Three held after body discovered
10:02am Saturday 22nd November 2008
THREE people were last night being held by police in connection with a man’s death.
Countdown to job as new TV quiz host
10:05am Saturday 22nd November 2008
A NORTH-EAST born sports presenter has been unveiled as the new host of popular quiz show Countdown.
Comments (0)Concern at big increase in families losing homes
10:06am Saturday 22nd November 2008
AN alarming rise in the number of families on the brink of losing their homes was revealed yesterday, providing further evidence of the recession biting across the region.
Firefighters rewarded for lifesaving rescues
10:10am Saturday 22nd November 2008
FOUR firefighters who rescued two hotel guests during one the biggest blazes in a town’s history have been given awards.
Father saves baby son from choking on orange peel
10:14am Saturday 22nd November 2008
A FATHER’S quick thinking saved the life of his baby son when he began choking on a large piece of orange peel in a trifle.
Olympian gives students a masterclass
10:12am Saturday 22nd November 2008
OLYMPIC pentathlete Katy Livingston has given an insight into the life of an athlete to a group of sports students.
Woman lied over rape claim, court told
10:40pm Friday 21st November 2008
A WOMAN made a false rape claim against her former partner because she was angry at the way she had been treated by men.
Plans for static caravan park submitted
9:41pm Friday 21st November 2008
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 330 static caravan site on the edge of an historic country park have formally been submitted.
Three jailed over stolen car parts ring
9:05pm Friday 21st November 2008
THREE men were jailed today for running a stolen cars racket selling parts on the internet.
Asbestos victims win High Court victory
6:04pm Friday 21st November 2008
VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer won an important High Court victory against insurers, yesterday.
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