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Today's News for 24 January 2009

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Scientists are on the verge of a revolution Jan 24 2009

PIONEERING North East scientists are poised with a world breakthrough to repair brain cells damaged by illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.Read

Thieves' big plans hit a brick wall . . . literally Jan 24 2009

RAM-RAIDERS smashed into a superstore yesterday in a bid to seize the cash machine.Read

Daughter 'wanted rid of her mother' Jan 24 2009

A PENSIONER was killed when her daughter struck her on the head with an ornamental horse, a court heard.Read

Right, we are in a recession – now let's get out of it Jan 24 2009

NORTH East business leaders spoke last night of the "unsurprising reality" of working during a downturn as dire figures confirmed that the UK is now in the grip of a recession.Read

Nuclear option gets the go-ahead Jan 24 2009

THE way was cleared yesterday for a new nuclear power station in Cumbria.Read

More cash demanded to help fight future floods Jan 24 2009

MINISTERS were warned last night of more flooding unless extra cash is spent on defences as it emerged the latest Government scheme is protecting a tiny proportion of homes in the region.Read

Post Office service is still second class Jan 24 2009

POST office users in five Northumberland villages have been given a boost with ‘improved’ services. But some say the only improvement they would like is a fully reinstated branch.Read

Exciting time for Matfen Jan 24 2009

AN AWARD-winning Northumberland hotel is to be placed under new management.Read

Turbine petition is gathering support Jan 24 2009

MORE than 100 people have signed a petition opposing plans to build four giant wind turbines in countryside near a Northumberland market town.Read

Bomb maker faces wait to hear sentence Jan 24 2009

THE son of a school caretaker convicted of unlawfully making a bomb will have to wait to be sentenced after the case was adjourned for further reports yesterday.Read

Services facing cuts as the crunch bites Jan 24 2009

JOBS, nursing beds and library services could all be slashed in a round of council cost-cutting measures. A host of services will come under the spotlight next week as Durham County Council bosses try to set the new budget ready for the area’s new super council, being set up on April 1.Read

Move to help hundreds experience parenthood Jan 24 2009

AN increased demand in IVF treatment has prompted one of the most successful fertility clinics in the region to move to bigger premises.Read

Shusha's back with the family at last Jan 24 2009

A MISSING cat was returned to its owners three years after it went astray.Read

MP’s cash questions for PM Jan 24 2009

THE Prime Minister has been asked to explain why his party has diverted European cash meant for the North East back to central Government.Read

Speedy solution backed Jan 24 2009

TRANSPORT Secretary Geoff Hoon "fully recognises" the need for the North East to be plugged into a new national high-speed rail link, The Journal has been told.Read

Protesters will fight extension to landfill Jan 24 2009

CAMPAIGNERS last night vowed to fight a new bid to delay the ending of waste tipping at a controversial Northumberland landfill site which has operated for 50 years.Read

Pub closes after bid for extra hours fails Jan 24 2009

PEOPLE living near a "problem" pub owned by a former Newcastle Falcons star are celebrating after it closed.Read

Pensioner refused bail after alleged knife attack Jan 24 2009

A PENSIONER was refused bail when he appeared in court over an alleged machete knife attack on an allotment holder.Read

A Blackbird

Region is urged to watch the birdies Jan 24 2009

THE North East was set a challenge yesterday as part of 30th anniversary celebrations of the world’s biggest wildlife survey.Read

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