Sep
2007
Articles from 28th Sep 2007
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A fish to feed the five hundred
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
THE menu at a Northumberland hotel will have a distinctly fishy theme this weekend after the head chef took delivery of a giant halibut. Read
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'Get on your bike' minister tells drivers
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly yesterday urged people to get on their bikes to cut congestion as she admitted the Government had made mistakes on transport. She promised to give greater priority to cycling to improve public health and tackle congestion. Read
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Pupils benefit from new buildings
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
PLANS to build a new £6m school have been unveiled. Under the Northumberland County Council plans, pupils at Hexham Priory special school would benefit from a brand new building and facilities. Read
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Come to a party with all the stars
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
THE sky’s the limit when it comes to attracting visitors to one of the region’s remotest spots. The inky dark, pollution-free skies over Kielder are drawing increasing numbers of astronomers, photographers and star gazers. Read
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Gamekeeper’s poison panic
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A GAMEKEEPER involved in a road accident panicked and tried to dispose of a banned and highly poisonous pesticide in his Land Rover by throwing it away, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Trust fails to meet its superbug target
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH-East hospital trust has failed to meet national MRSA targets a year after bosses called in a government hit squad to help tackle the superbug. Read
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The spy game for street wardens
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
FLYTIPPERS and litter louts have been warned – Big Brother is watching you. Council wardens in Wear Valley, County Durham, are to wear hi-tech body cameras in a bid to bring to book those guilty of anti-social behaviour. Read
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Race on to halt hotel
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to revive the community sports ground where up to 50,000 people will complete the Great North Run on Sunday – and stop it being sold to developers. Read
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Plans approved to axe failing primary school
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
PLANS recommending the closure of a failing North-East primary school have been approved. Read
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Scheme to aid victims
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A TEAM of 15 students is to be given special training to help support the victims of domestic violence. Read
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Long wait led to suicide bids
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A FATHER-of-five was driven to attempt suicide twice during a two-and-a-half year wait to see a psychologist. Read
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Helping children get healthier
Sep 28 2007 | Today's News
A NEW health drive is under way in Newcastle to tackle the rising numbers of overweight children in the East End of the city. Read
