Apr
2005
Articles from 18th Apr 2005
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The Don can't deliver killer blow
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Don Giovanni at Newcastle Theatre Royal Read
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Sinfonia in fine tune with Schiff
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
The Northern Sinfonia at The Sage Gateshead Read
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Path opens up a floral haven for walkers
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
An 11-mile coastal path from Seaham to Crimdon has opened up the area to walkers. Read
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Vision sparked regeneration on a huge scale
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
The National Trust was quick to show its faith in the potential of a restored County Durham coastline. Read
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Clean-up uncovers a brighter picture
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Environment Editor Tony Henderson samples the greatest of coastal comebacks. Read
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Dozen die as coach falls 800ft in ravine
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A swiss tourist bus plunged into an Alpine ravine near the Great St Bernard Pass yesterday, killing 12 people and injuring 15. Read
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Diabetic rescued
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A diabetic recovered after being rescued by police when he became ill while driving alone. Read
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Hundreds out to cheer Islamic worshippers
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Hundreds of Islamic worshippers thronged the streets of Newcastle yesterday to celebrate the birthday of the prophet Mohammed. Read
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Nine bodies recovered
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
The death toll from a collapsed Bangladeshi clothes factory climbed to 69 yesterday, as rescuers recovered nine more bodies. Read
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Walkers rescued
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Two long-distance walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties in the Cheviot Hills on Saturday morning. Read
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Riders win access after objections reined in
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Horse riders have won the right to trot through some of the North-East's best countryside after winning a rights of access victory. Read
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Police hail success
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Cleveland Police have hailed its recent ``Operation Crackdown" as a success. Read
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Young Barbarians try further afield
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A squad of young rugby players is having to head south in search of competition. Read
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Battle for the heart of town
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A pressure group has launched itself as the champion for a Northumberland market town, saying it wants to "restore prosperity" to the community. Read
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Man charged over death of Kim, 16
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Detectives last night charged a 29-year-old man over the death of a 16-year-old college student. Read
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A thriving community venture
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Valley Road Community Primary School has risen from the ashes of two crumbling schools to be one of the most modern and innovative institutions in the region. Read
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New log on lifeline set up
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A North-East cancer charity has set up what it believes to be a first in the country - online counselling sessions. Read
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Ross hopes to banish memories of 2000 mast break
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A record-breaking North sailor is heading back out to sea to try to cross the Atlantic Ocean single-handed. Read
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Herbs and spices talk
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A talk on using natural herbs and spices for better health is taking place at the monthly meeting of the Sunderland and South Tyneside ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome support group. The event starts on April 20 at 7pm in the Nookside Centre, Grindon, Sunderland. Admission is free. Read
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Younger stars are given a chance to shine
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
The search for a star was on yesterday as the children's answer to X Factor came to the North-East for the first time. Read
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Bits and pieces thrill the crowd
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Visitors to a North-East museum marvelled yesterday at the little pieces that slot together to make a great exhibition. Read
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What on earth are these cameras turning us into?
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
We must all be relieved that a public menace has been dealt with in the form of the local HGV driver who was reported recently being forced to plead for his licence and livelihood at court for allowing his HGV to travel at 48mph and 53mph on a major trunk road. Read
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Huw Lewis
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
The workers of our once proud North-East textiles industry should thank their stars the Government did not try to save it from extinction. Read
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Police called in after election posters pulled down
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Legalled - do not cut without consulting lawyer Read
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Windfarm inquiry could affect other projects
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Celebrity campaigners Lord Bragg and Sir Chris Bonington have joined the fight to halt plans to build the world's biggest windfarm in the North. Read
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Computer sessions
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Charity group Age Concern has launched a new scheme to help introduce people aged over 50 in the North-East to computers. Read
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Sorry, mate, but I think your engine's flooded
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Torrential rain brought flooding chaos to the region's residents at the weekend, following a downpour which left rivers bursting their banks and roads swamped. Read
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Amarillo stays top
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Seventies crooner Tony Christie yesterday became the first artist to top the new combined download and singles chart. Read
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Wild side of fashion
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Pupils took to the catwalk yesterday to raise money for the World Wide Fund for Nature. Read
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Teenager survives 80ft cliff fall
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
A teenager has survived an 80ft fall from a cliff onto the beach below. Read
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Fears for woman
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Police are appealing for information about a woman who has been missing from her home since Saturday. Susan Vedhara, 32, left her home in Main Street, Woolsington, Newcastle, in a distressed state at 8pm. Read
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170 jobs to go as stores are axed
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Retail group Littlewoods could axe as many as 170 jobs in the North-East, it emerged last night. Read
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TUC rebukes Labour over 'attacks'
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
Trade union leaders in the North raised concerns at their annual conference of "attacks" on the public sector, as they offered only lukewarm support to Labour. Read
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Does three into two go that well?
Apr 18 2005 | News Archive
On the eve of a vote on the future of middle schools in Northumberland, county councillor Jim Wright and parent Joe Ronan argue for and against the change. Read
