Development points way (Evening Gazette)
Work is powering ahead on a new multi-million pound motor dealership on Teesside. The Gazette revealed in October RMB Automotive had plans for new Toyota and Lexus dealerships on adjacent sites at Bowesfield Farm, Stockton. The £4m development will create 30 jobs.
Payout is on way (Evening Gazette)
Standard Life is set to offer all eligible policyholders a minimum windfall in a bid to get maximum support for its planned demutualisation.
SPCA issues warning about dog care (The Royal Gazette)
The SPCA has issued advice in the wake of a horrific Christmas Day dog attack that saw a wheelchair-bound woman?s pet mauled to death. Mary Janette Burgess, 70, was left heartbroken after her Highland Terrier Prince was killed by two pit bull terriers while tethered to a leash in her garden.
Braced for the last icy blast (Evening Gazette)
Teesside was today braced for the last blast of Arctic weather before a mild spell heralds in the new year. Motorists faced the prospect of the notorious A171 Whitby to Guisborough moor road being cut off today as fierce winds caused serious drifting.
Move to halt drug swops (Evening Gazette)
Drug addicts caught swopping their medication for heroin will be put on supervised consumption, a leading addiction doctor warned today. Dr Brendan Olding, who treats addicts at the Lawson Street Medical Centre in Stockton, made the threat after receiving complaints about some of his patients.
Pigs really CAN fly... (Evening Gazette)
A Teesside woman who ordered a porky present has discovered that pigs really can fly - all the way to Canada. Barbara Lavender, 52, from Billingham, has been amazed by the journey of a little ceramic pig she ordered on the internet.
Families find a little fun at Wickham Park (Florida Today)
Sir Winston Little Dog and his crew had a ball on New Year's Eve at Wickham Park. To be exact, Sir Winston, a Boston bull terrier, had a yellow tennis ball. And he chased it with glee as three Brevard families said "See ya, 2005," and "Howdy, 2006," on a camping trip at the popular recreation area.
Pigs really CAN fly... (Evening Gazette)
A Teesside woman who ordered a porky present has discovered that pigs really can fly - all the way to Canada. Barbara Lavender, 52, from Billingham, has been amazed by the journey of a little ceramic pig she ordered on the internet.
Development points way (Evening Gazette)
Work is powering ahead on a new multi-million pound motor dealership on Teesside. The Gazette revealed in October RMB Automotive had plans for new Toyota and Lexus dealerships on adjacent sites at Bowesfield Farm, Stockton. The £4m development will create 30 jobs.
House price growth slows (Evening Gazette)
House price rises for 2005 failed to make double figures for the first time in five years, figures showed today. The 3pc growth was well below the 12.7pc by which property prices rose during 2004, according to Nationwide Building Society.
City news (Evening Gazette)
The ftse 100 Index retreated from yesterday's new four-and-a-half year high after losses on Wall Street last night. But despite the early slide, the top flight looks set to end 2005 above the 5600 mark - giving hope to investors that it could progress beyond 6000 next year.
Family Pet Stolen (WLBT 3)
A family is desperate for help in finding their dog, stolen along with their truck from outside a Jackson restaurant. "I just want my puppy back," said Gail Gibbs, fighting back tears as she describes Fletcher.
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