Wed, 16th May 2012

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Elderly woman targeted by bogus officials

5:02pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

AN elderly woman has had a quantity of cash and valuables stolen after being targeted by bogus officials.

Unemployment up 6,000 in North-East as national figures fall

11:35am Wednesday 16th May 2012

Unemployment up 6,000 in North-East as national figures fall

THE Government was given some welcome good news on the jobs front today when unemployment fell nationally by 45,000 - but it jumped by 6,000 in the North-East.

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Sport

England manager Hodgson names Euro 2012 squad

1:10pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

IN: Andy Carroll

STEWART DOWNING and Andy Carroll have been included in the England squad for this summer's European Championships - but there is no Adam Johnson.

Hodgson's Euro 2012 selection is simplified

11:42am Wednesday 16th May 2012

NEW manager; same old problems. It is only to be hoped that Roy Hodgson has a few more solutions than his predecessors as England boss.

Hodgson axes Ferdinand - but Terry set to be in Euro 2012 squad

8:21am Wednesday 16th May 2012

RIO Ferdinand is set to be the biggest casualty of Roy Hodgson's first selection as England manager.

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Business

Peratech scents success thanks to super sensor

9:58am Wednesday 16th May 2012

How the particles in quantum tunnelling composite appear to the naked eye.

A PIONEERING North Yorkshire company has created an electronic nose which could be set to revolutionise industry.

He's magic with animals

10:01am Wednesday 16th May 2012

Jay Gunn with his meerkats

Business isn't always about boardrooms, briefings and black coffee. So, in tribute to the North-East men and women who take a more unusual approach to enterprise, this week, Lauren Pyrah talks to Jay Gunn, who owns and runs Darlington-based Jay's Animal Encounters.

Punch Robson bucks trend with job creation

10:02am Wednesday 16th May 2012

ECONOMIC uncertainty and a double dip recession has left many law firms struggling, but one North-East practice has bucked the trend and managed to create 14 new jobs.

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