Oct
2007
Articles from 17th Oct 2007
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Landfill tipping faces opposition
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
RESIDENTS have rallied against plans to spread construction waste on a former landfill site which was restored to farmland in the 1960s. Read
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School transport company sacked
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A SCHOOL transport company has had its contracts revoked after it used unlicensed taxis to take youngsters to school. Read
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Stalwart supports the Hero
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A LONGSTANDING champion of Newcastle United has added his voice to the search for the team’s definitive anthem. Read
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Weather radar plan approved
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A WEATHER radar station which will improve forecasting and flood protection for the North-East has been given the go ahead. Read
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Boxers fighting back after club house fire
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
BOXING stars of the future have a fight on their hands after thousands of pounds worth of damage was sparked by a fire at their club. Read
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Boy, 13, bailed over chemical spray alert
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A 13-YEAR-old boy has been bailed by police after pupils and a teacher were sprayed with a chemical at their school. The 11 children at West Gate Community College, Fenham, Newcastle, were taken to hospital after being splashed with the liquid. Read
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Planners told: Save hills from turbines
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
THE region’s top planners have warned wind farms could “significantly change the landscape” of Northumberland – as Berwick Council prepares to approve 10 125m turbines. Read
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Allendale - best village in the whole of England
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND village has been named the best in the whole of England. People living in Allendale were celebrating last night as their village won the 2007 Calor Village of the Year competition. Read
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Massive plan can create 4000 jobs
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
UP to 4,700 jobs are expected to be created if one of Newcastle’s biggest regeneration schemes in recent years is approved. Details emerged yesterday of plans for the Stephenson Quarter, behind Newcastle Central Station Read
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Rock name likely to go from High Street
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
THE Northern Rock name is likely to disappear from the High Street in the near future, company chiefs yesterday told MPs. Northern Rock chairman Matt Ridley said it was of “enormous distress” that the brand name had been damaged and all options were being considered to keep the bank as a going concern. Read
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Champion of elderly caught in 'care trap'
Oct 17 2007 | Today's News
A CHAMPION of elderly people in the North-East, who was awarded an MBE for her tireless campaigning, is selling her family home to pay for her care. Read
