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Today's News for 14 March 2009

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Newcastle City Council parking loophole lets drivers off hook Mar 14 2009

LITTLE-KNOWN Government rules have led to a parking free-for-all in the region. Council officials last night admitted they are powerless to enforce regulations governing thousands of parking spaces in the North East.Read

Brave fundraiser Johnny Bliss loses battle with cancer Mar 14 2009

BRAVE Johnny Bliss’s wife last night paid tribute to “the most charismatic and wonderful man in the world” after he lost his battle with cancer.Read

Two West Monkseaton youngsters get heart transplants Mar 14 2009

SURGEONS who performed two heart transplants on youngsters who lived just streets apart have told of their joy at being able to save the children’s lives.Read

Gary Forster makes appeal to cut jail sentence Mar 14 2009

A DRIVER who killed a young graduate by ramming his car has launched a bid to cut his jail sentence.Read

Chav-free adventure holiday company is a huge hit Mar 14 2009

A TRAVEL firm offering ‘chav-free’ holidays was so inundated with inquiries it’s website crashed. Activities Abroad hit the headlines after sending an email to its database of 24,000 potential customers, offering them travel packages free from people with so-called ‘chav’ names, like Britney and Kylie-Lianne.Read

Police warning message to young drinkers written up in lights Mar 14 2009

A LASER light show launched by police last night sent a striking warning to young drinkers in a North town. Huge crime prevention messages were projected onto one of the tallest buildings in Peterlee, County Durham, in a crack-down on anti-social behaviour.Read

Foxhunters pub workers held at gunpoint in raid Mar 14 2009

TERRIFIED pub staff were held up at gunpoint in an armed raid. Two masked men burst into the Foxhunters Pub, on Preston North Road, Whitley Bay.Read

Hairs to those who raise cash for Comic Relief Mar 14 2009

You can see video footage from yesterday's red nose fundraising in the North East on our website, www.journallive.co.ukRead

Is Castle Morpeth the region’s top locale? Mar 14 2009

WITH its tranquil countryside and friendly towns, Northumberland has always been a popular place to live.Read

Research prize for blood campaigner Carol Grayson Mar 14 2009

A HEALTH campaigner instrumental in securing an inquiry into contaminated blood has won a leading research prize.Read

Stepping stones enable wildlife to dodge danger Mar 14 2009

A SWEEPING new approach to conservation in the North East will be launched next week. The Living Landscapes strategy is the biggest joint effort ever mounted by the region’s Northumberland, Durham and Tees Valley wildlife trusts. Read

Police probe shooting of golden eagle Mar 14 2009

A BIRD of prey suffered “horrific” injuries after it was shot while out flying. The golden eagle was peppered with pellets during the shooting in Stanhope, Weardale.Read

Money row drives Bedlington sports centre scheme into rough Mar 14 2009

PEOPLE campaigning for a multi-million pounds sports centre have been left stunned after a political turnaround left question marks over funding.Read

Alnwick mum’s horror after yobs smash window Mar 14 2009

A TERRIFIED mum has told how she and her young daughters escaped serious injuries when yobs smashed a bottle through their bedroom window.Read

St Mary’s Church in Heworth raided a fourth time Mar 14 2009

A CONGREGATION was left reeling after its church was ransacked by thieves for the fourth time this year.Read

Big Issue seller stole from blind student Mar 14 2009

A VENDOR of The Big Issue yesterday admitted stealing £80 from a blind student. Bianca Mihai, 29, had earlier denied stealing the money from Aisha Hussain, 22, last September 6.Read

The Derwentside Story recalls murder live on television Mar 14 2009

THE shooting of a planning officer encouraged customers to become more aggressive to council officers, a new book has revealed.Read

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