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Today's News for 13 March 2009

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Anthony Whittaker who has been jailed for causing the death of David Weatherburn and Bryan Hardwick

Anthony Whittaker jailed for killing two dads in drunken crash Mar 13 2009

FOR Bryan Hardwick and David Weatherburn, Saturday, October 11, was supposed to be a happy family day out collecting conkers near their County Durham homes.Read

Nissan warn that job losses may still be necessary Mar 13 2009

NISSAN last night warned compulsory job losses could still be necessary, despite being overwhelmed with applications for voluntary redundancy.Read

De La Rue to create 70 new money-making jobs in region Mar 13 2009

BANK note printer De La Rue has announced it is creating 70 new jobs in the North East. A boom in foreign currency printing, particularly in the developing world has seen the international firm continue to grow healthy profits despite the recession.Read

North man arrested after shooting in Spain Mar 13 2009

TWO Britons, including one from Newcastle, are facing charges of attempted murder after shooting at police in Spain.Read

Obesity putting a huge strain on North East fire services Mar 13 2009

RISING obesity levels in the North East are putting a huge financial strain on the region’s fire services, new statistics released last night reveal.Read

Ellie Henry gets treatment to improve sight Mar 13 2009

A LITTLE girl is looking forward to a bright future after receiving specialist equipment that is helping to bring back her sight.Read

Seven ‘rescued’ in North East brothel raids Mar 13 2009

HIDDEN behind drawn curtains and locked doors, the seedy secrets of the region’s sex industry normally go unnoticed. But a series of raids on North East brothels have exposed a murky world of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our communities.Read

Blyth regeneration celebration to take place on Saturday Mar 13 2009

SCULPTOR Simon Watkinson had to delve deep to create a landmark artwork for a town’s new market place. On Saturday a day of celebration will mark the end of the £3m regeneration of Blyth’s market place.Read

Newcastle leaders demand improved transport links to region Mar 13 2009

CITY leaders have written to the Government demanding the region’s ports, roads and airports are included in a nationwide economic masterplan.Read

CCTV bid to clamp down on drug use in Alnwick Mar 13 2009

CCTV cameras are being installed in pub toilets in a Northumberland market town because of the scourge of drug taking.Read

Mamma Mia! Newcastle tickets go on sale for Journal readers Mar 13 2009

JOURNAL readers can today buy tickets for Mamma Mia! in the North East before they go on general sale next week.Read

Sid Waddell has bittersweet memories of pit life Mar 13 2009

IT’S hard to imagine it, but darts commentator Sid Waddell’s North East accent becomes even more pronounced when he talks about his mining roots and his pride in his parents.Read

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