Dec
2008
Articles from 2nd Dec 2008
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Death bid gas blast man spared prison
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
A POSTMAN left a scene of devastation when he blew up on his home in an apparent suicide bid. Read
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Life in jail for killer thieves
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
KILLERS who bludgeoned teenager Ross Davidson to death when they forced their way into his home to steal a games console were yesterday jailed for life. Read
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Tributes pour in for inspirational Ali
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
THE RUGBY world last night paid tribute to inspirational Northumberland player Ali Johnson, who died yesterday following a stroke. Read
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Durham heroes thwart Christmas mugger
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
THE victim of a mugging last night praised two have-a-go-heroes who caught her attacker and returned the stolen cash she was saving for Christmas presents. Read
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Rock says it's going easy on strugglers
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock yesterday appeared to reject following the Royal Bank of Scotland in automatically giving six months’ grace to homeowners before launching repossession action. Read
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North business takes £1bn hit
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
More than three in five companies are losing business because of poor transport connections and 92% have reported increased costs. Read
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Anger over Peterlee's shabby tree
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
Is this the most pitiful Christmas tree ever? Read
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Beneath one roof at last – treasures of the North
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
DETAILS were revealed yesterday of a dozen major attractions which will welcome visitors to the new £26m Great North Museum. Read
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Parents want inquiry on sex crime teacher
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
PARENTS whose children attend a North school which employs a teacher convicted of sending sexually explicit text messages to a 14-year-old boy are calling for an investigation. Read
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Calendar guys back hall
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
THE "calendar girls" concept has been conjured up in support of the bid to buy Seaton Delaval Hall – only this time, the subjects are male and they keep their kit on. Read
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MP fears for North public sector jobs
Dec 02 2008 | Today's News
THE North East is facing the threat of "damaging" public job cuts as ministers slash costs to pay for a £20bn package supposed to boost the economy. Read
