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Armed robber punched attendant before stealing cash

ARMED ROBBER: Police have released this CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in York

12:07pm Saturday 20th March 2010

DETECTIVES investigating an armed robbery have released CCTV images of the offender.

Drinkers evacuated after pub blaze

11:11am Saturday 20th March 2010

A CITY centre pub had to be evacuated after a kitchen fire last night.

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Failures left child at mercy of pervert

8:00am Saturday 20th March 2010

A NORTH-EAST council worker was suspended yesterday after the publication of a damning report into how a known sex offender was allowed to live with a child he went on to abuse.

Region turns out to mourn Ashok Kumar

8:07am Saturday 20th March 2010

MOURNERS turned out in their hundreds to pay their respects to North-East MP Ashok Kumar in an emotional memorial service.

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Soldier who died trying to save colleague is honoured

8:27am Saturday 20th March 2010

AN Army mine detector operator who died trying to save an injured comrade has been honoured for his heroism.

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Innocent man claims for years in jail

8:25am Saturday 20th March 2010

A MAN who spent almost three decades locked up for a murder he did not commit has finally launched a bid for compensation.

Family’s appeal after specialist bike stolen

8:15am Saturday 20th March 2010

A TRICYCLE donated to a severely disabled girl by a North-East charity has been stolen from her garden.

Violent feud landed attackers in court

8:35am Saturday 20th March 2010

A FEUD erupted into bloody violence when a dog walker was repeatedly battered with a pole during a confrontation with two men.

Youngsters help to save the elm

8:38am Saturday 20th March 2010

BOTANIST David Bellamy visited a primary school to teach children about the importance of an elm tree experiment.

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Labour pledge creation of post office 'People's Bank'

12:39am Saturday 20th March 2010

The creation of a ''People's Bank'' operating through the post office network will be among the highlights of Labour's election manifesto, the cabinet minister in charge of writing it indicated today.