Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)

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Wildfire alert.
A DEADLY wildfire destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to flee as it roared through a tinder-dry Southern California forest. Fire crews battling the blaze in the Angeles National Forest tr . . .

Ali honour.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was being honoured today as the first Freeman of his ancestral home in Ireland. The former world heavyweight champion was visiting the birthplace of his great grandfathe . . .

Power cuts.
THE UK faces widespread power cuts for the first time since the 1970s, according to the Government's predictions. Demand for electricity is set to exceed the available supply within eight years. T . . .

Rise at pumps.
MOTORISTS were today hit with another petrol price rise as a Government 2.3p-a-litre fuel tax increase was introduced. The move is unpopular with motoring associations and prompted supermarket cha . . .

Bomber row rumbles on.
EXCHANGES between the Scottish and UK governments over the Lockerbie bomber's bid to return to Libya were due to be laid bare today. Documents were being published on both sides amid growing tensi . . .

Boy, 15, knifed at carnival.
A 15-year-old boy was in hospital today after being stabbed at London''s Notting Hill Carnival. The teenager was found with several wounds yesterday shortly after 7pm, marring the final day of the . . .

Deviant past of accused.
THE man accused of abducting and sexually abusing Jaycee Lee Dugard testified during a previous kidnapping and rape case that he prowled through residential neighbourhoods as a peeping tom and had s . . .

Flu is on decline.
THE number of people in the region using the National Pandemic Flu Service to report swine flu has dropped. In the last week the amount of antivirals authorised by the service was 1,414, compared . . .

Attacks on job staff on the rise.
THE increase in the number of people out of work has contributed to assaults on job centre staff rising by almost a third since 2006. In 2006, 489 verbal and physical attacks were recorded on job . . .

Holiday revel; THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO JOIN IN A WEEKEND OF FUN.
Byline: LAURA CAROE REVELLERS across the North East enjoyed a bumper weekend of bank holiday fun. The sun shone for at least some of the time and the weekend's attractions featured everything fr . . .

Ennis may snub Commonwealth to avoid "burn out".
WORLD heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis may miss next year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi to avoid becoming "burnt out". Ennis won bronze in the last Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 but, af . . .

Vicky can't raise the Barr this time; Athletics: All the reaction from yesterday's Aviva Grand Prix.
Byline: BILL MCGUIRK VICKY BARR was hoping to give the Tyneside crowd something to shout about after her Berlin efforts in Gateshead yesterday. But sadly, it didn't quite turn out that way for t . . .

Downpour causes floods.
FLASH floods hit Tyneside after torrential rain swept across the region. Drivers faced horrendous conditions last night as they returned home from bank holiday weekend trips. More than 9mm of ra . . .

Armed raid at supermarket; THREE SEPARATE ASDA STORES ROBBED AFTER BANK HOLIDAYS.
Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY ROBBERS armed with a machete and a shotgun smashed their way into a supermarket in the third bank holiday raid this year. Detectives are today investigating the armed raid . . .

Tribute match.
A BABY was the star at a charity football match held in memory of his dad who died last year. A minute's applause in memory of Jamie Vayro preceded a game yesterday between West Rainton and Hallga . . .

Hurt in cliff fall.
A WOMAN was seriously injured yesterday when she fell from cliffs in South Shields. The woman fell from cliffs at Trout Bay just after 1pm. Coastguard, ambulance and a helicopter from RAF Boulme . . .

IN MEMORIAM.(Obituary)
ANDERSON (Fenham). Ken, died 1st September 2008. Your presence I miss, your memory I treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Wife Lynda. ANDERSON (Fenham). Ken, one year on and sweet me . . .

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
BOLTON (Marden Estate). Karen and Keith would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy, cards, letter of condolence and donations received during the recen . . .

DEATHS.
BALL (Pelton). Formerly of Ouston. Suddenly on August 21st, aged 86 years, Tom, beloved husband of Doreen, a devoted dad of Hilda, Susan and Alan, much loved grandad of Thomas, Catherine and Christi . . .

A Bright prospect.
PATAVIUM Prince loves to be beside the seaside and can strike again at Brighton in the Brakes Food Service Handicap. The six-year-old is a confirmed fan of the south coast track and has been in th . . .

ON THIS DAY.
2007: Tim Henman lost to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second round of the US Open, bringing his grand slam career to an end. 2008: Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment comp . . .

Murray's quest; SPORT In Brief.
TENNIS: Andy Murray is intent on continuing his improvement as he continues his quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open tonight. World No 2 Murray is set to begin his US Open campaign wi . . .

Ryan ready to face Aussies; SPORT In Brief.
CRICKET: Ryan Sidebottom insists he is fit and ready to play his part in England's Ashes-winning summer after finally getting the chance to take on Australia. Sidebottom was overlooked for the tri . . .

QUIZ TIME.
1 Which broadcaster is chairman of Blue Square Premier highflyers Luton Town. 2 In cricket, which former England fast bowler was nicknamed 'Typhoon'? 3 Australia batsman Marcus North has played fo . . .

A monster effort; SURFERS TAKE TO WAVES TO RAISE CASH FOR CANCER CHARITIES.
Byline: TOM MULLEN DON'T worry, the Tyneside coast hasn't been invaded by surfing sea monsters. This water-bound beastie was among 50 wacky fundraisers who took to the waves in fancy dress. Dr . . .

Cancer drug must be given; YOUR SHOUT.
WHAT is wrong with this world? A young father and husband is condemned to die by faceless bureaucrats because in their opinion the life-enhancing drug Avastin costs too much (Chronicle, August 29). . . .

Heading in the wrong direction; YOUR SHOUT.
REGARDING the Commons Transport Committee blasting the Government's roads policy, it appears the chancellor Alistair Darling, pictured, receives pounds 50 billion every year from duty and fuel tax. . . .

Like many people, the only.
I AM a midwife and I trained during the 1980s. I have to admit I am ashamed of the profession and the direction in which it has been heading for the last 20 years. The downfall of nursing in this . . .

Are the new drinking Asbos a good thing? YOUR SAY:.
Phil Lowery, 28, barman, Quayside: "It's definitely a good idea, but time will tell if it will be effective. Something has to be done." Sharon Wood, 48, civil servant, Washington: "I'm not sure if . . .

Don't let up now, Thunder coach warns side.
Byline: NICK PUREWAL STEVE McCORMACK has told his Gateshead Thunder squad not to ease up in their survival quest, despite taking a big step closer to that goal last night. Thunder stole away fro . . .

Diamonds are in sparkling form.
Byline: BARRY WALLACE NEWCASTLE'S incredible run of form continued as they comfortably tamed the Tigers to complete a Bank Holiday weekend double. The Diamonds beat the team from Glasgow 53-27 i . . .

Woman, 67, targeted by armed thug.
Byline: ROBERT WEATHERALL A WOMAN who was terrorised during an armed raid may never be able to return to work. Police are still hunting a hammer wielding thug who raided a newsagents and made of . . .

Hopes for an oarsome event.
IT'S hard not to be in oar of this Tyneside team of superfit and super-determined rowers. The seven-strong outfit from Newcastle University Boat Club are bound for the Polish city of Kruszwica nex . . .

More claims on takeover.
NEWCASTLE UNITED managing director Derek Llambias today played down talk the club was close to selling to American investors. Reports circulated last night that Llambias was due to have face-tofac . . .

Man held after home shooting; WOMAN TELLS OF HER HORROR.
Byline: ADAM JUPP A MAN was today arrested in connection with a shooting inside a suburban bungalow. Businessman Amjed Malik was shot in the leg by masked raiders while visiting a close friend o . . .

Witness appeal.
A MAN has appeared in court following a report of gunshots and a highspeed car chase. Justin Short, 37, from Stanley, County Durham, was remanded in custody after appearing before Peterlee magistr . . .

We deserve a helping hand; YOUR SHOUT.
THERE is no negative side to free bus travel for pensioners. If pensioners have worked all their lives and contributed to society, they should be entitled to free travel. As for the unemployed w . . .

Free bus travel is here to stay; YOUR SHOUT.
A CONTRIBUTOR to Your Shout on Saturday said the future of free bus travel for pensioners is in doubt and that some of his friends have been subjected to a telephone questionnaire indicating they wi . . .

Own goal by the authorities; YOUR SHOUT.
LAST week's West Ham versus Millwall football match should never have taken place if history had been studied. There were not enough police and stewards at the game, which was a predictable troubl . . .

Let's honour real heroes; YOUR SHOUT.
I READ Your Shout in Tuesday's Chronicle and saw the vox pop which asked people if they would be willing to give blood. I was reminded of an incident from earlier this year. I was standing at a bu . . .

We need a fitting tribute to Sir Bobby; YOUR SHOUT.
I SEE that a Newcastle councillor wants the local authority to change the name of the St James's Boulevard to Bobby Robson Boulevard. Am I alone in thinking that this might not be the most appropria . . .

Reader's poem.
THE MOON HAVE you ever had a thought that seems So clear and deep within your lonely mind But when you try to put it into words It disappears like sparrows in the wind? If there's a God, there'll al . . .

REUNITED.
I AM trying to find my daughter. Her name is Janet Burney and she will be in her 50s. I think she might be in the Tynemouth or Whitley Bay area of North Tyneside. She married a few years ago, but . . .

Fear of flying is a thing of the past.
LAST week the Chronicle reported that Jet2.com is launching a number of routes from Newcastle International Airport. Most of us would love to jet away to exotic locations - unless, of course, you . . .

Hughton hits the jackpot again! Life at Gallowgate has become a game of chance but caretaker boss still leads United to top.
Byline: Lee Ryder Newcastle United .......1 Leicester City .............0 IF things ran as smoothly and as efficiently off the field at Newcastle United as they did on the hallowed turf at St Jame . . .

Hughton pleased with an ugly win.
Byline: LEE RYDER CHRIS HUGHTON today hailed Newcastle United's ability to win ugly after seeing off Leicester City in last night's gritty affair at St James's Park. Hughton's side made it six g . . .

Lone Ranger hails United's magnificent 12th man.
Byline: LEE RYDER NEWCASTLE UNITED young gun Nile Ranger has revealed the magnificent St James's Park crowd helped him through the 1-0 victory over Leicester City. In Ranger's first start in the . . .

Goal hero Dan impressed with team effort.
Byline: LEE RYDER DANNY GUTHRIE believes that Newcastle United have issued a statement to the rest of the Championship after claiming top spot with victory over Leicester City. Midfield schemer . . .

Spurs eye Pompey pair; SOCCER In Brief.
TOTTENHAM's interest in Portsmouth pair Niko Kranjcar and David James was at the centre of a hectic day of negotiations ahead of the transfer window closing this evening. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp . . .

A Gud move.
MONACO have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Eidur Gudjohnsen to the French club. The fee for the 30-yearold Iceland international could rise to 2m depending on performances . . .