Aug
2009
Articles from 8th Aug 2009
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Heroic Sunderland Royal Marine Tony Evans praised during inquest
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
THE “huge bravery” of a North East Royal Marine who was fatally wounded in a rooftop gunfight while giving covering fire to his comrades was hailed by a coroner yesterday. Read
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Figures show North businesses delay paying tax to beat downturn.
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
THE depth of the North East recession was laid bare last night after figures showed thousands of businesses have put off paying more than £90m in tax in a bid to get through the economic downturn. Read
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Final look at Jesmond Picture House before demolition
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
FOR more than 70 years, it was one of the region’s best-loved cinemas, but one last look at the historic Jesmond Picture House in Newcastle reveals the dereliction the building has fallen into since the reels last rolled 15 years ago. Read
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Nick Brown and David Miliband call for US primaries to decide candidates
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
LABOUR should open the selection of Parliamentary candidates beyond party members through US-style “primary” elections, according to two of the party’s most senior figures. Read
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Bin wagon pulled from hole in road in Fenham, Newcastle
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
A REFUSE wagon had to be pulled out of a massive hole yesterday after a road collapsed beneath it. Read
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Child abductor raped girl, 12, and drove off in stolen car
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
A CHILD abductor raped a 12-year-old girl after snatching her off the street and driving away with her in a stolen car, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Readers’ tributes flood in for Sir Bobby Robson
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
Hundreds of readers from around the world have been paying tribute to Sir Bobby Robson on The Journal’s website over the last week. Here is a small selection of the comments they left. Read
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Vandals strike Sir Bobby Robson’s resting place
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
VANDALS have wrecked headstones in a cemetery just feet away from where Sir Bobby Robson was laid to rest. Read
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NSK to close one its Peterlee plants
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
A FACTORY which makes steering systems for the motoring industry is to close with the loss of 160 jobs. Read
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A decade of success for nature project
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
Environment Editor Tony Henderson on a decade of measures devoted to wildlife. Read
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North East patients have best healthcare in county, says report
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East patients enjoy the best healthcare in the country, according to a new report published yesterday. Read
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Flood watchdog identifies at-risk communities
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
COMMUNITIES considered to be at the greatest risk of flooding in Northumberland have been identified by a new watchdog organisation. Read
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Move to give Craster Kippers protected status
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
A UNIQUE Northumbrian delicacy could soon be ranked alongside Parma ham and French champagne after efforts were made to give it protected status. Read
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Are they really flying the flag for business?
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
NORTHUMBERLAND’S only flag maker has lashed council bosses for snubbing him when they wanted a special banner to celebrate a new era for local government in the county. Read
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Sixth supermarket for Berwick could kill town centre trade
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
APPROVAL for a sixth supermarket in a Northumberland community is the death knell for its town centre, one trader warned last night. Read
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Seahouses Museum is history after drop in visitors
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East fishing and heritage museum is to close next month, after falling visitor numbers made it no longer viable. Read
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NUFC star Danny Guthrie banned for driving at 101 mph
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United star Danny Guthrie will start the new football season with a driving ban after he was caught breaking the speed limit. Read
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Lord Armstrong bicentennial celebrations planned
Aug 08 2009 | Today's News
HIS extraordinary life was dedicated to the Victorian values of helping others. Read
