Side New York” was unveiled by civic leaders yesterday. Read
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Could Northern Rock kick-start the economy?
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock could be merged with Bradford & Bingley to form a “super” state bank. Read
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Crampton trial: Accused swotted up – QC
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A MAN who killed his entire family swotted up on mental illness to learn how to fake being mad, a court heard. Read
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Randstad Ltd in ruins after Cramlington fire
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A FAMILY-RUN business was left in ruins last night after its warehouse containing about £2m worth of goods was gutted in a massive fire. Read
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Great North Museum: Hancock campaign launches
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
MUSEUM goers in the North East have a chance to leave a permanent mark on the region’s newest attraction. Read
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Closure blow for Newbiggin-by-the-Sea boxing club
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A FLOURISHING boxing club has another fight on its hands after being told it must get out of its home of 21 years within weeks. Read
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Do you know these NUFC/SAFC derby day suspects?
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
DOZENS of suspected football yobs are being hunted by police following the trouble at last month’s Sunderland v Newcastle derby. Read
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Coral Bookmakers raid pair jailed
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
TWO armed raiders who burst into a bookmakers and threatened staff with a handgun have each been given five-year prison sentences. Read
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Luxury superhome planned for Ghyllheugh estate
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
PLANS have been tabled for a ground-breaking country house in Northumberland. Read
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Security stepped up for mini Angel of the North
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
THE valuation of the mini Angel of the North at £1m has led to an increase in security around the sculpture. Read
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Lewis shows world surfers’ paradise
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A NEW film showcases the region as a global surfing hotspot. Shot independently by The Journal photographer Lewis Arnold, the DVD, entitled Rise, highlights the North Sea breakers as some of the best on the planet. Read
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New future kicks off for Bishop Auckland Football Club
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
THEY were feted as the Kings of Amateur Football, helped Manchester United in their darkest hour, and even had a Subuteo team. Read
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Digging for Roman clues
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A DIG due to start in Newcastle next month may help solve a Roman mystery. In February, trial archaeological trenches on the site of Newcastle University’s new music building uncovered Roman pottery. Read
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£700m deal will turn county’s waste into fuel
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
A COUNCIL has taken action to avoid being hit by millions of pounds in penalty charges if it misses waste targets. Under the scheme, almost half of Cumbria’s waste will be turned into fuel for industry. Read
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Cool way to enjoy the summer
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
CAMPING next to a glacier sounds a pretty cool way to spend a summer. Four Newcastle University students, who did just that in Greenland, predictably had the place to themselves – at least people-wise. Read
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Big Jack kicks off drive to cheer up his home town
Nov 22 2008 | Today's News
FOOTBALL legend Jack Charlton is returning to his roots to help launch a new campaign aimed at improving part of his Northumberland home town. Read
