Mar
2009
Articles from 14th Mar 2009
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The Derwentside Story recalls murder live on television
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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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Big Issue seller stole from blind student
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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St Mary’s Church in Heworth raided a fourth time
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
A CONGREGATION was left reeling after its church was ransacked by thieves for the fourth time this year. Read
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Is Castle Morpeth the region’s top locale?
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
WITH its tranquil countryside and friendly towns, Northumberland has always been a popular place to live. Read
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Hairs to those who raise cash for Comic Relief
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
You can see video footage from yesterday's red nose fundraising in the North East on our website, www.journallive.co.uk Read
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Police warning message to young drinkers written up in lights
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Chav-free adventure holiday company is a huge hit
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Two West Monkseaton youngsters get heart transplants
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Brave fundraiser Johnny Bliss loses battle with cancer
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Newcastle City Council parking loophole lets drivers off hook
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Money row drives Bedlington sports centre scheme into rough
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE campaigning for a multi-million pounds sports centre have been left stunned after a political turnaround left question marks over funding. Read
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Alnwick mum’s horror after yobs smash window
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
A TERRIFIED mum has told how she and her young daughters escaped serious injuries when yobs smashed a bottle through their bedroom window. Read
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Foxhunters pub workers held at gunpoint in raid
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Police probe shooting of golden eagle
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Research prize for blood campaigner Carol Grayson
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
A HEALTH campaigner instrumental in securing an inquiry into contaminated blood has won a leading research prize. Read
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Stepping stones enable wildlife to dodge danger
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
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
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Gary Forster makes appeal to cut jail sentence
Mar 14 2009 | Today's News
A DRIVER who killed a young graduate by ramming his car has launched a bid to cut his jail sentence. Read
