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Today's News for 18 December 2008

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Government to protect Nissan jobs Dec 18 2008

THE Government last night pledged to step in if they feared Nissan was turning into the next Woolworths.Read

Call for talks over council's promises Dec 18 2008

LEADERS of a Northumberland borough council are calling for an urgent meeting with a Government minister amid growing concerns over the advent of a single super council for the county in April.Read

Spartans write a fresh chapter in their history Dec 18 2008

FAMED FA Cup warriors Blyth Spartans are planning a hot reception for the Premier League millionaires of Blackburn Rovers after their latest giant-killing.Read

Universities in line for share of £1.5bn Dec 18 2008

NORTH East universities were last night looking forward to a payout worth millions of pounds after new national rankings for top-class research were released.Read

One giant step towards a base on the moon Dec 18 2008

RESEARCH led by a North East expert could be one giant step towards a manned base on the moon.Read

Minister to help flood-hit families Dec 18 2008

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Hilary Benn yesterday agreed to take up the cause of flood-hit families in Northumberland who are still out of their homes.Read

Footballers banned from town’s pubs Dec 18 2008

MIDDLESBROUGH defender Matthew Bates and former midfielder Lee Cattermole have been banned from pubs and clubs across Stockton.Read

Club back fighting after closure shock Dec 18 2008

A FLOURISHING amateur boxing club has dragged itself off the canvas after the shock blow of being forced out of its home of 21 years.Read

Four raids this year at city bookie's Dec 18 2008

A BETTING shop has been targeted by armed robbers for a fourth time.Read

Star Faryl wears Leigh creation at Dec 18 2008

A NORTH dress designer is celebrating after handcrafting a gown worn by Britain’s Got Talent star Faryl Smith. Leigh Hetherington, 33, from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, runs wedding dress boutique Leigh Hetherington in Newcastle’s Old Eldon Square.Read

Piece of Tyne history is sold for £85 Dec 18 2008

A DREAM piece of the North East's maritime history was snapped up yesterday – for just £85.Read

Stately home saved from bypass blight Dec 18 2008

OWNERS of a picturesque stately home are celebrating after transport bosses shelved plans for a ring road yards from their property.Read

Police get closure order to shut down drugs den Dec 18 2008

A HOUSE in Newcastle’s West End has been closed by police after residents complained about drug problems at the property.Read

Tributes to 'bubbly girl' killed in crash Dec 18 2008

NEIGHBOURS and ex-colleagues paid tribute to a bright and bubbly girl from Northumberland killed in a car crash this week.Read

Flouting ban costs dog owner £465 Dec 18 2008

A DOG owner has been fined more than £450 for allowing his pet to run loose on a Northumberland beach declared a canine no-go zone.Read

Go-ahead for another Tesco Dec 18 2008

A NEW Tesco will be built in a Northumberland town despite there not being enough shoppers in the area to justify it.Read

Warning of scam over working from home Dec 18 2008

A SOPHISTICATED scam offering people the chance to work from home has been targeted by police.Read

Eateries develop taste for local food Dec 18 2008

WE'RE rich. The North East abounds in natural produce from freshly-caught seafood to wild game and potatoes that actually taste as if they’ve been buried in prime soil for three months.Read

Sheer nerve helps to make new nest Dec 18 2008

ABSEILING wildlife workers have created a des res nesting site for peregrine falcons on a sheer rockface.Read

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