Dec
2009
Articles from 11th Dec 2009
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Accusations levelled at MPs extravagant expense claims
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
DEPARTING North MPs are facing claims of feathering their own nests after landing taxpayers with the bill for luxury goods. Read
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Long-awaited Morpeth flood defence plan to be unveiled soon
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
VITAL plans to upgrade ageing flood defences in a threatened Northumberland town will be unveiled to worried residents before Christmas, it was revealed yesterday. Read
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Royal Grammar School head hits out at bureaucracy
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East headteacher last night claimed new rules to safeguard children were “out of control” and were forcing “excessive bureaucracy” on schools. Read
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Secret Millionaire to be guest of honour for Easington Brass Band
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
WEALTHY benefactor Carl Hopkins is to be re-united with the musicians he rescued from oblivion at a special concert tomorrow evening. Read
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Sadness as Fernstone House prepares to close
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A RESPITE centre which has provided a lifeline for terminally ill children and their families closes its doors for the final time next week. Read
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IT workers plan strike over pay and jobs
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 350 information technology workers are threatening to take strike action in a dispute over job losses and pay. Read
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Young film makers mark success of Heritage Lottery Fund
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
YOUNG film makers have featured 15 of the North East’s finest heritage success stories. Read
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Boldon pensioner hit by truck named as Fredrick Smith
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who died in hospital after being hit by a truck has been named by police. Read
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High hopes for Durham's 2013 City of Culture bid
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A TROUPE of “Billy Elliots” marked Durham’s official bid to the Government to become Britain’s City of Culture 2013. Read
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Home town gets behind X Factor star Joe McElderry
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
X FACTOR fans will be able to cheer on Joe McElderry at a live event during the show’s climax this weekend. Read
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Superb news for 'Super Ted' transplant baby Ted Parks
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
ORGAN transplant baby Ted Parks has received the new heart his family pray will save his life. Read
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Health chiefs warn of the 'obesity time-bomb'
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs have warned the North East is sitting on an obesity “time-bomb” after figures revealed children across the region are dangerously overweight by the time they begin primary school. Read
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Revellers told to pre-book taxis as second teen raped
Dec 11 2009 | Today's News
A STUDENT was raped after being driven to a secluded industrial estate, where she was dumped by her attacker. Read
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Shola Ameobi aiming to be the main man
Dec 11 2009 | NUFC News
AFTER an agonising three-month injury exile, Shola Ameobi is desperate to grasp his big opportunity to emulate icon Alan Shearer and become Newcastle United’s “main man”. Read
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Netball: Northumbria focus shifting
Dec 11 2009 | Other Sports
BARBARA Brown is a lovely woman. With a kind face and warm smile, she reminds you of your favourite Primary School teacher. Read
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Review: Where The Wild Things Are
Dec 11 2009 | Film Reviews
BASED on Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, Where The Wild Things Are is anything but sentimental. Read
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Review: Carriers
Dec 11 2009 | Film Reviews
OCCASIONALLY, mankind needs to be taken down a peg. Arrogant by nature, we labour under the illusion that we are masters of the third rock from the sun. When we feel threatened by something, we destroy it because we’re at the top of the food chain. Except we’re not. Read
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Review: The Stepfather
Dec 11 2009 | Film Reviews
SADLY, Nelson McCormick’s remake of a 1987 cult hit isn’t worth a penny of your hard-earned money. Read
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Interview: Spike Jonze
Dec 11 2009 | Film Reviews
SPIKE Jonze, the director of Where The Wild Things Are, and his young star, Max Records, make an endearing pair. Read
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Chase will suit those with good stamina
Dec 11 2009 | Horse Racing
FOLLOWING on from the success of the WBX.COM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle Racecourse last month, we are expecting another great day of action here on Saturday, December 19, with our festive cracker of a meeting, the Northumberland Chase. Read
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Recruit helps to steady the Vipers
Dec 11 2009 | Ice Hockey
NEWCASTLE Vipers face a tough battle tonight at title challengers Belfast Giants, but the instant impact made by new netminder Kevin Reiter gives them cause for optimism. Read
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Emperor of penguins made of strong stuff
Dec 11 2009 | Alastair Gilmour
THERE are 17 species of penguin in the world from Emperor to Galapalos and Macaroni. Another has joined the gang, but not without ruffling a few feathers. Read
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Willing wine tasters raise a glass to fine festive fare
Dec 11 2009 | Helen Savage
OVER the last couple of months, a stream of emails has dropped into my inbox from wine importers, agents and merchants. Read
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Sizzle-ability of the sausage
Dec 11 2009 | Food News & Features
IF THE proof of the pudding is in the eating, what’s the proof of the sausage? It’s also in the eating. Read
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The right way to cook the Christmas roast
Dec 11 2009 | In Season
FOR years we have had goose for our family Christmas dinner, favoured over the more popular turkey, mainly by my grandma as she finds all too often that turkey is dry. Read
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For once Tony Jeffries can slip under the radar
Dec 11 2009 | Boxing
TONY Jeffries is not averse to 15 minutes of fame but tonight the Olympic bronze medallist will be allowed to get on with the job of extending his 100% professional record in peace. Read
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Glenn McCrory exploring Colombian bonds
Dec 11 2009 | Boxing
CUBA has not only got under Glenn McCrory’s skin, it has got on it. The North East’s only boxing world champion is a huge fan of the country, so much so that his bulky upper arm sports a tattoo depicting Che Guevara beneath its flag. Read
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Professional deal for 'great young talent' Ben Stokes
Dec 11 2009 | Durham County Cricket Club
DURHAM all-rounder Ben Stokes has completed a great fortnight by signing his first professional contract. Read
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Turning point in midweek
Dec 11 2009 | Coarse Angling
FISHING remained tough last weekend with swollen rivers and strong winds making life difficult for the region’s coarse anglers, although a midweek improvement in the weather saw angling activity increase. Read
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Open delight for Robinson
Dec 11 2009 | Sea Angling
AFTER a trek over the rocks to Knacker Hole at Beadnell, Steve Robinson may have wanted a short rest but there was no time for that as Steve was straight into fish and on his way to winning the Northumbria Open. Read
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Boss not pleased at pitch
Dec 11 2009 | Newcastle Falcons
IF Newcastle Falcons made heavy work of this European Challenge Cup victory, Steve Bates was more concerned with the heavy Kingston Park pitch. Read
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Newcastle Falcons 17, Montauban
Dec 11 2009 | Newcastle Falcons
RARELY has an arm wrestle lasted so long, such was the tortuous nature of this European Challenge Cup win for Newcastle Falcons. Read
