Apr
2005
Articles from 28th Apr 2005
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After 50 years is it our Waterloo?
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 50th show on May 21. Hannah Davies takes a look back at the history of the competition. Read
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TV timewarp
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Programme of the Week: The Professionals Read
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Billy, 77, is lost to loving family
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
The family of a pensioner killed on the road while he was out walking paid tribute last night to "their loving dad, granddad and great granddad". Read
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Police chief can boast of safest streets
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
County Durham has been confirmed as one of Britain's safest places to live, says Chief Constable Paul Garvin. Read
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Mum in UN trip to boost peace
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Peace campaigner Heather Speight is flying to New York this week to attend a conference at the United Nations HQ on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Read
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Law change sends attacker to prison
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
An attacker was yesterday jailed for three years for killing a man in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the region under landmark law changes. Read
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18-month ban for drink-drive joiner
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
A self-employed joiner was banned from driving for 18 months yesterday after a court heard he was almost three times over the legal alcohol limit when his car was stopped by police. Read
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Raider broke into postbox
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
A mail thief could face jail for raiding a postbox in a Northumberland village. Read
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Women desert Blair as polling day looms
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
The female vote could prove conclusive in the General Election, with polls suggesting women have turned against Tony Blair. Hannah Davies speaks to eight women to see what issues will influence their vote on May 5. Read
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Shock for mum to be
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
An nhs board yesterday denied telling a pregnant woman her baby was dead - two days before a scan showed that the unborn child was alive. Read
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Celebrities say sad farewell to Sir John
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Celebrities including Cherie Blair gathered yesterday to pay their respects to Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills. Read
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Enjoy a night out with us
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
A group of Culture Club members enjoyed a VIP night at the theatre last night after winning tickets to see a musical play by the late Julia Darling. Read
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Talent show mounting fresh search for a star
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Performers from all over the North-East are being urged to show off their skills at a Pop Idol-style talent contest which helps draw 30,000 people to a Northumberland town every summer. Read
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Anti-social family given final warning
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
A father and his three daughters have been warned that they will lose their home unless they immediately stop plaguing their neighbours with loud noise and anti-social behaviour. Read
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Woman given Asbo
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
An interim Anti Social Behaviour Order has been imposed on a Sunderland woman. Read
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New centre is bonny
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Families in Blakelaw, Newcastle, will burst into song tomorrow to mark the success of an 18-year campaign for a new community centre. Read
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Sky's the limit with parent power
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Ouston, we no longer have a problem. Since parents of children from a village school began a fundraising campaign, they have seen the money grow and grow and their little school transformed. Read
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Door set on fire
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Police are appealing for information after the door of a home was set on fire. Read
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Stars plot their way to date at castle
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
A-list movie stars and world-class singers look set to descend on a Northumberland castle later this year, for a live production to mark the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. Read
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North bid to relaunch Bluebird
Apr 28 2005 | News Archive
Museum bosses bidding to rebuild Donald Campbell's record-breaking boat last night admitted the final aim is to race it in the Lake District again. Read
