Oct
2007
Articles from 2nd Oct 2007
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Sir Elton pulls plug on Baltic exhibition
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
AN exhibition of photographs from Sir Elton John’s personal collection was yesterday taken off public display at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead just over a week after one of the images was seized by police in a child pornography probe. Read
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Out-of-hours fears for rural patients
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH MP voiced renewed concerns last night about rural patients’ access to out-of-hours healthcare as a review is launched into the effectiveness of the service. Read
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Garden to lead fight against turbines bid
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
ONE of the North-East’s biggest visitor attractions is to lead the fight against plans for a wind farm in Northumberland. Read
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Ian’s little acorns are ready for a return to the woods
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
A DAILY walk in the woods is a must for villager Ian Hunter. Read
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Council seeks academy sponsors
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
EDUCATION chiefs in Durham are set to begin searching today for potential sponsors for three new academies. Read
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Small shareholders urged to fight back
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
A CALL to arms was issued last night for small shareholders in Northern Rock to band together – as stock in the bank hit a new record low. Read
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United claims will be probed
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA Police last night confirmed they would be investigating allegations of bugging and secret filming at Newcastle United. Read
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Great record breaking run
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
ORGANISERS have hailed this year’s Great North Run a huge success, and estimated it could break records for the amount of money raised for good causes. Read
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Rachel walks 1,000 miles in bid to Cut the Carbon
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
AROUND the world in 80 days was the aim of the fictitious Phileas Fogg. But for Tyneside teenager Rachel Tavernor, 1,000 miles of walking in 80 days has been challenge enough. Read
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On our mark for Olympics run-up
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
THE Government has appointed a ‘cultural ambassador’ for the North-East to ensure the region benefits from the 2012 Olympics. Read
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No Tory pledge on upgrading the A1
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
TORY transport spokeswoman Theresa Villiers has refused to back the upgrading of the A1 – but she has promised to visit the region to talk about it. Read
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Family firm rescues village's post office
Oct 02 2007 | Today's News
A FAMILY firm has stepped in to keep a post office in a small Northumberland village open. Read
